Department 56 New England Village Series Laurel Hill Church No. 56629 NEW

The New England Series was created in 1986 to capture the spirit of historic small town America in the 1800s. Imagine crashing waves against a rocky shoreline as a backdrop to picturesque lighthouses, nautical cottages, smoking chimneys, one-room schoolhouses, and seaside businesses. Horse-drawn wagons pull wares for the Village through the snow-dusted streets while Villagers keep busy with their trade. Though life is simple here, folks have plenty to do, from selling homemade quilts to sleigh riding through a rolling countryside filled with authentic rural barns, farmhouses, and churches. Surrounded by the crisp winter air the Village and its residents capture the essence of the spirit of New England.

When traveling in New England, the impressive bell tower of a church is often one's first hint that there is a little Village waiting behind the hills. Designed and built by the congregation, this church is not only a place of worship, but it serves as a meeting and social hall as well. The heavy wooden doors are closed, could it be the service is about to begin?

Introduced December 2000 - Retired December 2003 - Perfect for anyone's Christmas Village collection. - Lighted Buildings - For the adult collector.

The box and packaging has edge wear, creasing, bends, small tears and scuffing. It does not appear to have been used. The light has been tested and works. May be missing pamphlet and/or paperwork.