Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Historic house holds Christmas candlelight tour

Tour the Colonel Benjamin Stephenson House in Edwardsville by candlelight on Nov. 25 and 26, from 6-9 p.m. Family activities are planned for both nights. 

On Friday a storyteller will recant tales of Christmas past and read “Twas the Night Before Christmas” at 7:30 p.m. Candle making demonstrations will be held. 

On Saturday the Cabaret Chancel Singers will perform at 6 p.m. and a storyteller will read “A Visit from St. Nicholas” at 7:30 p.m. 

All children will receive a gift from Father Christmas. Hot wassail and treats are served after the tours. Admission is $12 for adults, $5 for children 6-12, free for children 5 and younger.  The Colonel Benjamin Stephenson house is located at 409 S. Buchanan Street in Edwardsville. Call 618-692-1818. Visithttp://member.merchantcircle.com/stephensonhouseto print a coupon for a discounted adult admission. 

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