Page 12 THE VILLADOM TIMES II & IV • November 16, 2011 Zabriskie Holiday Open House plans announced A view of the VanVoorhees-Quackenbush-Zabriskie House. The trustees of the VanVoorhees-Quackenbush-Zabriskie House invite local residents to a Holiday Open House on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This 18th and early 19th century historic home is located at 421 Franklin Avenue in Wyckoff. This event, which has been held nearly every year since 1976, will showcase the house decorated for the holiday season, complete with wreaths and garlands of fresh greens designed specifically for this occasion by volunteers of the Wyckoff Area Garden Club. Built in 1730 and added onto in 1824, the Zabriskie House is one of the finest examples of American architecture in northern New Jersey. Antique-filled rooms reflect the Dutch colonial heritage that dominated this region during the 18th and early 19th centuries. Although it was used as a home by the Van Voor Haze, Quackenbush, and Zabriskie families, the structure was also used as a village store, tavern, candy store, hotel, and ballroom. Today, the house and gardens represent the Grace Zabriskie home, a gift to the Township of Wyckoff. During the Holiday Open House, visitors are welcome to enjoy self-guided tours. In addition, cookies and mulled cider will be served in the home’s lovely period dining room. Holiday music will add to the festive atmosphere. All area residents are invited to this special event. Those who are studying New Jersey history this year may especially appreciate the experience of being in a local historic home during the holiday season. There is a fee of $5 for adults, and $3 for senior citizens and children under 12.