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The Best New Jersey Mansions Open to the Public

The latest update for New Jersey Mansions Open to the Public is written by  Lindsay Podolak .

D o you ever wonder what it’s like to live in an old mansion? Well, wonder no longer! Many of New Jersey’s sprawling estates are open to the public, offering guided tours and special events. We’ve rounded up the best NJ mansions that welcome visitors. They’re great for exploring with friends and family.

Quick Click Guide : Select an NJ Region below to find a Mansion near you. | North Jersey | Central Jersey | Jersey Shore | South Jersey |

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Lambert Castle

Editor’s Note : Lambert Castle is currently closed due to a planned renovation in 2020. We will update this feature when they reopen. Location: 3 Valley Road, Paterson Details: Located on Garret Mountain overlooking Paterson, this beautiful estate resembles an old English castle. English immigrant Catholina Lambert made his fortune in the silk industry, then built the castle in the late 19th century. The castle houses a large collection of American and European art, much to the delight of his many prominent visitors. Lambert’s son Walter later sold the castle to the city of Paterson in 1925. Since then, extensive renovations have restored the building to its former glory. Every November, you can visit the Lambert Castle Holiday Boutique to shop for festive decor, crafts, jewelry and more. Why I like it: Members of the Passaic County Historical Society receive free admission; otherwise, adults pay just $5 and children ages 5-17 are $3. More info: Visit the website or you can click here to call .

Ringwood Manor

Location: 1304 Sloatsburg Road, Ringwood Details: Ringwood Manor served as a summer home to ironmasters Peter Cooper and Abram S. Hewitt during the Gilded Age. Though building began in 1810, the final phase did not complete until 1910. Inside the manor, you’ll find neo-classical decor along with French designs and furniture. Each December, the estate is open to the public during the Victorian Christmas weekends. It then closes in January and February before opening again with limited hours in March. Meanwhile, you can take a guided tour Wednesdays through Sundays from April to November at select times; of course, it’s best to call ahead to confirm availability. Why I like it: Free, self-guided tours of the the estate’s carriage barn take place every weekend from May – October between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm. More info: Visit the website or you can click here to call .

Shippen Manor

Location: 8 Belvidere Avenue, Oxford Details: The Shippen Manor has over 250 years of history inside its walls. The Georgian-style home is made from local stone and features three chimneys. A tour of the family dining room shows a portrait of original owner Dr. William Shippen II, a famous local surgeon, above the fireplace. You can learn more about Shippen Manor through our Jersey Through History series . Why I like it: Seasonal events such as candlelight tours in the winter and lawn concerts during the summer make Shippen Manor a year-round family destination. More info: Visit the website or you can click here to call .

Skylands Manor

Location: 5 Morris Road, Ringwood Details: Designed in the mid-1920s by American architect John Russell Pope, this Tudor Revival mansion was made to appear centuries old. The building has a weathered stone facade and its slate roof contains ripples and sags. Additionally, the dining room’s oak paneling comes from an English seacoast town and the breakfast room is lined with fine green Italian marble. Skylands Manor also notably sits within the expansive New Jersey Botanical Garden. Guided tours of the manor house are available on select Sundays throughout the year. Why I like it: After your tour of the Manor, visit the free Botanical Garden that’s open all year. More info: Visit the website or you can click here to call .

Central Jersey

Drumthwacket

Location: 354 Stockton Street (Route 206), Princeton Details: Drumthwacket has been the official residence of New Jersey’s governor since 1981. The home was built in 1835 by Charles Smith Olden, who later became the state’s 28th governor. It sits near the site of the Battle of Princeton , a significant battle during the American Revolution. Drumthwacket is open most Wednesdays at 1:00 pm for guided public tours, except during the holidays. The home also hosts an Annual Spring Carnival to provide a day of fun and games for children with special needs and their families. Why I like it: Students can use the online student portal to play games, view an interactive map of New Jersey and learn more about local inventors. More info: Visit the website or you can click here to call .

