Once the holidays officially arrive here in the Mountain State, you’ll find that all of our small towns and big cities come to life. If you’re looking to take one adventure this season that you’ll never forget, then you’ll surely want to mark your calendars and start planning your trip to Harpers Ferry’s incredible Olde Tyme Christmas event.
Throughout the year, people from all over West Virginia and beyond make their way out to Harpers Ferry to experience all that this notable town has to offer.
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Once we near the month of December, people begin to gear up for the adventure to Harpers Ferry for the annual Olde Tyme Christmas event.
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Transforming the town into something out of your favorite holiday storybook, the Olde Tyme Christmas event takes over Harpers Ferry for the first two weekends of December.
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Beginning on Friday, December 6th, you’ll find the streets of Harpers Ferry charmingly decked out in twinkling lights and garland galore.
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At the historic St. Peter’s Catholic Church, you’ll be able to catch a live performance of the Nativity play…
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…and track down Santa and Mrs. Claus in town!
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Between the two weekends, you’ll be able to experience local shops extending their hours and hosting special events, live performances from local musicians as well as historians, horse-drawn wagon rides, and even a historic candy-making demonstration and class.
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Kicking off the event in the most marvelous way, those who make it out to Harpers Ferry on December 6th will also have the pleasure of attending the Yule Log and Christmas Tree Lighting at 7 p.m.
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If you’re ready to discover the magic of Harpers Ferry’s Olde Tyme Christmas event, click here!
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Wondering how else you can dive into the holiday season here in The Mountain State? Then don’t miss out on reading about how A Stay At West Virginia’s Christmas Themed Hotel Will Put You In The Holiday Mood!
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