Collegeville Holiday House Tour Slated For December 15th

Christmas in the post-War United States

Christmas in the post-War United States (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

COLLEGEVILLE – The nonprofit Collegeville Economic Development Corporation is hosting Collegeville’s First Holiday House Tour on Saturday, Dec. 15, from noon to 4 p.m.  Eight of Collegeville’s most beautiful homes will open their doors.

At 4 p.m., the House Tour Reception begins at the Appalachian Brewing Company in Collegeville Station.  There will be appetizers, hot cider or mulled wine, a holiday bazaar and a silent auction.

Read more:  http://business-news.thestreet.com/the-mercury/story/business-briefs-collegeville-holiday-house-tour-slate-dec-15/1

Fast Eddie’s Crib Open For Christmas Tours

If you live in the Harrisburg area or feel like taking a drive, the Pennsylvania Governor’s mansion is lavishly decorated for Christmas and open to the public.  There is live music and entertainment.  Santa will even stop by.  Check this link for dates and times the mansion is open for tours.

There are 15 pictures to check out as well.

http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2010/12/governors_residence_open_for_h.html

A Victorian Christmas – Williamsport Embraces Its Heritage And Capitalizes On Tourism

Taken by Zak Shellenberger of Williamsport, Pe...

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A Victorian Christmas in Williamsport is not a one trick pony.  The event spans three days and includes a Holiday House Tour, a Holiday Parade downtown, Millionaire’s Row mansion tours, church tours, Williamsport Growers Market, carriage rides at Park Place, a Toy Train Expo, museum tours, a Victorian Soup Luncheon, a Victorian Buffet, a Victorian Tea and a Living Nativity! 

A Victorian Christmas in Williamsport starts this Friday, November 19th and concludes on Sunday, November 21.

For more information and details see their website:

http://www.preservationwilliamsport.org/vcevents.html