Stroll through tree-lined streets where you are invited into seven of our historic homes all decked out in Christmas finery. You will experience: * Grand homes in architectural styles including Queen Anne, Tudor Revival, Shingle Style, Second Empire, and Colonial Revival. * Amazing craftsmanship and detail including a magnificent stained glass and woodwork paneling. * [...]
The 22nd Annual Yuletide Tour of Historic Salem, New Jersey, features premiere Southern Jersey Colonial and Victorian homes. Many historic homes, churches, and museums will be on display. While strolling through the quaint streets of Salem, enjoy the sights and sounds of period Christmas decor, meet characters from the past, and Re-enactment groups. Numerous shops throughout town will also be open with various displays of antiques, primitives, crafts, and collectibles. Tickets are $10, group ticket rates available.
Each visitor will receive a booklet with descriptions and history of each site. Advanced tickets will be available in participating Salem City shops. Tickets also available the day of the tour at the booth on the north end of Market Street. Call (856)339-0400 or visit www.salemcitynj.com for more information. 15 minutes from the Delaware Memorial Bridge, 295 and the Turnpike.
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Event Details:
Event Name: Yuletide Tour of Historic Salem, NJ
Event Venue: Christmas House Tour
Event Street Address: Market Street
Event City: Salem, NJ 08079
Event County: Salem
Event Date: Saturday December 5, 1pm-6pm
Event Admission: $10.00 per person or group rates
Event Phone: 856-339-0400
Event Website: http://www.salemcitynj.com
The Old Mill Hill Society announces the 43rd Annual Mill Hill Holiday House Tour will take place on Saturday December 5, 2009 from 12-5pm (snow date is Sunday December 6, 2009). The theme of this year’s tour is History in Progress and it will highlight the “before” and “after” of over 20 restored Victorian, late Federal and Gothic Revival homes decorated for the holiday season.
This year’s tour will also feature the work funded by the Old Mill Hill Society Neighborhood Preservation Grants Program. To date, this project has given homeowners and developers approximately $35,000 to offset the costs of home renovation projects that range from de-conversions of multi-family units into single-family homes to repairing crumbling facades. The 1719 William Trent House will also be open to tour participants at no charge, and the City of Trenton will provide free shuttle service between the Trent House and Mill Hill.
Tickets for the tour are $15 in advance, $20 the day-of at Artworks. Advance ticket sale locations for the tour and addition information about Mill Hill can be found at www.trentonmillhill.org. Free parking will be available at Artworks and throughout Mill Hill. The Tour is also on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/millhilltours and Twitter http://twitter.com/HolidayMillHill.
This self guided Hearth & Home Kitchen Tour will feature seven beautiful Westfield, NJ homes on Saturday, October 3rd from 10am-4pm.
Enjoy wandering through the first floor of newly designed gracious homes while sampling cuisine from local restaurants, bakers and personal chefs. Each home has a featured culinary sampling in their stunning kitchens.
You will also be able to meet with some of the homes interior designers, contractors and kitchen planners. One of the lovely homes will feature BKC Kitchens designer Julie presenting “How to Plan a Functional Kitchen” at 11am,1pm and 3pm.
Ellen Postolowski, personal chef to basketball legend Jason Kidd’s family will be signing her new cookbook,
“It’s Just Personal”. Ellen’s take on health, fitness and food is evident in her new book. She has reinvented the average meal with her delicious recipes.
Another fine home will feature dozens of fabulous raffle prizes. Everything from artwork to restaurant gift certificates to Symphony tickets. A must stop and persue.
