Ocean County - Brick - “Christmas in the Castle”: Day trip to Bucks County, PA.

NOVEMBER 29, 2018
ALL DAY

“Christmas in the Castle”

Brick Township Historical Society Day trip to Bucks County, PA. We will have a tour called “Christmas in the Castle” at the Glencairn Museum, and also, we will see the parts of the museum that the family resided in. We will visit Byers’ Choice and learn about the famous caroler dolls and observe production of them. In addition there will be an exhibit of over 200 mangers from around the world. A full luncheon buffet will be at the 1700’s Joseph Ambler Inn. Price is $85 for members and $90 for non-members, includes transportation, all admissions, luncheon and gratuities for wait staff and bus driver. 

Brick Township Historical Society
Location: 521 Herbertsville Rd, Brick, NJ 08724, USA

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