Atlanta History Center's Candlelight Nights

--Save the date! Annual celebration features strolls along candlelit wooded trails connecting decorated historic homes, with live music, performances and Holiday Market, to be held December 13 and 20.

Step back in time and experience Christmases past during Candlelight Nights on two Friday evenings, December 13 and 20, 2019. During these family-friendly events visitors can stroll wooded trails illuminated by the sweet glow of candlelight, connecting to the spirit of simpler holiday pleasures. Guests will be welcomed inside Atlanta History Museum by Santa Claus and a lively Holiday Market filled with local and international crafts and artist creations. Visit each of the three historic houses to experience Southern holiday traditions during the Civil War era (Smith Family Farm), 1930s (Swan House), and pioneer days (Wood Family Cabin). Timeless holiday music will fill the air, and interpreters will bring characters from the pages of history to life at these historic abodes, each handsomely dressed in period holiday decorations and featuring activities of the season.

“The Atlanta History Center is one of Georgia’s top cultural treasures,” said Olivia Thomason, one of the invited artists, “and time spent here with family and friends is an almost perfect holiday experience.” Paintings and prints by Ms. Thomason will be displayed and the artist will be there for discussions about her works including several classics like “Angels Over Atlanta,” her tribute to the Atlanta Braves World Series Championship in 1995.

Founded in 1926, the Atlanta History Center is an all-inclusive, 33-acre destination featuring the Atlanta History Museum, one of the nation’s largest history museums, including the new Cyclorama: The Big Picture experience; three historic houses—the 1920s Swan House, the 1860s Smith Family Farm, and the 1830s Wood Family Cabin; Goizueta Gardens; Kenan Research Center; the Grand Overlook event space; a museum shop; Souper Jenny café; and BRASH coffee shop. In addition, the Atlanta History Center welcomes visitors to the Margaret Mitchell House at Atlanta History Center Midtown.

Over 27 artists will display crafts, pottery and paintings. Performers include the legendary Francine Reed, actors and musicians of Lawrenceville’s heralded Aurora Theatre and others including Mama Koku and Laura Coyle.

Olivia Thomason will be in attendance to greet guests on December 20.

WHAT: Candlelight Nights, Atlanta History Center’s annual holiday tradition.

WHEN: Friday, December 13, 2019, 5:30 – 9:30pm

Friday, December 20, 2019, 5:30 – 9:30pm

WHERE: Atlanta History Center; 130 West Paces Ferry Road; Atlanta, GA

ADMISSION: This special holiday program is $20 for public; $10 for children; $15 for members. Purchase advance tickets at AtlantaHistoryCenter.com.

INFORMATION: 404.814.4000; AtlantaHistoryCenter.com/Family. Parking is free. For more information, please call 404.814.4000 or visit AtlantaHistoryCenter.com.

Parking is free