An annual event hosted by Visit Frederick
FREDERICK, Md., Dec. 24,
2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Thursday, December 26, the 38th Annual
Candlelight Tour of Historic Houses of Worship will welcome
visitors back for a warm and inviting evening. From 3 PM to 8 PM, visitors can step inside several of
Frederick's well-known churches
and discover three centuries of local history, holiday traditions,
and beautiful architecture. This event is hosted by Visit
Frederick, Frederick County's
destination marketing organization.
During this self-guided tour, visitors will find special
programs occurring for the holiday season. Listen to choirs singing
in candlelit halls, enjoy live music on piano or organ, and learn
about the unique stories behind each site. Some locations will
offer free coffee and hot chocolate. Knowledgeable congregation
members and volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and
share their church's history.
A long-standing holiday tradition, the Candlelight Tour is held
on the first weekday after Christmas. The event continues to grow
each year, providing visitors with a peaceful and informative way
to enjoy the season and experience Frederick's treasured 50 block historic
district.
This year's tour is made possible by the support of Brewer's
Alley, Everedy Square & Shab Row, Roy
Rogers, Bentztown, and Plamondon Hospitality Partners, in
partnership with Visit Frederick.
For more details, including participating churches and an event
map, please visit:
https://www.visitfrederick.org/events/annual-events/historic-houses-of-worship/
To learn more, call or email the Frederick Visitor Center at
1-800-999-3613, 301-600-4047, or jlustrea@fredco-md.net. You can
also visit http://www.visitfrederick.org for other holiday
events.
Visit Frederick is the
recognized Destination Marketing Organization for Frederick City and Frederick County, Maryland. It operates the
Frederick Visitor Center and related Visit Frederick programs that
include Destination Marketing and Group Tour Marketing. For more
information about Visit Frederick, visit
http://www.visitfrederick.org or call 301-600-4047.
Media Contact
Jake Wynn, Marketing and
Communications Manager, Visit Frederick, 301-600-4023,
jwynn@fredco-md.net, www.visitfrederick.org
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