Join us for our annual Holiday Open House Dec. 8 from 10am to 3pm at the VanVoorhees-Quackenbush-Zabriskie House, located at 421 Franklin Ave., Wyckoff, just north of the intersection of Wyckoff and Franklin avenues. The house, built in 1730 and expanded in 1824, is the oldest home in Wyckoff.
The annual Holiday Open House showcases the home for the Christmas season complete with wreaths and garlands of fresh greens designed specifically for the occasion by the volunteers and trustees. The event has been held every year since 1976.
The Zabriskie House is one of the finest examples of American architecture in northern New Jersey. Antique-filed rooms reflect the Dutch colonial heritage of the region during the 18th and 19th centuries. In addition to being the home of the Van Voor Haze, Quackkenbush and Zabriskie families, the structure was also used as village store, tavern, candy store, hotel and ballroom.
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Today, the house and gardens are representive of the estate of Grace Quackenbush Zabriskie, who bequeathed the house to the township in 1964. The historic home is managed by a Board of Trustees, including Jean Hildebrandt, Bill Bushman, and Jim and Judy Abma. The house has recently undergone repairs thanks to the generosity of donors and volunteers, including Kuiken Brother of Midland Park and Barrister Construction.
Highlighting the day will be self-guided tours of the house, giving visitors the opportunity to experience a Wyckoff home as it was two centuries ago. In addition, mulled cider and cookies will be served in the home's dining room, along with holiday music.
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The event costs $5 for adults and $3 for senior citizens and children under age 12.
