Chadds Ford Historical Society's

23rd Annual Candlelight Christmas

 

Saturday, December 6, 2008, 1 to 6 p.m.
23rd annual tour, sponsored by the Chadds Ford Historical Society. Both historic sites and private homes are on this drive-yourself tour. Please note that we cannot accommodate group tours. The houses below were shown last year - the houses to be shown in 2008 will be displayed soon. Thanks for your patience!

Candlelight Christmas in Chadds Ford ushers in the holiday season with a festive tour of several of the Brandywine area’s finest private homes and historical sites. The Chadds Ford Historical Society will welcome visitors to their historic properties with holiday traditions in 18th century settings. 

Willow Pond

Home of Pat & John Steel

706 Brintons Bridge Road, Birmingham Township, West Chester, PA  19382

 

A modest but pristine tenant house from the 1830s, with a decorated Christmas tree that's right at home - outside. Shuttle to Willow Pond from the 1878 serpentine Dilworthtown Chapel, illuminated by candles for the event.
 
Dilworthtown Chapel

1385 Birmingham Road, Birmingham Township, West Chester, PA  19382

Rossbeigh

Home of Maureen & Robert O'Brien

1421 Pocopson Road, Pennsdbury Township, West Chester, PA  19382

a handsome mansard roof house with an 18th century core, where year-round and holiday decorating ideas abound.
 

John & Ann Wyeth McCoy House

Home of John & Ann Wyeth McCoy

851 Fairville Road, Pennsbury Township, Chadds Ford, PA  19317

reflecting the lives of the musician and artist who were part of the cultural heritage of the Brandywine Valley.
 
 

Christmas Memories

The Barns-Brinton House

U.S. Route l, next to the Chaddsford Winery, Pennsbury Twp.

 

The Barns-Brinton House will transport visitors to another era with its crackling fire and low-ceilinged rooms. This colonial tavern once sheltered travelers on the road between Philadelphia and Baltimore and visitors will enjoy sampling 18th century food and drink. A nostalgic look at the history of the Teddy Bear and Raggedy Ann doll will feature rare vintage books, dolls and games. Oyster shell wreaths and greens will decorate the tavern thanks to the Brandywine Gardeners.

 

ADVANCE TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE SPECIAL PRICE OF $16. Pick them up in person at the Historical Society Barn Visitor Center, or First Keystone Federal Savings Bank through Saturday, December 1. Or order by mail until November 17. Print out ticket form. Tickets are nonrefundable.

THE DAY OF THE EVENT, TICKETS MAY BE PURCHASED AT ANY OF THE SITES. Adults, $20. Children 12 and under, $5.

Any cancellation announcement will be available by 9 a.m. on December 1 at 610-459-3342 or 610-388-7376 and on KYW 1060 radio. If event is cancelled, all requests for refunds must by made by December 31.

Warm clothing and flat, sturdy footwear recommended for all sites. A flashlight is suggested for seeing the special displays.

Stop by the Chadds Ford Historical Society Barn Visitor Center for refreshments and unique gift ideas from the Museum Shop. Public restroom facilities are available here, too.

Start early so can you see all the sites. There will be directional signs to all sites with this symbol: