NJ Weekend Historical Happenings: 6/23/18 - 6/24/18
New Jersey Weekend Historical Happenings
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Saturday, June 23 - Princeton, Mercer County
Vintage Base Ball in Princeton
Calling all baseball-lovers and history-buffs: the Historical Society of Princeton will present its annual 19th century "base ball" game on Saturday starting at 11:00 am at Greenway Meadows Park, 275 Rosedale Road, Princeton, NJ. The event is free and open to all; spectators are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets.
Part game, part show, part history lesson and ALL fun, the Flemington Neshanock and Monmouth Furnace will play a competitive match of bare-handed baseball, wearing period uniforms and using rules from 1864 or 1873. The event will also include a short lesson on the history of the game and a recitation of "Casey at the Bat" by Brad "Brooklyn" Shaw. For more information, call 609-921-6748 or visit www.princetonhistory.org.
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Calling all baseball-lovers and history-buffs: the Historical Society of Princeton will present its annual 19th century "base ball" game on Saturday starting at 11:00 am at Greenway Meadows Park, 275 Rosedale Road, Princeton, NJ. The event is free and open to all; spectators are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets.
Part game, part show, part history lesson and ALL fun, the Flemington Neshanock and Monmouth Furnace will play a competitive match of bare-handed baseball, wearing period uniforms and using rules from 1864 or 1873. The event will also include a short lesson on the history of the game and a recitation of "Casey at the Bat" by Brad "Brooklyn" Shaw. For more information, call 609-921-6748 or visit www.princetonhistory.org.
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Saturday, June 23 - Hardwick, Warren County
Old Fashion Independence Day Celebration at Millbrook Village
Family Friendly Event
Celebrate the 242nd anniversary of our independence at the 14th Annual Independence Day Celebration at Millbrook Village in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area from 10:000 am - 3:00 pm. Join the townsfolk in the parade down Main Street at 1:00 pm and gather at the green in front of the general store for a patriotic speech given by one of our local celebrities.
Make a hat and a flag, bring your tin whistle or drum, wear you patriotic clothes and enjoy yourself. Got an instrument? Bring it along and help liven things up.
Enter the water melon eating contest after the parade for some refreshing fun. Everyone is invited to the frolic; kids of all ages are welcome!
There will be lots of things going on throughout the village all day. Old time games for the kids and tours of the village and demonstrations all around town. You'll find it fun and interesting.
Bring a picnic lunch and relax in the shade for a spell. Meet a new friend, learn about our history and take in the experience of a quieter time.
The event is presented by the Millbrook Village Society in cooperation with the National Park Service. The event will be held rain or shine. Food is not available at the site, so plan accordingly. Restroom and picnic facilities are available.
This event us FREE. Millbrook Village is part of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Millbrook Village is located in Hardwick Township, NJ at the intersection of Old Mine Road and Millbrook Road, County Route 602N. For more information, call 908-537-2544 or 973-875-3461 or visit www.nps.gov/dewa.
Old Fashion Independence Day Celebration at Millbrook Village
Family Friendly Event
Celebrate the 242nd anniversary of our independence at the 14th Annual Independence Day Celebration at Millbrook Village in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area from 10:000 am - 3:00 pm. Join the townsfolk in the parade down Main Street at 1:00 pm and gather at the green in front of the general store for a patriotic speech given by one of our local celebrities.Make a hat and a flag, bring your tin whistle or drum, wear you patriotic clothes and enjoy yourself. Got an instrument? Bring it along and help liven things up.
Enter the water melon eating contest after the parade for some refreshing fun. Everyone is invited to the frolic; kids of all ages are welcome!
There will be lots of things going on throughout the village all day. Old time games for the kids and tours of the village and demonstrations all around town. You'll find it fun and interesting.
Bring a picnic lunch and relax in the shade for a spell. Meet a new friend, learn about our history and take in the experience of a quieter time.
The event is presented by the Millbrook Village Society in cooperation with the National Park Service. The event will be held rain or shine. Food is not available at the site, so plan accordingly. Restroom and picnic facilities are available.
This event us FREE. Millbrook Village is part of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Millbrook Village is located in Hardwick Township, NJ at the intersection of Old Mine Road and Millbrook Road, County Route 602N. For more information, call 908-537-2544 or 973-875-3461 or visit www.nps.gov/dewa.
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Saturday, June 23 - Lacey Township, Ocean County
Appraisal Fair
The Lacey Township Historical Society will host an Appraisal Fair from 1:00 - 4:00 pm on Saturday at the Old Schoolhouse Museum, 126 South Main Street, Route 9 in Forked River, NJ behind Mrs. Walker's ice cream. Admission is $5.00 payable at the door and includes refreshments and one item to be appraised. Additional items can be appraised at $5 per item. The appraisals are being completed by the owners of Legacies Old and New. Look through your house to see if you have any hidden treasurers! This fundraiser benefits the museum. No reservations are required! For more information, call 609-971-0467.
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Saturday, June 23 - Holmdel, Monmouth County
Felting Demonstration & 19th Century Woodworking Demonstration
Children Friendly Site & Event
On Saturday, visit Historic Longstreet Farm in Holmdel to learn the process of felting wool that can be used in garments. Visit the farm and see how they used 19th century woodworking tools.
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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Saturday, June 23 - Morristown, Morris County
Jersey Lightning: A Story of Booze, Apples, and Local Industry
Long before New Jersey became known for its wineries, another alcoholic beverage was the King of the Garden State. Look back at the history of Apple Jack, also known as Jersey Lightning, and how its production was a major industry in NJ. This program runs from 2:00 - 4:00 pm.
Admission: $5 per adult, $4 per senior, $3 per child age 4 - 16, FREE per child under age 4. Historic Speedwell is located at 333 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown. For more information, call 973-285-6537 or visit www.morrisparks.net.
Jersey Lightning: A Story of Booze, Apples, and Local Industry
Long before New Jersey became known for its wineries, another alcoholic beverage was the King of the Garden State. Look back at the history of Apple Jack, also known as Jersey Lightning, and how its production was a major industry in NJ. This program runs from 2:00 - 4:00 pm.
Admission: $5 per adult, $4 per senior, $3 per child age 4 - 16, FREE per child under age 4. Historic Speedwell is located at 333 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown. For more information, call 973-285-6537 or visit www.morrisparks.net.
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Sunday, June 23 - Trenton, Mercer County
The Trent House Celebrates Juneteenth
Join the Trent House Museum for a Juneteenth, celebration, commemorating the announcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas, the last outpost of the Confederacy. On the program are a presentation of the history of Juneteenth, spirituals and Gospel music, reading of the Proclamation, and art activities for both children and adults.
This celebration of freedom is being hosted by the Sankofa Collaborative, whose members are the Grounds For Sculpture, the New Jersey Historical Society, the Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum, and the Trent House Museum.
Admission is FREE and a barbeque lunch will be available for purchase. Program runs from 12:00 noon - 2:00 pm. Ample free parking. The Trent House Museum is located at 15 Market Street in Trenton, NJ adjacent to the Hughes Justice Complex. For more information, call 609-989-0087 or visit www.williamtrenthouse.org.
The Trent House Celebrates Juneteenth
Join the Trent House Museum for a Juneteenth, celebration, commemorating the announcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas, the last outpost of the Confederacy. On the program are a presentation of the history of Juneteenth, spirituals and Gospel music, reading of the Proclamation, and art activities for both children and adults.This celebration of freedom is being hosted by the Sankofa Collaborative, whose members are the Grounds For Sculpture, the New Jersey Historical Society, the Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum, and the Trent House Museum.
Admission is FREE and a barbeque lunch will be available for purchase. Program runs from 12:00 noon - 2:00 pm. Ample free parking. The Trent House Museum is located at 15 Market Street in Trenton, NJ adjacent to the Hughes Justice Complex. For more information, call 609-989-0087 or visit www.williamtrenthouse.org.
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Saturday, June 23 - Greenwich, Cumberland County
Herb Day in Colonial Times
Come visit the new herb garden located on the grounds of the c. 1730 Gibbon House, located at 960 Ye Greate Street, Greenwich on Saturday from 1:00 - 4:00 pm. Journey back in time to discover why herbs were an essential part of everyday life in colonial times.
You will have the opportunity to engage all of your senses as you learn about the culinary, medicinal, dyeing and general household uses of herbs by the colonists, as well as sample modern ways we can still use herbs today. This event is sponsored by the Cumberland County Historical Society. For more information, e-mail cchistsoc@verizon.net or visit www.cchistsoc.org.
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Saturday, June 23 - Morris Township, Morris County
Farm Know-How: The Creamery
Children Friendly Event and Site
On Saturday at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, from 2:00 - 2:45 pm, tour the Creamery at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm and discover how it was used for milk and butter processing. In the lower Barn, help the farmers brush the Jerseys cows, weigh the milk, and test its temperature.
Admission: $6 for adults; $5 for seniors (65+); $4 for children ages 4 – 16; and $2for 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, June 23 - Morris Township, Morris County
Farm Know-How: The Creamery
Children Friendly Event and Site
On Saturday at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, from 2:00 - 2:45 pm, tour the Creamery at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm and discover how it was used for milk and butter processing. In the lower Barn, help the farmers brush the Jerseys cows, weigh the milk, and test its temperature.Admission: $6 for adults; $5 for seniors (65+); $4 for children ages 4 – 16; and $2for 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, June 23 - Hopewell Township, Mercer County
Wheat Harvest
Children Friendly Site
On Saturday, between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm, visitors to the 130-acre Howell Living History Farm will be able to watch the annual wheat harvest.
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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Saturdays through September 1, 2018 - Cape May Point, Cape May County
Lighthouse Storytime
Children Friendly Event
Bring your young children to the Education Center in Cape May Point State Park (adjacent to the Cape May Lighthouse) to listen to nautical tales and lighthouse adventure stories on Saturday at 12:30 pm. Free admission. Cape May Point State Park is located at 215 Light House Avenue, Cape May Point, NJ. Co-sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) and Cape May Point State Park. For more information, 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 7:45 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, June 23 - Cape May, Cape May County
Cape May Hops Festival
Children Friendly Event
This all-day outdoor family festival will feature blues, brews and BBQ! Enjoy local breweries, live blues music on the outdoor stage, and food vendors serving up some tasty BBQ favorites, plus a crafts and collectibles show and kids activities, all on the grounds at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington Street, Cape May, NJ. Admission to the grounds is free. The event will run Saturday from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm and crafts and collectibles show from 11:00 am - 6:00 pm. 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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Wheat Harvest
Children Friendly Site
On Saturday, between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm, visitors to the 130-acre Howell Living History Farm will be able to watch the annual wheat harvest.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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Saturdays through September 1, 2018 - Cape May Point, Cape May County
The Keeper's on Duty
Children Friendly Event
What's it like to be a Lighthouse Keeper? If you’d like the answer to this question and others, join us for The Keeper's On Duty, at the Education Center at Cape May Point State Park (adjacent to the Cape May Lighthouse) on Saturday at 1:15 pm. The Keeper of the Cape May Lighthouse presents an informative and entertaining half hour talk on the history and lore of the famous 1859 Cape May Lighthouse. Suited for everyone from children to lighthouse buffs, it’s the perfect introduction to your lighthouse climb! All Keeper's on Duty are free and open to the public. Cape May Point State Park is located at 215 Light House Avenue, Cape May Point, NJ. Co-sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) and Cape May Point State Park. For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
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The Keeper's on Duty
Children Friendly Event
What's it like to be a Lighthouse Keeper? If you’d like the answer to this question and others, join us for The Keeper's On Duty, at the Education Center at Cape May Point State Park (adjacent to the Cape May Lighthouse) on Saturday at 1:15 pm. The Keeper of the Cape May Lighthouse presents an informative and entertaining half hour talk on the history and lore of the famous 1859 Cape May Lighthouse. Suited for everyone from children to lighthouse buffs, it’s the perfect introduction to your lighthouse climb! All Keeper's on Duty are free and open to the public. Cape May Point State Park is located at 215 Light House Avenue, Cape May Point, NJ. Co-sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) and Cape May Point State Park. For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
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Lighthouse Storytime
Children Friendly Event
Bring your young children to the Education Center in Cape May Point State Park (adjacent to the Cape May Lighthouse) to listen to nautical tales and lighthouse adventure stories on Saturday at 12:30 pm. Free admission. Cape May Point State Park is located at 215 Light House Avenue, Cape May Point, NJ. Co-sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) and Cape May Point State Park. For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
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Saturday, June 23 - 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 7:45 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, June 23 - Cape May, Cape May County
Cape May Hops Festival
Children Friendly Event
This all-day outdoor family festival will feature blues, brews and BBQ! Enjoy local breweries, live blues music on the outdoor stage, and food vendors serving up some tasty BBQ favorites, plus a crafts and collectibles show and kids activities, all on the grounds at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington Street, Cape May, NJ. Admission to the grounds is free. The event will run Saturday from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm and crafts and collectibles show from 11:00 am - 6:00 pm. 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, June 23 - 24 - Tuckerton, Ocean County
Baymen's Seafood & Music Festival
Children Friendly Event
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Whitesbog Historic Village
GPS: 799 Lakehurst Rd., Browns Mills, NJ 08015
Pemberton Township, Burlington County
Hours: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Saturday and Sunday
Wagon rides to the field for Blueberry picking and packed blueberries will be ripe for the taking. Enjoy fresh local blueberry pies, cakes, muffins, donuts, fritters and more at our baked goods booth. The General Store will also offer blueberry ice cream, sundaes and cold drinks. Food trucks and vendors include Brother Bear BBQ, Big Daddy’s Chicken and Ribs, Empanada Guy, Senor Street Corn, Rita’s Water Ice, Akamas Inc. Gyros, Rico Sabor Puerto Rican Cuisine as well as Jersey Charm Gourmet Coffee and DiMatteo Vineyards.
