NJ Weekend Historical Happenings: 5/19/18 - 5/20/18
New Jersey Weekend Historical Happenings
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Saturday, May 19 - Whippany, Morris County
Armed Forces Day at the Whippany Railway Museum
Children Friendly Event & Site
Visit the Whippany Railway Museum on Saturday for Armed Forces Day from 12:00 noon - 5:00 pm. The Military Transport Association of North Jersey will display a wide variety of classic, restored U.S. Military vehicles and more at the Museum site. A unique part of this event will feature two railroad flatcars carrying military "cargo" that will be part of the consist of each train operating throughout the day.
The 10-mile, 45-minute round trip excursion from Whippany and return is a thrill for the children as they enjoy what for many will be their very first train ride...and they can also learn about and experience the history of New Jersey's rich railroad and transportation heritage. Riders will have time on-board the train to enjoy the spring weather and the excitement during the ride.
Passengers can combine the thrill of riding our train along with touring the museum site, with its outstanding collection of historic railroad locomotives, rolling stock, operating model train layouts and vintage farm tractors.
In addition to the regular coaches that make up the train, make your day Extra Special by purchasing limited tickets for a nostalgic ride aboard the museum's elegant 1927-era Central Railroad of New Jersey (CNJ) 'Club Car' Jersey Coast. The car has the look and feel of a private club with individual leather chairs, mahogany interior accented with stained glass, built-in tables and period ceiling fans. The Jersey Coast, recalls the 1930s when the CNJ operated its deluxe coach train, The Blue Comet, between Jersey City and Atlantic City, NJ. The striking, authentic exterior paint scheme of cream and blue reminds one of a comet streaking through space. It is the only car of its type operating in New Jersey.
Ordering tickets is fast and easy! Trains depart at 12:00, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, and 4:00 pm, rain, snow, or shine. The Whippany Railroad is located at 1 Railroad Plaza, at the Intersection of Route 10 West & Whippany Road in Whippany, NJ. Train fare: Adults: $16.00, Children (under 12): $11.00, Infants (1 year and under): Free.
The Museum building will be open from 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm each day of operation. Admission of $1.00 for children and $2.00 for adults (separate from train ride fare and payable at the door) supports the continued maintenance and restoration of the historic Museum building, grounds, and exhibit collection.
To order tickets and for more information, visit www.whippanyrailwaymuseum.net or call 973-887-8177. The Whippany Railway Museum, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit Operating Heritage Railroad that is staffed by volunteers. Donations from the public help to keep the museum operational, but funds are still required to support this unique New Jersey treasure. Proceeds from the train rides further enhance the Museum's mission and its historic preservation efforts.
Children Friendly Event & Site
Visit the Whippany Railway Museum on Saturday for Armed Forces Day from 12:00 noon - 5:00 pm. The Military Transport Association of North Jersey will display a wide variety of classic, restored U.S. Military vehicles and more at the Museum site. A unique part of this event will feature two railroad flatcars carrying military "cargo" that will be part of the consist of each train operating throughout the day.The 10-mile, 45-minute round trip excursion from Whippany and return is a thrill for the children as they enjoy what for many will be their very first train ride...and they can also learn about and experience the history of New Jersey's rich railroad and transportation heritage. Riders will have time on-board the train to enjoy the spring weather and the excitement during the ride.
Passengers can combine the thrill of riding our train along with touring the museum site, with its outstanding collection of historic railroad locomotives, rolling stock, operating model train layouts and vintage farm tractors.
In addition to the regular coaches that make up the train, make your day Extra Special by purchasing limited tickets for a nostalgic ride aboard the museum's elegant 1927-era Central Railroad of New Jersey (CNJ) 'Club Car' Jersey Coast. The car has the look and feel of a private club with individual leather chairs, mahogany interior accented with stained glass, built-in tables and period ceiling fans. The Jersey Coast, recalls the 1930s when the CNJ operated its deluxe coach train, The Blue Comet, between Jersey City and Atlantic City, NJ. The striking, authentic exterior paint scheme of cream and blue reminds one of a comet streaking through space. It is the only car of its type operating in New Jersey.
