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248 Old Whitfield Street
Guilford, CT 06437 Get Directions
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Firelight Festival at Henry Whitfield State Museum

Henry Whitfield State Museum 248 Old Whitfield Street, Guilford, CT

Celebrate the approach of the winter solstice at the Firelight Festival, held outside Connecticut’s oldest house. Experience the warmth and glow of festive luminaria, lanterns, and outdoor fires on this special evening. Guests can enjoy roasted marshmallows, popcorn, hot cocoa, and mulled cider while exploring the museum’s unique offerings. Craft a punched “tin” (paper) lantern ... Read more

Firelight Festival at Henry Whitfield State Museum (Guilford)

Henry Whitfield State Museum 248 Old Whitfield Street, Guilford, CT

Spend an evening at Connecticut’s oldest house with festive luminaria, lanterns, and outdoor fires. Enjoy roasted marshmallows and chestnuts, popcorn, hot cocoa, mulled cider, readings of The Night Before Christmas, self-guided tours of the 1639 Whitfield House after dark, the origins of Christmas traditions in the Holidaze display, and pine cone ornament crafts. Adults (18-64) ... Read more