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The Chowan Herald Candlelight Tour WEDNESDAY, December 11, 2019 NHHHHHMHHHHHHHHHHBBHMHMHHHNHNMMHHHHHHMMMIMIMIHIVIMMHMiKMMMMIIIMHMMHHHMMMMHHNKMMM Christmas Candlelight Tour set for Dec. 13-14 14 homes are scheduled to be featured this year BY STAFF REPORTS This year, 14 homes will be featured in the 38th an nual Christmas Candlelight Tour. Edenton Historical Com mission hosts the tour, set for 4-8 p.m. Dec. 13-14. Order tickets by phone or purchase at the Penelope. Barker House, 505 S. Broad St., Edenton, 252482-7800. Tickets are $30 per person in advance, $35 on the days of the tour. For groups of 10 or more, the cost is $25 per person in advance. Tick ets are available online at ehcnc.org/events/christmas. This year’s homes are: ■ 505 S. Broad St.: This 18th century home was built and enlarges, circa 1761-1782. Noted attorney and representative for the colony to the British Parlia ment, Thomas Baker, and his wife, Penelope, political activist of “Edenton Tea Party” fame, were the own ers, Now the home of the Edenton Historical Com mission, the home serves as the town’s Welcome Center. Special, free transporta tion will be available at the house during the tours. ■ 219 W. Eden St.: This PHOTOS BY NICOLE BOWMAN-LAYTON/CHOWAN HERALD Gary Stanley, owner of 205 W. Eden St., Edenton, sprays greenery to keep it alive Sunday as he decorates his home for the Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes. The tour will be held Friday and Saturday, Dec. 13-14. 108 W. Queen St. 118 W. Queen St. 209 W. Queen St. 20th century home, circa 1925, is appointed to its pe riod with fixtures and decor with a 1920’s feel, including Calvin Coolidge in the en tryway! Mr. and Mrs. Brian Towers moved to Edenton a year ago and are eager to share their home with visi tors. ■ 202 W. Eden St.: Christmas in this 20th cen tury, gable-front home (mid- 1920s) with it front garden is as comfortable, and fa mous, for welcome trick-or- treaters as it is for welcom ing Saint Nick. Throughout the childhood of the own ers’ children, creche and nutcracker collections were lovingly acquired. ■ 212 W. Eden St.: A 19th century (circa 1893) Queen Anne home with stylish Victorian decoration provides a first-time tour experience with its new owners, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Marshall. While Victorian in period, the house lends itself to the owner’s collec ¬ tion of 18th century South ern furniture. ■ 214 W. Eden St.: This 18th century home was built for sea captain William Bor- ritz in 1787. Now, in 2019, Mr. and Mrs. Olin Sykes are sharing their Christmas with the Tour and with their newest grandchild. ■ 104 Pembroke Cir cle: Moving from the 18th century, travel to the 20th- century neighborhood of Pembroke Circle. Devel oped in the 1940s as hous ing for officers stationed at Edenton’s Marine Corps Airbase, many of the houses still exist and are adapted to 21st century living. Such is this home of Mrs. Gretna Tortone. ■ 107 Pembroke Cir cle: Built in the 21st century (2009) to replace a Marine officer home, Christmas is always a treat in this house. Dr. and Mrs. Skip Hope and See TOUR, B3 107 Pembroke Circle 214 W. Eden St. 104 Pembroke Circle The Garden of Eden Club decorated this Christmas Tree which is displayed at the Barker House. 219 W. Eden St. 208 S. Moseley St. 212 W. Eden St. 110 Pembroke Circle 111 Pembroke Circle Weekend features more than Edenton tour BY STAFF REPORTS Several Edenton lo cations will host special events tins weekend. Some downtown businesses will feature extended hours to accommodate tourists. Below are some of his weekend’s activities. Dec. 13-14 ■ 1-5 p.m., Holiday Re past: The Penelope Barker House, 505 S. Broad St., will feature homemade egg- nog and savory treats. ■ 1-5 p.m., Wassail Bowl: The Cupola house will feature 18th-century style Christmas decor, mu sic and wassail and other treats. ■ 1-5 p.m., Groaning Board: The Iredell House, on East Church Street, will feature traditional Christ mas decor, music and hol iday dessert on tables so heavily laden with goodies, you can almost hear the board groan. Sponsored by Historic Edenton State His toric Site. ■ 1-5 p.m., Confection Perfection: Join the Chow an Arts Council as it hosts treats, sweets and artistic creations. ■ Extended hours: Shepard-Pruden Memorial Library will have extended hours during the tour to provide restrooms for the public and a place to warm up. The library plans to be open until 8 p.m., or a little afterward, depending on traffic. Dec. 13-15 “A Christmas Carol” will be performed at the 1767 Historic Courthouse, 117 E. King St. The performanc es will be held at 8p.m. Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. To purchase tickets, visit www.EpicMu- sictheatre.com or call 252- 528-8300. Friday, Dec. 13 6p.m., Caroling in the 1767 Courthouse: Join the Albemarle Sounds and other area choirs and sing along to your favorite Christmas carols.
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