UPCOMING EVENTS TO BE NOTED ON YOUR CALENDAR
GREAT EVENTS PLANNED FOR THE
ANNUAL GREENWICH HALLOWEEN GHOST WALKING TOURS
Presented by the Cumberland County Historical Society
Why not celebrate the spirit of Halloween by taking a historic haunted walking tour
along Ye Greate Street in Greenwich. The walk will feature “true” tales of spooky ghostly happenings. You may even catch a glimpse of a ghost or two!
Friday, October 21, 2011 ~ 7 P.M.
Friday, October 28, 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!)
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
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
$60 per person/$100 per couple
For more information and to make your reservation, please call 856-455-4055.
SEATING IS LIMITED
HEARTHSIDE DINNERS AT THE GIBBON HOUSE IN GREENWICH
Hearthside Dinner on October 15, 2011 - 6 P.M.
(Mixed Salad of Fall Greens with Cheddar Biscuits, Beef Tenderloin, Mess of Peas, Carrot Pudding, Stuffed Eggplant and Pumpkin Custard for dessert.)
SOLD OUT
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Hearthside Dinner on November 12, 2011 - 6 P.M.
(Corn Chowder Soup with Cheddar Biscuits, Braised Pork with Apple Stuffing, Mace Green Beans with Almonds, Glazed Parsnips and Glazed Orange Cake for dessert.)
SOLD OUT
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Hearthside Dinner on January 21, 2012 - 6 P.M.
(Braised Beef Tenderloin with au jus and Sage Dressing, Peas Porridge with Cheddar Biscuits,
Mushrooms with Thyme in a Cream Sauce, Baked Scalloped Corn, and Poached Pears with
Ginger Glazed Pound Cake for dessert.)
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Hearthside Dinner on February 18, 2012 - 6 P.M.
(Cornish Hens with a Pineapple Glaze and Apple Dressing, King’s Arms Tavern Cream of Peanut Soup with Cheddar Biscuits, Succotash of Corn & Lima Beans, Sweet Potato Souffle with Sherry & Black Walnuts, and Chocolate Bowls with a Raspberry Mouse for dessert.)
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Hearthside Dinner on March 17, 2012 - 6 P.M.
(Braised Beef Tenderloin with au jus, Dressing with Oranges and Plums, Chowning’s Tavern Brunswick Stew (think vegetable but with chicken in it) with Cheddar Biscuits, Fresh Roasted Beets in an Orange Sauce with Walnuts, Glazed Minted Carrots and Tarts with Cherries & Creamed Cheese for dessert.)
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Hearthside Dinner on April 21, 2012 - 6 P.M.
(Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Apple Dressing, Spring Greens with Beets and Oranges, Grilled Asparagus with a Balsamic Reduction, Roasted New Potatoes with Parsley, and Queen’s Cake (think spice) for dessert.
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.
