Essex County has got a new way for you to visit Kip’s Castle, the early 20th century mansion that sits on Verona’s eastern ridge.
On Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays beginning November 29 and continuing through the end of December, you can take a Holiday Candlelight Tour of the house to view the stained glass Tiffany windows and learn the history of this hidden gem.
The tours will be held on Tuesdays November 29 and December 6, 13, 20 and 27; on Thursdays December 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29; and on Saturdays December 3, 10 and 17, all at 7 p.m. Kip’s Castle will be closed on December 24 and 25.
Admission is $8 and includes coffee, hot chocolate and cookies. Registration is required and can be done by calling 973-433-7469. 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. Please note that not all areas of the tour are handicapped accessible.
Kip’s Castle is located at 22 Crestmont Road in Verona.