Over 30 Artists and Crafters booths will line the festival grounds including Simons Berry Farm, Blueberry Fields Artisan Soap and Blueberry Wood Apiary. Stop in the Maker’s Workshop in the historic cottage for hands on creations and sculpture making. The Whitesbog Gallery will be showing kids art contest works and the Blueberries & Summertime Fun art exhibit.
Hear the sounds of bluegrass, country, folk and more from performers including Jet Weston & The Atomic Ranch Hands, Twisted Timbers, The Accidental Jug Band, Bad Dogz, The Pinelands Dulcimer Society, Elaine & The Cimarron Sky Band, Camille Peruto, Clan Sweeney, Warm Hearted Country, The Song Sisters, Buddy System, Clay Hawkins, Michael Rochelle & Brian Holderness and the Libby Prison Minstrels
Try your hand at Family Field Games including horseshoes, bean bag toss, frisbee toss and more. Guided Wagon Rides loop past beautiful reservoirs, cranberry bogs, blueberry fields and around the historic village to learn more about the history and ecology of the Pine Barrens.
Visit the home of The Blueberry Queen, Elizabeth Coleman White, with guided tours of Suningive House. The Pinelands Antique Engine Club will share tractors and a displays of cars and engines along Whitesbog Road and the Antique Engine Museum will be open for tours. The Cranberry & Blueberry Museum, the Interpretive Cottage, the Whitesbog Gallery, the General Store and the Ice House will all be open to explore and learn more about the 1900’s era cranberry and blueberry farm village.
Local blueberries, pints and flats, will be available for purchase from our neighbor the Walter Adams Farm. You’ll find collectible festival t-shirts, postcards, prints, blueberry jams, local honey, chocolate-covered blueberries, old fashioned candy and toys, and more handcrafted
local goods in our General Store.
Handicapped and motorcycle parking is available in the village parking lot. Please note that our village roads and walkways are sandy. Courtesy shuttle will be provided for pick up/drop off to and from remote parking. Please be aware there are no ATM’s in the village, but the General Store and Baked Goods/Plant Sale areas will take credit cards.
$5 Festival Entry per carload of visitors (pack ‘em in there!) which includes $5 off of a membership with the Whitesbog Preservation Trust. Pedestrians, motorcycles, bicycles are also $5 each. Cash Only!
The 35th Whitesbog Blueberry Festival sponsors include Geoscape Solar, Renewal by Andersen, Central Jersey Equipment, U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council, White Dotte Dairy Bar, Beneficial Bank, Miller Subaru, Gutter Helmet, Pine Island Cranberry Company, Luxury Bath, MANTIZ, Fred + III Blueberries and J. W. Jenkins and Sons Drilling. Funding is made possible in part by the New Jersey Council on Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts through a grant to the Burlington County Board of Chosen Freeholders. All proceeds benefit the ongoing preservation of Whitesbog Historic Village and the educational programs offered to the community by Whitesbog Preservation Trust. For more information, visit www.whitesbog.org.
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Baymen's Seafood & Music Festival
Children Friendly Event
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Saturday and Sunday, June 23 - 24 - Pemberton Township, Burlington County
35th Annual Whitesbog Blueberry Festival
Family Friendly Event
Come celebrate the kickoff to blueberry harvest season with two days filled with food, crafts, history, games and live entertainment brought to you by the Whitesbog Preservation Trust.
