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Mangano Announces Candlelight Evenings And Holiday Craft Show At Old Bethpage Village Restoration

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By Published: December 09 2015

LongIsland.com

Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today announced that the Candlelight Evenings at Old Bethpage Village Restoration will take place on December 17th, 18th, 19th, and 20th from 5:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

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Candlelight Evenings at OBVR offer a Hallmark card setting of flickering candles inside the Village’s historic homes, along with 19th Century holiday decorations and entertainment, all set within the confines of a rural valley setting.

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Old Bethpage, NY - December 8, 2015 - Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today announced that the Candlelight Evenings at Old Bethpage Village Restoration will take place on December 17th, 18th, 19th, and 20th from 5:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

“I invite all residents to attend the Candlelight Evenings at Old Bethpage Village Restoration and experience an old fashioned holiday celebration complete with 19th Century holiday decorations, entertainment, and much more,” said County Executive Mangano.

Candlelight Evenings at OBVR offer a Hallmark card setting of flickering candles inside the Village’s historic homes, along with 19th Century holiday decorations and entertainment, all set within the confines of a rural valley setting. Among the forms of 19th Century entertainment offered will be music, including a brass quartet and fiddlers playing popular seasonal tunes as well as performers by local schools and organizations, a traditional 1866 decorated Christmas Tree, stories of Christmases past; contra-dancing, and a traditional bonfire.

Please note that Old Bethpage Village will be closed during the day on December 17th through the 20th and will open at 5:00 p.m. for the Candlelight Evenings and Holiday Craft Show event. Additionally, December 20th is the last day OBVR will be open for the season and will re-open in April.

Old Bethpage Village Restoration provides visitors with a unique and wonderful opportunity to step back in time and experience life in a recreated mid-19th Century American village set on more than 200 acres. Hours are Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Entrance fees are: $10 for adults, $7 for children (5 – 12), seniors and volunteer firefighters. Children under 5 are free.

Old Bethpage Village Restoration is located at 1303 Round Swamp Road in Old Bethpage (Exit 48 of the Long Island Expressway). For more information, please call: (516) 572-8401.

For more information about Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museum, please call: (516) 572-0200, or visit the website.

 

 

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