Sussex Gardeners decorate Zwaanendael Museum for Dec. 7 tour

The Zwaanendael Museum  at 102 Kings Highway in Lewes is decorated for the holidays based on the theme Here We Go a Caroling.

Decorations have been provided by the Sussex Gardeners, a Rehoboth Beach-based garden group. Members used plant material and holiday objects to illustrate the songs “Here We Come a Wassailing,” “The Holly and the Ivy,” “Jolly Old St. Nicholas,” “Let It Snow,” “Silver Bells” and “Winter Wonderland.”

The decorations will also be featured in a tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7. Tour Zwaanendael Museum, held in conjunction with the Lewes Historical Society’s Christmas Tour of Lewes, will provide visitors with an opportunity to explore this historic museum which showcases the Lewes-area’s maritime, military and social history.

Founded in 1937 as the Nassau Garden Committee, Sussex Gardeners brings together more than 50 community members who have an interest in the fine art of gardening, landscape design, floral design and horticulture. The group’s community outreach includes programs in garden therapy, conservation and civic beautification.