Miller-Cory House Museum to Feature Tours, Cooking and Craft

The Miller-Cory House Museum will feature tours of the historic farmhouse by costumed docents, demonstrations of 18th century open-hearth cooking, and a summertime craft for children on Sunday, June 7, from 2:00 to 4:00. The museum is located at 614 Mountain Avenue in Westfield.

The Miller-Cory House Museum was originally a farmhouse built in 1740 by Samuel Miller, whose property of about 100 acres stretched to what is now the beginning of downtown Westfield. In 1972, the house became a museum, named after its first owner as well as Joseph Cory, who bought the property in 1782. It is restored and fully furnished with period artifacts.

In addition to the tours, members of the Cooking Committee will demonstrate the skills and techniques used in 18th century open-hearth cooking, using colonial-era recipes and seasonal foods. Additionally, young visitors may create a summertime themed craft to take home. Admission is $3.00 for adults and children 13 and older, $2.00 for children ages 3 to 12 and free under age 3.

The museum will be closed for the summer as of June 8; it will reopen for tours and new programs in September. New volunteers are always welcome, and full training can be provided during the summer months. If you are interested in a volunteer opportunity, please call the office at 908-232-1776 weekday mornings or email millercorymuseum@gmail.com. The website is www.millercoryhouse.org.