Liberty Hall Museum

Location: 1003 Morris Avenue, Union Details: Liberty Hall was built in 1772 for William Livingston, New Jersey’s first elected governor. (And also a signer of the Constitution.) Originally a 14-room Georgian-style home, Liberty Hall is now a 50-room Victorian-style mansion. The museum also houses ceramics, textiles, toys, furniture, and tools owned by seven generations of the Kean and Livingston families. They are open Wednesday through Sunday from April to December, with limited hours in March. Liberty Hall closes during January and February, except to group reservations of 10 or more. Check the website calendar for special events such as afternoon tea, a Dr. Seuss birthday celebration and more. Why I like it: You won’t want to miss the museum’s rare 1796 Madeira wine collection. A staff member actually found the collection during a recent renovation. More info: Visit the website or you can click here to call .

Jersey Shore

Emlen Physick Estate

Location: 1048 Washington Street, Cape May Details: The Emlen Physick Estate is a glimpse into New Jersey’s Victorian past, as seen through its design and decor. Emlen Physick Jr., along with his widowed mother and maiden aunt, moved in when it was completed in 1879. The stately grounds include Hill House and the Carriage House, as well as the Carroll Gallery, which often features new art. Special guided tours are available for kids (with an adult present). Families can also explore Physick Estate on a fun and educational scavenger hunt any day of the week! Likewise, spring and summer events include the Sip Into Spring Festival and the Craft Beer, Music & Crab Festival. Why I like it: Into ghosts? The Emlen Physick Estate is Cape May’s original haunted house, with many spirits said to roam the halls. More info: Visit the website or you can click here to call .

South Jersey

Batsto Mansion

Location: Batsto Road, Batsto Details: Generations of ironmasters lived in the 32-room Batsto Mansion, located in the center of Batsto Village. The mansion was renovated in the late 1800s to reflect the Italianate style of architecture. Fourteen rooms of the mansion are currently open for the public to tour, including the parlors, dining room, library, and bedrooms. Guided tours of the mansion cost $3 per adult and $1 per child. Why I like it: Walk through the rest of Batsto Village to make a day of it. See the remains of the ghost town, including a post office, library, general store, and other homes. More info: Visit the website .

White Hill Mansion

Location: 217 Fourth Street, Fieldsboro Details: In 1757, merchant Robert Field inherited land from his father and built what is now White Hill Mansion. Over the years it passed through the hands of several different families, and ended up as an upscale German restaurant from 1923 through 1972. But when these owners intended to demolish the home, the borough of Fieldsboro purchased the property. Now it is a historic landmark, and archaeological digs have turned up over 30,000 artifacts and evidence of Native American occupation on the land. See the website for tour dates as well as special yoga events. Why I like it: During the popular Ghost Hunt, guests tour the mansion for five hours in the dark. Be sure to bring any ghost-seeking equipment you have! More info: Visit the website .

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Perfect for the first time visitor to Cape May, this 90 minute tour combines a trolley tour through the town's historic district and tour of the Emlen Physick Estate. Various times throughout the year.  For all MAC Information please contact Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts at 609-884-5404. Angel of the Sea guests should see the Concierge at Check-In or at any time during your stay.

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6 New Jersey Holiday Home Tours To Visit This Season

November 9, 2023

Photo Courtesy of Ocean County Historical Society

No doubt your end-of-year calendar is packed to the brim with holiday parties, work happy hours, last-minute mall runs and perhaps a few volunteering opportunities. But try to fit in some time for pleasure too, rather than just the hustle and bustle of what needs to get done during the holiday season.

Many New Jersey towns are hosting guided tours of historic homes. Who knows, you might even walk away with some inspiration for your own interiors.

Here are a few happening in the coming weeks across the Garden State: 

Photo Courtesy of Texier House Museum

Nov. 19, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m . Watchung history comes alive with a tour of the Texier House Museum , where you can explore history and artifacts of the borough as you wander through the home’s five rooms. Admission: Free, but donations are encouraged.

Nov. 25, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Ocean County Historical Society hosts a special holiday-themed Victorian-style open house at 26 Hadley Ave. In addition to checking out the Christmas décor inside the home, kids and adults can also take photos with Santa and enjoy festive treats and music. Admission: Free.

