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WEEKEND HISTORICAL HAPPENINGS Know about a historical event happening in your area?  Send me an  e-mail  to let us know! Be the first to find out about these events on  Facebook ! Saturday, August 31  - Oldwick, Hunterdon County 19th Annual Tewksbury Flea Market The Tewksbury Historical Society is hosting its 19th annual Flea Market, which is one of their main fundraisers, on Saturday from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm in the farm field located one half mile north of the village of Oldwick on County Route 517. The rain date will be Sunday, September 1st . There will be 111 vendors in attendance. Last year saw over 1,200 shoppers in attendance. There will be a $1 per car suggested donation to enter. Vendors will display old and new items of all types including antiques, toys and collectibles, farm fresh produce, household items, and more. The Pottersville Volunteer Fire Company will be serving breakfast and lunch to benefit their operatio...

WEEKEND ESTATE SALES Click on each link for more information on the estate sale! Find something neat at an estate sale? Let us know! Hosting an estate sale? Send me an  e-mail  to be featured in our weekly post! Be the first to know about these sales on  Facebook ! Andirons, Rope Bed, & More Warren, NJ 07059 1960s Mid-Century Time Capsule North Brunswick, NJ 08902 Beautiful Antique Furniture East Brunswick, NJ 08816 Primitive and Antique Furniture Happy Labor Day Weekend! Find more Estate Sales near you at  estatesales.net

The Tragedy of Jennie Wade Written by NJ Historian Only a few hundred yards from the edge of the main battlefield in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania is the Jennie Wade House Museum. During the Battle of Gettysburg, which was fought from July 1 - 3, 1863 in and around the town, there was only one documented direct civilian casualty. Despite the town being torn apart by shells, gunfire, and overrun with Union and Confederate troops, most residents escaped to nearby areas away from the battle or hid in their cellars in the safety of darkness. The story of Jennie Wade relates the true cost of war and its impact on the innocent civilians that were caught in the crossfire between the opposing sides. Now, 150 years later, Jennie Wade's bravery and resilience during our nation's darkest hour has not faded from memory. The preserved house where Jennie died, which appears much as it did in 1861, complete with bullet holes and damaged brick, is a constant reminder of the the bloody battle wh...

Mysteries of History: Let's Have a Cookout! Written by Scott M. Cooper Summer is the time of year when families get together to enjoy the weather and the atmosphere of the whole experience. Mom and Dad cooking on the grill, and the kids playing in the pool, enjoying their school break; Ah, the smell of hotdogs, burgers, chicken, and the lingering scent of barbecue ribs cooking on an open fire are, as American as apple pie. People have cooked on an open flame since the beginning of time; the use of wood and the discover of fire made it all possible. During the early part of the twentieth century a cousin of Henry Ford, E.G. Kingsford, noticed that Ford’s automobile factory had large amounts of wasted wood, that they were only going to throw away. Kingsford talked with Ford and convinced him to utilize the discarded wood to manufacture charcoal and offer it through all of his dealerships. By this time in America, the average home could afford the most popular car on the road...

Every Monday, I highlight a non-profit related to history or the arts, a historical society, preservation group or friends group whose main objective is to promote the historical and artistic history of the United States. This week, I am featuring the  Civil War Trust. Founded in 1987, the Civil War Trust is America's largest non-profit organization (501-C3) devoted to the preservation of our nation's endangered Civil War battlefields. The Trust also promotes educational programs and heritage tourism initiatives to inform the public of the war's history and the fundamental conflicts that sparked it. The Trust has worked to save and preserve more than 34,000 acres of battlefield land at 110 battlefields in twenty different states. The Civil War Trust has saved 853 acres at Gettysburg and is currently working to protect another twelve. The Civil War Trust relies on memberships, fundraising, and countless volunteers to continue its mission. For more information ...

eBay Items of the Week! Click on each link for the eBay page! More items always going up. Stay updated about new items on  Facebook . Wee Winkles & Wideawake Published 1905 The Waverly Dictionary Published 1879 On Sound and Atmospheric Vibrations Published 1871 Life and Works of Washington Irving Late 1880s True Stories of Crime  By Former District Attorney of New York County (1924) Woolco Department Store Receipt - East Brunswick, NJ From September 1968 Rahway, NJ Pay Envelope Savings Institution Bank Envelope Bamberger's Bedding and Sleep Furniture Pamphlet Vintage Pamphlet   Perth Amboy Savings Institution 1968 Pocket Calendar and 2 Shoe Horns Frank Hunt Auto Repair Receipt Old Bridge, NJ   Hackettstown Bank Statements 1948 & 1952 East Brunswick Township Newsletter, 1968 - Vintage From November/December 1968 Check out more Antique  Books...

WEEKEND HISTORICAL HAPPENINGS Know about a historical event happening in your area?  Send me an  e-mail  to let us know! Be the first to find out about these events on  Facebook ! Saturday, August 24 - Wharton, Morris County Wharton Canal Day Music & Craft Festival Children Friendly The Wharton Canal Day Music & Craft Festival is an old-time country fair that celebrates the Morris Canal and its contributions to the development of the communities along its banks. The festival is now in its 38th year. Come to a day of free family fun featuring unique craft and fine art items from 150 vendors. Learn about local history by taking a guided Morris Canal walking tour provided by the Canal Society of NJ. Visit a Civil War encampment or learn the art of blacksmithing. Experience life on the canal first-hand on a free boat or kayak ride. Take a hayride on the canal towpath or enjoy a free pony ride. The Wallaby Tales Traveling Zoo will delight...