Candlelight Christmas at Historic Rosedale
Garden Stroll and Guided House Tour, Sunday, December 7th 5:00 pm-7:00 pm
One Night Only Special Event!
Come experience Historic Rosedale as it was seen by residents and visitors past--by candlelight. Candlelight makes everything more magical. Throughout history, items like clothing, dinnerware, and furniture were designed to enhance the darkness that night brought without the benefit of electric lighting, Add holiday decorations, and you have an exceptionally special experience.
Historic Rosedale has been home to the Frew, Caldwell, and Davidson families, along with both enslaved and freed African Americans, for over 200 years. As such, it has experienced many joys (and sorrows) during the holiday season. Come visit our 1815 historic home and gardens, lit by a combination of candlelight and minimal electric lighting, and decorated in a variety of Christmases past: a Victorian Christmas dinner in the Great Hall, a 1940's wartime Christmas in the family parlor, the main bedroom decked in period mourning commemorating residents who passed at the holidays, and our cellar kitchen sharing traditions of the African-American community at Rosedale.
This festive guided tour of our historic home will also feature a holiday performance of strolling characters courtesy of Queen City Groove (https;//www.queencitygroove.com) and light holiday treats--coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and sweets--at our pavilion. Gates open at 5:00 to allow for a leisurely stroll through our gardens and grounds, and the house tour begins promptly at 6:00. To provide a true candlelight tour experience, we respectfully request that no cell phone lights be used inside the house; guests will be provided with individual electric tapers for additional lighting.
NEW THIS YEAR! Santa at the Smithy, featuring everyone's favorite jolly old elf hard at work in our reconstructed blacksmith shop! Photos with Santa are available for $10.00 each, and can be taken with your own phone, or you can choose a printed souvenir photo to take home with you.
This event takes place rain or shine - no refunds will be given. Tickets can be purchased online at our website or on site when you arrive (bring proof of your receipt on your phone to serve as your ticket). For more information, or additional assistance, please contact our office at 704-335-0325. Come celebrate part of your holiday season with us, and take a holiday-inspired walk through history at the Queen City's second oldest home!
Garden Stroll only: $10.00
Candlelight House Tour:$25.00 (includes Garden Stroll)
Pictures with Santa at the Smithy: $10.00
