Days are cooler and nights are longer. It’s time to warm your hands by the fire and rekindle the magic of Christmas past. Imagine the Donnell family enjoying the fragrance of fresh evergreens, delicious food eaten by candlelight, and the anticipation of new treasures. Those memories of happy times are recreated, once again, at the annual Donnell House Festival of Trees.  

Join us for the 2024 “Christmas with the Donnells” celebration. Our much-anticipated Candlelight Preview Party will be held on Thursday, November 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. and promises guests a first glimpse of the magic created by talented local businesses, clubs, school children, and individuals. Enjoy catered delicacies among thousands of twinkling lights as we usher in the Christmas season. Tickets are $30 each and payable at the door. If you can’t make it to the preview party, the house will be open on Saturday, November 23 from 10:00-4:00, Sunday, November 24 from 1:00-5:00, Friday, November 29 from 10:00-4:00, Saturday, November 30 from 9:00-1:00, and Sunday, December 1 from 1:00-5:00. Admission is $10 for adults, children 12 and under are free. For more information, call (256) 497-8526.

MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of the Donnell House Board is to maintain and manage the Donnell House in order to educate people in our community, with a focus on our youth; to expand tourism through special events, and to make the public more aware of the importance of historical preservation