Sunday, September 27, 2020 (rain date: October 4) — Union County
“An Afternoon of Colonial Handicrafts”
Miller-Cory House Museum
614 Mountain Avenue, Westfield

The Miller-Cory House Museum is reopening! The historic farmhouse, located at 614 Mountain Avenue in Westfield, will host an outdoor event featuring 18th century crafts and tasks. “An Afternoon of Colonial Handicrafts,” will be held on the grounds of the museum on Sunday, September 27, with a rain date of October 4. Highlights of the program include demonstrations of theorem painting, tin piercing, wreath vine making, weaving using a lap loom, outdoor cooking on tripods and more. Please note that the program is demonstration only; i.e., no hands-on activities will be offered. Two sessions will be held, the first from 1:30 to 2:30 and the second from 3:00 to 4:00. Guests are asked to arrive 15 minutes in advance for each.

The museum will be following all mandated and appropriate safety and health measures. Upon arrival, each guest will provide name and contact phone number and have their temperature taken. Masks must be worn and social distancing observed. Hand sanitizer will be available. The museum building will be closed.
Reservations are required and are being taken by telephone only; please call 908-232-1776 by September 23. Space is limited for each presentation, so call early to secure your spot! Admission (cash only) is $5.00 for adults and children 13 and older, $3.00 for children ages 3 to 12 and free under age 3.

For more information, please call 908-232-1776 or visit www.millercoryhouse.org.

Details on all programs may also be found on the museum’s Facebook page.

Info from League of Historical Societies of New Jersey