Experience the serenity of an Appalachian Christmas at the Museum of Appalachia! The centerpiece of this holiday event is an evening tour of the Museum’s pioneer village. The cabins will be adorned with old-fashioned Christmas decorations and festively lit for the occasion. Throughout the evening, guests can enjoy live music, traditional dancing, and Christmas storytelling, along with a wide range of demonstrations and activities, including blacksmithing, apple butter making,  popcorn stringing, holiday arts & crafts for kids, and farm and wildlife education featuring live animal meet & greets. Families can sip sassafras tea, visit with Santa Claus, and browse the Holiday Market, featuring handmade gifts, baked goods, and the works and wares of local artisans—perfect for last-minute shopping.

The Museum Restaurant will be open throughout the event, serving hearty soups, hot meals, and other cozy seasonal favorites, while the Gift Shop will offer an array of regional crafts, books, and holiday merchandise.

Candlelight Christmas runs each evening from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Tickets and more information are available now at museumofappalachia.org.