WEST COLUMBIA, Texas –– Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site celebrates its annual Candlelight Christmas on Saturday, December 7 from 6 pm to 8 pm.
“Our volunteer's unselfish and noble actions are the most radiant pages in our biography of Christmas spirit,” said Chris Elliott, site manager.
Stroll the plantation grounds decked out for the holidays in evening light, step back in time and tour the plantation house decorated in the style of a mid-1800s Texas Christmas. See the feather tree, learn about the toys popular for gift giving during this period, and view the dining room table set for a sumptuous holiday feast.
Relax outside and enjoy the beverage of the season- wassail! Nibble on Christmas cookies while listening to a reading of the Texas Night Before Christmas, and have your photograph taken with the magnificent Victorian Santa Claus!
Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site, a Texas Historical Commission property, was founded in 1824 by one of Texas’ first colonizers, Martin Varner, and was later home to the Patton family and finally a second home to Texas Gov. James S. Hogg. The site tells the real stories of the transition from family to family, and traces the role slavery played in the building and economics of the plantation. Site features include an antebellum mansion with period furnishings, remains of a sugar mill, family cemetery and a barn. For more information visit http://visitvhp.com.