The public is invited to re-live the joys of an old-fashioned Christmas as they tour historic homes, inns, and Churches and other historic buildings from 5 to 9 pm on December 13, 2008.
An annual tradition hosted by St. Marys Convention & Visitors Bureau partnering, with the Historic Preservation Commission; this year’s tour includes some sites that the public might not ordinarily have access to such as the old city jail in City Hall, the Historic St. Marys Railroad Depot.
Some of the city’s most beautiful bed and breakfasts and homes will be on the tour this year as well, each uniquely decorated in the fashion of their era. The Bachlott House (home of the National Park Service), the Stotesbury Johnson House (home of Family Matters), six private homes, two bed and breakfast inns, and five churches will open their doors for the event—many serving refreshments.
Carolers will further enhance the Norman Rockwell experience, and other entertainment includes bagpipes and hand bells.
Transportation between tour stops will be provided by golf carts hosted by members of the St. Marys Golf Cart Association , the St. Marys First Baptist Church bus, and the new Convention & Visitors Bureau trolley.
Tickets may be purchased at the St. Marys Welcome Center, 406 Osborne Street, Sheila’s Hallmark, The Goodbread House, Cumberland Inn & Suites, Spencer House, French Quarter, Once Upon a Bookseller, and at the ITT Department at Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base for $10 in advance and $15 on the day of the tour.
This year’s Candlelight Tour is dedicated to the memory of St. Marys’ beloved resident and history lover Ann Stacy. Proceeds will benefit the Historic Preservation Commission of St. Marys and support tourism development by St. Marys Convention & Visitors Bureau.
For more information about the tour, call 912-882-4000. For information about St. Marys, visit www.stmaryswelcome.com.
Book Signing Monday, October 27, from 4-6 pm
at Once Upon a Bookseller
St. Marys, GA—A gifted artist whose near death experience inspired the writing of “Henry’s Life as a Tulip Bulb or Developing an Attitude of Gratitude†will be in St. Marys on October 27 to discuss the book and its effect on its many readers.
Author Linda M. Brandt of St. Augustine wrote the whimsical tale of “Henry,†a delightful story about growing through unexpected changes. Created to help teach the young—as well as the older child within us all—one of life’s most important lessons, this humorous allegory captures the heart as it inspires those in the midst of difficult or confusing experiences.
Much like Richard Bach’s Jonathan Livingston Seagull, Henry the Tulip Bulb presents a simple yet powerful living script for those facing obstacles both small and large.
Brandt’s Henry is affecting the hearts and attitude of children of all ages in many parts of the world. For example, children in Oregon are planting fields of Henrys. The book is being translated into Dutch, and Holland (fittingly) is adopting the story as its own. Publisher Bloch Publishing has plans to publish the book in Braille in the future.
The colorful coffee table book is beautifully illustrated throughout with Brandt’s own vivid drawings, and is the perfect holiday gift for any age.
For more information, contact Once Upon a Bookseller at 912-882-7350
