Three Village Historical Society "Preserving Our Community's Shared Heritage" FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 2011 CONTACT: Three Village Historical Society Elizabeth DeMaria, Office Assistant 631- 751-3730 info@tvhs.org Houses Decorated in Holiday Finery Celebrate Maritime History at Three Village Historical Society's 33rd Annual Candlelight House Tour 33rd Annual Candlelight House Tour: Around the Bay Friday evening, December 2nd, 2011: Tour with Reception: $75/Members, $100/Non-Members House Tour: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, wine-tasting and hors d'oeuvres included Reception: 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm at The Long Island Museum: Art, History, and Carriages, wine, hors d'oeuvres, and dessert included. Saturday, December 3rd, 2011: Tour with Breakfast: $50/Members, $60/Non-Members Breakfast: 8:30 am to 10:00 am at the Stony Brook Yacht Club House Tour: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday, December 3rd, 2011: Tour Only: $35/Members, $40/Non-Members House Tour: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm The 33rd Annual Candlelight House Tour is the pre-eminent holiday house tour on Long Island, showcasing select local homes dressed in holiday finery by our volunteer team of talented local decorators. Each home will be staffed by our docents who will point out the home's most interesting architectural features and furnishings along with the home's historic details. This year's theme is: Around the Bay. Homes were selected to represent elements of the rich maritime history of Setauket. Each location featured on the tour possesses its own unique charm and style and the decorations are sure to both delight and inspire visitors as they plan their own holiday decorating and entertaining. Be sure to bring a pen to jot down your ideas as no cameras are permitted. Tickets Prices: $35-75 for TVHS Members, $40-100 for Non-Members To Make a Reservation: Tickets may be purchased online at www.tvhs.org/candlelight.html using PayPal. To purchase tickets by mail, please visit www.tvhs.org/candlelight.html to download a registration form. Mail the completed form and payment to the Three Village Historical Society, 93 North Country Road, Setauket, NY, 11733. No phone orders, please. The Candlelight House Tour is the major fundraiser for the Three Village Historical Society. Proceeds enable the Three Village Historical Society to continue to provide for the preservation of photographs, artifacts, documents and other materials of local significance. These items are used in the interpretation of the history of the region for community programs and in-school education. For additional information, contact the Three Village Historical Society at 751-3730 or visit their website: www.TVHS.org # # # 93 North Country Road, Setauket, NY 11733 * Phone 631-751-3730 Fax 631-751-3936 Mailing Address: PO Box 76, East Setauket, NY 11733-0076 Email: info@tvhs.org Web Site: www.TVHS.org