(La Porte, IN) - Preserve Historic La Porte announces that it is in the early planning stages for the 2026 Christmas Candlelight Tour of Historic Homes, to be held on December 5th from 4-8 pm, and December 6th from 1-5 pm.  

 

The group is seeking local historic houses as tour sites, and is opening the process up to the community-at-large.  Tour project manager Sandy Ashby stated, "2026 marks over 30 years of the Candlelight Tour, with PHLP conducting its first tour back in 1996."

 

Anyone in the greater La Porte area interested in having their historic home considered as a site for this year's tour call Ashby at (303) 520-0546, or email preservehistoriclaporte@gmail.com.  

 

"There is absolutely no obligation to those making inquiry," Ashby said.

 

Ashby said houses generally need to be at least 50 years old to be considered. Homeowners receive the benefit of having their house's history thoroughly researched and documented, and are provided the keepsake of a professional artist's rendering of the home. 

 

Homeowners are also recognized at a dinner celebration after the tour on Sunday evening, December 6th.”

 

"To open your home to our community, and tourists from the region, is an uplifting experience, enjoyed by past tour homeowners.  If you are intrigued, and would like more information about the tour, please reach out to us,” she said.