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The Friends of the Jacobus Vanderveer House Receive County Support to Save Historic Barn A decaying, but architecturally significant, early 19th century Dutch barn from Branchburg, NJ will soon become the centerpiece of a planned farmstead surrounding Bedminster’s historic Jacobus Vanderveer House. In June, The Friends of the Jacobus Vanderveer House were awarded a $94,190 Historic Preservation Grant from the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders for the acquisition and relocation of the 33’ x 51’ barn from a private property on Old York Road to the grounds of the Jacobus Vanderveer House. The existing framing is primarily oak and poplar.

Volunteers Needed for Lambert Castle Holiday Boutique Respond by September 7, 2016 The Passaic County Historical Society is currently seeking volunteers to assist with this year’s Lambert Castle Holiday Boutique, which is installed the week of October 10th and operates the entire month of November. Like many non-profit organizations, the Society’s efforts to preserve local history are fueled by a group of dedicated volunteers. Volunteers are needed to assist in all aspects of the show, including set-up and breakdown. Tasks include selling tickets, wrapping purchases, and heavy lifting. PCHS also happily partners with volunteer groups, such as Scouts, and service clubs. Photo courtesy of the Passaic County Historical Society

  New Jersey Weekend Historical Happenings A Weekly Feature on  www.thehistorygirl.com Want to submit an event? Use our  event submission form . Saturday, August 27  - Morristown, Morris County Discovering Morristown's Revolutionary Past Meet by The Alliance statue group, which depicts Washington, Lafayette, and Hamilton on the Morristown Green for this ranger led hike. The hike ends at Washington's Headquarters Museum and the Ford Mansion at Morristown National Historical Park. Hike participants are encouraged to then visit the  museum or take a guided tour of the Ford Mansion. This guided hike will weave together the stories of the Continental Army's winter encampments of 1777 and 1779-80 in and around Morristown. Stops will include the Presbyterian Cemetery, the Schuyler-Hamilton House, and the Ford Mansion. This is a great way to discover how historic sites hidden in plain sight all connect to a common story of Morristown's significance dur

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Colonial Philadelphia's Powel House A few weeks ago we ventured across the Delaware River to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to visit two beautifully restored historic homes maintained by the Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks. Within walking distance of one another, each tells the story of upper class colonial Philadelphia but from a very different perspective. Dr. Philip Syng Physick's house tells of the medical innovations developed in Philadelphia while the Powel House, the subject of this week's article, tells the story of its political side prior to and after the American Revolution.

Rutgers-Camden Historic Preservation Classes - Register Now Fall 2016 Registration Now Open! 2016 marks the 50th anniversary of the National Historical Preservation Act. There is no better time to learn the processes and techniques of historic preservation. Now history enthusiasts and scholars, practitioners, and other interested members of the public can do just that using the living classroom of Camden, New Jersey and nearby Philadelphia, as the Mid-Atlantic Regional Center for the Humanities (MARCH) at Rutgers University–Camden launches its new Historic Preservation Continuing Education Program in September. The non-degree, non-credit program is designed for anyone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of the vocabulary and discipline of historic preservation. The program will offer an array of classes, as well as full- and half-day workshops. Experienced, working professionals will lead all of the classes and workshops, providing a realistic perspective on how the tangib

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 New Jersey and beyond. This week, I am featuring the Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks. This organization, founded in 1931 by Frances Anne Wister and others, maintains four properties in the Philadelphia area: Powel House, Physick House, and Grumblethorpe in Philadelphia and Historic Waynesborough in Paoli. Their mission is to "inspire people to engage with history by preserving our unique historic sites and by providing related historical, educational and cultural programming." The Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks relies on donations and members to continue its mission. For more information on tours, events, and exhibits hosted by the Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks or to volunteer, please visit  www.ph

  New Jersey Weekend Historical Happenings A Weekly Feature on  www.thehistorygirl.com Want to submit an event? Use our  event submission form . Saturday, August 20 - Wharton, Morris County Wharton Canal Day Music & Craft Festival Children Friendly Event 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 40th 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 and view the newly restored Lock 2 East of the Morris Canal. 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 del

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Exploring the History of High Bridge, NJ Written by William Honachefsky Jr. The relatively small borough of High Bridge, located in the foothills of Hunterdon County, New Jersey, would, on its face, appear little different or unique from any other 30,000-plus municipalities nationwide. However, beneath the town's bucolic features lies a history that has helped shape the destiny of the United States—if not the world. The saga began as early as 1664, when James, Duke of York conveyed the portion of the land that eventually became New Jersey to Sir George Carteret and Lord John Berkeley, friends and advisors to the king of England and the court of Charles II. Lord Berkeley eventually sold his half to Quakers Edward Byllynge and John Fenwick in 1674, hence dividing the territory into West Jersey and East Jersey. Thomas Street Bridge over C.R.R., High Bridge, NJ.