35th Annual Whitesbog Blueberry Festival
Family Friendly Event
Come celebrate the kickoff to blueberry harvest season with two days filled with food, crafts, history, games and live entertainment brought to you by the Whitesbog Preservation Trust. Whitesbog Historic Village
GPS: 799 Lakehurst Rd., Browns Mills, NJ 08015
Pemberton Township, Burlington County
Hours: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Saturday and Sunday
Wagon rides to the field for Blueberry picking and packed blueberries will be ripe for the taking. Enjoy fresh local blueberry pies, cakes, muffins, donuts, fritters and more at our baked goods booth. The General Store will also offer blueberry ice cream, sundaes and cold drinks. Food trucks and vendors include Brother Bear BBQ, Big Daddy’s Chicken and Ribs, Empanada Guy, Senor Street Corn, Rita’s Water Ice, Akamas Inc. Gyros, Rico Sabor Puerto Rican Cuisine as well as Jersey Charm Gourmet Coffee and DiMatteo Vineyards.
Over 30 Artists and Crafters booths will line the festival grounds including Simons Berry Farm, Blueberry Fields Artisan Soap and Blueberry Wood Apiary. Stop in the Maker’s Workshop in the historic cottage for hands on creations and sculpture making. The Whitesbog Gallery will be showing kids art contest works and the Blueberries & Summertime Fun art exhibit.
Hear the sounds of bluegrass, country, folk and more from performers including Jet Weston & The Atomic Ranch Hands, Twisted Timbers, The Accidental Jug Band, Bad Dogz, The Pinelands Dulcimer Society, Elaine & The Cimarron Sky Band, Camille Peruto, Clan Sweeney, Warm Hearted Country, The Song Sisters, Buddy System, Clay Hawkins, Michael Rochelle & Brian Holderness and the Libby Prison Minstrels
Try your hand at Family Field Games including horseshoes, bean bag toss, frisbee toss and more. Guided Wagon Rides loop past beautiful reservoirs, cranberry bogs, blueberry fields and around the historic village to learn more about the history and ecology of the Pine Barrens.
Visit the home of The Blueberry Queen, Elizabeth Coleman White, with guided tours of Suningive House. The Pinelands Antique Engine Club will share tractors and a displays of cars and engines along Whitesbog Road and the Antique Engine Museum will be open for tours. The Cranberry & Blueberry Museum, the Interpretive Cottage, the Whitesbog Gallery, the General Store and the Ice House will all be open to explore and learn more about the 1900’s era cranberry and blueberry farm village.
Local blueberries, pints and flats, will be available for purchase from our neighbor the Walter Adams Farm. You’ll find collectible festival t-shirts, postcards, prints, blueberry jams, local honey, chocolate-covered blueberries, old fashioned candy and toys, and more handcrafted
local goods in our General Store.
Handicapped and motorcycle parking is available in the village parking lot. Please note that our village roads and walkways are sandy. Courtesy shuttle will be provided for pick up/drop off to and from remote parking. Please be aware there are no ATM’s in the village, but the General Store and Baked Goods/Plant Sale areas will take credit cards.
$5 Festival Entry per carload of visitors (pack ‘em in there!) which includes $5 off of a membership with the Whitesbog Preservation Trust. Pedestrians, motorcycles, bicycles are also $5 each. Cash Only!
The 35th Whitesbog Blueberry Festival sponsors include Geoscape Solar, Renewal by Andersen, Central Jersey Equipment, U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council, White Dotte Dairy Bar, Beneficial Bank, Miller Subaru, Gutter Helmet, Pine Island Cranberry Company, Luxury Bath, MANTIZ, Fred + III Blueberries and J. W. Jenkins and Sons Drilling. Funding is made possible in part by the New Jersey Council on Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts through a grant to the Burlington County Board of Chosen Freeholders. All proceeds benefit the ongoing preservation of Whitesbog Historic Village and the educational programs offered to the community by Whitesbog Preservation Trust. For more information, visit www.whitesbog.org.
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Saturday - Sunday, June 23 - 24- 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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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, June 23 - 24 - Sandy Hook, Monmouth County
The Big Three: Battery Potter, Battery Granger and Mortar Battery
Meet with park staff to tour three historic batteries at Sandy Hook this weekend.
Battery Potter: Explore and tour Sandy Hook's oldest disappearing gun battery. This is also the first concrete gun battery that was built in America, completed in 1895.
Mortar Battery: Join a park ranger guided tour of the Mortar Battery and learn about the first Endicott era (1894 - 1910) concrete gun battery that defended New York and its harbor against attack by enemy warships.
Nine Gun Battery: When construction began 1897, the battery was originally intended to mount three 10-inch caliber disappearing guns, but when construction was completed in 1902, an additional six guns were emplaced creating a nine gun battery that operated until 1944.
