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11/08/2017 11:01 PMThe dark shadows of New England winters past will be chased away from Connecticut’s oldest house by festive luminaria, lanterns, and outdoor fires when the Henry Whitfield State Museum presents its annual Firelight Festival on Friday, Dec. 1, from 4 to 8 p.m. Participants can gather around the fires and enjoy roasted marshmallows and chestnuts, popcorn, hot cocoa, mulled cider, and hourly readings of The Night Before Christmas, then tour the 1639 Whitfield House after dark and learn the origins of today’s Christmas traditions in the Holidaze display. Attendees can also craft pine cone ornaments to take home, and find unique gifts in the museum gift shop. In the spirit of giving, visitors are encouraged to bring donations of non-perishable food for the Guilford Food Bank and new, unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots.
This program is appropriate for all ages. Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and college students, $5 for children ages 6 to 17, and free for those aged 5 and younger. Parking is free at the museum, located at 248 Old Whitfield Street in Guilford (exit 58 off I-95). There is no rain/snow date. For more information, call 203-453-2457, email whitfieldmuseum@ct.gov, or visit www.cultureandtourism.org or www.facebook.com/henrywhitfieldstatemuseum.