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Business Sponsorship Opportunities

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Your Investment in the Community Matters

Your business is part of this community. You know that supporting local heritage strengthens the place where you operate—it builds connections, attracts visitors, and shows your neighbors that you care about more than profit. You invest in community because it matters.

But how do you make that investment count? How do you support something meaningful while also getting real visibility for your business?

The answer: become a sponsor of the Historic Lantern Tour of Elizabethtown.

What Is the Historic Lantern Tour?

Picture this: flickering lantern light guides guests through the streets and historic areas of Elizabethtown. Costumed storytellers share tales of the past—real stories of real people who shaped this community. It is immersive. It is memorable. It is something people talk about.

The Historic Lantern Tour is an annual event that brings history to life while building community pride. It draws visitors, engages residents, and creates the kind of experience that strengthens local bonds.

And it happens because of sponsors like you.

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Why Sponsor This Event?

Your support directly funds:

  • Lighting and tour materials
  • Costuming and safety measures
  • Promotional efforts to reach thousands

In return, your business gets:

  • Logo placement on event signage, brochures, tour stops, and all marketing materials
  • Recognition on our website, social media platforms, and press releases
  • Complementary tickets to the Early Access Tour and Sponsor Appreciation Reception
  • Recognition through our “Town Crier” Facebook posts
  • Private Museum tour, Museum membership, and discounts in our gift shop
  • And more, depending on your sponsorship level

Your investment builds brand visibility in your community while supporting something people care about.

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We have created sponsorship packages to fit different budgets and brand goals. Choose the level that works for you.

How to Become a Sponsor

Ready to make an impact and boost your brand visibility? Here’s how:

Option 1:

Download & Return

Print out the downloaded form, fill it out, and return it to us with your sponsorship commitment.

Option 2:

Fill Out the Form Online

Complete the form on our website and submit. We will be in touch within 48 hours.

Option 3:

Call or Email Us

Let’s talk about your sponsorship goals and find the perfect fit for your business.

Call us or contact us online.


Your Sponsorship Matters

When you sponsor the Historic Lantern Tour, your investment does three things at once:

Preserves Local History
Your sponsorship helps us maintain the buildings, archives, and stories that make Elizabethtown unique.

Supports Community Education
Attendees (locals and tourists alike) experience history in a way that builds pride and connection to place.

Boosts Your Brand
Your business becomes associated with something meaningful. People remember sponsors. They talk about them. They support them in return.

It is a partnership that works—for your community and for your business.