Christmas Candlelight Services on Elkhart
Hill December 7th and 8th
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[October 30, 2024]
The
recent snap of cold air reminds us that the Christmas season is fast
approaching and with it comes the return of the ever-popular Christmas
Candlelight Services on Elkhart Hill. The Elkhart Historical Society
will host this year’s Christmas Candlelight Service with four
performances on Saturday, December 7, and one afternoon performance on
Sunday, December 8, at the St. John the Baptist Chapel located on
Elkhart Hill. Each year’s Candlelight Service brings a new and fresh
presentation, resulting in sell-out performances consisting of beautiful
segments of music and inspirational script. Saturday performances are at
2 p.m., 4 p.m., 5:30 p.m., and 8:00 p.m. Sunday’s matinee is at 2 p.m.
Titled “The Eras of Christmas,” this year’s performance includes the
musical talents of “Wild Columbine,” a folk-music ensemble, along with
story-telling dialog, all developing the theme of “The Eras of
Christmas.” Candlelight, luminaria, and Christmas greens will transform
the beautiful stone chapel into a lovely setting for debuting the 2024
Christmas Season. Reservations will be opened to the public starting
October 28th for members and November 4th for non-members, 8 a.m. to 7
p.m.
For inquiries about this event and all other events,
please visit our website: elkharthistoricalsociety.org or call
217-947-2238.
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Any extra time between services can always be spent
exploring the quaint shops in the business district of Elkhart; and
be sure to visit on November 23 between 9 a.m.-5 p.m. for our annual
Elkhart Village Christmas Open House, where special gifts, tasty
treats, and warm drinks are offered.
The Elkhart Historical Society membership information is also
included, as our dues for the 2025 year are now due and timed
perfectly with the release of the 2025 calendar. A regular family or
single membership is $25 and a Senior Citizen family or single is
$20. A calendar without membership is $25. A free calendar is given
with each new or renewed membership. Please consider joining, if you
are not already a member, as many new events are in the pipeline for
2025, and with it many new ways to enjoy Elkhart and its history.
Click
HERE for Reservation form
We will unfortunately not be coordinating meals this year but
encourage you to contact your favorite restaurants in Elkhart,
Williamsville or Lincoln. We recommend you make reservations for a
time that will ensure you arrive at your service on time so as not
to disturb the experience of others. Whenever possible, try to eat
following your service so your experience is more relaxed.
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