This year’s 39th annual Candlelight House Tour, organized by Historic Harrisburg Association and scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 9, includes 14 historic residences and public properties in the Academy Manor neighborhood.
The tour, “Academy Manor: Degrees of Design,” offers an exclusive look into properties in the northern tier of Harrisburg, where tour-goers will find amazing historic architecture and beauty as they explore the decades of design throughout Academy Manor and Italian Lake.
A stunning display of city residences along the 2nd Street corridor will showcase the homeowner’s personal style and character. Sponsored by Mid Penn Bank, the annual tour highlights the best-of-the-best properties in Harrisburg, all decorated for the holiday and winter seasons.
“You can stop by home of John Reitz and Jo Anne Ross and the McCormick House, which today serves as the Chancellor’s Home for Dixon Univeristy,” said John Campbell, executive director of HHA. “Also the Zembo Shine will be sure to amaze attendees with its Moroccan motifs and stately architecture.”
While not official stops on the tour, the Harris Tower and John Harris Simon Cameron Mansion will be open for visitors to explore. This is a self-guided walking tour and may require individual transportation
The tour is 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 9. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 the day of the event at the Historic Harrisburg Resource Center, 1230 N. 3rd St. Purchase tickets online at www.historicharrisburg.com or at various locations throughout Harrisburg. For additional ticket and tour information, call 717-233-4646 or visit www.historicharrisburg.com.
