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For DAR, it’s Christmas in July

| 26 Jul 2016 | 01:09
    DAR member and Sparta resident Gail Shawger (left) poses with her Lederhaas family grandchildren Miles, 10, Macy, 8, Mason, 13, and þÄúLiving HistoryþÄù re-enactor Fred Schofer behind the Elias VanBunschooten Museum on Saturday.
    DAR member and Sparta resident Gail Shawger (left) poses with her Lederhaas family grandchildren Miles, 10, Macy, 8, Mason, 13, and þÄúLiving HistoryþÄù re-enactor Fred Schofer behind the Elias VanBunschooten Museum on Saturday.
    Members of the 27th Regiment of New Jersey, Company F relax in the shade behind the museum.
    Members of the 27th Regiment of New Jersey, Company F relax in the shade behind the museum.
    DAR member and Newton resident Wendy Wyman is shown giving a tour of the second floor of the Elias Van Bunschooten Museum.
    DAR member and Newton resident Wendy Wyman is shown giving a tour of the second floor of the Elias Van Bunschooten Museum.
    The exterior of the Elias Van Bunschooten Museum as seen from Route 23.
    The exterior of the Elias Van Bunschooten Museum as seen from Route 23.
    A wide collection of attic treasures was also available with the proceeds going toward the organizationþÄôs work in the community.
    A wide collection of attic treasures was also available with the proceeds going toward the organizationþÄôs work in the community.
    Members of the 27th Regiment of New Jersey, Company F relax in the shade behind the museum.
    Members of the 27th Regiment of New Jersey, Company F relax in the shade behind the museum.

WANTAGE — Last weekend’s toasty afternoons saw dozens of members of the Chinkchewunska Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution giving guided tours of the Elias Van Bunschooten Museum located on Route 23.
Since 1902, the group has been actively promoting historic preservation, patriotism, and education in Sussex County.
The Christmas in July event saw a half dozen docents giving visitors free guided tours of the historic home. The annual event also included historic re-enactors, vendors, crafters, and more. Outside the museum, tours, presentations and demonstrations were given by members of the Children of the American Revolution as well as members of the 27th Regiment of New Jersey, Company F and “Living History” re-enactor Fred Schofer of Lafayette. A wide collection of attic treasures was also available with the proceeds going toward the organization’s work in the community.
— Photos by Chris Wyman