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At Bedminster's Historic JACOBUS VANDERVEER House 11Th Annual 11th11th AnnualAnnual ColonialColonial ChristmasChristmas Saturday, November 30 - Sunday, December 1 Thursday, December 5 - Sunday, December 8 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Daily At Bedminster’s Historic JACOBUS VANDERVEER House Photographs by Stephen Taylor A Colonial Christmas at The Jacobus Vanderveer House Recorder Community Newspapers November 21, 2013 • About This Section • A Colonial Recorder Community Newspapers welcomes you to our fifth edi- tion of A Colonial Christmas at The Jacobus Vanderveer House special Christmas at section. Highlighted in this issue you will find information about the Colonial Christmas which for the second consecutive year is expanded The JACOBUS to two weekends -- Nov. 30-Dec. 1 and Dec. 5-8 at The Jacobus Van- derveer House in Bedminster Township. In addition, there are many in- VANDERVEER teresting facts about the house, including what you will be able to do and see when you visit. House -- Philip J. Nardone, (908) 766-3900 is published by Recorder Community Newspapers 17-19 Morristown Road • What’s Inside • Bernardsville, NJ 07924 (908) 766-3900 CO-PUBLISHERS Stephen W. Parker and Elizabeth K. Parker Elizabeth K. Parker Executive Editor Stephen W. Parker Business Manager Philip J. Nardone Photo courtesy Stephen Taylor Assistant Executive Editor The Vanderveer Parlor, part of the original Dutch home, circa 1772, features a fine Delaware Valley walnut William and Mary slant front desk and a walnut veneered Jerry O’Donnell double gilt shell mirror. A 1740 New Jersey wing chair is on loan from the Newark V.P. Advertising Museum. Pewter tankards and dishes, delftware and other accessories are displayed Toni Codd in the built-in cupboards. Advertising Designer Celebrate Christmas past and present . .3 Sally Harris Assistant Advertising Designer Fireplace was an integral fixture . .6 Gala is Friday, Dec. 6 . .7 Account Executives Colonial Christmas gala features premiere of cantonment animation . .8 Ann Marie Jonas Bernards High Madrigals to entertain . .12 Lance Osborn Prich Matthews history center opens at Jacobus Vanderveer House . .13 Jen Ward Revolutionary War history in our backyard . .14 Colonial Christmas gala to honor Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Merton . .15 Colonial Christmas 2013 Committee . .17 SECTION EDITOR Lamb’s Artillery kicks off Colonial Christmas with a bang . .19 Philip J. Nardone Renáe Tesauro, president, RCB Communications, and a member of the Board of Trustees of the Friends of the Jacobus Vanderveer House, contributed articles for the Colonial Christmas at the Jacobus Vanderveer House section. Page 2 A Colonial Christmas at The Jacobus Vanderveer House CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS PAST AND PRESENT Jacobus Vanderveer House Hosts 11th Annual Colonial Christmas tep back in time (to the open fire cooking winter of 1778-79) and Holiday Shopping Svisit Bedminster’s his- toric Jacobus Vanderveer Colonial Re-Enactors House and Museum, which opens its wreath-clad doors for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. th the 11 annual Colonial Christ- The Enslows perform Colonial mas show house and tour Sat- American Christmas Music urday and Sunday, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 and Thursday through 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5-8. Hours are from Santa Visit 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. The fundraiser features house tours, holiday shopping Sunday, Dec. 1 with boutique vendors and arti- sans, Colonial holiday decora- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. tions by The Rose and Radish Photo courtesy Stephen Taylor Floral Design, Colonial musi- The 1813 Main Parlor of the Jacobus Vanderveer House. House Tours cians and re-enactors, Santa Holiday Shopping visits, and permanent exhibits clude: Chelsea Market Designs, Saturday, Nov. 30 — The Kitchen Hearth, The Rimi Studio Pottery, Secret Gar- Colonial Re-Enactors Vanderveer Parlor, The Knox den Soap, Nola Rose Jewelry, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Bedroom, The Lumber Room, Flower Basket Ladybug and • House tours and the recently opened Prich Stanton Sweets. Santa Visit Matthews History Center. Admission at the door is $10 Lambs Artillery Encampment House vendors and artisans in- (children 12 and under, free). featuring drilling, cannon firing, PLEASE SEE HOUSE, PAGE 4 @?