Event Information



Event Type: Featured Event

Saturday, December 12, 2009 through Sunday, December 13, 2009

Event Hours:
3 p.m. to 9 p.m.

**Tickets purchased online after December 2 will be held at Will Call.**

Tickets:
Adults $10.00
Children 4-12 $6.00
Seniors $8.00

Tickets can be purchased at the gate.

Event Description

Bask in the warm glow of history and celebrate the season at Dallas Heritage Village.

Bring the family and experience Dallas holidays from 1840 to 1910.

Carriage rides along candlelit paths pulled by horses or Nip and Tuck, our Mammoth Jack donkeys.
A photo with St. Nicholas at the Bandstand.
Novel storytelling, hand-weaving, blacksmithing and more.
Delicious holiday menu in the Chautauqua Pavilion by Eddie Deen Catering.
Local dancers, choirs and other entertainers on the Main Street Stage and in the Pilot Grove Church and Renner School.
Exhibit of a privately-owned collection of African-American santas and angels in the Shotgun House.
Luscious homemade bake sale with treats made by The Guild of Dallas Heritage Village.
Interpreters in traditional costume throughout the museum bringing history to life.
Gleeful strolling carolers throughout the Village and inside the historic buildings.
Historic buildings dressed in traditional holiday decorations from 1840 to 1910.
Traditional holiday activities and period games for kids of all ages.

"CELEBRATE! AFRICAN-AMERICAN HOLIDAY TRADITIONS"
The Village’s 1906 Shotgun House is the backdrop for a one of a kind exhibit, “Celebration! African-American Holiday Traditions.” Debra Mars, of Gifted by dezyn, has generously loaned a portion of her private collection of African-American Santas and angels, lovingly amassed over the last 20 years from across the United States. The exhibit also includes a rocking chair owned by Ms. Mars’ grandfather, a slave in Virginia until he was 8, and a drop-front desk made by slaves in Missouri around 1850, an artifact from the Collection of Dallas Heritage Village.


WESTERN LEGENDS BY ELIZABETH LAWLESS
Elizabeth Lawless will be in the Pilot Grove Church discussing and signing her new book Western Legends: Yesterday and Today...African Americans 1798 to 2009, a recounting of rarely told stories of black contributions during the 1800 and 1900's to our collective Western history. The book explores lives of mountain men, buffalo soldiers, pioneer women, horse trainers, musicians and a host of other Western legends, many still alive today and carrying on the legacy.

LOCAL ENTERTAINERS ON 3 STAGES
Don't miss some the best and brightest from the community. Local musicians, choirs, dancers, etc. will grace the stages of Candlelight. Enjoy the sounds of the season throughout the Village with strolling carolers from Civil War Center of Texas Caroling Group, Satisfaction! Quartet, Irving Chorale, Garland High School Chamber Singers and Mistletoe & Other Stuff.

CONCESSIONS AND FOOD AT CANDLELIGHT
A holiday buffet feast from Eddie Deen Catering will be served in the Chautauqua Pavilion on December 12 and 13 from 3 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Prices: Adult $12.50; Seniors $10; Kids (8 and under) $7.50

The All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Menu
Sliced Brisket
Eddie Deen Barbecue Sauce
Ranch Beans
Homemade Rolls
Beef and Chicken Tacos with Salsa
Apple Cobbler with Vanilla Ice Cream
Iced Tea
Lemonade

Concessions items (coffee, hot chocolate, apple cider, water, soda, etc.) will also be available during Candlelight.

CANDLELIGHT SPONSORS
Would you like to help make Candlelight a succes? Dallas Heritage Village is a not-for-profit organization, educating school children about the history and lives of Dallas' earliest settlers. We have several sponsorship opportunities available. For information, please contact Mark Leopando at 214-421-8458 or email mleopando@dallasheritagevillage.org.

CANDLELIGHT GLOW SPONSORS

Arnold Bros. Forest Products
University of Phoenix



  

CANDLELIGHT EXHIBIT SPONSOR






CANDLELIGHT MEDIA SPONSORS

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are the advantages of buying my tickets on-line?
A: There are two great advantages: You save $2 per ticket in advance and you don't have to wait in line! Remember: to get the online discount, tickets must be purchased by December 9.

Q: What if the weather is bad during Candlelight?
A: Candlelight operates rain or shine. Please dress accordingly. If the weather is extremely inclement, you may use your tickets any time during the month of December.

Q: Where should I park?
A: The Village provides onsite, self-parking for $5 per vehicle. Dallas Heritage Village Members may self-park for free. Onsite valet service is available for $10 per vehicle, $5 with a valid handicap tag. There is also limited free parking at the Farmers Market, across the bridge from Dallas Heritage Village on Harwood Street. CLICK HERE for directions to the Village and for special event parking information.

Q: Is the Village open during the day on the 12th and 13th?
A: No. We do not operate our normal day time hours during Candlelight weekend. We will only be open from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Q: What can I eat at Candlelight?
A: Eddie Deen Catering is our Candlelight food provider. A buffet of tasty food and drink are available. Buffet tickets may be purchased at the event. Warm Dr. Pepper, Bavarian Nutty Things and the ever popular "Original Kettle Korn" are also available for purchase.

Q: How much does a carriage ride cost?
A: The carriage rides are $4 per person, per ride.

Q: What does my ticket purchase help support?
A: Not only has Candlelight served as a unique holiday festival for the last 39 years, its proceeds help Dallas Heritage Village provide educational programs for over 30,000 school children each year.