Historical Society hosts Candlelight House Tour

Newburgh —The Historical Society of Newburgh Bay and the Highlands will hold its annual Candlelight House Tour from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 9. The tour begins at the Captain David Crawford House at 189 Montogmery Street in Newburgh. This 1830’s home, located in the heart of New York State’s largest upstate Historic District, will be decorated inside and out as it would have been in 1840; using fresh greens, flowers and fruit. Tour participants will receive an illustrated booklet that includes a map of all the sites on the tour. The sites include 15 decorated homes of several periods and can be toured at your own pace. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 on the day of the event. For information, or to order your tickets, call 561-2585 or email historicalsocietynb@yahoo.com.