Plum Orchard Christmas Tour at Cumberland Island National Seashore

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Step back in time and celebrate the season with the Plum Orchard Christmas Tour at Cumberland Island National Seashore on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. This enchanting holiday tradition invites you to experience Christmas as it was celebrated in the early 1900s inside the grand Plum Orchard mansion. Upon arrival, guests will enjoy a scenic ferry ride to the estate, where rooms will be adorned with traditional period décor, and staff and volunteers in vintage costume will share stories of holiday customs from a bygone era.

Beyond the tour, festive delights await. Enjoy seasonal refreshments, join in old-fashioned lawn games, and craft a keepsake to remember your visit. You may even be serenaded with timeless Christmas carols that bring the mansion’s holiday charm to life. The event offers two ways to experience the island: a full-day adventure with the 9:00 a.m. ferry that allows exploration of the historic Dungeness ruins before the tour, or a shorter trip beginning with the 11:45 a.m. ferry for a direct journey to Plum Orchard in time for the festivities.

Tickets for the Plum Orchard Christmas Tour require advance reservation and are available through cumberlandislandferry.com, in addition to the ferry fee and the $15 NPS park entrance fee. Space is limited, and this beloved holiday event often fills quickly, so early booking is highly encouraged. Celebrate the holidays in historic splendor and create timeless memories at Cumberland Island’s most magical Christmas tradition.