Ordering tickets is fast and easy! Trains depart at 12:00, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, and 4:00 pm, rain, snow, or shine. The Whippany Railroad is located at 1 Railroad Plaza, at the Intersection of Route 10 West & Whippany Road in Whippany, NJ. Train fare: Adults: $16.00, Children (under 12): $11.00, Infants (1 year and under): Free.
The Museum building will be open from 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm each day of operation. Admission of $1.00 for children and $2.00 for adults (separate from train ride fare and payable at the door) supports the continued maintenance and restoration of the historic Museum building, grounds, and exhibit collection.
To order tickets and for more information, visit www.whippanyrailwaymuseum.net or call 973-887-8177. The Whippany Railway Museum, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit Operating Heritage Railroad that is staffed by volunteers. Donations from the public help to keep the museum operational, but funds are still required to support this unique New Jersey treasure. Proceeds from the train rides further enhance the Museum's mission and its historic preservation efforts.
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Saturday, May 19 - Readington, Hunterdon County
Barn Dance at the Bouman-Stickney Farmstead
Put on your dancing shoes for a night of family fun as the Readington Museums hosts its bi-annual Barn Dance on Saturday, from 7:00 - 9:30 pm. The dance will be held inside the eighteenth-century Wade-Wyckoff Barn located at the Bouman-Stickney Farmstead. This family friendly event is a wonderful way to have fun with the entire family as no experience is necessary. Caller Betsy Gotta will give easy to follow instructions before each dance so even a beginner will be able to dance the night away. There is a suggested donation of $5.00 per adult and $2.00 per child. Groups of six or more please call for a reservation.
This program is held at the Bouman-Stickney Farmstead in the Stanton section of Readington, GPS address: 114 Dreahook Road Lebanon NJ 08833. For more information, call 908-236-2327 or visit www.readingtontwp.org/ReadingtonMuseums.html.
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Saturday, May 19 - Holmdel, Monmouth County
Cookstove Demonstration & Accordion Melodies of the 1890s
Children Friendly Site & Event
On Saturday, visit Historic Longstreet Farm in Holmdel to see what is cooking on the woodstove in the out kitchen. Discover how food, recipes, cooking techniques and the kitchen itself has changed since the 1890s. Inside the farmhouse, lovely melodies from the 1890s will be played on the accordion. While in the house, appreciate the delicate craft of embroidery as it is demonstrated.
These free events runs from 1:00 - 3:00 pm.
Historic Longstreet Farm is located at 44 Longstreet Road, Holmdel, NJ. For more information, call 732-946-3758 or visit www.monmouthcountyparks.com.
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CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
Vintage Base Ball with the Monmouth Furnace Base Ball Club
The club's members come from all over the Shore region. They range from teenagers to senior citizens. The group often plays at historic sites such as Allaire Village. Monmouth Furnace was the original name of the 1800s Wall Township business that became Allaire Iron Works.
Holmdel Park is located at 44 Longstreet Road, Holmdel, NJ. For more information, visit www.monmouthcountyparks.com.
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Saturday, May 19 - Farmingdale, Monmouth County
Spring Festival and Market - RESCHEDULED for Sunday, May 20
Children Friendly Event & Site
Join us for our Spring Festival and the first Craft Market of the year! Local artists will be demonstrating their work. Paintings, pottery, textiles, and more! In addition to our historic buildings being open, we have some special programs for the day, including hearth cooking at the Manager's House, a special baking program at our Bakery, story-telling at our Enameling Building, and craft demonstrations at the Carpenter, Blacksmith, and Tinsmith shops! An auction at the General Store, to include fresh flowers and other spring items, will take place at 1:00 pm. The general store, bakery, and museum gift shop will be open throughout the day!
