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Christmas in Salem Crossroads
The “Pilgrimage”
Step back in time and experience the
spiritual joy of Christmas with an inspirational
walking pilgrimage in Delmont, PA
Delmont’s 35th Annual
“Pilgrimage” takes place Saturday
and Sunday December 1st & 2nd, and December 8
and 9, 2007. This outdoor, walking journey begins
at 6:00 pm at the famous Log House on the
Shields Farm in Delmont, PA and lasts until 9:00
pm. As you travel the road to “Bethlehem,”
pathway guides lead you past live vignettes
depicting scenes from the first Christmas: the
Prophecy, the Annunciation, Joseph’s Dream,
Caesar’s Decree, Mary and Joseph’s Journey to
Bethlehem, the Holy Ghost appearing to the
Shepherds in the field, the Three Wise Men, and
the Nativity. Plan to bring your children and
loved ones to share this traditional pilgrimage
and renew the true meaning of Christmas.
As the event does take place out of doors,
please dress warmly.
Adult tickets are priced at $5.00, and tickets
for children under 12 cost $2.00. A deposit is
required for groups of 25 or more.
Reservations are required. Tickets may
be purchased by calling 724-468-4003, Monday
through Friday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Tickets
are marked with reservation times, and ticket
holders should plan to board the shuttle buses
at least 30 minutes prior to the time shown on
the ticket. All ticket holders are encouraged to
be at the log house (the start of the
pilgrimage) by 6:00 pm in order to visit all of
the churches and other sights, as well as
complete the pilgrimage. Proceeds from ticket
sales are divided and donated to our Delmont
Community organizations and the youth groups
from participating churches.
Each evening a number complementary activities
are provided by The Delmont community churches,
and a variety of foods and beverages are for
sale. Typical events include an international
tree display, Civil War era church services,
Christmas carolers, sing-alongs, and live
entertainment.
Christmas in Salem Crossroads, the “Pilgrimage”
is a wheelchair accessible event, and
wheelchairs are made available at the Log House.
Parking is available in St. John’s Church
(primary lot), Faith United Methodist Church
(tour buses may park here), Delmont Presbyterian
Church, and at the Delmont Alliance Church.
Note: during the event, East Pittsburgh Street
in Delmont is closed to vehicular traffic.
Free shuttle bus transportation to the Log House
and the churches is provided from the parking
areas on a continual basis from 5:30 pm to 10:00
pm, and a guide on each bus provides information
concerning the pilgrimage. The last shuttle bus
leaves Salem Lutheran Church at 10:00 pm.
Participating churches include Delmont Alliance,
Delmont Presbyterian, Faith Methodist, Salem
Lutheran, St. John’s, and Trinity United Church
of Christ.
Delmont is located 28 miles east of Pittsburgh,
8 miles north of Greensburg near the
intersection of routes 22 and 66 and at the end
of Toll 66 from New Stanton in Westmoreland
County.
A traditional, small town celebration of the
spirit of Christmas,
now in its 35th year.
For more information on
Christmas in Salem Crossroads, the “Pilgrimage”
and to purchase tickets, please call
724-468-4003
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