Photo Courtesy of Rockingham Historic House

Nov. 26, 29, 30, times vary. Mercer County is home to The Rockingham Historic House , which was Gen. George Washington’s final Revolutionary War home in 1783. The house recently underwent a seven-month renovation, and is ready for its big reintroduction just in time for the holidays. Tours are held a few times on specified days; check out the website for details. Admission: Free, but tickets must be reserved in advance because spots are limited.

Photo Courtesy of The Woman’s Club of Ridgewood

Nov. 30, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Woman’s Club of Ridgewood returns for their annual fundraiser, The Ridgewood Holiday House Tour . This charity events takes participants on a tour of a few historic homes in the borough and surrounding communities which are all decked out for Christmas and Hanukkah. Admission: $40.

Photo Courtesy of Cranford Historical Society

Dec. 10, 2 to 4 p.m. Join the Cranford Historical Society for a guided tour of the Crane-Phillips House Museum , a Victorian-era cottage that gives a glimpse into what life was life for a middle-of-the-road family during the 19 th century. Admission: Free.

Which home tour will you be checking out this season? Tell us below or on Instagram @njhomemag .

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Posted on May 12, 2022 by Hunter Hulbert - Community

New Jersey is rich in history, and the abundance of historic homes across the state will take you back in time. These structures allow us to relive and experience what life used to be like over the centuries, providing more insight into the beautiful place we call home: the Garden State.

From the northern tip of Passaic and Bergen counties, inland to Morris and Mercer county, all the way down to the southernmost point in Cape May, there is no lack of historic homes to visit — each one distinct in architecture and character. Let’s explore, shall we?

Ringwood Manor. Photo by Anthony Gadaleta

Ringwood Manor, Ringwood

Located within the picturesque natural beauty of the New Jersey Skylands lies Ringwood Manor . Designated as a National Historic Landmark, the home is situated in Ringwood State Park, which is filled with walking and hiking trails waiting to be explored. The manor has roots in Native American history and dates to the early 20th century.

Guided tours of the manor are held Wednesday-Sunday on the hour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. except noon. Admission to the manor costs $10 for adults, $8 for seniors ages 62 and older, $5 for children between 6 to 12 years old and free for children 5 and younger.

When planning your visit, be sure to check the latest updates on the tour schedule and make sure that the manor is open, as that’s subject to change. Starting from Saturday of Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, a small, per-car parking fee is required to enter the park. New Jersey residents pay $5 and out-of-state residents pay $7.

On Sun., June 5, the manor is having an Antiques and Vintage Marketplace from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission to the event is free, with only a small parking fee to enter the park. It’s ideal for the collector and enthusiast alike.

For more information on tours, events or other inquiries, be sure to visit the website .

Address: 1304 Sloatsburg Road, Ringwood, N.J. 07456

The Hermitage. Photo by Anthony Gadaleta

The Hermitage, Ho-Ho-Kus

Nestled in the affluent Bergen County town of Ho-Ho-Kus, The Hermitage is truly a hidden gem. A historic home and museum, the home boasts bountiful history and beautiful ornate architecture on the interior and exterior. Covering a multitude of time periods, the home has seen many eras and owners.

You can explore and wander the grounds and gardens of the property daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tours of the home typically run on weekends at 1:15 p.m., 2:15 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. You can also arrange a tour by appointment on Thursdays and Fridays. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 10 and younger.

On Sat., May 21, The Hermitage hosts Afternoon Tea starting at 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. Tickets cost $60 per person. It’s an excellent way to experience history and indulge in some tea time.

Be sure to visit during the 50th Anniversary Celebration on Sat., June 11 at Sun Valley Farms in Mahwah from 1 to 4 p.m. The fee for the event is $100 per person for general admission, $250 for VIP, $25 for children 12 and younger and $75 for members of The Hermitage. It’s a special way to celebrate the history and legacy of The Hermitage with the local community.

The Hermitage also hosts a number of lectures and seasonal craft shows throughout the year. For more details, visit the website .

