Inside Newark’s restored Ballantine House and its 1800s holiday traditions

Inside Newark’s restored Ballantine House and its 1800s holiday traditions

The Newark Museum of Art opens the doors to the meticulously restored Ballantine House, where 19th-century Christmas traditions come to life. From candle-lit trees to ornate fireplaces, curators share how the wealthy Ballantine family celebrated the holidays—and highlight the immigrants and Black Newarkers who built and sustained the historic home. Good Day's Ryan Kristafer take us inside.

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