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One of the most popular highlights of Christmas in Newport, the annual Newport Candlelight Tour of Historic Homes, returns December 26-28. From 4-7pm, see nine of Newport's oldest--and the nation's oldest--homes festooned in holiday finery dating back to 1710. From The Point to the Historic Hill neighborhoods, homeowners open their doors and welcome the public during this magical time year. Many are fine examples of traditional colonial and revolutionary era architecture. Different homes participate each evening with entry fees just $3 per house (donations which fund Christmas in Newport programming) and just some of the participants include the George Champlin Mason House (1873), the Rev. Samuel Hopkins House (circa 1710) and the Tillinghast House (1758). The tour is not recommended for children under 10.
For a list of participating homes, CLICK HERE. Maps of participating homes are available the Newport Visitors Information Center at 23 America's Avenue until 4pm each evening.
For more information and events throughout Christmas in Newport, CLICK HERE.
For more information and events on Christmas at the Newport Mansions, CLICK HERE.