UPCOMING EVENTS TO BE NOTED ON YOUR CALENDAR
GREAT EVENTS PLANNED FOR THE
40TH ANNUAL GREENWICH ARTISANS' FAIRE AND MARKETPLACE
on the grounds of the 1730 Gibbon House, 960 Ye Greate Street
Saturday, September 24th 10 A.M. - 5 P.M.
Sunday, September 25th 10A.M. - 4 P.M.
Rain or Shine - Free Parking
*Tickets are $5 the day of the Craft Faire and $4 if purchased in advance.
(Children 12 and under free)
*Purchase your tickets in advance at the following locations: Quality Printing in Vineland, Steelman's Photographics & Custom Framing in Millville; Mullica Hill Art Glass in Elmer; and Canvas Bag in Bridgeton. You may also mail $4, per ticket, to the CCHS with a stamped, self-addressed envelope; or come in person with a check to the Gibbon House that is opened Tuesday through Saturday, 1 - 4 P.M.
Events include:
· The Craft Faire at the Gibbon House with many new and returning craftsmen.
· The Teaburners 5K and 1 Mile Run/Walk on Saturday, September 24th at 8:30 A.M., beginning at Morris Goodwin School, in Memory of Mayor Wally Goodwin.
To benefit the C. Wallis Goodwin Scholarship Fund, the Greenwich Fire & Rescue Squad and the Daddario Family
· Take a tour of New Jersey's official Tall Ship…Schooner sailings aboard the A.J. Meerwald both Saturday and Sunday, September 24th and 25th from Hancock's Harbor Marina.
· And, the Cumberland County Liberty Bell will be on display at the Gibbon House.
If you have any questions or concerns, please call the Historical Society at 856-454-4055
ANNUAL GREENWICH HALLOWEEN GHOST WALKING TOURS
Presented by the Cumberland County Historical Society
Friday, October 28, 2011 ~ 7 P.M.
Saturday, October 29, 2011 ~ 7 P.M.
RAIN OR SHINE ~ REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
Donation: $5 per person
Meet at the Warren and Reba Lummis Genealogical and Historical Research Library
Ye Greate Street, Greenwich, New Jersey 08323
Wear comfortable shoes and bring a flashlight!
Call 856-455-4055 to register.
(Note: Limited number of participation per night, so register early!)
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
FALL HEARTHSIDE DINNERS
will be held in the colonial 1740 kitchen of the Gibbon House
located at 960 Ye Greate Street, Greenwich, New Jersey
Saturday, October 15, 2011 - 6 P.M.
and
Saturday, November 12, 2011 - 6 P.M.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
$60 per person/$100 per couple
The smells of Beef Tenderloin in October or Braised Pork with Apple Stuffing in November
will come to life as you sit near the original 9' fireplace and enjoy the savory meal of a bygone era.
For more information and to make your reservation, please call 856-455-4055.
SEATING IS LIMITED
Warm-up those ovens because it's time to participate in the
2nd Annual Gingerbread House Contest
Sponsored by the Cumberland County Historical Society
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Noon to 5 P.M.
All gingerbread creations will be displayed at the Old Stone Schoolhouse, located on Ye Greate Street in Greenwich, during the 43rd Annual “Christmas in Greenwich”
Entries will be judged on overall appearance, originality/creativity, difficulty and detail. Except for the base, the entry must be made completely of edible products. Note: Edible materials are not limited to sweets.
To be eligible for the competition, your “structure” must be delivered to the Old Stone Schoolhouse on Saturday December 10th, between 10 A.M. and 12 Noon.
Judging for the gingerbread houses will take place at 2 P.M. on Saturday, December 10th.
Houses will be judged in six divisions:
· Adult (18 years and older)
· Youth (11 years to 17 years old)
· Child (10 years and younger)
· Organization Entry (i.e. 4-H Club, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Youth Group)
· School Entry
· Family Entry
The first, second and third place winners in each division will receive a ribbon.
Participants may pick up their gingerbread house after 5 P.M. on Sunday, December 11th at the Old Stone Schoolhouse. If we don't hear from the participant by Tuesday, December 13th, their entry will be discarded.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Please call the Cumberland County Historical Society at 856-455-4055 to register and/or obtain additional information about the Gingerbread House Contest.
CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS!
Join us for or 43rd Annual
CHRISTMAS IN GREENWICH
in Historic Greenwich on the Cohansey River
Sponsored by the Cumberland County Historical Society
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Noon to 5 P.M.
960 Ye Greate Street, Greenwich, New Jersey 08323
Admission: $12 ($10 in Advance*)
$6 Children 12 & under
Free Parking
As you begin your wintry afternoon at the authentically decorated Gibbon House, circa 1730, the wafting aroma of homemade gingerbread cookies will tickle your senses. (Available for purchase.)
Then, continue your self-guided tour through the town's well-manicured historic homes.
Warm your belly with a delicious lunch, available at several locations throughout the tour.
Check out the beautiful Gingerbread House Display/Contest at the Old Stone Schoolhouse.
Greenwich Presbyterian Church will be hosting their Santa Lucia service at 4 P.M.
Purchase beautifully hand-crafted holiday gifts and decorative items at the Christmas Artisans' Market being held 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. at the Morris Goodwin School.
Enjoy the spirit of the season with the warmth that only Historic Greenwich can offer!
For more information, call 856-455-4055.
For directions, consult Mapquest.com.
* Purchase your tickets in advance at the following locations: Quality Printing in Vineland, Steelman's Photographics & Custom Framing in Millville; Mullica Hill Art Glass in Elmer; and Canvas Bag in Bridgeton. You may also mail $4, per ticket, to the CCHS with a stamped, self-addressed envelope; or come in person with a check to the Gibbon House that is opened Tuesday through Saturday, 1 - 4 P.M.
