If you prefer candlelight, nostaliga, and historic homes decorated for Christmas during the holidays, we invite you to join in the Christmas Candlelight Tour of Historic Homes on Saturday December 2nd from 3:00 – 7:00 pm and on Sunday December. 3rd, 2023 from 1:00 to 5:00 pm CST.
(Photo from the 2018 Candlelight Tour at the Old Library Building on Maple Ave. built in 1876/1896)
Each year private homes in LaPorte’s historic district open their doors to display holiday decorations and tours of their homes. Laporte county is known for their very large, and intricate homes that were built in the 1800s. You won’t find homes built like these anymore.
Thousands of people from all over the midwest flock to this special event held only once a year. Each Location has live Christmas music from local musicians. The event also includes live music at each location and refreshments at the Church.
The tour includes several private homes with tour maps and tickets at the First United Methodist Church located at 1225 Michigan Avenue. All sites will be open for self-guided touring, and will be decorated for the holiday season. Tickets and Tour Guide maps will be available that day For $30 at the First United Methodist Church (cash or check only) at 1225 Michigan Avenue. Every location has live music playing by local musicians.
Advance tickets will be available for $25 each at the following locations:
LaPorte at the
CO-OP Shoppes, 512 State st., (219) 575-7535;
Coachman Antique Mall, 500 Lincolnway, 326-5933;
LaPorte County Historical Society Museum, 2405 Indiana Ave., 324-6767;
Town and Country Florist, 1106 W. State Rd 2, (219) 362-6768;
Thode Floral
Chesterton:
Red Cup Cafe and Deli, 115 Broadway, (219) 929-1804.
Michigan City at the
The Antique Market, 3707 NE Frontage Rd, located off 80-94 and 421, (219) 879-4084.
New Carlisle, Indiana at the
Historic New Carlisle
New Buffalo at
Meridian Title.
Valparaiso at
Indie Indie Bang Bang
Advance tickets are $25. Send your check for $25 per person by Nov. 28th, payable to People Engaged in Preservation, to P.O. Box 853, LaPorte, IN 46352. Day-of-tour tickets will be available during tour hours only.
Or for more information, call (219) 362-5712 or 219- 363-7485 or e-mail peplaporte@yahoo.com.
http://www.peplaporte.org (Temporarily out of service)
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