Heritage Center Offers Holiday Candlelight Tours at McDaniel Farm

The Environmental and Heritage Center (EHC) invites you to escape the hustle and bustle of the modern holiday season and return to a more tranquil time when a brightly lit home full of family and neighbors made for a warm and festive winter’s night.

Become engulfed by the sights, smells and sounds of holidays past as the EHC offers candlelight tours of McDaniel Farm during the month of December. Step back in time as costumed guides share historic customs and traditions from the Victorian period and provide guests with a glimpse of everyday life on a family farm.

“This is a great opportunity to see McDaniel Farm from a different perspective,” said Jason West, EHC’s director of programming. “The farm will be aglow with the warmth of candles and will be decorated with fresh greenery and period holiday ornaments.”

Guests will be treated to a delicious cup of hot chocolate or apple cider as well as have the opportunity to make a special holiday craft.

The one and a half hour guided candlelight tour will be offered on various dates and times during the month of December, including December 5, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21 and 22. Tours will begin at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. on each of the aforementioned dates.

The program fee for the candlelight tour is $5 per person. EHC members are free. Pre-registration is required and can be done online at www.gwinnettEHC.org.

McDaniel Farm is located at 3251 McDaniel Road, Duluth, Ga., 30096.

(Photo: McDaniel Farm is adorned with holiday greenery for the upcoming candlelight tours during the month of December. Guests will enjoy touring the family farm and learning about historic holiday customs and traditions. Credit: Gwinnett EHC)