Water Street house in Vienna.
The quaint 300-year-old riverside town of Vienna, Maryland, is always a special place, but it is magical on the night of the luminaries. So, the Vienna Heritage Society and Town of Vienna are inviting everyone to come and celebrate the holiday season with family and friends at the 44th Annual Luminaria. The event takes place on Saturday, December 20 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Early in December each year, members of the community prepare 1,500 beautiful cut bags with lights to dazzle the streets. The volunteers start at about 3:30 p.m. on the day to distribute the luminaria. It is an occasion where the local community works together, and the town glows with the final result.
With adequate parking at the Nanticoke River John Smith Discovery Center at 113 Ocean Gateway, you can catch the free tram for your ride around town. (Parking is also available at the Vienna Town Hall/ballfield at Market and Middle Streets.)
First stop is the Vienna Heritage Museum at 303 Race Street. There you can purchase your “passport” to visit nine historic homes and locations, which are generously opened to guests by the owners. Tickets are $5 each; family or group for $20; and children under six are free. You can also get your tickets here.
While at the museum, browse the artifacts, hear about the button machine, and have a hot drink and sweet treat before heading out for a tram ride or walk along the candlelit streets.
Visit the town website to read more about historic Vienna. You can also follow them on Facebook. For more information, call 410-376-3445.
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