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Dec. 14 from 6-9 PM; Dec. 15 and Dec. 16 from 5-9 PM; Dec. 17-18 from 6-9 PMDescription
Nestled deep in the Blue Ridge Mountains just a stone’s throw from the intersection of the Skyline Drive and the Blue Ridge Parkway a wonderful event is being carried out. Some call it “the greatest story ever told,” some call it “a Christmas miracle,” but for the several hundred workers who will come together for the 16th season, December 14 -18 nightly at Hebron Baptist Church in Afton, Virginia, it’s not so much what it is called, but how they are called to take part in this true Christmas story.
The Village of Bethlehem, a full-fledged modern day reprisal of the first century village of Bethlehem complete with reenactment of Christ’s birth, singing angels, roman guards, an olive press, working looms, carpenter’s, blacksmith's, weapons and scribe shops, and yes…even live camels and wise men come to life. Look for a working forge and bakery, as well as a newly built manger for the Christmas reenactments this season!
Much more than just a “living nativity,” The Village of Bethlehem is a real village – a compilation and culmination of work carried out by various members of community churches in and near the Rockfish Valley and the Charlottesville/Albemarle County area.
Friday, December 14 - Tuesday, December 18, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Early opening on Saturday AND Sunday, December 15 and 16 at 5:00 p.m.
Hispanic Tour on Sunday, December 16 at 7:00 p.m.
Who
All ages
