The 2006 Tour was the largest yet
with Town-Wide Representation
Thank You Everyone for the great success
your hard work is appreciated!!

Port Deposit Heritage Corporation
Celebrates
2007 22st Annual Candlelight Tour
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Schedule of Events

Each year on the first Saturday in December from Noon to 6:00 P.M. the Port Deposit Heritage Corporation organizes events and activities including guided façade tours and interior views into some of our historically significant structures.  Buildings date to the early 1800’s and a few to the 1700’s.  Port Deposit History is celebrated through many eras; this event features our Civil War period.  This event will include displays of fine china, period clothing, musical performances and more.  Below is a complete listing of the day’s planned activities.  Advanced ticket sales beginning at many downtown restaurant locations beginning 11-25-2006.  Tickets are $15.00 and include a complete 2006 Port Deposit Walking Tour Guide, schedule and list of homes and buildings open this year.

12:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Exhibit at the Paw Paw Museum - 98 N. Main Street

Enjoy our exhibit on Port Deposit history.  Purchase tickets to the event.  Memorabilia and local history books for sale.

1:00 to  5:00 p.m. 
Self-Guided tours of selected homes and buildings.

12:00 and 5:00 p.m. 
2^nd Ever Holiday Shoppe at 6 S. Main Street the fully restored “Bank Building”  

The Shoppe will feature locally made seasonal crafts, live Poinsettias, handmade soaps, seasonal and year round artificial wreaths and silk flower arrangements, and much more!  We will be raffling off a One-of-a-kind handmade in Colorado, 24” tall Old World Santa, (retail value $100), and also a $150 Gift Certificate to Granite & Lace B&B!  All items are reasonably priced and in limited quantities.  Come early for best selection!  Storage for purchases will also be provided for the day free of charge if you want to take the Tour of the Historic homes of Port Deposit.  Proceeds will benefit the Port Deposit Heritage Corporation and The Paw Paw Museum. For more information or a presale

12:30 and 2:00 p.m. 
Optional Guided Tours of various parts of our Main Street.  Gather at 98 N. Main Street

12:00 to 5:30 p.m.
Civil War Encampment – 1 Center Street

Depicting Snow’s Battery B, 1st Maryland Light Artillery, composed of men from the 7th District of Cecil County, primarily from Port Deposit and environs. The battery earned high honors and praise during the war from General Franz Sigel and Captain Romeyn B. Ayres, and were even visited by President Abraham Lincoln and Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton who watched them drill in Northern Virginia.

1:30 and 3:30
Come inside St. Teresa’s Catholic Church for Seasonal Caroler performances

1:30
 Victorian Carolers from Havre De Grace

3:30
The Occasional Singers

4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Port Deposit Presbyterian Church – Peabody trained performance by Classical Guitarist Patrick Sise and the Peabody Terzetto @ 44 S. Main Street

6:15 p.m.
Closing Ceremonies at the Tree - In front of 6 S. Main Street.  Caroling and Decorating Committee Awards Presented.

 For additional information Call 410-378-4480 or e-mail Portdepositevent@msn.com

Questions about this release can be directed
 to Kimberly Flayhart 410-378-0702 or 410-977-3358