Address: 335 Franklin Turnpike, Ho-Ho-Kus, N.J. 07423

Macculloch Hall. Photo by Anthony Gadaleta

Macculloch Hall Historical Museum, Morristown

Morristown is synonymous with history, and the Macculloch Hall Historical Museum is just another example of a local piece of it. This Federal-style, brick mansion was the former home of the Macculloch family during the early 19th century and has ties to the American Revolution.

Macculloch is open weekdays by appointment only, and, when visiting, make sure to schedule at least 48 hours or more in advance. You can also choose to roam the gardens of the property as it is open to the public daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For tours of Macculloch, tickets cost $8 for adults, $6 for seniors, $6 for students, $4 for children ages 12 and younger, and free for children ages 5 and younger. Members also have free admission.

The museum also hosts a multitude of events, both in-person and virtually, which is ideal for families with young children. During the months of May and June, there are Growing in the Gardens events from 2 to 2:30 p.m., held on every other Tuesday, and Guess & Go Story Time children’s events held every Wednesday in May at noon (both events are held virtually on Facebook Live).

Be sure to check their full list of events on the website .

Address: 45 MacCulloch Ave., Morristown, N.J. 07960

Morven Museum & Garden. Photo by Anthony Gadaleta

Morven Museum & Garden, Princeton

Known as the former Governor’s Mansion, the Morven Museum & Garden , is a now historic home and museum just steps away from the heart of downtown Princeton. A true historical symbol of the Garden State, it now hosts many special events and exhibitions.

Morven is open Wednesday-Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Guided tours of the home are held at 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m., and at 2 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors ages 60 and older, $8 for students with an ID, $8 for children ages 7 to 18, $8 for individuals that are active military, and free for children ages 6 and younger. Members also have free admission.

Morven also hosts private events for special occasions as well. Visit the website for more information.

Address: 55 Stockton St., Princeton, N.J. 08540

Emlen Physick Estate. Photo by Anthony Gadaleta

Emlen Physick Estate, Cape May

Beautifully situated in the historic town of Cape May on the southernmost tip of the state, the Emlen Physick Estate is perhaps one of the best-known symbols of this seaside community. It’s an iconic example of late 19th century Victorian architecture.

The home is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets for guided tours of the home cost $20 for adults, $15 for children ages 3 to 12, and are at a discounted rate of 25% off for members.

The Emlen Physick Estate also hosts many events throughout the year through the Cape May MAC Association, including seasonal craft shows, festivals and holiday celebrations. For more information on events and other seasonal festivities, be sure to visit the website .

Address: 1048 Washington St., Cape May, N.J. 08204

No matter what season you plan on visiting, from snowy, winter days to hot, summer afternoons, you’ll learn more about the local stories embedded in our state’s history. These historic homes are all a must-visit to experience the splendor of the Garden State.

Anthony Gadaleta is a travel writer and photographer based in New Jersey. He creates curated travel and lifestyle content through Capturing Life’s Moments , a website dedicated to his passion for travel.

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5 comments on “ Take a step back in time with a visit to N.J.’s beautiful historic homes ”

I’m looking forward to visit my home state. I live in PA now and NJ has many things to do and visit. Thank you for the opportunity to do so.

Of course! 🙂

I can’t wait to see these historical homes, anthony is incredibly well spoken and knows what he’s talking about!

Thank you so much for your kind words Eliza! So glad I inspired your next travel adventure. 🙂

How did you manage to neglect to include The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms in Morris Plains, NJ? A true hidden gem.

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Haddonfield Holiday House Tour

December 14, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 9:00 pm est.

Haddonfield House Tour – December 14, from 11 am -9 pm, Tickets are $25 until day of the tour, on the day of the tour is $30.

There will be 6 beautifully decorated homes, The Haddonfield Historical Society and the First Baptist Church of Haddonfield. To purchase tickets online visit our website is www.giftofalift.org or give us a call at 856.354.0298.

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8 South Jersey house tours to get you into the holiday spirit

• Updated: Nov. 15, 2015, 1:00 p.m. |
• Published: Nov. 15, 2015, 12:00 p.m.
• Kelly Roncace | For NJ.com

Most people decorate for the holidays with a tree and lights and red and green splashes everywhere.

But when you're opening your house to several hundred guests, you start planning for it during the summer.

