To the Editor:
We in Bethel have a rare opportunity to peek into a Dollhouse-Collector’s dream home at the West Parish Congregational Church on Church Street, across from Gould Academy, on Saturday, Dec. 3 during the Annual Christmas Tea and Fair. As many folks know, the WPCC Christmas Tea and Fair is one of the beloved traditions in this town to start off the Christmas season.
The special dollhouse was given to the church by Rev. John Russell, in memory of his wife, Eleanor, who died in 2020. It was “El,” (as she was affectionately known,) who made many of the furnishings after she and John hand-made the house itself. The dollhouse will also be available to a true collector who may want to purchase it from the church.
Peering into this house is like being transported into another world of welcoming warmth and beauty. Come see for yourself…as you enjoy browsing through all the treasures at the Fair and spending time with friends at the Christmas Tea.
Lida Iles
Bethel
Comments are not available on this story. Read more about why we allow commenting on some stories and not on others.
We believe it's important to offer commenting on certain stories as a benefit to our readers. At its best, our comments sections can be a productive platform for readers to engage with our journalism, offer thoughts on coverage and issues, and drive conversation in a respectful, solutions-based way. It's a form of open discourse that can be useful to our community, public officials, journalists and others.
We do not enable comments on everything — exceptions include most crime stories, and coverage involving personal tragedy or sensitive issues that invite personal attacks instead of thoughtful discussion.
You can read more here about our commenting policy and terms of use. More information is also found on our FAQs.
Show less