Glistening by candlelight, the experience emphasizes the end of year celebrations of early 19th century Savannahians. Light refreshments, music and skilled interpreters, who guide visitors through the historic home, are among the hightlights.
December 26 – 30
Phone: 912.236.8097
Admission: 8-10
Davenport House Museum, 324 E. State Street
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Holiday Tour of Historic Homes in Savannah, Georgia in December
This is a time of year when southern hospitality is more welcoming than ever. The people of Savannah is again welcoming visitors into their private residences for the always popular annual Holiday Tour of Historic Homes.
The Holiday tour of Historic Homes has been described as “an intimate visit with residents of Savannah’s Historic District.”, and there is simply no better way to get a closer look at the historic district. The tour is arranged by the Downtown Neighborhood Association, so it is hosted by folks who actually live in the neighborhood.
This year two classic self-guided tours of historic Savannah homes are offered, one in the afternoon and another in the evening. Guests will receive the complete Tour Program at Tour Headquarters. The program includes maps, directions, and descriptions of all the homes.
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St. Marys Candlelight Tour of Homes – Georgia
The public is invited to re-live the joys of an old-fashioned Christmas as they tour historic homes, inns, and Churches and other historic buildings from 5 to 9 pm on December 13, 2008.
An annual tradition hosted by St. Marys Convention & Visitors Bureau partnering, with the Historic Preservation Commission; this year’s tour includes some sites that the public might not ordinarily have access to such as the old city jail in City Hall, the Historic St. Marys Railroad Depot.
Some of the city’s most beautiful bed and breakfasts and homes will be on the tour this year as well, each uniquely decorated in the fashion of their era. The Bachlott House (home of the National Park Service), the Stotesbury Johnson House (home of Family Matters), six private homes, two bed and breakfast inns, and five churches will open their doors for the event—many serving refreshments.
Carolers will further enhance the Norman Rockwell experience, and other entertainment includes bagpipes and hand bells.
Transportation between tour stops will be provided by golf carts hosted by members of the St. Marys Golf Cart Association , the St. Marys First Baptist Church bus, and the new Convention & Visitors Bureau trolley.
Tickets may be purchased at the St. Marys Welcome Center, 406 Osborne Street, Sheila’s Hallmark, The Goodbread House, Cumberland Inn & Suites, Spencer House, French Quarter, Once Upon a Bookseller, and at the ITT Department at Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base for $10 in advance and $15 on the day of the tour.
This year’s Candlelight Tour is dedicated to the memory of St. Marys’ beloved resident and history lover Ann Stacy. Proceeds will benefit the Historic Preservation Commission of St. Marys and support tourism development by St. Marys Convention & Visitors Bureau.
For more information about the tour, call 912-882-4000. For information about St. Marys, visit www.stmaryswelcome.com.
Historic Homes for the Holidays – Amelia Island, FL
Tour five of Amelia Island’s loveliest, private historic homes during the Amelia Island Museum of History’s Christmas on Centre, an annual celebration of the holiday season in Fernandina Beach. Also included are caroling, visits with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, a huge model train exhibit, decorated trees, gingerbread houses, children’s games and much more. For more tickets and information, call the museum at 904.261.7378 or go to www.ameliamuseum.org.
Amelia Island Bed and Breakfast Association Holiday Cookie Tour – Amelia Island, FL
Mudhens, Hello Dollies and Oatmeal Chocolate Chip; sound like some recipes that you’d like to add to your holiday cookie file? Then join us for the Amelia Island Bed and Breakfast Holiday Cookie Tour Saturday, November 22nd 1-5pm. This self-guided, self-paced event will allow you to tour all seven decorated bed and breakfast inns while sampling mouth-watering cookies, and then take the recipes home with you in time for your holiday baking inspiration. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at any one of the seven participating inns, at the Visitors’ Center Depot in Fernandina or online at www.ameliaislandinns.com.
Click here to read our previous post about Bed & Breakfast Tours on Amelia Island.