These free tours begin at 1:00 pm for Battery Potter and at 1:30 pm for Mortar Battery and Nine Gun Battery. All tours run continuously until 4:30 pm. They are located with the Fort Hancock Historic Post at Sandy Hook. Sandy Hook is part of Gateway National Recreation Area. For more information, call 732-872-5970 or visit www.nps.gov/gate.
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Meet with park staff to tour three historic batteries at Sandy Hook this weekend.
Battery Potter: Explore and tour Sandy Hook's oldest disappearing gun battery. This is also the first concrete gun battery that was built in America, completed in 1895.
Mortar Battery: Join a park ranger guided tour of the Mortar Battery and learn about the first Endicott era (1894 - 1910) concrete gun battery that defended New York and its harbor against attack by enemy warships.
Nine Gun Battery: When construction began 1897, the battery was originally intended to mount three 10-inch caliber disappearing guns, but when construction was completed in 1902, an additional six guns were emplaced creating a nine gun battery that operated until 1944.
These free tours begin at 1:00 pm for Battery Potter and at 1:30 pm for Mortar Battery and Nine Gun Battery. All tours run continuously until 4:30 pm. They are located with the Fort Hancock Historic Post at Sandy Hook. Sandy Hook is part of Gateway National Recreation Area. For more information, call 732-872-5970 or visit www.nps.gov/gate.
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Saturday - Sunday, June 23 - 24 - Cape May, Cape May County
Quilt and Fiber Arts Show
Children Friendly Event & Site
Historic Cold Spring Village is featuring fiber arts at the 28th annual Cape May Quilt and Fiber Show, Saturday and Sunday. The event will be held from 10:00 am - 4:30 pm both days and will feature Viewer's Choice quilt show, speakers, demonstrations and vendors.
On Saturday, visitors may vote for their favorite quilts in the Welcome Center at the Viewer's Choice Quilt Show. At Marshallville Schoolhouse visit the Old Glory Quilt Exhibit, curated by Mary Kerr.
On Sunday continue to enjoy the display and see the winners. A rare wedding quilt, c. 1714, handmade by Cape May Countian Sarah Spicer, will be on display in the Welcome Center for its annual appearance. The quilt was restored in 2012 through a grant from the Cape May County Culture and Heritage Commission.
Shop for quilting and sewing fabrics, baskets, supplies, and equipment to help inspire the creation of an heirloom project with the regional vendors. Visit with the Embroiderer's Guild of America, Jersey Cape Atlantic Chapter, Third Star Fiber Artists, South Shore Quilters, and Peaceful Stitchers Quilt Guild will be demonstrating their needlework techniques. Quilts of Valor and Ryan’s Case for Smiles will demonstrate as well.
Saturday:
1:00 pm - Merry May will discuss South Jersey quilts
2:00 pm - Clare Juechter will discuss History of Socks
3:00 pm - Sue Reich will discuss WWI quilts
Sunday:
12:00 Noon - Sue Reich will discuss WWII Quilt History
1:00 pm - Merry May will discuss South Jersey quilts
2:00 pm - Clare Juechter will discuss History of Socks
Visit Sandra Grant, Civil War reenactor and historic costume seamstress at the Corson Hand House throughout the day.
Opened in 2016, The Shepherds Hook, located in the Taylor Poultry building, serves as a learning center for interactive lessons and information on handmade crafts and skills. Take-home kits and supplies will be available for purchase along with specialty items made by local and Village artisans. While here, visit the Country Store, have a snack at the Bakery, indulge your sweet tooth at the Ice Cream Parlor, experience a taste of history at Cold Spring Brewery or enjoy lunch at Cold Spring Grange Restaurant.
The Village is located on Route 9, three miles north of Victorian Cape May and a mile and a half west of the southern terminus of the Garden State Parkway. Admission during the season is $14 for adults and $12 for children ages 3 to 12. Children under 3 are admitted free. Unlimited free admission is available with Village membership. The Village Nature Trail at Bradner's Run is open to the public for free self-guided tours. For more information, call 609-898-2300, ext. 10, or visit www.hcsv.org.
Lambert Castle is located at 3 Valley Road, Paterson NJ. For more information, call 973-247-0085 or visit www.lambertcastle.org.
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Quilt and Fiber Arts Show
Children Friendly Event & Site
Historic Cold Spring Village is featuring fiber arts at the 28th annual Cape May Quilt and Fiber Show, Saturday and Sunday. The event will be held from 10:00 am - 4:30 pm both days and will feature Viewer's Choice quilt show, speakers, demonstrations and vendors.On Saturday, visitors may vote for their favorite quilts in the Welcome Center at the Viewer's Choice Quilt Show. At Marshallville Schoolhouse visit the Old Glory Quilt Exhibit, curated by Mary Kerr.