>?=<;:9876: 75446:3 21:40/2906 .1446.;918 1- -986 1:979854 ,598;987< 1+@6;< 0*=5:; <.)4,;):6< <646.; 58;9()6 -):89<'987< @?>?=<=7= === @1'8 ,?=1<+1:86 == = = == ? 5== ==@ = Black River Roasters is a socially responsible artisan " =='*= coffee roasting company. 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Henry Knox. The Knox Bedroom is one of the per- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. • House Tours manent exhibitions in the Jacobus Vanderveer House. • House Tours • Holiday Shopping 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. • House Tours • Holiday Shopping • Colonial Re-Enactors • Santa Visit • Holiday Shopping • Colonial Re-Enactors 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. • Colonial Re-Enactors 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Champagne Tour for Gala At- Sunday, Dec. 8 • The Enslows perform Colonial tendees American Christmas Music 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. PLEASE SEE HOUSE, PAGE 5 Proud Sponsor of the 2013 Jacobus Vanderveer We’ve Moved! Art & Antiques House Colonial Come visit us in our new Appraisals Christmas! spacious location at Tom Folk Ph.D. A.A.A. 25 Claremont Rd., between the J.M. Stringer Gallery and Griffin and Howe! 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Wishing Everyone a Safe Custom Corporate Gift Options Gift Wrapping • Local Delivery & Joyous Holiday Season! Holiday Shipping Available “Dancer” by W. Gregory, 1930 STORE HOURS • Monday through Saturday 10-7 • Sunday 12-5 Delivery and Shipping available • Visit our website for extended Holiday hours [email protected] 908-766-1257 www.56degreewine.com www.drtomfolk.com 908.953.0900 • 25 Claremont Rd., Bernardsville, NJ Page 4 A Colonial Christmas at The Jacobus Vanderveer House HOUSE FROM PAGE 4 DIRECTIONS TO JACOBUS VANDERVEER HOUSE 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The Jacobus Vanderveer house is conve- Santa Visit niently located near routes 78, 287, 22 on the southbound side of routes 202/206 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. just before the River Road Exit on Route • Purnell School Show Choir 202 South in Bedminster Township. Enter through River Road Park. 4 p.m. GPS users can input the following ad- 50/50 Raffle Drawing dress: 3055 River Road East, Bedminster, New Jersey. House Raffle Drawing >>TICKET Northbound on Route 202: Driving North on Rt. 202 from Somerville, INFORMATION drive through the village of Pluckemin (past the Pluckemin Presbyterian Church For tickets and infor- and “The Hills” development.) Take the mation about Colonial River Road Exit on the right, cross Rt. Christmas and Friday's 202 and enter through River Road Park gala, phone (908) 396- on the right. 6053 or visit www.jvan- derveerhouse.org. Pro- Southbound on Route 202: ceeds from Colonial Driving South on Rt. 202 from Bedmin- Christmas benefit ex- ster Township, look for the River Road hibit development, his- Exit and enter the Jacobus Vanderveer House property through River Road Park. torical interpretations, and educational pro- Parking and restroom facilities are available at the site. grams at the Jacobus Vanderveer House. BERNARDSVILLE, NEW JERSEY TEL : 908-766-2287 ANDOVER, NEW JERSEY TEL : 973-398-2670 GREENWICH, CONNECTICUT TEL : 203-618-0270 Recorder Community Newspapers November 21, 2013 Page 5 FIREPLACE WAS AN INTEGRAL FIXTURE By MARTINE WHITE, ASA, AAA ringing comfort and heat into the home, the fireplace was as inte- Bgral in the 18th century American home as the television is today.
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