34th Annual Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes

Usher in the holiday season with an enchanting tour of historic homes and landmarks. The annual Oaklands Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes is slated for December 2, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The tour, sponsored by Oaklands Mansion will feature beautiful and historic private homes, distinctive churches, and as always, the graceful Oaklands Mansion.
These festively adorned historical homes and churches, dressed in holly and evergreen, will transport you to a simpler time. From the veranda of Oaklands Mansion and along the tour, you will hear the music of carolers from local schools.

“The Tour of Homes has been an annual community tradition for over thirty years. We couldn’t be more grateful to the home-owners, sponsors and volunteers who put the “fun” this fund-raising event. Begin your holiday season by experiencing the character and personality of these fine homes and their respective care-takers. Your ticket purchase supports education and preservation right here in our community,” said James Manning, Executive Director of Oaklands.

The cornerstone of the tour is the grand Oaklands Mansion. Interpreters in period attire will guide you through the history of this gracious home. At its peak, Oaklands was the center of a 1,500- acre plantation and one of the most elegant homes in Rutherford County. Since that time, Oaklands has seen dramatic changes. Following the Civil War, it deteriorated from a majestic mansion to virtual ruins and, in the 1950’s, its very existence was threatened. The mansion was brought back from the brink of destruction, saved from the wrecking ball when a group of concerned ladies created Oaklands Association in 1959. Since that time, the Association has worked tirelessly to restore Oaklands to its original splendor and preserve its unique history.

Today, local residents and visitors alike enjoy the mansion that has been lovingly restored and brought back to its former glory. The proceeds of the Candlelight Tour of Homes go toward the continuing preservation of this historic treasure. Purchase advance tickets (either online at http://www.OaklandsMansion.org or in the museum shop) by 4 p.m. on Thursday, November 30th and receive a special price of $15.00 for adults. Admission is $20.00 per adult at the door, $10.00 students and children, free for ages 6 and under. Sponsorships for the Tour are available. On the night of the tour, tickets can be purchased at any home on the tour or at Oaklands’ Museum Shop. Oaklands Mansion is a non-profit educational organization. For information on becoming a member or a volunteer, please call (615) 893-0022 or email: info@OaklandsMansion.org.