On Sunday continue to enjoy the display and see the winners. A rare wedding quilt, c. 1714, handmade by Cape May Countian Sarah Spicer, will be on display in the Welcome Center for its annual appearance. The quilt was restored in 2012 through a grant from the Cape May County Culture and Heritage Commission.
Shop for quilting and sewing fabrics, baskets, supplies, and equipment to help inspire the creation of an heirloom project with the regional vendors. Visit with the Embroiderer's Guild of America, Jersey Cape Atlantic Chapter, Third Star Fiber Artists, South Shore Quilters, and Peaceful Stitchers Quilt Guild will be demonstrating their needlework techniques. Quilts of Valor and Ryan’s Case for Smiles will demonstrate as well.
Saturday:
1:00 pm - Merry May will discuss South Jersey quilts
2:00 pm - Clare Juechter will discuss History of Socks
3:00 pm - Sue Reich will discuss WWI quilts
Sunday:
12:00 Noon - Sue Reich will discuss WWII Quilt History
1:00 pm - Merry May will discuss South Jersey quilts
2:00 pm - Clare Juechter will discuss History of Socks
Visit Sandra Grant, Civil War reenactor and historic costume seamstress at the Corson Hand House throughout the day.
Opened in 2016, The Shepherds Hook, located in the Taylor Poultry building, serves as a learning center for interactive lessons and information on handmade crafts and skills. Take-home kits and supplies will be available for purchase along with specialty items made by local and Village artisans. While here, visit the Country Store, have a snack at the Bakery, indulge your sweet tooth at the Ice Cream Parlor, experience a taste of history at Cold Spring Brewery or enjoy lunch at Cold Spring Grange Restaurant.
The Village is located on Route 9, three miles north of Victorian Cape May and a mile and a half west of the southern terminus of the Garden State Parkway. Admission during the season is $14 for adults and $12 for children ages 3 to 12. Children under 3 are admitted free. Unlimited free admission is available with Village membership. The Village Nature Trail at Bradner's Run is open to the public for free self-guided tours. For more information, call 609-898-2300, ext. 10, or visit www.hcsv.org.
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Sunday, June 24 - Paterson, Passaic County
Music at the Castle: A Welcome to Summer
On Sunday at 5:00 pm in Lambert Castle, pianist Sophia Agranovich will be returning to the 2018 concert series. Sophia Agranovich is a multi-award winning virtuoso pianist, recording artist, educator and program director. A Steinway Artist, and a Juilliard graduate, she is “a bold, daring pianist in the tradition of the Golden Age Romantics”, “a tigress of the keyboard” - Fanfare. Ms. Agranovich has performed in USA, Europe, Israel, and Canada, and has collaborated with renowned musicians and members of major orchestras. The program will feature Sonata in C minor ‘Pathetique’ by Beethoven, 3 Scherzi by Chopin, works by Liszt, Debussy and pieces dedicated to Sophia by the contemporary French composer Françoise Choveaux.
This performance is a part of the 2018 Lambert Castle Concert Series. Featuring local musicians and a variety of musical genres, all concerts are performed in the beautiful atmosphere that is Lambert Castle. Check our website for a complete listing of performances and dates.
Music at the Castle: A Welcome to Summer
On Sunday at 5:00 pm in Lambert Castle, pianist Sophia Agranovich will be returning to the 2018 concert series. Sophia Agranovich is a multi-award winning virtuoso pianist, recording artist, educator and program director. A Steinway Artist, and a Juilliard graduate, she is “a bold, daring pianist in the tradition of the Golden Age Romantics”, “a tigress of the keyboard” - Fanfare. Ms. Agranovich has performed in USA, Europe, Israel, and Canada, and has collaborated with renowned musicians and members of major orchestras. The program will feature Sonata in C minor ‘Pathetique’ by Beethoven, 3 Scherzi by Chopin, works by Liszt, Debussy and pieces dedicated to Sophia by the contemporary French composer Françoise Choveaux.This performance is a part of the 2018 Lambert Castle Concert Series. Featuring local musicians and a variety of musical genres, all concerts are performed in the beautiful atmosphere that is Lambert Castle. Check our website for a complete listing of performances and dates.
Lambert Castle is located at 3 Valley Road, Paterson NJ. For more information, call 973-247-0085 or visit www.lambertcastle.org.