Admission is $5 per adult, $3 children 6-12 years. Under 5 FREE! The Historic Village at Allaire is located at 4263 Atlantic Avenue, Farmingdale, NJ. For more information, contact the Allaire Village office during business hours, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, at 732-919-3500 or visit www.allairevillage.org.
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American women won the right to vote in 1920 – and it only took 72 years! As we near the centennial of women’s suffrage and face the challenges that still remain, The Museum of Cape May County will offer an astonishing and fun look back at women’s arguments against voting. “Someone Must Wash the Dishes: An Anti-Suffrage Satire,” does just that.
“Women’s suffrage is the reform against nature,” declares its unlikely but likeable heroine. Written in 1912 by Marie Jenney Howe, a prominent pro-suffrage and Unitarian minister, Howe satirizes arguments seen as accurate in her day but absurd in ours.
The fictional “Anti,” portrayed by professional actress Michele LaRue, believes being a “womanly woman” will keep the home intact and rescue the nation from anarchy. She is charming, obsessed and oblivious, stylish in her wardrobe but muddled in debate. What her husband tells her goes in one ear and out her mouth,” LaRue said.
“Someone Must Wash the Dishes: An Anti-Suffrage Satire” will be presented on Saturday at 3:00 pm in The Museum of Cape May County, 504 Route 9 North in Cape May Court House, NJ. For more information, call 609-465-3535 or visit www.cmcmuseum.org.
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Spring Festival and Market - RESCHEDULED for Sunday, May 20
Children Friendly Event & Site
Join us for our Spring Festival and the first Craft Market of the year! Local artists will be demonstrating their work. Paintings, pottery, textiles, and more! In addition to our historic buildings being open, we have some special programs for the day, including hearth cooking at the Manager's House, a special baking program at our Bakery, story-telling at our Enameling Building, and craft demonstrations at the Carpenter, Blacksmith, and Tinsmith shops! An auction at the General Store, to include fresh flowers and other spring items, will take place at 1:00 pm. The general store, bakery, and museum gift shop will be open throughout the day!Admission is $5 per adult, $3 children 6-12 years. Under 5 FREE! The Historic Village at Allaire is located at 4263 Atlantic Avenue, Farmingdale, NJ. For more information, contact the Allaire Village office during business hours, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, at 732-919-3500 or visit www.allairevillage.org.
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Saturday, May 19 - Cape May Court House, Cape May County
Antique and Vintage Marketplace
Antique and Vintage Marketplace
“Women’s suffrage is the reform against nature,” declares its unlikely but likeable heroine. Written in 1912 by Marie Jenney Howe, a prominent pro-suffrage and Unitarian minister, Howe satirizes arguments seen as accurate in her day but absurd in ours.
The fictional “Anti,” portrayed by professional actress Michele LaRue, believes being a “womanly woman” will keep the home intact and rescue the nation from anarchy. She is charming, obsessed and oblivious, stylish in her wardrobe but muddled in debate. What her husband tells her goes in one ear and out her mouth,” LaRue said.
“Someone Must Wash the Dishes: An Anti-Suffrage Satire” will be presented on Saturday at 3:00 pm in The Museum of Cape May County, 504 Route 9 North in Cape May Court House, NJ. For more information, call 609-465-3535 or visit www.cmcmuseum.org.
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Saturday, May 19 - Sparta, Sussex County
Antique and Vintage Marketplace
Antique and Vintage Marketplace
Saturday, May 19 - Hopewell Township, Mercer County
Corn Planting
Children Friendly Site
If you have been wondering how to tell your children about the origin of their corn flakes, corn chips, polenta, tortillas, and hush puppies, bring them to Howell Living Farm for Corn Planting Day on Saturday.
Farmers will introduce visitors to some of the earthier facts of farm life by having them help with corn seed selection, fertilizing and planting. Afterwards children can grind and sift cornmeal for baking, and sample freshly made cornbread. Special maps will be given to participants to guide them to each production area; those who have their map stamped at all areas will be given a bag of freshly ground cornmeal to take home. Participating children must be accompanied by an adult. Throughout the day, farmers will use work horses and circa 1900 equipment to prepare and plant cornfields.
