The Ware River Circle of The King’s Daughters and Sons will hold its 36th annual Christmas Open House tour on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at Kaleda, a home built during the Great Depression on the banks of the Ware River.

Four sessions are available—noon to 1 p.m., 1:30-2:30 p.m., 3-4 p.m. and 4:30-5:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 and are on sale now at The Silver Box, Main Street, Gloucester. Proceeds benefit the Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters and other WRCKDS local charities. For questions regarding sponsorships, contact either Leslie Belvin (wkbelvin@verizon.net) or Pam Driggs (psdriggs@gmail.com).

Built in 1932 by John Tabb DuVal, Kaleda will be adorned for Christmas with floral arrangements and holiday décor, music and a table filled with an array of hors d’oeuvres prepared by WRCKDS members.

Kaleda was constructed at approximately the same time as the restoration of Colonial Williamsburg. Master craftsmen gave detailed attention to the woodwork, and quality architecture is found throughout the home. DuVal was a prominent member of the General Assembly and was Commonwealth’s Attorney in 1948. He passed away in 1954. Mark and Melissa Christian are the current owners.