Essex County ‘Holiday House Tour’ Destinations For 2023: See The List

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The annual Essex County Historic Holiday House Tour is returning for 2023.

This year’s tour will feature 11 Essex County historic sites, which will be decorated for the holidays and open to the public for a weekend tour (see below).

“Take a break from the hustle and bustle this December and visit local homes and landmarks that will have decked the halls in holiday extravagance for one spectacular weekend,” Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. said, adding that the tour is a great example of local organizations pooling their resources.

Here’s what to expect, according to a news release from the county:

"The public can visit each site at their own pace. The houses will be exquisitely decorated for the holidays and be open for public viewing. Each site will offer something unique, including musical entertainment, refreshments or educational programs. There may be an admission fee at some locations. For more information, please call 973-268-3500 or visit www.essexcountynj.org."

The self-guided house tour will be held Saturday, Dec. 2 and Sunday, Dec. 3 at the following locations:

Essex County Kip’s Castle Park

• 22 Crestmont Road, Verona
• 973-433-7469; www.EssexCountyParks.org
• Admission is free. Open Saturday and Sunday from 12-4 p.m.

Walther House at the Essex County Presby Memorial Iris Gardens

• 474 Upper Mountain Avenue, Upper Montclair
• 973-783-5974; www.presbyirisgardens.org
• Admission is free. Open Saturday from 1-4 p.m.

Canfield-Morgan House and Museum

• 903 Pompton Avenue, Cedar Grove
• 973-239-5414; www.cedargrovehistoricalsociety.org
• Admission is free, donations are accepted. Open Saturday and Sunday from 1-4 p.m.

Crane Homestead

• 289 Westville Avenue, West Caldwell
• 973-226-8976
• Admission is free. Open Saturday and Sunday from 12-3 p.m.

Glenmont at Thomas Edison National Historic Park

• 211 Main Street, West Orange
• 973-736-0550, ext. 11; www.nps.gov/edis
• Admission is $15 per person and free for children under 16. Tickets must be purchased at the Laboratory Complex Visitor Center the day of the tour and includes access to the Laboratory Complex. Open Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Grover House

• 333 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell
• Admission is free. Open Saturday and Sunday from 12 noon to 4 p.m.

The Gypsy Farmhouse

• 106 Pompton Avenue, Cedar Grove
• 973-239-9886; www.gypsyfarmhouse.com
• Admission is free. Open Saturday and Sunday from 1-4 p.m.

Kingsland Manor

• 3 Kingsland Street, Nutley
• 973-661-3410; www.kingslandmanor.org
• Admission is free. Donations are gratefully appreciated. Open Saturday and Sunday from 1- 4 p.m.

Montclair Historical Society Property: Crane House and Historic YWCA

• 110 Orange Road, Montclair
• 973-744-1796; www.montclairhistorical.org
• Admission is free. Open Saturday and Sunday from 1-4 p.m.

Van Tassel Funeral Home

• 337 Belleville Avenue, Bloomfield
• 973-743-1234
• Admission is free. Open Saturday from 1-5 p.m.

The Wilson

• 307 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell
• Admission is free. Open Saturday and Sunday from 12 noon to 4 p.m.

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