picture of green house at night with pine roping and red bows on balcony
man seated playing guitar next to fireplace. Mantel decorated with greenery.
woman in 19th century dress at small table with punch bowl and cake. Two visitors behind her.

White Haven by Candlelight

Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site

Special Event
  • Dec 13, 2026 at 5:30 PM
  • Free

Experience White Haven in the evening during the holidays.  Lights will illuminate the grounds and historic house. Traditional and contemporary carols will fill the air as you arrive. Inside, the decorated rooms will glow with candlelight*. In the museum, you’ll hear period holiday music performed by guitarist Patrick Rafferty. In the Visitor Center classroom you can enjoy 19th century treats served by Suzanne Corbett, food historian, and learn about 19th century etiquette and holiday culinary customs. 

End the evening with a festive concert by Wolf Creek Bluegrass in the park’s theater at 7:00 pm. No reservations are required.

 All activities are free. Visitors are welcome to attend the open house, concert, or both! 

*For safety reasons, our candles will be battery operated.

 Note: Grant’s Farm will be open that evening for their walk-through holiday light. Our parking lot is open just for our visitors and is free.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Schedule

Date:

Dec 13, 2026

Time:

5:30 PM

Duration:

2 hours and 30 minutes

Contact Information

Rob Lippert
314-842-1867
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