Sussex County - Montague - “Angels & Elves and Miniature Christmas Villages"


Saturdays and Sundays, November 24, 25, December 1, 2, 8, 9 – Sussex County
 1 – 4 pm: Foster Armstrong House.

    This year’s themes are “Angels & Elves and Miniature Christmas Villages." Representations of the treasured classic, A Charlie Brown Christmas will be found and an operating Model Train Christmas Display will be featured.

    Both houses are open by appointment for small groups. The MARCH Research Library at the FAH is open by appointment only. Call (973)293-3949 to schedule.
The Foster-Armstrong House, circa 1790, is located on SC521/320 River Road, about 1 mile north of the Milford/Montague Bridge in Montague, NJ. The Nelden-Roberts Stonehouse, circa 1820, is located at 501 Route 206 North, about 1 mile south of the Milford/Montague Bridge in Montague, N.J. Both are listed on the State Historic Register of N.J.

    M.A.R.C.H. is a nonprofit historical society and there is no admission fee for the museum, but donations and new memberships are always welcomed.

    Visit us on Facebook any time for updates and pictures at http://www.facebook.com/MontagueNJHistory! 
Location: 320 River Rd, Montague Township, NJ 07827, USA

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