This holiday season, Patty Grenier and her husband Fran will open their home for the Woodstown  by Candlelight house tour for the fourth time.

"In the past, we participated every other year with a cluster of neighbors," Grenier said. "It's too much to do every year and more people come through when there are several homes open close by."

The tour committee begins organizing the event in August, and Grenier begins preparing her home for display in early November.

"Last weekend, I put up my largest tree and bought replacement lights for all the window candles," she said. "Hopefully, this weekend we will get the outside lights up and another tree finished. Then it's just doing a little bit every day."

Grenier said she will have a total of four Christmas trees in her home by the time the tour rolls around.

"I usually put our largest tree in the living room, a smaller tree in the family room, and a small, live, tree in the dining room," she said. "This year, we're hosting some puppies from our Seeing Eye puppy club, so I'll put up a tree in our sunroom, too."

Because the dogs also love the holidays.

"Our whole first floor is open to walk through -- foyer, living room, family room, sunroom, dining room, kitchen, and bath," Grenier said. "Many people ask why the upstairs isn't open. That's where we hide all the clutter."

Getting her house ready for the Woodstown by Candlelight house tour "really is a lot of work," she said.

"Especially working full time. But I love to do it and the reward is my home is completely decorated and clean so December is more relaxed," she said.

And opening her doors to the tourists is like hosting a big holiday get-together.

"Truthfully, I consider them guests rather than strangers," she said. "Sometimes it's more like a reunion with seeing high school classmates and old friends and neighbors."

This year's Woodstown by Candlelight is from 6 to 10 p.m. on Dec. 4, and will feature 13 homes, a craft fair, and many special musical events including the Woodstown High School concert choir, the Men's Chorus of Morningstar Baptist Church, and Recycled Brass Tuba Quartet.

The craft fair will be at the Woodstown Borough Hall on West Avenue from 4 to 10 p.m.

Exhibitors include Mary Crevino of Sweet Mary's Chocolates, Leighton's Country Shop, and Lilla Rose Hair Clips.

Tickets are $15 or $12 in advance for adults, $6 for students from kindergarten to grade 12, and children 5 and younger are free.

For more information, visit www.woodstownbycandlelight.org .

Be sure to visit these other holiday house tours being held across South Jersey.

Salem County

2015 salem yuletide tour.

On Dec. 5, Salem City kicks off the holidays with the annual Yuletide Tour beginning with the Magic of Christmas Parade at 11 a.m.

The Yuletide House Tour is from 1 to 6 p.m. and will feature 10 privately owned historic homes, and 10 other locations including churches.

Guests can browse for antiques and collectibles in the town's various shops.

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The tree lighting ceremony is at 6:30 p.m. and will conclude the evening.

Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 the day of the tour and can be purchased at Royal Port Antiques, Market Street Treasures, The Little Shop in the Middle, Java Dog Coffee & Tea Shoppe, and Cawman's Antique Mall, all in Salem.

For more information, call 856-339-0400 or visit salemcitynj.com .

Cumberland County

Historic bridgeton's holiday house tour.

Explore the east side, the west side and all around the downtown of Bridgeton  to see historic homes decked out in holiday decor.

The tour will include 20 homes, horse-drawn carriage rides, and Victorian caroling by the Original Off Broad Street Players.

For more information about this year's event, call 856-453-8130 or visit www.getbridgeton.com .

Hometown Christmas in Greenwich Holiday House Tour

The Cumberland County  HIstorical Society presents the Greenwich  holiday house tour on Dec 13 from noon to 5 p.m.

Guests will tour through the town's historic homes and buildings decorated in their Christmas finery.

Children can visit Santa in his new workshop and drop their letters to be sent to the North Pole.

Gingerbread creations will be on display, author Joan Berkey will be signing and selling her book, "Early Wood Architecture of Cumberland County, New Jersey," and all museums will be open during the event.

Tickets are available on the day of the event at the Doctor's Office and the Morris Goodwin School, both on Ye Greate Street, and are $15 per person and children 12 and younger are free.

For more information, visit www.cchistsoc.org/events.html .

Gloucester County

Historic mullica hill christmas house tour.

