HWSP to host Christmas & Candlelight Dec. 9-10

Historic Washington State Park is gearing up to host its annual Christmas and Candlelight historic event in December.

Park staff will line the streets with candles to provide a natural and historic Christmas look.

Decorations, music and more will help set the mood for a historic Christmas experience. The homes of Historic Washington will be adorned with period decorations and thousands of luminaries will be lit during the evening hours.

The park will host its 36th annual Christmas and Candlelight on Dec. 9-10. Candlelight tours will be held from 1-8 p.m. both evenings. Music will be played in the churches and the the 1940 WPA Gym starting at 5 p.m. Williams’ Tavern Restaurant will also be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. for a Christmas buffet. Carriage rides will be available and the gift shop is scheduled to be open.

Cost to participate in this year’s Christmas and Candlelight is $10 for adults and $6 for children six to 12-years-old. Children under six get in for free.

The event is sponsored by Historic Washington State Park, the Pioneer Washington Restoration Foundation and the townspeople of Washington. Historic Washington State Park is located 19 miles from Nashville on Highway 278.