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This past Sunday, we toured the Ringwood Manor. The manor is decorated for a Victorian Christmas. The pictures don’t do the displays justice, but I wanted to share our experience with you. It was absolutely gorgeous! There is info about the manor, following the photos, so please do scroll all the way through. Enjoy!
Ringwood Manor is a National Historic Landmark District, having historical importance spanning from Native American occupation through the early 20th century. The surrounding Ramapo Mountains’ rich magnetite iron deposits made the area a major iron supplier and became the home to a succession of ironmasters for over two hundred years. During the Gilded Age, Ringwood Manor became a large summer estate for partners Peter Cooper and Abram S. Hewitt and their families. In 1938, the house, its contents, and the surrounding property were donated by the family to the State of New Jersey as a museum and a state park. With original historical structures, gardens, and landscapes on 582 acres and extensive historical collections illustrative of family life, community, industry and culture, Ringwood Manor is a unique repository of American history.
Today, Ringwood Manor is a central part of Ringwood State Park and administered by the NJ Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Parks and Forestry. (http://www.ringwoodmanor.org/)
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What Words May Come said:
What a beautiful place! Wow!
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Dorinda Duclos said:
It really is!! 🙂
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Erika Kind said:
I like such historic buildings when walking through it feels like walking into a different time. Very nice!
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Dorinda Duclos said:
It was truly lovely, Erika. I only wished the people had dressed the era, also. It would have made a huge difference.
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Erika Kind said:
I can imagine what you mean, Dorinda 💖
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Michael said:
Very cool, love the tree!!!
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Dorinda Duclos said:
There was one in every room! It was beautiful.
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V.J. Knutson said:
Enchanting. Love the colours!
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Me, too. They said it took two weeks to decorate the manor, and it will take as long to undecorate. I don’t envy them!
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V.J. Knutson said:
Better them than us, lol.
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Dorinda Duclos said:
🤣
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robertawrites235681907 said:
I love these pictures and this post, Dorinda. It is right up my street.
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Dorinda Duclos said:
The Victorian era was so beautiful. Although, I do not envy the dresses the women had to wear. Imagine dragging all that weight behind you!
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robertawrites235681907 said:
Yes, you are right but the romantic side of me says they did look so pretty.
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Dorinda Duclos said:
I have to agree with you on that. 😊
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courtleymanor said:
cool i pass through ringwood all the time and i didn’t even know about this. thanks for sharing!
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Dorinda Duclos said:
You’re welcome. If you get the chance, do go see it!
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Trini Lind said:
Oh, it looks absolutely magical, Dorinda! 😍🎄😍🎄😍🎄. I love the Victorian era! And I love Christmas! ❤️🎅🏼❤️. I wish I could have come with you! ❄️🧚🏼♀️❄️
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Dorinda Duclos said:
It was, Trini! Maybe one day, you will come with us! 😉 🎄🎅🏼❤️
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Trini Lind said:
Oh, yes! 😃😃😃
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Brothers Campfire said:
Nice Pictures! Thank you for sharing!
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Glad you enjoyed! 🙂
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