Christmas Candlelight Services on Elkhart Hill December 7th and 8th

[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.

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.

[Elkhart Historical Society]