(La Porte, IN) - The Christmas Candlelight Tour of Historic Homes in La Porte is this weekend.

 

Seven structures including homes, Bethany Lutheran Church and the old downtown train depot are on this year’s tour Saturday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.  The event put on by Preserve Historic La Porte was founded in 1996.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Attendees will take themselves on a self-guided tour inside the buildings with live musical entertainment provided at most locations. A 50 page “keepsake” tour book will be given to all participants.  Advance tickets for $25 are available until the end of business hours Friday at the following locations:

 

La Porte --  Coachman Antique Mall, CO-OP Shoppes, Freckle Farm Primitives, Hot Spot Cafe, La Porte County Historical Society Museum, Meridian Title, Thode Floral, Town & Country Florist

 

Michigan City --  The Antique Market, Hoity Toity

 

New Buffalo --  Meridian Title

 

New Carlisle --  Historic New Carlisle

 

Valparaiso -- Meridian Title 

 

Other buildings on the tour are the Alfred J. Link Mansion at 616 C Street, the home of Dr. Jim and Christie Edwards at 2114 Woodlawn Drive, the home of Joe and Kellie Woods at 106 Franklin Court, the home of Timothy Stabosz at 1501 Michigan Ave. and Carmel Chapel at 6200 W County Road 50 South.

 

Day-of-tour tickets costing $30 will be available at Bethany Lutheran Church at 102 G Street during tour hours only.

 

“Everyone involved with the tour has been gearing up for several weeks now, to put on a great show.  The tour is a magical beginning to the holiday season. It brings people together and celebrates the unique and special historic architecture of La Porte,” said Tour Chairperson Pam Ruminski.