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Pennington, New Jersey Historic House Tour Saturday, October 3, 2015 As part of Pennington’s 125th Anniversary celebration this year, the Hopewell Valley Historical Society is sponsoring an historic house tour on Saturday, October 3, 2015. The tour, which takes place from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, features some of a diverse group of some of Pennington’s most historically and architecturally significant homes. The architectural diversity of houses on the tour is represented by eight houses dating from the late 18th century to the early 20th century. Over a half dozen architectural styles can be seen including the Federal style, most common in early Pennington, and later styles such as Greek Revival, Italianate, Colonial Revival, Craftsman, Queen Ann, Shingle, and American Four Square. As a bonus, tour goers can also visit the recently restored Gothic Revival Alumni House at the Pennington School and view the impressive Neo-Classical Sun National Bank building.

Passaic County Historical Society's Annual Beefsteak Dinner Fundraiser and Tricky Tray Tuesday, October 6, 2015 Please join the Passaic County Historical Society for a night of good food, entertainment, and great prizes. On Tuesday, October 6th at 6:30 pm at the Brownstone restaurant located at 351 West Broadway in Paterson, New Jersey; The Passaic County Historical Society will host its Annual Beefsteak Dinner Fundraiser and Tricky Tray.

NJ 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, September 26   - West Orange, Essex County Spy for a Day - Fee Free Day Children Friendly

NEW JERSEY 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 !

Preserving the Barnegat Baymen's Heritage at Tuckerton Seaport In an increasingly global and digital world, the local traditions and stories of the past are being forgotten. At the Tuckerton Seaport in Tuckerton, New Jersey, the heritage of the Barnegat Bay region and those who have worked their lives in its industries, whether on the land or in the water, performing its unique crafts and traditions, and serving as the backbone of hometown America has been preserved. These ways of life, which are unique to south Jersey and the Pinelands, can still be found if you look hard enough, but are quickly fading in the era of modern technology. The Seaport strives to preserve this slice of American history and demonstrate the important legacy these individuals have left behind and how it connects to us today. Tucker's Island Lighthouse replica at the Tuckerton Seaport.

Funds Available for Students to Visit Lambert Castle Museum Out of the classroom enrichment activities are such an important part of a child’s education. With many of the school districts in our area experiencing funding constraints, these extra trips and programs are very often removed from the budget. However, the Passaic County Historical Society, in partnership with the Fred J. Brotherton Charitable Foundation has created a school trip grant program, beginning in September 2015, which was designed to assist schools by supplementing or fully funding school trips to Lambert Castle Museum in Paterson, New Jersey.

Five Generals Narrated Bus Tour Sunday, September 27, 2015 Five tours: 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 12:00 noon, 1:00 pm, and 2:00 pm Limited Seating -  Reservations Required Discover five of the original Somerset County houses that served as general staff headquarters during the Revolutionary War. The historic houses are the Van Horne House in Bridgewater; the Van Veghten House in Finderne, the Abraham Staats House in South Bound Brook; the Jacobus Vanderveer House in Bedminster, and the Wallace House in Somerville. The Abraham Staats House in South Bound Brook

NJ 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, September 19 - Newton, Sussex County Sussex County History Day Children Friendly The Sussex County Historical Society is pleased to announce that the Sussex County History Day program will be held on Saturday. The program will take place in the gymnasium of the Sussex County Community College and it will be open to the public from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. The theme of the program this year will be: THEN AND NOW. This will be a great chance to meet local municipal historical societies and see what your communities looked like years ago as compared to how they appear today. Sussex County Community College is located at  1 College Hil

NEW JERSEY 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 !

Flying Femmes: The Female Pilots of World War II Written by Patricia Chappine Excerpt from New Jersey Women in World War II by Patricia Chappine “You and all WASP have been pioneers in a new field of wartime service and I sincerely appreciate the splendid job you have done for the Army Air Force. You, and more than nine hundred of your sisters, have shown that you can wingtip to wingtip with your brothers. If ever there were a doubt in anyone’s mind that women can become skillful pilots, the WASP have dispelled that doubt.” —General Henry H. Arnold With the many changes that occurred during World War II, the flight training of women was certainly among the most dramatic. Never before had women stepped into such roles. This was so much more than stepping into a desk position to free a man to fight. Gender-based stereotypes of women as too emotional for flight were hard to surpass. Yet somehow, the female pilots who served during World War II did just that. Early on in the

Market & Muster Day at Washington  Crossing Historic Park Sunday, September 27, 2015 Travel back in time and experience the life of the Founding Fathers during “Market & Muster Day” at Washington Crossing Historic Park (PA) – Sunday, September 27 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Witness Revolutionary War era townspeople gather at their colonial marketplace and soldiers assemble to drill 18th-century military tactics. While the soldiers march and fire their muskets, historic crafters will demonstrate and sell their wares.

NJ 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, September 12 - Tuckerton, Ocean County Ye Old Clamtown  Antique Flea Market On Saturday from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, the Tuckerton Historical Society hosts its annual Ye Old Clamtown Antique Flea Market at Tip Seaman Park in Tuckerton, NJ.  The flea market will feature about 100 vendors. Support the Tuckerton Historical Society as they celebrate 41 years of hosting this event. For more information, call  609-685-1528 or visit   www.tuckertonhistoricalsociety.org . ----------------------------------- Saturday,  September 12   - Byram Township, Sussex County Waterloo Canal Heritage Day Children Friendly

NEW JERSEY 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 !

Downton Style Tea at the Gloucester County Historical Society Museum October 17, 2015 In honor of the 250th birthday of the Hunter Lawrence Jessup House (Gloucester County Historical Society Museum), and tying in with the museum's current exhibit, Gloucester Abbey:  Downton Style Fashions , they are pleased to announce that they will be hosting a Downton Style Tea on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at 1:00 pm. Call for your reservation -  856-848-8531 – seating is limited. Tickets are $25 per person; hats and/or tea dresses are optional, but fun! The tea will take place on the first floor of the museum, within the surrounds of the fashion exhibit, bringing to life that refined, elegant era depicted on the PBS Masterpiece series Downton Abbey . Among the offerings on our menu will be an assortment of delicious dainty tea sandwiches prepared by Amelia’s Teas & Holly in Mullica Hill. We will also present a wonderful variety of teas, the obligatory tea scone with clotted cream and

NJ 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, September 5  - Oldwick, Hunterdon County 21st Annual Tewksbury Flea Market

NEW JERSEY 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 !

A Historic Trip through San Diego's Balboa Park In June when Mr. History Girl and I had the opportunity to visit California, we drove south from Los Angeles and spent the day in San Diego. Our visit included the Whaley House , Old Town, and the Marston House at the northern edge of historic Balboa Park. After our late afternoon visit to the Marston House, we ventured deeper into the park, which is home to numerous museums, theaters, restaurants, gardens, and of course the world-famous San Diego Zoo. Although by the time we arrived, all of the museums and the zoo had closed for the day. Despite our late start and limited time, walking through the museum corridor allowed us to appreciate the architecture, much of which dates to the 1910s and 1920s. However, we only explored a small portion of this grand park. California Building, circa 1920.