Candlelight Tours of James Buchanan's Wheatland in Lancaster, PA

James Buchanan’s Wheatland is a great place to visit to learn about the United States’ 15th President, as it was his home for many years. Visitors can learn about President Buchanan’s life and presidency at the estate and tour the home and gardens. Periodically, the estate offers unique tours that are led completely by candlelight. During the month of December, these tours are typically offered that give visitors a unique experience seeing James Buchanan’s Wheatland just the way James Buchanan saw it: without electricity and lit by candles.

Touring Wheatland by candlelight provides visitors with a truly authentic experience. The costumed guides add to the authenticity of the experience as well, making visitors feel like they’ve gone back in time and are experience Wheatland just the way it was centuries ago. Not only is the home spectacular by candlelight, but the gardens are very beautiful as well, giving visitors both an eerie and romantic experience for the Christmas season.