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56th Annual Candlelight Tour

Step inside six distinctive Fredericksburg homes during the Historic Fredericksburg Foundation’s 56th Annual Candlelight Tour. This year’s tour celebrates the work of local builder, architect, carpenter, and designer Elmer Grimsley “Peck” Heflin and explores his lasting influence on Fredericksburg’s historic neighborhoods.

The tour will be held Saturday, December 12, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 13, from noon to 4:00 p.m. Tickets go on sale November 1.

Saturday evening VIP tickets include an exclusive visit to 1200 Washington Avenue from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., followed by a historic downtown pub crawl from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. with two drink tickets redeemable at either Alpine Chef or Colonial Tavern.

Tour check-in begins at Memorial Park.

The tour includes:
706 Cornell St
800 Cornell St
810 Sylvania Ave
904 Sylvania Ave
808 Prince Edward

Flyer for the Historic Fredericksburg Foundation’s 56th Annual Candlelight Tour, with a candle chandelier illustration, red text reading “December 12–13, 2026,” and event links at the bottom.

Event Details

Saturday, December 12, 2026 – Sunday, December 13, 2026
Sat: 11am – 4pm; Sun: 12pm – 4pm. Saturday VIP Tour: 5pm – 7 pm; Pub Crawl 6pm – 8 pm.
Memorial Park
1401 Kenmore Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
$40; optional Saturday evening VIP add-on: $35