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Sunday, June 24 - Morristown, Morris County
Upcycle Sunday: Newsprint Vase
Children Friendly Event and Site
Get the most out of your things, just like in days of old. Upcycle newspapers into vases, and keep them out of the landfill. This program runs from 2:00 - 4:00 pm.
Admission: $5 per adult, $4 per senior, $3 per child age 4 - 16, FREE per child under age 4. Historic Speedwell is located at 333 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown. For more information, call 973-285-6537 or visit www.morrisparks.net.
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Upcycle Sunday: Newsprint Vase
Children Friendly Event and Site
Get the most out of your things, just like in days of old. Upcycle newspapers into vases, and keep them out of the landfill. This program runs from 2:00 - 4:00 pm.
Admission: $5 per adult, $4 per senior, $3 per child age 4 - 16, FREE per child under age 4. Historic Speedwell is located at 333 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown. For more information, call 973-285-6537 or visit www.morrisparks.net.
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Sunday, June 24 - Cape May, Cape May County
Emlen Physick Estate Tour
Family Friendly Tour
Take a guided tour of Cape May's Emlen Physick Estate, the magnificent Stick Style mansion attributed to renowned Victorian architect Frank Furness. A tour of the 15 beautifully restored rooms gives you a glimpse into the lifestyle of this Victorian-era Cape May family. Physick Estate Tours take approximately 45 minutes and end with a visit to the 1876 Carriage House where you can see the current exhibit in the Carroll Gallery. The tour starts at 11:45 am and ends at approximately 12:30 pm. 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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Emlen Physick Estate Tour
Family Friendly Tour
Take a guided tour of Cape May's Emlen Physick Estate, the magnificent Stick Style mansion attributed to renowned Victorian architect Frank Furness. A tour of the 15 beautifully restored rooms gives you a glimpse into the lifestyle of this Victorian-era Cape May family. Physick Estate Tours take approximately 45 minutes and end with a visit to the 1876 Carriage House where you can see the current exhibit in the Carroll Gallery. The tour starts at 11:45 am and ends at approximately 12:30 pm. 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.-----------------------------------
Sunday, June 24 - Sandy Hook, Monmouth County
Going Bunkers: Battery Mills
Meet park staff at the old Visitor Center Parking Lot between Parking Lot D and Lot E at Sandy Hook and then car caravan to Battery Mills. Please wear comfortable walking shoes, and bring a flashlight and insect repellent. This program runs from 6:00 - 7:30 pm. Sandy Hook is part of Gateway National Recreation Area. For more information and to make reservations, call 732-872-5970 or visit www.nps.gov/gate.
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Meet park staff at the old Visitor Center Parking Lot between Parking Lot D and Lot E at Sandy Hook and then car caravan to Battery Mills. Please wear comfortable walking shoes, and bring a flashlight and insect repellent. This program runs from 6:00 - 7:30 pm. Sandy Hook is part of Gateway National Recreation Area. For more information and to make reservations, call 732-872-5970 or visit www.nps.gov/gate.
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Sunday, June 24 - Upper Freehold, Monmouth County
Roots of Root Beer
Children Friendly Event & Site
Health inducing tonic or sweet refreshment? Either way root beer has a history as long and varied as the many ingredients used to create its unique flavor. Drop-in on Sunday to sample our brew, see how many ingredients you can identify, and raise your glass to a bit of family-friendly history, enhanced by the fascinating history of entrepreneur Charles Hires and his wife Emma Waln. This event runs from 1:00 - 4:00 pm.
While there, visit the large, elegant Walnford home built in 1774, the 19th century gristmill and the farm buildings set in a beautiful landscape. Walnford is located at 62 Walnford Road, 08501. For more information, call 609-259-6275 or visit www.monmouthcountyparks.com.
Roots of Root Beer
Children Friendly Event & Site
Health inducing tonic or sweet refreshment? Either way root beer has a history as long and varied as the many ingredients used to create its unique flavor. Drop-in on Sunday to sample our brew, see how many ingredients you can identify, and raise your glass to a bit of family-friendly history, enhanced by the fascinating history of entrepreneur Charles Hires and his wife Emma Waln. This event runs from 1:00 - 4:00 pm.While there, visit the large, elegant Walnford home built in 1774, the 19th century gristmill and the farm buildings set in a beautiful landscape. Walnford is located at 62 Walnford Road, 08501. For more information, call 609-259-6275 or visit www.monmouthcountyparks.com.
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