Lantern Tours
Visitors walk by lantern light to tour historic 17th-century English, 18th-century Irish and German, and 19th-century Virginia farmhouses decorated for the season. Inside each home, costumed interpreters by firelight share traditional holiday practices from their respective time periods and cultures. The evening program focuses on experiencing holidays in history, and audience participation may be required.
Dec 3 – Dec 20, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Tickets
$20 adult, $16 seniors, $10 children.
Hours
5:30 pm–8:00 pm (shown on the December 3 listing); the other listed dates show a 5:30 pm start.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Buy your tickets in advance, because Lantern Tour tickets must be bought ahead and can't be picked up at the door.
- Get to the Visitor Center a little before your departure, since tours leave from there every half hour.
- Wear warm layers and comfortable shoes, because you'll walk outdoors between four farmhouses by lantern light on a December evening.
- Come ready to join in, since the costumed interpreters may call on the audience to take part in the holiday traditions.
Special Events & Promotions
- The holiday Lantern Tours look a little different this year.
Links & Contact
Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to buy tickets ahead of time?
Yes. Lantern Tour tickets must be bought in advance.
Where do the tours start?
Tours leave from the Visitor Center every half hour through the evening.
Which farmhouses does the tour visit?
You walk by lantern light to the 17th-century English farmhouse and the 18th-century Irish and German farmhouses. The tour also visits one of the 19th-century Virginia farmhouses. All are decorated for the holidays.
What happens inside the farmhouses?
Costumed interpreters by firelight share the holiday traditions of their own time and culture.
Will I have to take part?
Possibly. Audience participation may be required!
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