2th Annual Whitestone Christmas House Tour
Step inside a special selection of beautifully decorated Colonial Beach homes and experience the creativity, history, hospitality, and holiday spirit that make our community so special. From festive décor and twinkling lights to the unique character of each home, the tour is a wonderful way to celebrate Christmas in Colonial Beach.
This treasured tradition carries an especially meaningful legacy. “A Whitestone Christmas” honors Elizabeth “Betty” Sweet Whitestone, a longtime member of the Colonial Beach Historical Society, a museum docent for more than 20 years, and the driving force behind the Christmas Home Tours for 20 consecutive years. Betty devoted countless hours to the museum, tourism, and the Colonial Beach community, and the tour continues in celebration of the tradition she helped build.
Your participation also helps support the Colonial Beach Historical Society & Museum and its work to preserve and share the history and heritage of our community. Previous tours have begun at the Museum at 128 Hawthorne Street, making the museum the heart of this special holiday weekend.
Tickets: $25 per day
Tickets go on sale October 15th
Saturday, December 12 & Sunday, December 13, 2026
Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Star Sponsors
Thom & Julie Savage
Tinsel Sponsors
Tom & Mary Larson
Supporting Sponsors
Friends of CB Performing Arts
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A Little History
Elizabeth Sweet Whitestone, Betty as you may know her, was a force in our community of Colonial Beach. She lived in Colonial Beach for 32 years, while visiting the beach with the Old Dominion Yacht Club. Betty was a long-standing member of the Colonial Beach Historical Society, a docent for more than 20 years at our Colonial Beach Museum and was the driving force behind the Christmas Home Tours for 20 consecutive years.
She was key to Colonial Beach Tourism, volunteering at the Welcome Center, the Chamber of Commerce, Grand Marshall in 2021, organized the registration and awards of the Annual Rockfish Tournament, organized the Oktoberfest, 4th of July Bazaar, Silent Auction & Hourly Prize Wheels at St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church. She was an Icon and well loved.