Historic Lantern Tour of Elizabethtown

SAVE THE DATE:  October 24 & 25, 2025

Enjoy an enchanting stroll through town and hear the stories of the people and places from the past.


As twilight falls, join us for a special evening as we journey back in time. Guided by the flickering glow of lantern light, costumed storytellers will lead you through the streets and alleys of Elizabethtown where the rich history of the people, places and events of Elizabethtown’s past will be revealed. Your tour guide will highlight the architecture, culture, and traditions that took Elizabethtown from the frontier years through three centuries of growth and change.  

 

Your historic walking tour will begin at the A frame building behind the Christ Lutheran Church. You will join a group of 11 others and walk to Trellis Market Place, down E High Street to S Market, then down the enchanted alley to an 1860’s schoolhouse. From there you will go to 

W High St, onto N Market, past the Sign of the Bear and return to E. High St and the H.U. Coble House where you will enjoy refreshments along with Victorian era music and dancing.  

 

Tours start at 6:30, 7:00, and 7:30 p.m. 

 

Each tour will consist of a one-hour lantern lit walk through town and thirty minutes for refreshments, music, and dancing at the H.U. Coble House. Total time 1 ½ hr.  


Registration: $25 per person

Winters Heritage House Museum members receive a $5 discount.


Spaces limited. Check back soon for tickets.


BUSINESS SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

We are seeking sponsorships to help cover costs associated with lighting, tour materials, costuming, safety measures and promotional efforts. In return, we are pleased to offer a range of benefits to our sponsors. According to your chosen sponsorship level, we are offering a range of benefits to our sponsors tailored to your brand visibility goals, including: 

  •  Logo placement on event signage, brochures, tour stops, and marketing materials 
  • Recognition on our website, social media platforms, and press releases 
  • Complementary tickets to the Early Access Tour and Sponsor Appreciation Reception 
  • Recognition through our "Town Crier" Facebook posts 
  • Private Museum tour, Museum membership and discounts in our gift shop 
  • And so much more! 


Interested, visit the Business Sponsorship page to learn more.