Step back and time and enjoy the sights, tastes, and smells of the holidays in 19th-century Illinois.

This is the only time of the year when the museum is open after dark and lit entirely by candlelight! Enjoy holiday music, the smell of fresh cut evergreens, the crackle of fire, and flicker of candlelight as you stroll through the historic Durant House Museum. Outside the house, warm yourself by a bonfire and enjoy hot cider and light snacks.

Then, head over to Sholes School for a lesson and hands-on activities.