Howell Living Farm represents typical farm life between 1890 and 1910. The farm is operated by the Mercer County Parks Commission. It is located at 70 Wooden's Lane, Lambertville, NJ. For more information. call 609-737-3299 or visit www.howellfarm.org.
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Saturday, May 19 - Roebling, Burlington County
The Roebling Museum is located at 100 Second Avenue, Roebling, NJ. Ample parking is available in the Museum lot off Hornberger Avenue, adjacent to the Roebling River Line parking area. The River line has a Roebling stop just behind the museum. Visitors are encouraged to take the New Jersey Transit River Line to avoid traffic congestion. The museum is a short walk from the Roebling stop. Visitors are also encouraged not to park on 2nd Avenue on the residential side of the building. Rain date for this event is Sunday April 29, 2018. For more information, call 609-499-7200 or visit www.roeblingmuseum.org.
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During the Underground Railroad Trolley Tour on Saturday at 10:15 am, you will hear how legendary anti-slavery fighter, Harriet Tubman walked the streets of Cape May, as did businessman and former slave, Stephen Smith, whose railroad cars carried hundreds to freedom. Includes a guided tour of the Owen Coachman house (a historic free black's house). Admission is $15. Co-sponsored by the Center for Community Arts and the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
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Corn Planting
Children Friendly Site
If you have been wondering how to tell your children about the origin of their corn flakes, corn chips, polenta, tortillas, and hush puppies, bring them to Howell Living Farm for Corn Planting Day on Saturday.Farmers will introduce visitors to some of the earthier facts of farm life by having them help with corn seed selection, fertilizing and planting. Afterwards children can grind and sift cornmeal for baking, and sample freshly made cornbread. Special maps will be given to participants to guide them to each production area; those who have their map stamped at all areas will be given a bag of freshly ground cornmeal to take home. Participating children must be accompanied by an adult. Throughout the day, farmers will use work horses and circa 1900 equipment to prepare and plant cornfields.
Howell Living Farm represents typical farm life between 1890 and 1910. The farm is operated by the Mercer County Parks Commission. It is located at 70 Wooden's Lane, Lambertville, NJ. For more information. call 609-737-3299 or visit www.howellfarm.org.
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Saturday, May 19 - Haddonfield, Camden County
Thomas Jefferson at the Indian King Tavern Museum
Thomas Jefferson at the Indian King Tavern Museum
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Saturday, May 19 - Morris Township, Morris County
Beloved Personalities in 1920s Children’s Books
Children Friendly Event and Site
On Saturday at Fosterfield's Living Historical Farm, become acquainted with Winnie-the-Pooh, Raggedy Ann and Andy, Dr. Dolittle, and Cuffy Bear, whose adventures were loved by children a century ago. Program runs from from 1:00 - 3:30 pm.
Admission: $6 for adults; $5 for seniors (65+); $4 for children ages 4 – 16; and $2 for children ages 2 and 3. FREE for children under age 2 and Friends members with a current membership card. Fosterfields Living Historical Farm is located at 73 Kahdena Road, Morristown, NJ. For more information, visit www.morrisparks.net.
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The events celebrate the debut solo exhibition George Washington’s Headquarters: Photographs by Xiomáro. The 22 large images of the Ford Mansion – Washington’s base of operations during the Revolutionary War winter of 1779-1780 – are on view in the museum until December 28, 2018. A free eBook of the photographs is available at www.xiomaro.com.
Xiomáro (“Xio”) will present a slide show retrospective of his various collections commissioned by the National Park Service. To advance public interest in American history, he also will give away to two randomly selected winners a book about the Ford Mansion and a photographic print.
