Elsah's Home for the Holidays House Tour is back this year with its annual showcase of the village's historic houses!

Take a stroll through this historic Mississippi River community and see traditional Elsah homes decorated for the holidays, along with public buildings, village shops, and bed and breakfast inns.

Spend a very special holiday afternoon on the first Saturday of December. Advance tickets go on sale mid-October and can be purchased online at: www.historicelsah.org.

Ticket holders receive a tour booklet, which includes a photo and a brief historical description of each of the buildings, along with a map and directory. The event is hosted by the Village of Elsah and Historic Elsah Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to historic education and preservation in Elsah. Proceeds benefit HEF. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit HistoricElsah.org.

* Tickets are $25 per person - cash only the day of the event Or $20 in advance.

* Admission is free for children 12 and under

* Farley Music Hall, 37 Mill Street, will be the site for prepaid ticket pickup starting at 12:30 p.m. on day of the event- ticket includes a self-guided house tour and musical entertainment at the two Elsah churches.