Volusia County, FL
11/01/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/01/2024 08:20
Celebrate the Holidays at DeBary Hall
Celebrate the Holidays at DeBary Hall
Posted On: November 1, 2024
Step back in time to celebrate the holidays with a variety of festive events at DeBary Hall Historic Site, which will be decorated with Christmas trees, wreaths, and other Victorian adornments.
Santa's Breakfast:9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. Kick off the holiday season by having breakfast with Santa Claus.Breakfast, which will be served at 9 a.m., will include pancakes, eggs, and more. Afterward, Santa will tell Christmas tales and pose for photos. Children will also make a holiday craft and sing holiday songs. Due to space limitations and to make sure as many children as possible have the chance to visit with Santa, each family is asked to limit their adult tickets to two. Tickets must be purchased by Saturday, Nov. 30. The cost is $15 for adults and $10 for children ages 2 to 12. Tickets are nonrefundable. Call 386-668-3840 to reserve your tickets.
Holiday Candlelight Tours:6 and 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, and Saturday, Dec. 14. Explore DeBary Hall during holiday evenings when candlelight will fill the 19thcentury mansion with a warm glow, accentuating its historic treasures and Christmas decorations. Guests will be escorted through the mansion for an open style tour. Refreshments will be served. Tickets, which are $10 each, must be purchased in advance and are nonrefundable. Call 386-668-3840 to reserve your tickets.
DeBary Hall Holiday Tea:11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 19. Experience the elegance of a traditional Victorian afternoon tea with samplings, etiquette lessons, and a mansion tour. Guests may sample two teas as hostesses dressed in Victorian clothing describe the history of tea and offer instruction on tea etiquette. Seating is limited, and tickets must be purchased by Dec. 14. The cost is $20 per person. Tickets are nonrefundable. Call 386-668-3840 to reserve your tickets.
DeBary Hall Historic Site, 198 Sunrise Blvd., DeBary, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It's owned by the State of Florida and managed by Volusia County's Parks, Recreation and Culture Division. Tours of the 1871 mansion are available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission prices are $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, $2 for children ages 3 to 12, and free for children 2 and younger.