The Atlanta History Center invites guests to step back in time and experience Christmases past during Candlelight Nights on Friday evenings.
During these family-friendly events, visitors can stroll wooded trails illuminated by the sweet glow of candlelight, connecting to the spirit of simpler holiday pleasures.
Guests will be welcomed inside Atlanta History Museum by Santa Claus and a lively Holiday Market filled with local and international crafts and artist creations. Then they can visit each of the three historic houses to experience Southern holiday traditions during the Civil War era (Smith Family Farm), the 1930s (Swan House), and pioneer days (Wood Family Cabin). Timeless holiday music will fill the air, and interpreters will bring characters from the pages of history to life at these historic abodes, each handsomely dressed in period holiday decorations and featuring activities of the season.
Friday, December 13, 2019, 5:30 – 9:30pm
Friday, December 20, 2019, 5:30 – 9:30pm
Performers on Dec. 13 include:
- Francine Reed
- Mama Koku
- Aurora Theatre
Performers on Dec. 20 include:
- Laura Coyle
- Mama Koku
- Aurora Theatre
Holiday Market on Dec. 13 includes:
- Johari Africa – jewelry and other artistic creations by Clarkston refugee women and African female artists
- Mingei World Arts – vintage treasures and fine craft from artisans and markets of the world
- Atlanta Artist Collective – drawings, paintings, prints, hand-painted ornaments
- Kristin Replogle – paintings with a spiritual bent
- Celena Schoen – folk pottery
- Tortured Pine Pottery – bowls and platters, with paintings by Lee Laney
- Gina Kirlew – artist-designed stickers
- Bev Dittmer – purses and other knitted items
- Gina Renay – crochet décor and clothing
- Gina Nolte – handmade baskets
- Mimi Bradberry – stained glass
- Jimella’s Bakery – cookies
Holiday Market on Dec. 20 includes:
- Johari Africa – jewelry and other artistic creations by Clarkston refugee women and African female artists
- Sunavworld – home goods and artworks imported from Nepal
- Mingei World Arts – vintage treasures and fine craft from artisans and markets of the world
- Ivy Abena – African baskets and pillows from African fabrics
- Rachel Campbell – paintings
- Mimi Bradberry – stained glass
- Kristin Replogle – paintings with a spiritual bent
- Celena Schoen – folk pottery
- Tortured Pine Pottery – pottery bowls and platters, with paintings by Lee Laney
- Gina Kirlew – artist-designed stickers
- Gina Renay – crochet décor and clothing
- Gina Nolte – handmade baskets
- Mary Boyle – jewelry
- Olivia Thomason – paintings and prints
- Jimella’s Bakery – cookies
This special holiday program is $20 for the public; $10 for children; $15 for members. Purchase advance tickets at Atlanta History Center.
The Atlanta History Center is open 10 am-5:30 pm Mondays-Saturdays and noon-5:30 pm Sundays (ticket sales until 4:30 pm daily). Parking is free. The Atlanta History Center is located at 130 West Paces Ferry Road in Atlanta. They can be reached at 404.814.4000. Follow the Atlanta History Center on Facebook,
Twitter, and Instagram.
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