Victorian homes, inns set to open for tours

OCEAN GROVE — The Ocean Grove Chamber of Commerce will sponsor its 22nd annual Holiday House and Inn Tour on Dec. 13 and 14.

On Dec. 13, nine Victorian homes and cottages, eight inns, a senior residence, a museum and a tent will be decorated for the holidays and open for tours. A horse-and-buggy ride, a guided tour of the Great Auditorium and jitney transportation around town will be included. A live Nativity Christmas Pageant at the Great Auditorium will be held at 5 p.m., followed by a Christmas tree lighting at 6 p.m. in Auditorium

Square Park. The Great Auditorium choir will perform carols.

On Dec. 14, only the inns will remain open. On both days, there will be a vintage dollhouse display at the Historical Society Museum, and the Ladies’ Auxiliary Christmas Boutique at the rear of Thornley Chapel will be open.

Tickets for the tour are $25 in advance or $30 at the door and are valid for both dates. Tickets can be purchased at Gingerbreads, 49 Main Ave., or at the Chamber office at 45 Pilgrim Pathway. For more information, call 732- 774-1391 or visit www.oceangrovenj.com.