Take a holiday candlelight tour of Kip’s Castle

VERONA, NJ — Take a holiday candlelight tour of Essex County Kip’s Castle, 22 Crestmont Road in Verona, to view the stained glass Tiffany windows and learn the history of this hidden gem. Tours will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursdays, Dec. 6, 13, 20 and 27; Fridays, Dec. 7, 14, 21 and 28; and Saturdays, Dec. 8, 15, 22 and 29.

“Essex County Kip’s Castle Park is a unique historical treasure that gives us a glimpse of our county’s unique past. We invite you to visit this holiday season and learn about the history of the Tiffany windows that are found throughout the castle,” Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. said.

Admission is charged and includes coffee, hot chocolate and cookies. Registration is required and can be done online at www.eventbrite.com/e/kips-castle-holiday-candlelight-tours-tickets-51528605446. Space is limited and is on a first-come, first-served basis. Visitors should meet at the front door of the castle building for the beginning of the tour. Not all areas of the tour are handicapped accessible.