Visitors are invited to join this special program that focuses on Yuletide 1864 when Harpers Ferry soldiers attempted to create their own version of Christmas at the front while recalling happier ones at home.  With Abraham Lincoln re-elected, the nation looked toward a new year, the conclusion of war, prospects of peace, and freedom for 4 million enslaved African Americans.  Programs and activities feature local citizens and soldiers preparing for the Yuletide, a Civil War style Santa Claus dispersing presents to the soldiers, a Victorian Cotillion, Yuletide Confections, and special guided walking tours.  Activities on Saturday 12-9 pm, Sunday 11-4pm