Christmas by Candlelight

Christmas by Candlelight invites you to a 19th century Christmas at West Overton Village! 

Take a candlelit tour of the 1838 Overholt Homestead. Enjoy historically accurate decor as you learn about some of our most beloved Christmas traditions and how the Overholts celebrated (or not!) in the 1800s.

As you tour room to room, follow the Overholts’ traditions over the century and how they changed over time. Learn about Christmas in southwestern Pennsylvania as far back as 1800, the lore of gift givers like Belsnickel and Santa Claus, and the origins of other customs.

Visit the carriage house where our historic sleigh will soon be filled with gifts. Also taste warm spiced cider and a sweet treat from the Overholts’ 1830s kitchen.

Each tour is approximately one hour and involves walking outdoors, up and down stairs, and in the dark. 

Please register in advance - tours have limited capacity and we cannot guarantee there will be tickets available at the door.

Tours will be offered on the following dates at 6:00 and 7:00 p.m.

• Thursday, December 10

• Friday, December 11

• Saturday, December 12

How to Register + Ticket Info

After clicking "Register," you will be prompted to select your preferred date and time.

Space is limited to 12 guests per tour. All ages are welcome!

Please note that ages 0-5 are free and don't need official tickets; there will be a separate box in the checkout to indicate if you have any young children attending.