Elkhart Historical Society Christmas Candlelight Services

The recent snap of cold air reminds us that the Christmas season is fast approaching and with it comes the return of the ever-popular Christmas Candlelight Services on Elkhart Hill. The Elkhart Historical Society will host this year’s Christmas Candlelight Service with four performances on Saturday, December 7, and one afternoon performance on Sunday, December 8, at the St. John the Baptist Chapel located on Elkhart Hill. Each year’s Candlelight Service brings a new and fresh presentation, resulting in sell-out performances consisting of beautiful segments of music and inspirational script. Saturday performances are at 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 5:30 p.m., and 8:00 p.m. Sunday’s matinee is at 2 p.m.

Titled “The Eras of Christmas,” this year’s performance includes the musical talents of “Wild Columbine,” a folk-music ensemble, along with story-telling dialog, all developing the theme of “The Eras of Christmas.”  Candlelight, luminaria, and Christmas greens will transform the beautiful stone chapel into a lovely setting for debuting the 2024 Christmas Season. Reservations will be opened to the public starting October 28^th for members and November 4^th for non-members, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. For inquiries about this event and all other events, please visit our website: elkharthistoricalsociety.org or call 217-947-2238.