Carols & Cocoa
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🎄 Get Ready for the Holidays! Carols & Cocoa is Back!
Hey Longwood friends! The Longwood Historic Society is so excited to announce that our favorite holiday tradition, “Carols & Cocoa, Presented by AC Cowboys,” is officially returning on Saturday, November 29, 2025! Mark your calendars! This is the official way we kick off the Christmas season in Longwood, featuring a special historic tour and a heartwarming community tree lighting. New member, Eric Becker, will serve as event coordinator for this third annual holiday event. A Special Gift to the Community from AC Cowboys We are thrilled to acknowledge the incredible support from our Presenting Sponsor, AC Cowboys. They have stepped up significantly…
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Carols & Cocoa Welcomes Record Crowd
The second annual Carols & Cocoa on November 30, 2024 was a huge success! The festivities kicked off with a historic “open house” walking tour. Historic Society President Jason Byrne led the large crowd to stops at the Longwood Inn, Bradlee-McIntyre House, Clouser House, Christ Episcopal Church, the Inside-Outside House, and the Historic Civic Center. After the tour wrapped, hot cocoa, apple cider, and cake pops were served by the Rotary Club, Cottage Gift Shop, and Pixie’s Magical Corner Bakery. The evening concluded with a tree-lighting ceremony, a holiday blessing by Sanlando United Methodist Church pastor Jonathan Tarman, and singing…
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Inaugural Carols & Cocoa is a Success
The idea was born just a month ago, during and ad hoc discussion between Lori Rice (City of Longwood), Matt Morgan, Traci Putnam (LHS President), and Jason Byrne at the the All Hallows in Old Longwood. Could the Longwood Historic Society create a fun new event around the lighting of the new Christmas tree in front of the Longwood Inn? Answer: YES! With not much time to prep and promote, we got to work. The event started with a historic walking tour, with a twist: we’d work with each stop to go into the buildings. A rare opportunity! The tour…