The Historic Mullica Hill  Christmas House Tour is Dec. 12 from 2 to 7 p.m.

Churches, buildings and homes dating back to the 1700s will be decorated for the holidays during this year's tour.

There will also be live music, carolers, Civil War strollers, and Santa will be in attendance.

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Guests can listen to a reading of Charles Dicken's, "A Christmas  Carol," at Old Town Hall and there will be specials and refreshments at many businesses along the route.

Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 on the day of the event.

For more information, call 856-223-5440 or visit www.mullicahill.com .

WedgWood Women's Club's 28th annual Christmas House Tour of Washington Township

This year's house tour is on Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and 5 to 9:30 p.m., and will feature five homes, Duffields Farm Market, Mrs. Claus' Workshop, and St. Charles Borromeo Church.

There will be a buffet luncheon at WedgWood Country Club from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for $15.

Tickets are $15 and are available at various locations in Washington Township .

For more information, visit www.wedgwoodwomensclub.com or call 856-227-5426.

Camden County

Haddon township holiday house tour.

The 19th annual Holiday House Tour is Dec. 4 from noon to 9 p.m.

Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for senior citizens in advance, and $20 on the day of the event.

For more information, call 609-792-3276 or visit www.haddontwp.com .

Cape May County

Christmas candlelight house tours.

Cape May  will host Christmas Candlelight House Tours on Dec. 5, 12, and 19 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., featuring different locations each night.

Historic homes, inns, hotels and churches including Angel of the Sea, The Queen Victoria B&B, and Cape May United Methodist Church will be included in the tours.

The tours are self-guided and also include Christmas caroling, strolling musicians, and admission to Emlen Physick Estate.

Tickets are $28 for adults and $20 for children from 3 to 12.

For more information, call 609-884-5404 or visit www.capemaymac.org .

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Visit several beautiful homes along with the Historic Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, the Ocean House, the Essex and Sussex Condo Hotel and the Society's Museum. Tickets $35 up to and including June 6. On tour Day the price is $40.

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These North Jersey historic holiday home tours will transport you to Christmas past

Have you ever wanted to be transported back to the Victorian era to see what the holiday season was like? What about the roaring '20s?

Now you can: The beloved historical sites of North Jersey are decorated from head to toe for the holiday season. For a limited time, these mansions, castles and museums will be adorned with festive décor and open to the public to explore.

Don't miss out on the fun. Here are four historic holiday open houses that you can take a stroll through this season.

Victorian Christmas at Ringwood Manor

For a peek into a classic Victorian-style Christmas, look no further than Ringwood Manor. Located in Ringwood State Park, the historic site dates back to 1807 and was home to a number of ironmasters from the colonial period through the early 20th century.

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During the holiday season each year, the first floor of Ringwood Manor is decorated in Victorian-era décor by the Women's Club of West Milford. Each room is decorated differently and the themes of the rooms change each year, such as vintage clothing displays or a room with décor made out of decks of cards.

(The video above is from the 2019 version.)

Self-guided tours of Ringwood Manor's holiday furnishings will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays through Sundays from Dec. 1 to Dec. 17. Tickets can be purchased at the door, and are $5 for children ages 5 to 12, $8 for seniors and students, as well as $10 for adults.

Go: 1304 Sloatsburg Road, Ringwood, 973-962-2240; ringwoodmanor.org/Victorian .

Skylands Manor Holiday Open House

Located within the Botanical Gardens of New Jersey, Skylands Manor was designed in the 1920s by American architect John Russell Pope with a Tudor-revival architecture style. Now, for the 34th year, Skylands Manor will be covered in festive glitz and glam for the holiday season.

For this year's theme, " Holiday in the Highlands ," each room of the manor has been elaborately designed and decorated by various volunteer groups to incorporate grand Christmas trees, unique wreaths and holiday flowers galore. Tours of the manor's holiday set-up will only be open for one weekend, Nov. 30 to Dec. 3.

Daytime, self-guided tours will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Nov. 30 to Dec. 3; tickets are $12 for adults, $7 for children ages 6 to 12 and $10 for students and seniors. An evening reception will take place on Dec. 2 from 6 to 8 p.m., including wine, light refreshments and valet parking; tickets are $50 for New Jersey Botanical Gardens members and $55 for other guests. Tickets must be purchased over the phone, or online.

