Victorian Christmas celebrations at Millbrook Village

BUSHKILL — The National Park Service and the Millbrook Village Society will be presenting two events to celebrate the holiday season at Millbrook Village in Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. There is no charge for the events. On Saturday, Dec. 5, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., join the staff from the National Park Service and the Millbrook Village Society for a Victorian Christmas Celebration. Village buildings, decorated in Victorian style, will be open for tours and demonstrations. Park rangers and volunteers will host a number of children’s activities in the Van Campen farmhouse, including hands-on period toys, games, and many crafts. Light refreshments will be available. On Sunday, Dec. 6, at 5 p.m., the annual Christmas Carol Service will be held in the Millbrook church. All are welcome to attend this traditional carol program. Light refreshments will be available following the service. Millbrook Village is on Old Mine Road in New Jersey, 12 miles north of Interstate 80 (Exit 1). Access is also possible by taking NJ Route 602 (Millbrook-Blairstown Road) seven miles west from its intersection with Route 94 in Blairstown. For more information, call the park headquarters on weekdays (570-426-2452) or visit the park’s Web site at www.nps.gov/dewa.