Xiomáro (pronounced “SEE-oh-MAH-ro”) is an internationally-recognized artist and speaker whose photography has been covered by The New York Times, The Boston Globe, and CBS Eyewitness News. His work has been widely exhibited at venues such as Harvard University and New York City’s Fraunces Tavern Museum. Next year, Arcadia Publishing is releasing Xio’s photo book, Weir Farm National Historic Site, about Julian Alden Weir, the father of American Impressionist painting.
The exhibition of Xio’s photographs of Washington’s Revolutionary War headquarters highlights the house’s dual role as a residence. Following the reception, Xio will show and discuss his photographs, revealing never-before-seen perspectives and artifacts of historical sites such as President Theodore Roosevelt’s “Summer White House.” His documentary images of the Big Cypress and Everglades environments will also be presented. Time will be allotted for audience questions about his body of work, aesthetic, techniques, and his current exhibit.
For more information on the event, contact Chief of Cultural Resources, Dr. Jude Pfister at jude_pfister@nps.gov or visit www.nps.gov/morr.
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Beloved Personalities in 1920s Children’s Books
Children Friendly Event and Site
On Saturday at Fosterfield's Living Historical Farm, become acquainted with Winnie-the-Pooh, Raggedy Ann and Andy, Dr. Dolittle, and Cuffy Bear, whose adventures were loved by children a century ago. Program runs from from 1:00 - 3:30 pm.Admission: $6 for adults; $5 for seniors (65+); $4 for children ages 4 – 16; and $2 for children ages 2 and 3. FREE for children under age 2 and Friends members with a current membership card. Fosterfields Living Historical Farm is located at 73 Kahdena Road, Morristown, NJ. For more information, visit www.morrisparks.net.
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Saturday, May 19 - Princeton, Mercer County
Discovering Princeton: Stockton Family Landmark Walk
How did Princeton become Princeton? And what role did the Stockton family, Morven’s initial builders and residents, play in the evolution of both the town and university? Join us for a walking tour through the Mercer Hill neighborhood on Saturday at 1:00 pm featuring Stockton family landmarks with Wiebke Martens and Jennifer Jang, authors of Discovering Princeton: A Photographic Guide with Five Walking Tours. Copies of Discovering Princeton will be available for purchase and signing. Reservations required - $15 per person and $10 for Friends of Morven. Morven Museum & Garden is located at 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ. For more information, call 609-924-8144 or visit www.morven.org.
Discovering Princeton: Stockton Family Landmark Walk
How did Princeton become Princeton? And what role did the Stockton family, Morven’s initial builders and residents, play in the evolution of both the town and university? Join us for a walking tour through the Mercer Hill neighborhood on Saturday at 1:00 pm featuring Stockton family landmarks with Wiebke Martens and Jennifer Jang, authors of Discovering Princeton: A Photographic Guide with Five Walking Tours. Copies of Discovering Princeton will be available for purchase and signing. Reservations required - $15 per person and $10 for Friends of Morven. Morven Museum & Garden is located at 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ. For more information, call 609-924-8144 or visit www.morven.org.
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Saturday, May 19 - Morristown, Morris County
Reception and Illustrated Talk by Internationally-Recognized Artist and Speaker Xiomáro
Morristown National Historical Park (NHP) invites the public to a reception with light refreshments and an illustrated artist talk at 2:00 pm on Saturday. They will be held at Morristown National Historical Park’s museum auditorium, 30 Washington Place, Morristown, New Jersey 07960. Admission is free.
Reception and Illustrated Talk by Internationally-Recognized Artist and Speaker Xiomáro
Morristown National Historical Park (NHP) invites the public to a reception with light refreshments and an illustrated artist talk at 2:00 pm on Saturday. They will be held at Morristown National Historical Park’s museum auditorium, 30 Washington Place, Morristown, New Jersey 07960. Admission is free.The events celebrate the debut solo exhibition George Washington’s Headquarters: Photographs by Xiomáro. The 22 large images of the Ford Mansion – Washington’s base of operations during the Revolutionary War winter of 1779-1780 – are on view in the museum until December 28, 2018. A free eBook of the photographs is available at www.xiomaro.com.
