What is the Victorian Christmas Celebration? Read about the 2009 event below.

With the Ballance-Herschel House as a backdrop, local florists will showcase their unique talents and designs in several areas of this historic home.

Participating Florists:

• Floral Expressions
• Sterling Flower Shoppe
• Georgette’s Flowers
• Gregg Florist
• Heights Flowers
• Enchanted Florist and Boutique
• Beck's Florist
• Monier's Flowers & Gifts Inc.
• Flowers & Gifts by Freres

Take a step back in time to the 1800’s and join us for a Victorian Tea. At the “Holiday Traditions” Tea guests will learn about many Christmas traditions.  Tea times are 11:00 am and 2:00 pm.  $18 per person

After tea, tour the Ballance-Herschel  house and stop by the Christmas Marketplace where you will find unique gifts for you or someone special on your Christmas list.  The Marketplace features items from local artisans and merchants and is open during all events.

Click here to download the press release.

Participating Vendors:

• Hardin Soy Candles
• Handcrafted Jewelry by Arlene Rae
• Toraason Glass
• Watkins Products
• Upper Case Living
• Lynn Traditions
• That Old Blue House

The Ballance-Herschel house will be open for holiday tours from 5:00pm -7:00pm.  $5 in advance & $10 at the door Children under 8 are free

If you are interested in participating as a sponsor, decorator or vendor please click here to download the commitment forms.

For questions, please contact the Junior League of Peoria headquarters at 309.685.9312.