The spirit of the holidays, present and past, will be celebrated during the Gingerbread Open Houses at Mountainside’s Levi Cory House and Hetfield House the weekend of December 8-9, 2018. On Saturday, Dec. 8, the Levi Cory House will be open for adults for a Grand Opening Wine & Cheese reception with wine tasting by Stew Leonard’s of Springfield; and on Sunday, December 9, the Hetfield House will be open for families. During each event, both houses will be decorated in all their holiday splendor. The Levi Cory House will be open throughout the weekend from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. for the Holiday Boutique.
Adult Wine & Cheese & Grand Opening Open House – Saturday, Dec. 8 from 3-5pm
Levi Cory House
During the adults’ open house on Saturday, Dec. 8 (3-5 p.m.), there will be light refreshments including wine, cheese/crackers, baked goods and beverages. The event also serves as the official Grand Opening of the Levi Cory House which was moved to Constitution Plaza five years ago. After years of repair, renovation and restoration, it is now open. Stew Leonard’s Wines of Springfield will provide wine tastings. The event will kick-off at 3:00 p.m. with a visit from jolly old St. Nick. Guests will enjoy music and plenty of holiday cheer. Stop by for a short visit or stay for a while.
Family Gingerbread Open House – Sunday, Dec. 9 from 1-4pm
Hetfield House
Families with children are welcome on Sunday, Dec. 9 (1-4 p.m.) to enjoy many interactive events and activities. These include gingerbread-themed ornaments to decorate, mini holiday arrangements to make, guessing contest, mulled apple cider and baked goods to enjoy – all surrounded by festive holiday décor and live music by the Deerfield Middle School Instrumental Music students (1:30 p.m.) and Our Lady of Lourdes Children’s Choir (2:30 p.m.). Despite their busy work preparing for the holiday, Mr. & Mrs. Claus promise to visit the children and share holiday cheer. Bring your cameras for pictures.
On both days, the Levi Cory House Holiday Boutique will be open featuring Holiday décor items, ornaments, jewelry, gifts, crafts and other curiosities – both new and vintage.
The Levi Cory House and Deacon Andrew Hetfield House are located at Constitution Plaza (Watchung Ave., off Birch Hill Rd.) adjacent to the Mountainside Library. The Mountainside Restoration Committee is a 501 (c)(3) charity and a committee of volunteers whose purpose is to maintain the Deacon Andrew Hetfield House, restore and maintain the Levi Cory House and collect and save historic Mountainside information and items from destruction. For further information, please call (908)789-9420; or, go to: mountainsidehistory.org
(above) During the Gingerbread Open House Weekend, the beautifully decorated Levi Cory House will host a Grand Opening and Adult Open House from 3-5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8. The Holiday Boutique will also be open from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Dec. 7, 8 & 9.
(above) Santa & Mrs. Claus and the Gingerbread Man will welcome guests to the Family Gingerbread Open House which will take place at the Hetfield House on Sunday, Dec. 9 from 1-4 p.m.