Xiomáro (“Xio”) will present a slide show retrospective of his various collections commissioned by the National Park Service. To advance public interest in American history, he also will give away to two randomly selected winners a book about the Ford Mansion and a photographic print.
Xiomáro (pronounced “SEE-oh-MAH-ro”) is an internationally-recognized artist and speaker whose photography has been covered by The New York Times, The Boston Globe, and CBS Eyewitness News. His work has been widely exhibited at venues such as Harvard University and New York City’s Fraunces Tavern Museum. Next year, Arcadia Publishing is releasing Xio’s photo book, Weir Farm National Historic Site, about Julian Alden Weir, the father of American Impressionist painting.
The exhibition of Xio’s photographs of Washington’s Revolutionary War headquarters highlights the house’s dual role as a residence. Following the reception, Xio will show and discuss his photographs, revealing never-before-seen perspectives and artifacts of historical sites such as President Theodore Roosevelt’s “Summer White House.” His documentary images of the Big Cypress and Everglades environments will also be presented. Time will be allotted for audience questions about his body of work, aesthetic, techniques, and his current exhibit.
For more information on the event, contact Chief of Cultural Resources, Dr. Jude Pfister at jude_pfister@nps.gov or visit www.nps.gov/morr.
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Saturday, May 19 - Madison, Morris County
METC Appraisal Night
METC Appraisal Night
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Saturday, May 19 - Roebling, Burlington County
Dave Frieder and Garvin Nurse will Discuss the George Washington Bridge Suspender Rope Replacement and Main Cable Rehabilitation Project
The Roebling Museum is proud to present another installment of its monthly, Saturday Lecture Series. On Saturday, May 19th at 1:00 pm, Garvin Nurse, Principal Structural Engineer with the Port Authority of NY and NJ and Dave, "the Bridge Man" Frieder, will discuss the George Washington Bridge suspender rope replacement and Main Cable dehumidification project. Since 1931, the Bridge (built with steel wire, rope and cable made by the John A. Roebling's Sons Company) has stood above the Hudson River's swirling waters but, ironically, the most insidious enemy facing the iconic span is water in another form-- specifically, the gradual damage moisture can cause by corroding more than 100,000 steel wires within its yard-think main cables. Replacing the suspender ropes, rehabilitating the main cables, and adding dehumidification systems to protect them from corrosion will extend the overall life of the GWB. Admission is $7.00 per person and $6.00 for Museum Members.The Roebling Museum is located at 100 Second Avenue, Roebling, NJ. Ample parking is available in the Museum lot off Hornberger Avenue, adjacent to the Roebling River Line parking area. The River line has a Roebling stop just behind the museum. Visitors are encouraged to take the New Jersey Transit River Line to avoid traffic congestion. The museum is a short walk from the Roebling stop. Visitors are also encouraged not to park on 2nd Avenue on the residential side of the building. Rain date for this event is Sunday April 29, 2018. For more information, call 609-499-7200 or visit www.roeblingmuseum.org.
