Home Moravian Church Candle Tea - 2026
Costumed volunteers welcome guests with an introduction to early Salem history, followed by carol singing in the Saal accompanied by an 18th-century Tannenberg pipe organ. Visitors watch a beeswax candle-making demonstration and stop in the historic kitchen to enjoy coffee and Moravian sugar cake. The guided tour concludes with a viewing of the Salem Putz—a 30-foot miniature replica of 19th-century Salem—and a lighted hand-carved Nativity scene.
Dec 3 – Dec 12, 2026
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Tickets
General admission: $9; children 3–12: $5; children 3 and under: free, no ticket required. Beeswax candles are for sale during the tour: 6-1/2″ Lovefeast candle, trimmed or untrimmed, $2; sconce-size candle, trimmed or untrimmed, $4; 10″ candle, trimmed or untrimmed, $5; simple star-shaped tin candle holders, all sizes, $1. Candle sales are cash, check, or Venmo only; candle holders cannot be sold separately.
Hours
Dec. 3–4 and Dec. 10–11: 1:00pm–7:30pm; Dec. 5: 10:30am–7:30pm; Dec. 12: 11:30am–7:30pm.
Food & Drink
Regular Candle Tea guests can enjoy coffee and Moravian sugar cake in the historic kitchen.
Parking
Public parking is available on Old Salem streets and in the lot bounded by Salt Street, West Street, and Old Salem Road; additional parking may be available in the grass lot on Academy Street across Old Salem Road from Old Salem. Passenger unloading/loading is not permitted on Academy Street next to the house. Look for signs to bus and car parking areas. Main Street between Academy and West streets is closed to traffic during Candle Tea.
Accessibility
Not handicapped accessible; the historic building has no elevator, exterior steps, and three steep flights of stairs.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Reserve ahead because admission numbers are limited and tickets may sell out; walk-ups are accepted only as space allows.
- Arrive 15 minutes before your ticketed time to check in, and have your email confirmation ready in case it is requested.
- Use the signed public parking areas, and do not plan to unload or pick up passengers on Academy Street beside the house.
- Leave strollers in the entrance room before the tour, since they cannot go through the historic building and its steep stairways.
- Bring cash, a check, or Venmo if you want to buy candles during the tour; candle sales do not accept credit cards.
Special Events & Promotions
- Children 3 and under enter the regular Candle Tea free.
- Children ages 3–12 have reduced-price admission to the regular Candle Tea.
- School and Scout groups can book an abbreviated Candle Tea tour at group admission rates.
- On December 4, families with young children can attend an abbreviated School Tea tour.
- School Tea sessions run on December 2–4 and 9–11.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the regular Candle Tea tour include?
It includes an introduction to Moravian history, carol singing, a candle-making demonstration, coffee and sugar cake in the historic kitchen, and views of the Putz and Nativity.
How long should I allow for the tour?
The regular tour lasts about 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Should I reserve ahead, or can I walk up?
Reservations are highly recommended because tickets may sell out. Walk-ups can be accommodated as space allows, with a possible wait.
Is Candle Tea suitable for children?
Guests of all ages are welcome. Children aged 3 and under can attend the regular tour without a ticket.
What should I know about the building and stairs?
The historic building has no elevator and is not handicapped accessible; the tour includes three steep flights of stairs. Strollers must be left in the entrance room.
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