Go: 5 Morris Road, Ringwood, 973-962-9534; njbg.org/event/holiday-open-house .

Essex County Historic Holiday House Tour

Each year, Essex County hosts a one-weekend-only historic house tour . This year, the self-guided tour features 11 homes and historic sites decorated for the holiday season, with each location offering entertainment, refreshments and educational opportunities.

Among the sites on this year's tour is Kingsland Manor in Nutley, a 1700s brownstone on park-like grounds that overlooks a pond and waterfalls. In Verona, a medieval-style mansion known as Kips Castle will feature a 1920s-era Christmas theme, including a dining room set for a holiday feast and a parlor filled with ribbons and holiday greenery.

The house tour is only open on Dec. 2 and Dec. 3. Tour hours vary by location, so visit the house tour's website for the complete list of locations and times.

Deck the Halls at Macculloch Hall Historical Museum and Acorn Hall Museum

For one day only, guests will be able to "Deck the Halls" and take a walk through Christmas past in Morristown. The Deck the Halls event features stops at two Morristown historic sites: the Acorn Hall Museum and the Macculloch Hall Historical Museum. From holiday music on a 1873 Chickering grand piano to Thomas Nast's famous Christmas scenes, it's sure to be a day full of historic holiday festivities.

The event will run from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Dec. 2. Tickets are $30 per person — which includes entry to both sites − and can be purchased online or in person.

Go: 45 Macculloch Ave., Morristown, 973-538-2404 & 68 Morris Ave., Morristown, 973-267-3465; maccullochhall.org/upcoming-events/deck-the-halls .

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Join us on Sunday for a glimpse into life in the Gilded Age amid the Tudor splendor of Skylands Manor.     

Regular Fee:  $10 Adults, $7 Seniors (65+), $7 Ages 6 to 18, Children under 6 are free. 

Built in the early 1920’s, it looks like a building that Henry VIII would be comfortable in, filled with antique paneling, fireplaces and stained glass. Come explore!

Our docents will tell you all about the history of the estate as well as the construction, architecture, and events surrounding Skylands Manor, including its connection to JP Morgan and the New York Botanical Garden.

Tours are approximately 1 hour depending on the size of the group.

Tickets are available in the Carriage House Visitor Center.

Manor tours are offered one Sunday a month from January to November. Consult the event listings on this web site for exact dates. Group tours are available by request.

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Christmas Candlelight House Tour

Cape May’s 51st Annual Christmas Candlelight House Tours

Cape May MAC launched its first Christmas tour in 1974 and ever since this tour has been a beloved annual tradition and a highlight of the holiday season in America’s only National Historic Landmark City. This self-guided walking tour celebrates the best of Cape May at Christmas, as you travel Cape May’s gaslit streets, hear musicians and carolers, and visit homes, inns, B&Bs, churches and hotels where you’ll step inside to see both Victorian and more modern interiors beautifully decorated for the holidays. Don’t miss Cape May’s longest running and most popular Christmas tour.

Proceeds benefit Cape May MAC, a not-for-profit organization committed to promoting the preservation, interpretation and cultural enrichment of the Cape May region for its residents and visitors since 1970.

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Properties on tour as of now; more to be added closer to the dates.

Saturday, december 7th, 5:30pm – 8:30pm, saturday, december 14th, saturday, december 21st.

Virtual Christmas Candlelight House Tour

(Vimeo On Demand) From the comfort of your home, experience Cape May’s Christmas Candlelight House Tour, a beloved annual tradition for nearly half a century, virtually! Watch this virtual tour with family and friends and bring a bit of Cape May at Christmas into your own home for years to come. Featured are 10 Cape May homes, B&Bs and inns decorated for the holidays including interviews with owners and innkeepers. Participating properties include: The John B. McCreary House (“The Abbey”), Angel of the Sea Bed & Breakfast, The Bedford Inn, The Cherry House, The Emlen Physick Estate, Franklin at 721, The Henry Sawyer Inn, The Mainstay Inn, The Mason Cottage and The Mission Inn. This 45-minute virtual tour is available for purchase via Vimeo On Demand for $30. Guests may purchase the virtual tour directly via the link after creating a Vimeo log in and can watch it anytime simply by logging in. This presentation was created in December 2020 and is sponsored by Sturdy Savings Bank and Brown & Brown Insurance. Proceeds benefit Cape May MAC.