  New Jersey Weekend Historical Happenings A Weekly Feature on  www.thehistorygirl.com Want to submit an event? Use our  event submission form . Out of State, but Close Enough! Friday, August 12 - Saturday, August 13 - Perkiomenville, Pennsylvania 50th Annual Goschenhoppen Folk Festival Children Friendly Event The Goschenhoppen Historians will be hosting their annual folk festival this Friday and Saturday. Learn about the Antes Plantation on Friday between 12:00 noon and 8:00 pm and Saturday, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. Enjoy the authentic interpretation of the Pennsylvania German folk culture. Become a part of and learn the traditions, skills and trades of the Pennsylvania Germans. Eat some old fashioned Pennsylvania Dutch foods and listen to the folk music as well at this family oriented event! The Henry Antes Plantation is located at 318 Colonial Road, Perkiomenville, PA. For more information, visit  http://goschenhoppenevents.com .

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"From Pavonia to the Garden State: New Jersey's Dutch Past" Thursday, September 22 - Saturday, 24, 2016 The 39th Annual Conference of the New Netherland Institute will take place for the first time in the state of New Jersey. Located between the Hudson and Delaware Rivers, New Jersey has often been neglected in favor of more dramatic developments to the east and west. However, as the site of Pavonia, an early patroonship with major agricultural potential, and as the geographic connection between New Amsterdam and the Delaware River settlements, the Garden State’s seventeenth-century origins well deserve our attention.

The Great Jefferson-Dickinson Debate at Peachfield Sunday, September 18, 2016 On Sunday, September 18, 2016 at 2:00 pm, the National Society of the Colonial Dames in the State of New Jersey is sponsoring a reenactment of the debate between the two great statesmen, John Dickinson and Thomas Jefferson. They will debate whether America should declare their independence from Great Britain. They will present their arguments regarding independence as they did before the Congress in July, 1776. This debate will occur under the tent on the front lawn of the Colonial Farmstead, Peachfield, in Westampton, New Jersey.

Monmouth County Historical Association Art Exhibition Reception at Taylor-Butler House Wednesday, August 17, 2016 Monmouth County Historical Association will celebrate its newest exhibition Faces From Our Past: Portraits From the Permanent Collection on Wednesday, August 17 at Taylor-Butler House at 127 Kings Highway, Middletown, NJ. This is the first major exhibition at Taylor-Butler House since the Association acquired the home in 1999. Visitors can view the exhibition Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays between 1:00 and 4:00 pm.

  New Jersey Weekend Historical Happenings A Weekly Feature on  www.thehistorygirl.com Want to submit an event? Use our  event submission form . Saturday, August 6  - Morristown, Morris County Morristown National Historical Park’s Curator’s Tour A rare opportunity for members of the public to explore the unique treasures of park's archival and rare book collection. This behind-the-ropes, curator-led tour of the library and archives is a once-a-year-only opportunity to experience the depth and breath of the Morristown collection. In partnership with the Morris County Tourism Bureau, this program will introduce those attending to the wide world of the Morristown NHP Collection. Tour size is limited to 30. Cost: $20.00, which includes admission to the park for the day. Reservations are required. The Washington's Headquarters Museum is located at 30 Washington Place,  Morristown, NJ. For reservations, c ontact the Morris County Tourism Bureau at www.morristouri

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Cape May Lighthouse Celebrates National Lighthouse Day Sunday, August 7, 2016 Celebrate the majestic beacons that are America's maritime treasures - lighthouses - during National Lighthouse Day on Sunday, August 7 and enjoy special family friendly activities at the Cape May Lighthouse from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. An aid to navigation since 1859 and one of the oldest continually operating lighthouses in the United States, the historic Cape May Lighthouse is hosting a day of family activities and a crafts show at the base of the lighthouse, sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). Hands-on, kid-friendly activities include pirate-hat making, sing-alongs and games. Meet the Cape May Lighthouse Keepers and browse among crafts vendors who are setting up shop on the grounds and selling one-of-a-kind handmade goods including jewelry, photography, original artwork, nautical and nature-themed merchandise.

A Tour of the Military Technology Museum of New Jersey Tucked away on the campus of historic Camp Evans in Wall Township, New Jersey is a military museum virtually unheard of to even the most well-informed museum enthusiasts. In a little less than a year, the Military Technology Museum of New Jersey has transformed a portion of a 1940s era government building into an inviting space full of rare military vehicles, weapons, and uniforms. However, the collection began about 35 years ago by museum founder Dan Janquitto. He, his son, Luke, who is the museum curator, and a number of volunteers have refurbished the building, which was left in ruins by the Army when it was vacated in 1997, and filled it with interesting machinery, informative signs, and fantastic displays. They have privately amassed one of the largest and rarest collections of both static and operating military vehicles and equipment in the world. The mission of the Military Technology Museum of New Jersey is to, &quo

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 New Jersey and beyond. This week, I am featuring the volunteers of the Military Technology Museum of New Jersey. The museum is located at historic Camp Evans in Wall Township, New Jersey and has only been open to the public for about a year. But over the past 35 years, members have privately amassed one of the largest and rarest collections of both static and operating military vehicles and equipment in the world, which is now on display! The mission of the Military Technology Museum of New Jersey is to, "Educate school children and the general public, through both static and interactive displays depicting past military technological changes and inventions that affect our daily lives today." The Military Technology Museum of New Jersey relies on donations and volunteer