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11/20/2023 09:49 AMThe darkness of the approaching winter solstice will be brightened by festive luminaria, lanterns, and outdoor fires when the Henry Whitfield State Museum presents its 24th annual Firelight Festival on Friday, Dec. 1, from 4 to 8 p.m. Visitors are invited to gather around the fires outside Connecticut’s oldest house to enjoy roasted marshmallows, popcorn, hot cocoa, and mulled cider, and listen to readings of The Night Before Christmas.
This night is also the only chance to tour the Whitfield House after dark. Tinsmith Andy Sistrand will teach participants how to craft a punched “tin” (paper) lantern to take home. Visitors can also tour the archaeology exhibit History Beneath Our Feet and do some holiday shopping in the museum gift shop. In the spirit of giving, visitors are encouraged to bring donations for the Guilford Food Bank and new, unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots.
Firelight Festival tickets may be purchased on-site the night of the event. Tickets include admission to the outdoor fire area, craft area, Whitfield House, and Visitor Center galleries. Adults (18-64) are $10, seniors (65+) and veterans are $8, youth (6-17) are $5, and children (5 and younger) and active-duty military personnel with up to 5 family members are free. Reservations are not required.
Parking is free at the museum, located at 248 Old Whitfield Street in Guilford (exit 58 off I-95). There is no rain or snow date. For information, call 203-453-2457, email, whitfieldmuseum@ct.gov, or visit portal.ct.gov/ecd-HenryWhitfieldStateMuseum.