Friday and Saturday, December 8 and 9 - Brick, Ocean County

Christmas in Brick – Post Civil War
Children Friendly Event The Brick Township Historical Society will sponsor its annual holiday event called “Christmas in Brick – Post Civil War” on Friday from 3:00 - 7:00 pm and on Saturday from 3:00 - 7:00 pm at its Havens Homestead Museum, 521 Herbertsville Road, Brick, NJ. Special decorations will add a festive atmosphere. There will be entertainment and refreshments. A Santa Claus will be present for picture taking. Tickets are $5.00 each for adults, and children under 12 and first responders are free. Tickets can be purchased upon arrival.

The Lizzie Herbert Gift Shop will be open with holiday specials. The other three buildings will be open for viewing. Parking is in a lot 150 feet east of the museum building. The sign by the driveway to the lot says “Robert Anstett Cultural Arts Center." For more information, call 732-785-2500 or visit www.bricktwphistoricalsociety.com.

Friday, December 8 - Newton, Sussex County
Sussex County Historical Society Annual Holiday Open House

On Friday evening, visit the Hill Memorial Museum and view the oldest building continuously operating as a museum in the State of New Jersey, beautifully decorated for the holidays. The Hill Memorial Building was constructed for the Sussex County Historical Society in 1916 and dedicated June 8, 1917. This year’s theme will focus on the Hill Memorial Building’s 100th year celebration. The open house will take place from 6:30 - 8:00 pm at the Hill Memorial Museum, 82 Main Street, Newton, NJ. Free admission and refreshments. For more information, call 973-383-6010 or visit www.sussexcountyhistory.org.

Saturday, December 9 - Atlantic City, Atlantic County
Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus and their Lighthouse Elves - Crafts and Climbs Saturday, December 9 - Camden, Camden County
Breakfast with Santa on the Battleship Saturday, December 9 - Toms River, Ocean County
Santa’s Coming to Ocean County Historical Society!
Family Friendly Event

Bring your children and grandchildren to Ocean County Historical Society on Saturday between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm, and take their photo (bring your own camera) with Santa Claus. Our Victorian home at 26 Hadley Avenue, Toms River, NJ is beautifully decorated for the holidays and docents will be available for a guided tour of each of the rooms. There is no charge, but donations will be accepted. For more information, call 732-341-1880.

Saturday, December 9 - Mount Laurel, Burlington County
Paulsdale Holiday Open House Paulsdale is open to the public for a Holiday Open House from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Paulsdale is the birthplace of Quaker suffragist Alice Paul. The home will be decorated in Quaker fashion by The Garden of Mount Laurel and guests can peruse the gift shop,enjoy free tours of the house, refreshments and more. Learn about Alice Paul's life and work and the site's present day use as a girl's leadership center. Admission is free. Bring the kids! Santa will be here for photographs! A $10 donation for the Rotary Club of Mt. Laurel is requested.

Saturday, December 9 - Somerville, Somerset County
Candle Light Tours at the Wallace House and Old Dutch Parsonage

Saturday, December 9 - Cape May, Cape May County
44th Annual Christmas Candlelight House Tour
Family Friendly Santa's Trolley Ride

Saturday, December 9 - South Bound Brook, Somerset County
Madrigal Singers at the Abraham Staats House The Abraham Staats House will be decked out in festive finery and offer seasonal music and tours, on Saturday from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Join us for the fabulous Franklin Township HS Madrigal Singers, directed by Tim Walton.  The performance will start promptly at 1:00 pm. Afterwards, tour the house rooms featuring seasonal decorations by local organizations. House closes at 3:00 pm. Free admission, donations accepted. For more information, visit www.staatshouse.org.

Saturday - Sunday, December 9 - 10 - Hampton, Hunterdon County
Holiday Open House

Please join the Union Forge Heritage Association in celebrating the Holiday Season at the 1760 Historic Joseph Turner House and history museum. Enjoy holiday cheer and the company of family and neighbors. Hours on Saturday are 2:00 - 7:00 pm and Sunday from 1:00 - 5:00 pm. Saturday's open house includes a special harp concert at 3:00 pm by Mary Cruz of Harp Time. Suggested donation $10. The 1760 Joseph Turner House is located at 117 Van Syckles Road, Hampton, NJ. For more information and to RSVP, e-mail email@example.com or visit www.unionforgeheritage.org.
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