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Saturday, May 19 - Bordentown, Burlington County
Birthday Celebration of Charles Lucien Bonaparte
Birthday Celebration of Charles Lucien Bonaparte
Saturday, May 19 - Cape May, Cape May County
Underground Railroad Trolley Tour
Underground Railroad Trolley Tour
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Saturday, May 19 - Cape May, Cape May County
Historic Haunts House Tour
Family Friendly
Get into the spirit of things on a guided tour of the historic (some say haunted) Physick Estate, which includes a discussion of Victorian spiritualism on Saturday at 7:45 pm. This is a limited tour. Admission is $12 for adults, $8 for children (ages 3-12). Tickets can be purchased at the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington Street, Cape May, NJ. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information and to reserve tickets, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
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Historic Haunts House Tour
Family Friendly
Get into the spirit of things on a guided tour of the historic (some say haunted) Physick Estate, which includes a discussion of Victorian spiritualism on Saturday at 7:45 pm. This is a limited tour. Admission is $12 for adults, $8 for children (ages 3-12). Tickets can be purchased at the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington Street, Cape May, NJ. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information and to reserve tickets, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.-----------------------------------
Saturday, May 19 - Cape May, Cape May County
Historic Haunts Combo Tour
Family Friendly
Combine the Ghosts of Cape May trolley tour with a visit to the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate, where you will visit a home séance room of the 1890s and learn of the Victorians' fascination with spiritualism on Saturday at 7:15 pm. Admission is $22 for adults, $14 for children (ages 3-12). Tickets can be purchased at the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington Street, Cape May, NJ. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information and to reserve tickets, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
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Take this spine-tingling, 30-minute evening trolley ride through the streets of Cape May with a guide who relates the paranormal findings of medium Craig McManus on Saturday at 8:45 pm. Admission is $12 for adults, $8 for children (ages 3-12). Tours leave from the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
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Historic Haunts Combo Tour
Family Friendly
Combine the Ghosts of Cape May trolley tour with a visit to the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate, where you will visit a home séance room of the 1890s and learn of the Victorians' fascination with spiritualism on Saturday at 7:15 pm. Admission is $22 for adults, $14 for children (ages 3-12). Tickets can be purchased at the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington Street, Cape May, NJ. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information and to reserve tickets, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
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Saturday, May 19 - Cape May, Cape May County
Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour
Family Friendly
Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour
Family Friendly
Take this spine-tingling, 30-minute evening trolley ride through the streets of Cape May with a guide who relates the paranormal findings of medium Craig McManus on Saturday at 8:45 pm. Admission is $12 for adults, $8 for children (ages 3-12). Tours leave from the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
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Saturday - Sunday, May 19 - 20 - Lower Township, Cape May County
World War II Tower Lookout Museum and Memorial Open
Family Friendly
Fire Control Tower No. 23 on Sunset Boulevard is New Jersey's last freestanding World War II tower, part of the immense Harbor Defense of the Delaware system known as Fort Miles. After an award-winning restoration in 2009, visitors can climb to the 6th floor spotting gallery while learning about the homeland defense efforts during World War II. The ground floor of the tower, the All Veterans Memorial, and boardwalk interpretive panels are fully accessible. Open Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm. Admission is $6 for adults, $3 for children (ages 3-12) (One child free with paying adult). The World War II Lookout Tower is located on Sunset Boulevard in Lower Township, near Cape May Point. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
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Saturday - Sunday, May 19 - 20 - Teterboro, Bergen County
Open Cockpit Weekend
Children Friendly
The Aviation Hall of Fame announces an “Open Cockpit Weekend” on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm each day. Visitors can check out the cockpits of some of our extraordinary aircraft, including a very rare Lockheed bush plane, a “M*A*S*H” Bell-47 helicopter, the world’s last remaining Martin 202 airliner, a TWA Convair 880 jetliner circa 1959, and sit in the cab of an airport fire truck.
People, young and old can learn how the flight systems work. Qualified pilots will help guests understand the instruments and controls of these special aircraft.
Admission: $12.00 adults, $9.00 seniors and children under 12, 2 and under are free. Other Open Cockpit weekend dates in 2018 are June 16-17, August 18-19, October 6-7, and November 10-11.
Founded in 1972, the Aviation Hall of Fame & Museum of New Jersey is dedicated to the preservation of the Garden State's distinguished, two-century aviation and space heritage. The men and women, whose outstanding aeronautical achievements have brought worldwide recognition to the state, are enshrined in the Hall of Fame.
The Aviation Hall of Fame and Museum of New Jersey is located at 400 Fred Wehran Drive, Teterboro, NJ. For more information, call 201-288-6344 or visit www.njahof.org.
