This coming weekend, Saturday, December 1 and Sunday, December 2, is candlelight tour of historic Peoria homes, sponsored by the Peoria Historical Society.
The Splendor of Christmas Past is your family oriented event of the holiday season, a great opportunity to see old fashioned Christmas decorations, beautiful antique furnishings, and come up with gift ideas for similar items that you'll find at Hidden Treasures.
Once you take these tours and experience the nostalgic Christmas atmosphere, you'll want to head over to Hidden Treasures to acquire unique gifts for your family and friends. You'll be in a great mood and you're sure to find the perfect gift item at our shop.
The Splendor of
Christmas Past
Saturday, December 1 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Sunday, December 2 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm1
12 adults in advance
$15 adults at the door
Children under age 12 free with adult admission
This brochure is also your ticket.
Be sure to bring it with you
for the house tours.
Tickets
may be purchased starting November 1 at the following locations:
The Peoria Historical Society office
611 SW Washington Street, Peoria IL 61602309-674-1921
Harp and Thistle
4605 N Prospect Road, Peoria Heights, Illinois309-688-5668
Kelleher's Irish Pub & Eatery
619 SW Water St, Peoria, IL 61602
309-673-6000
Tickets are also available from
Peoria Historical Society
board members.
4, that's right, 4 historic homes now featured in The Splendor of Christmas Past candlelight tours this Dec. 1 and 2.
Your kids will thrill to see the elaborate, old fashioned Christmas decorations.
(1) Flanagan House. Built in 1837, the oldest standing house in Peoria. American Federalist style. Empire furnishings, period artifacts, antique collections. Great view of Illinois river.
(2) Pettengill-Morron House. Built in 1868. Second Empire, with unique family collections and gift shop. 942 NE Glen Oak Ave. Our premiere house museum near the Bradley University vicinity.
(3) NEW -- Haverhals House. Build in 1900, private home next to Flanagan House. 936 NE Glen Oak Ave. Flemish Revival facade with Arts and Crafts interior. Spectacular river view. See how John and Bernice Haverhals decorate for the holidays.
(4) NEW -- Benoit House. Built in 1887. Victorian style private home of Dr. Dyveke Pratt Benoit. 1325 W. Moss. Gas light fixtures, original stained glass windows, beautiful tiled fireplaces and hardwood mantles, original attic cistern, oil drum heating, and restored hardwood floors.
DON"T MISS this wonderful event.
For more information, go to the Event page on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/events/434500136609677/
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