Gingerbread House Competition at Lambert Castle

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Gingerbread House Competition at Lambert Castle

The Passaic County Historical Society is asking children between the ages of six and sixteen to enter its second annual Gingerbread House Competition. There is no fee to enter! Just deliver your homemade gingerbread house to Lambert Castle, from Tuesday, December 6 and Friday, December 11 between the hours of 9:00 am and 3:00 pm. Please call 973-247-0085 ext 207 to arrange a delivery time.

The houses will be on display in Lambert Castle, home of the Passaic County Historical Society, as a part of the museum's holiday tours, from December 14 - January 8. All houses will be accepted - there are no rules against the use of glue, or non-edible components. The winner(s) will receive a free family membership to the Passaic County Historical Society for 2016.

Passaic County Historical Society, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, was founded to cultivate interest among individuals and the community-at-large in the rich history of Passaic County. To this end our museum in Lambert Castle showcases examples of the County’s cultural and artistic diversity, as well as examples of the County’s natural, civil, military, and ecclesiastical history. The Society also maintains a library and archive, which houses manuscripts, books and photographs of historical and genealogical interest.

Lambert Castle, home of the Passaic County Historical Society, is located at 3 Valley Road, Paterson NJ. For more information regarding museum hours and admission, visit the Passaic County Historical Society’s website at www.lambertcastle.org or call 973-247-0085.


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Location: 3 Valley Rd, Paterson, NJ 07503, USA

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