Lock House Museum

10/09/2026

VENDORS AND FOOD TRUCKS WANTED!
The Lock House Museum is excited to announce our First Outdoor Artisan Market on Sunday, December 13th, from 11:00 AM–3:00 PM!

This new outdoor market will be an exciting addition to our traditional Holiday Boutique, which we’ve been hosting at the Lock House for the past 34 years.

For years, the Holiday Boutique and Candlelight Tour have been one of Havre de Grace’s best-kept secrets—and we’re working to make sure they’re not a secret any longer! We’re excited to expand the weekend and bring even more local vendors, handmade goods, holiday specialties, food and fun to the Lock House Museum this year.

We’re looking for local vendors to help make this new holiday event a great addition to Havre de Grace’s Holiday Weekend!

We’re looking for:
• Handmade and homemade goods
• Holiday specialties and decorations
• Local artists and crafters
• Food vendors
• Local businesses

Location: Lock House Museum, 817 Conesteo Street, Havre de Grace
Sunday, December 13 | 11 AM–3 PM

Vendor Spaces:
• 10' x 10' Vendor Space — $100
• Food Truck Space — $200

Whether you make it, bake it, create it, or sell it—we’d love to have you join us!

Vendor applications and complete details are available at www.thelockhousemuseum.org/vendor-information

Questions? Email [email protected]

Help us spread the word and tag a local maker, artist, business, or food vendor who might be interested!

We hope to see you at the Lock House Museum for a festive day of shopping, food and holiday fun!

10/09/2026

We have EXCITING news! We don’t want to tempt fate, but our new HVAC system is installed, we have power, and we’re officially ready to welcome visitors back to the Lock House Museum!

We’ll be OPEN this Saturday and Sunday!

Whether you’re looking for somewhere to explore when the clouds roll in or just want to enjoy a fun and educational outing, come on down and say hello! We love hearing everyone's stories and we’ve missed having visitors. Thank you for your patience while we got everything taken care of.

Come visit us this weekend! We’re excited to see you soon!

10/04/2026

🎃Hello everyone, due to oncoming inclement weather, we will be moving Autumnfest HdG indoors at the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum.

You can still enjoy the same vendors, live music and games from the comfort of the Maritime Museum.

We hope to see you all there!🎃

10/03/2026

09/29/2026

GET YOUR BUSINESS IN FRONT OF CANDLELIGHT TOUR GUESTS!

The Lock House Museum’s 54th Annual Candlelight Tour is coming up on December 12, 2026, and we’re inviting local businesses to be part of this beloved Havre de Grace holiday tradition!

Each of our approximately 550 Candlelight Tour guests receives a full-color event brochure featuring the homes, museums and other stops on the tour, as well as being featured on our social media outreach — making it a great opportunity to put your business directly in front of local customers and holiday visitors.

Advertising opportunities start at $75. View advertising information, sizes and submission details: www.thelockhousemuseum.org/advertising-info

Deadline for advertisement commitments is October 12th!

Looking for even more exposure? We are also looking for Sponsors for the event. Please contact us for additional information as to what the sponsorship could look like.

Your advertising dollars help support the Susquehanna Museum of Havre de Grace / Lock House Museum and our continued preservation of this historic site. We couldn't do this without your help!

Interested in participating? We’d love to have your business be part of Candlelight Tour weekend! Please send us a direct message or email us via [email protected] for more information!

09/29/2026

This weekend at the Lock House Museum grounds, come on down and enjoy the HDG Extreme Boat Dockin’ & Riverfront Festival! It's guaranteed to be an exciting day!

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

09/29/2026

🕯️ EVENT CLARIFICATION: SAVE THE DATE! 🕯️

We’d like to clarify the dates and times for the Lock House Museum’s 54th Annual Candlelight Tour and 34th Annual Holiday Boutique! Mark your calendars for a festive holiday weekend in historic Havre de Grace on December 12–13, 2026! 🎄

🏠 54th Annual Candlelight Tour

📅 Saturday, December 12, 2026
⏰ 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM

For more than half a century, the Candlelight Tour has been a beloved holiday tradition, inviting visitors to step inside beautifully decorated historic homes and special locations throughout Havre de Grace. It’s also one of the Lock House Museum’s most important annual fundraisers.

🎁 34th Annual Holiday Boutique

📅 Saturday, December 12, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

📅 Sunday, December 13, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Shop for handmade crafts, artwork, holiday decorations, fresh evergreens, baked goods, jewelry, vintage finds, unique gifts, and more!

✨ NEW THIS YEAR! Artisan Market at the Lock House Museum

On Sunday, December 13, join us at the Lock House Museum for a special outdoor Artisan Market, taking place alongside our traditional Holiday Boutique! We're excited to expand the holiday weekend with even more opportunities to shop local and celebrate the season.

📣 Vendor applications and additional information will be released this Friday, so stay tuned!

❤️ More than a fundraiser, these events celebrate the history, creativity, and community spirit of Havre de Grace. Proceeds directly support the Lock House Museum’s exhibits, educational programs, and preservation efforts.

🎟️ Tickets for the Candlelight Tour go on sale November 1st at www.thelockhousemuseum.org

Thank you for your support, and we look forward to celebrating the holiday season with you!

09/25/2026

🕯️ SAVE THE DATE! 🕯️

The Lock House Museum’s 54th Annual Candlelight Tour is coming to historic Havre de Grace!

Candlelight Tour:

📅 Sunday, December 13, 2026
⏰ 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM

For more than half a century, the Candlelight Tour has been bringing the magic of the holiday season to Havre de Grace. What began as a celebration of the city’s historic homes, beautiful architecture, and community spirit has grown into one of the area’s most anticipated holiday traditions — and an important fundraiser for the Lock House Museum.

Each year, visitors have the opportunity to step inside beautifully decorated historic homes and special locations throughout the city, all decked out for the holiday season. ✨🏠

And there’s even more to look forward to! Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th we will also be hosting the 34th Annual Holiday Boutique, featuring handmade crafts, artwork, holiday decorations, fresh evergreens, baked goods, jewelry, vintage finds, unique gifts, and more!

Holiday Boutique:

📅 Saturday December 12, 2026
⏰ 9AM – 5:00 PM
📅 Sunday December 13, 2026
⏰ 11AM – 3:00 PM

❤️ It’s more than a fundraiser. It’s a celebration of Havre de Grace.

The Candlelight Tour and Holiday Boutique help bring visitors downtown, support local makers and businesses, celebrate our city’s history and architecture, and keep these wonderful traditions alive for generations to come.

✨ Mark your calendars now!
🎟️ Tickets for the Candlelight Tour go on sale November 1st.

More details coming soon!

54 years of tradition. One special holiday weekend. Historic Havre de Grace. ❤️

09/05/2026

Hello everyone! We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Unfortunately we will be closed this weekend due to the air conditioning being broken. We again apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to seeing you soon!

06/30/2026

The Lock House Museum will be closed this upcoming Saturday and Sunday so that our volunteers can celebrate Independence Day with their families. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We hope everyone has a safe and festive weekend!