These are not your standard Valentine's Day cards! Filled with tiny embellishments of cloth or metal; featuring puns, plays on words or silly rhymes; cut in unusual shapes; or made with materials other than paper, the valentines on display at the Museum will delight all ages. The program also includes a children's craft and storytelling.     

Admission:  Adults $3.00, Students $1.00, Children under four free

Miller Cory House Museum
614 Mountain Avenue
Westfield, NJ  07090

 

January 22, 2012, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm:  "The History of Snowmen" 

 

The snowman today is a symbol of the winter season, evoking feelings of joy, simplicity, and the magic of childhood.  Celebrate this frozen friend in a program which includes fun facts about snowmen, a display, storytelling, a children's craft, and light refreshments.

Admission:  Adults $3.00, Students $1.00, Children under four free.

Miller Cory House Museum
614 Mountain Avenue
Westfield, NJ  07090

 

November 20, 2:00 to 4:00:  "Thanksgiving Dinner Demonstration and Table Customs"

It's the holiday season at the Miller Cory House Museum! Enjoy the sights, sounds, and delicious aromas of a traditional colonial Thanksgiving dinner as members of the Cooking Committee demonstrate the preparation of a holiday feast over the open hearth. The program also includes a presentation on early American manners, table settings, and other "table top" traditions as well as tours of the farmhouse.  Admission is $3.00 for adults and $1.00 for students; children under four are free.

 

December 4, 1:30 to 4:00:  "Gingerbread Sunday" 

The spicy scent of gingerbread has long been associated with the winter holidays.  Children will make a gingerbread house plus one additional craft to take home.  The program includes storytelling and light refreshments.  Reservations are required and must be received by noon on December 2.  Admission is $4.00 per child; accompanying adults are free.

December 11, 2:00 to 4:00:  "Polish Christmas Customs"

Highlighting this program is the preparation of traditional Polish holiday dishes over the open hearth.  Visitors will also learn about Polish Christmas customs and tour the farmhouse.  Admission is $4.00 for adults and $1.00 for students; children under four are free.

Halloween doesn't have to be too scary! Visit the Miller-Cory House Museum on October 23, 1:30 to 4:00 for its annual "Halloween Hocus Pocus" program, designed for young children and families. There will be lots of activities - decorate your own cupcake, crafts, storytelling, tattoos, and face-painting - as well as festive refreshments. Museum docents will be dressed in costume, and visitors are encouraged to come in costume as well. The fee is only $4.00 for each child; accompanying adults are free. The fee is $4.00 for each child; accompanying adults are free. Join us for some family-friendly Halloween fun! 614 Mountain Avenue, Westfield, NJ 07090, (908) 232-1776.

 

“The Morris Canal Greenway” will be the presentation of Jennifer S. Gonzalez, Executive Planner for the County of Passaic and Michael La Place AICP, PP  Planning Director, County of Passaic, at the First Wednesday Luncheon of the Westfield Historical Society at noon, Wednesday, October 5, at the Echo Lake Country Club, 515 Springfield Avenue, Westfield.

 

The Morris Canal Greenway is a project that aims to preserve and restore open space along the historic Morris Canal within six municipalities in Passaic County. The Greenway will also enhance multimodal transportation routes, encourage environmental sustainability and expand cultural and heritage tourism within the county and northern New Jersey.

 

The presentation by Ms. Gonzales and Mr. La Place will summarize a feasibility study conducted by The Passaic County Planning Department of the Morris Canal Greenway completed in June 2011. The study examined the entire length of the Morris Canal Historic District in Passaic County and identified a potential route along the former Morris Canal to create a passive recreational trail. They will provide an overview of the proposed 25-mile bicycle-pedestrian trail and will also discuss complementary initiatives to preserve the history of the Morris Canal throughout other parts of New Jersey.

Ms. Gonzales is an honor graduate of Lehigh University with an M.A. in Environmental Policy. A summary describes her job description as Economic Planner for the County of Passaic states: “Utilizing focused skills in sustainability, energy efficiency and environmental conservation, as well as professional experience in land use and transportation planning.”

 

Mr. La Place, a trustee of the Society, has won several awards as a planner and director of planning for various cities,  but many in  Westfield will remember him as the first Executive Director of the Downtown Westfield Corporation (DWC) from 1997 to 2000. Working closely with all town officials, he was able to put several projects in motion: The downtown improvement plan, seasonal promotional events, regional advertising for downtown Westfield, a comprehensive signage system as well as historic building façade renovations.

 

All those wishing to attend the luncheon are asked to make a reservation by calling (908) 233-2930 by noon, Monday, October 3^rd. The cost of the luncheon is $21 for members and $26 for non-members, including gratuity.