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World War II Tower Lookout Museum and Memorial Open
Family Friendly
Fire Control Tower No. 23 on Sunset Boulevard is New Jersey's last freestanding World War II tower, part of the immense Harbor Defense of the Delaware system known as Fort Miles. After an award-winning restoration in 2009, visitors can climb to the 6th floor spotting gallery while learning about the homeland defense efforts during World War II. The ground floor of the tower, the All Veterans Memorial, and boardwalk interpretive panels are fully accessible. Open Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm. Admission is $6 for adults, $3 for children (ages 3-12) (One child free with paying adult). The World War II Lookout Tower is located on Sunset Boulevard in Lower Township, near Cape May Point. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.----------------------------------
Saturday - Sunday, May 19 - 20 - Teterboro, Bergen County
Open Cockpit Weekend
Children Friendly
The Aviation Hall of Fame announces an “Open Cockpit Weekend” on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm each day. Visitors can check out the cockpits of some of our extraordinary aircraft, including a very rare Lockheed bush plane, a “M*A*S*H” Bell-47 helicopter, the world’s last remaining Martin 202 airliner, a TWA Convair 880 jetliner circa 1959, and sit in the cab of an airport fire truck.
People, young and old can learn how the flight systems work. Qualified pilots will help guests understand the instruments and controls of these special aircraft.
Admission: $12.00 adults, $9.00 seniors and children under 12, 2 and under are free. Other Open Cockpit weekend dates in 2018 are June 16-17, August 18-19, October 6-7, and November 10-11.
Founded in 1972, the Aviation Hall of Fame & Museum of New Jersey is dedicated to the preservation of the Garden State's distinguished, two-century aviation and space heritage. The men and women, whose outstanding aeronautical achievements have brought worldwide recognition to the state, are enshrined in the Hall of Fame.
The Aviation Hall of Fame and Museum of New Jersey is located at 400 Fred Wehran Drive, Teterboro, NJ. For more information, call 201-288-6344 or visit www.njahof.org.
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Saturday - Sunday, May 19 - 20 - Bedminster, Somerset County
Special Exhibition at the Jacobus Vanderveer House & Museum
The Friends of the Jacobus Vanderveer House will host a special exhibition and sale of works by American master painter John Phillip Osborne with the J. M. Stringer Gallery of Fine Art (formerly of Bernardsville and now based in Vero Beach, FL).
The exhibition – John Phillip Osborne: The Thirteen Colonies – will continue May 19-20. The collection features works – all available for purchase – representing each of the 13 original American colonies. A portion of the sales will benefit the nonprofit Jacobus Vanderveer House & Museum.
The exhibition will be open Saturday 12:00 noon - 6:00 pm and Sunday 12:00 - 5:00 pm. Docents will be available for guided tours of the Jacobus Vanderveer House & Museum and informational material about the 1772 Dutch-Colonial home, period rooms and furnishings are available throughout the house.
Admission is $10 per person; Members FREE; Children 12 and under FREE. The Jacobus Vanderveer House is located at 3055 River Road (in Bedminster’s River Road Park), Bedminster, NJ. For more information, visit www.jvanderveerhouse.org.
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Special Exhibition at the Jacobus Vanderveer House & Museum
The Friends of the Jacobus Vanderveer House will host a special exhibition and sale of works by American master painter John Phillip Osborne with the J. M. Stringer Gallery of Fine Art (formerly of Bernardsville and now based in Vero Beach, FL). The exhibition – John Phillip Osborne: The Thirteen Colonies – will continue May 19-20. The collection features works – all available for purchase – representing each of the 13 original American colonies. A portion of the sales will benefit the nonprofit Jacobus Vanderveer House & Museum.
The exhibition will be open Saturday 12:00 noon - 6:00 pm and Sunday 12:00 - 5:00 pm. Docents will be available for guided tours of the Jacobus Vanderveer House & Museum and informational material about the 1772 Dutch-Colonial home, period rooms and furnishings are available throughout the house.
Admission is $10 per person; Members FREE; Children 12 and under FREE. The Jacobus Vanderveer House is located at 3055 River Road (in Bedminster’s River Road Park), Bedminster, NJ. For more information, visit www.jvanderveerhouse.org.
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