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NORTH BERGEN, NJ  —   Yesterday, June 11, 2024, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) celebrated a new federal investment secured for the Gateway Program by visiting the Tonnelle Avenue site. This site will receive federal investment to  construct a new roadway bridge , clearing the way for the Northeast Corridor rail line. It will play a key role in the Gateway Program, ensuring millions of people have access to better mass transit.

Gottheimer has been a champion of the  Gateway Program , which will expand and modernize the Northeast Corridor rail line between Newark, New Jersey, and New York City. Millions of people rely on this rail line every year to travel across the Northeast Corridor. 

As part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, Gottheimer helped claw back billions of dollars — without raising taxes — in federal investment for key parts of the Gateway Program, including for the Hudson River Tunnel and the Dock Bridge over the Passaic River.

“After years of hard work, there’s nothing better than seeing federal investment at work to help our families with faster, safer, and more reliable commutes,”  said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5).   “That’s why I fought so hard to help write, pass, and negotiate the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, to claw back dollars to Jersey to build the Gateway Train Tunnel.”

Gottheimer was joined at the Tonnelle Avenue site by Gateway Program Co-Chair Balpreet Grewal-Virk, Chief Executive Officer Kris Kolluri, Chief Program Officer Eric Daleo, Chief Administrative Officer Robert Hickman, Deputy Chief Program Officer Megan Strickland, Chief of Staff and Policy Advisor Madeleine McDonnell, and Senior Advisor for Program Management, Reporting & Controls Don Blazina.

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Ben Affleck’s love don’t cost a thing — except a tour.

Jennifer Lopez reportedly canceled her “This Is Me… Live | The Greatest Hits” tour in order to “save” her and the actor’s “doomed” marriage .

The singer’s friends told the Daily Mail Thursday that Lopez, 54, is “willing to make any sacrifice, including giving up being J.Lo” and “dimming her shine.”

One pal claimed, “She doesn’t want to be divorced. She doesn’t want to end up like Madonna — on her own at 60. She can’t bear the idea of failure.”

The report also pointed out that tickets had been 78 percent sold out after an initial struggle to sell them , with a source saying, “If [she] had done this [cancellation] early on, then it would have been about ticket sales because they did start slow, but it was not.”

The “heartsick and devastated” performer, whose planned Las Vegas residency is also in jeopardy , made her tour cancellation announcement last week, with Live Nation reps blaming her step back on spending time with “children, family and close friends.”

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In addition to the reveal, Lopez has been “toning down her look … to try to hang onto the marriage,” the Daily Mail’s insider alleged.

The friend pointed out that the actress even “lets” Affleck, 51, smoke , adding, “She won’t give up this relationship.”

Lopez’s rep has yet to return Page Six’s request for comment.

Speculation began swirling in May that Lopez and Affleck were headed for divorce nearly two years after their Las Vegas wedding , with the “Gigli” co-stars living in separate homes .

While Lopez has yet to directly comment on the rumors, she did shut down a bold reporter who asked about her marital woes.

“You know better than that,” the “Let’s Get Loud” singer said during her “Atlas” press tour.

Although Affleck skipped out on both of her Netflix movie’s premieres to film “The Accountant 2,” the pair have since put on a united front with multiple outings.

Not only did they spend Sunday at his son Samuel’s basketball game , but they also made a joint appearance at his daughter Violet’s graduation party .

However, Lopez left on her own after just one hour.

The Grammy nominee has been married three times before, to Ojani Noa, Cris Judd and Marc Anthony.

Lopez also made headlines for ending her high-profile engagement to Alex Rodriguez before reconciling her romance with Affleck .

As for the “Gone Girl” star, he and Jennifer Garner separated in 2015 after 10 years of marriage and three children .

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