Candlelight Holiday Tours of The Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson

Step into a Christmas Carol by Candlelight! Join us on December 3–4, 2026, from 5–7 PM at the Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson, 419 Seventh Street, Augusta, GA, for two evenings of Victorian holiday charm.

Explore the decorated home at your own pace, enjoy live music, and gather for an abridged reading of Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol by Mark Albertin. Apple cider or hot chocolate, seasonal refreshments, children’s ornament making, and a Victorian-inspired letter-writing station complete the celebration.

Victorian-inspired accessories are warmly encouraged!

Tickets: Adults $15 • Seniors $12 • Children $10 (Not recommended for children under age 5) 

Thursday, December 3: Strings & Stories
On Thursday, enjoy the warm sounds of dulcimer and guitar as you explore the beautifully decorated Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson. Gather for Mark Albertin’s abridged reading of Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol, bringing the beloved tale of Christmas spirits and goodwill to life.

Friday, December 4: Carols by Candlelight
On Friday, celebrate the season with live a cappella music performed by Jacqueline Herzberg. Wander through the candlelit home and enjoy Mark Albertin’s abridged reading of A Christmas Carol, filled with the wonder and generosity of Christmas.

Both evenings: 5–7 PM | Readings at 5:30 and 6:30 PM
Enjoy music between readings, with time to explore the home at your own pace.

The house is decorated for the holidays throughout December during regular house. Regular guided daytime tours are available Wednesday – Saturday, 10 AM- 4PM. Regular rates apply. Will be closes on December 24-25 & Jan 1. 

A special thank you to the Spade & Trowel Garden Club for decorating the Wilson House.