Candlelight at Dallas Heritage Village December 12, 2009

Candlelight is a celebration of holiday traditions the entire family will appreciate. Witness the holidays as they were celebrated from 1840 to 1910. Visit Mrs. Blum and learn the traditions of Hanukah. Meet members of the Kennedy family at the 1860s Farmstead and discover Christmas traditions during Dallas’ pioneer days. Enjoy strolling carolers, telling St. Nicholas your Christmas wishes, participating in hands-on holiday crafts and riding around the Village in Nip and Tuck’s donkey-pulled carriage. Debra Mars of Gifted by Dezyn will be displaying her private collection of African-American Santas and Angels inside the 1906 Shotgun House for the special exhibit “Celebration! African-American Holiday Traditions.” Liz Lawless will discuss and sign her new book Western Legends: Yesterday & Today...African Americans 1798 to 2009 in the Pilot Grove Church. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors (65+), $6 for children 4-12, children under 4 and members are free. Discounted tickets available at www.DallasHeritageVillage.org through December 9.

Official Website: http://www.dallasheritagevillage.org/Event_Detail.aspx?EID=280