Relive the Festive Fun of Southold Historical Society’s Candlelight Tour

By Barbara Lassen Posted on December 2, 2018

It was a beautiful brisk evening for the Candlelight Tour
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The Ann Currie-Bell House was beautifully decorated for the holiday season
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The Christmas tree lighting was held on the grounds of the historical society
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Children of all ages lined up for the potato sack race
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The children hopped across the green until they crossed the finish line
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Charlie Christmas coordinated the children activities throughout the event
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Downs Carriage House, Southold Historical Society
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Alex Sutton led a demonstration, corn shelling in the corncrib
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Downs Carriage House
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Carol Beaugard, volunteer
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Thomas Moore House hearth
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Thomas Moore House
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Dan Skabeikis and Joan Lathan, volunteers
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Volunteer, Joan Lathan
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Volunteer, Dan Skabeikis
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Marie Scalia and Elizabeth Barratt, volunteers
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Volunteer, Margaret Hollowell
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Thomas Moore House
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Charlie Christmas led a parachute activity with families
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Victoria age 7, Isabella age 5
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The Buonagura family enjoyed hot chocolate on the cold evening
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Display for wine enthusiasts
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Musicians played throughout the event
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Christmas decorations were enjoyed by all
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Olivia-age 17, Sabrina-age 17, Sierra-age 17, Dante-age 17 offered hot beverages and snacks
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Volunteer, Bernadette Taplin demonstrated weaving in the Reichert Family Barn
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Volunteer, Paul Davis, demonstrated in the Reichert Family Barn
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Santa with Stella age 8 months and Madeline age 2
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Santa and Mrs. Claus
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Santa and Kate, 21 months old
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Madeline age 2 with Santa
Festive atmosphere at the event
Chyler age 7, Mia age 7
Gretchen Hankins with Lucas, age 5
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Jake, Kevin Smith, Julie Smith, Gabby, Kathy Goralski and Ava
Old Bay School House was build in 1822 and originally stood on a triangle of land where Jacob's Lane meets Bayview Road
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Husband and wife Dorothy Phillips and John Rooney have been volunteering for about 20 years with the Southold Historical Society
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Tophatters, Bob Barratt and John Barnes
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The Southold Historical Society held its annual Candlelight Tour on Friday, November 23, 2018. Santa was on hand for children to tell him what they wanted for Christmas while adults enjoyed sipping hot chocolate and touring the festive grounds with their children.