NJ Weekend Historical Happenings: 9/29/18 - 9/30/18
New Jersey Weekend Historical Happenings
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Saturday, September 29 - River Edge, Bergen County
Baronfest at Historic New Bridge Landing
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Join us for a birthday celebration of Major General Baron von Steuben's birthday at his Jersey Estate. The Zabriskie-Steuben House is the only extant building in the US that Steuben owned. Enjoy the finest that regional craft breweries Brix City and Alementary have to offer together with delicious food in a historic village.Relax to music by Long Hill String Band and thrill to Mott’s Artillery demonstrations in The Meadow. Tour three 18th century houses, barn and outkitchen, and stroll the grounds of Historic New Bridge Landing in River Edge where Washington, Lafayette, Hamilton, and, of course, the Baron once walked. Music by Long Hill String Band with clog dancer! Family-friendly event, games, scarecrow making for kids.
Help raise funds for a Hall of History Museum celebrating Bergen County's storied past. Baronfest will be held from 1:00 - 5:00 pm at Historic New Bridge Landing, 1201 Main Street, River Edge, NJ. Admission: $15 per adult and $10 for BCHS members, designated drivers and 12 - 20 year olds. Under 12 are free but must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Credit cards accepted and exact cash line will move faster. Have photo ID out for review. Beer and food are an additional cost.
NJ Transit is making additional free parking available at the train stop parking lot. Train service is available on the Pascack Valley Line to the "New Bridge Landing" stop. Historic New Bridge Landing is only one block north-east of the train stop. For more information, call 201-343-9492 or visit www.bergencountyhistory.org.
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Saturday, September 29 - Blairstown, Warren County
Haunts of Main Street and Cemetery Tour 🎃
The annual Blairstown Historic Preservation Committee fall walking tour returns to spooky and mysterious Main Street. Walk in the footsteps of murderers and bank robbers as BHPC presents some rather bizarre historic facts of our beloved town. Did you know caskets and gravestones were once produced right on Main Street? A surprising amount of unfortunate events occurred under the rooftops of our historic landmarks. We may even venture into the old Gravel Hill cemetery!
The tours will depart from the First Presbyterian Church at 1 Main Street, Blairstown, NJ. Parking is available on the street, in the lot behind the church or at Footbridge Park, 5 Footbridge Lane.
NEW! 1:00 and 3:00 tours will happen on a first-come, first-served basis. 75 guest per tour. Once the 1:00 pm tour is at capacity guests will be asked to come to the 3:00 pm tour. There are no advance reservations. Please sign in upon arrival in the lobby of the church.
The tours are FREE! It is open to the public and presented by the volunteers of the Blairstown Historic Preservation Committee.
We recommend wearing comfortable and sturdy footwear. The walk to the cemetery is on a short, but steep incline with some stairs required. The event is rain or shine. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/BlairstownHPC.
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The annual Blairstown Historic Preservation Committee fall walking tour returns to spooky and mysterious Main Street. Walk in the footsteps of murderers and bank robbers as BHPC presents some rather bizarre historic facts of our beloved town. Did you know caskets and gravestones were once produced right on Main Street? A surprising amount of unfortunate events occurred under the rooftops of our historic landmarks. We may even venture into the old Gravel Hill cemetery!
The tours will depart from the First Presbyterian Church at 1 Main Street, Blairstown, NJ. Parking is available on the street, in the lot behind the church or at Footbridge Park, 5 Footbridge Lane.
NEW! 1:00 and 3:00 tours will happen on a first-come, first-served basis. 75 guest per tour. Once the 1:00 pm tour is at capacity guests will be asked to come to the 3:00 pm tour. There are no advance reservations. Please sign in upon arrival in the lobby of the church.
The tours are FREE! It is open to the public and presented by the volunteers of the Blairstown Historic Preservation Committee.
We recommend wearing comfortable and sturdy footwear. The walk to the cemetery is on a short, but steep incline with some stairs required. The event is rain or shine. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/BlairstownHPC.
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Saturday, September 29 - Morristown, Morris County
Meet the Irish Servant and the Cook at the Willows
Children Friendly Event & Site
On Saturday at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, discover the life of domestic help at the Foster home on a guided tour. Assist the maid with household chores and see what the cook has prepared using the wood-burning stove. Two tours times available: 1:00 - 2:00 pm and 2:00 - 3:00 pm.
Admission: $6/adult, $5/senior (65+), $4/child (ages 4 -16), $2/child (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, September 29 - Lacey, Ocean County
Meet the Irish Servant and the Cook at the Willows
Children Friendly Event & Site
On Saturday at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, discover the life of domestic help at the Foster home on a guided tour. Assist the maid with household chores and see what the cook has prepared using the wood-burning stove. Two tours times available: 1:00 - 2:00 pm and 2:00 - 3:00 pm.Admission: $6/adult, $5/senior (65+), $4/child (ages 4 -16), $2/child (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, September 29 - Lacey, Ocean County
Apple Festival Combines with Lacey Day!
The 25th Annual Apple Festival presented by the Lacey Township Historical Society held on Saturday at Lacey Day from 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm at Gille Park, 102 Manchester Avenue, Forked River, NJ.
The historical society will incorporate some of the usual favorites to the Lacey Day highlights! Fresh baked apple crisp made with the assistance of the Lacey Township High School culinary department will be available for purchase as well as Candy Apples and Caramel Apple slices. The “Legends of Lacey, A Tour through History” will be available for purchase. New this year, sit down with hot apple cider or coffee!
The Apple Pie Baking Contest will be held and is open to the public with the usual two categories; adults & students. Winners will be announced at 3:45 pm and will receive $50.00 for first place, $30.00 for second and $20.00 for third in each contest.
The Lacey Township Recreation Department will be offering a free shuttle to the Old Schoolhouse museum located at 126 South Main Street, Route 9 for guided museum tours and the Civil War reenactors.
Some other events will be presented and the old fashioned games will be incorporated with the many free kids games, including sack races, ring toss, pie eating contest, crafts, and relay races. Come out and dress in colonial costume for a selfie! Enjoy food, demonstrations, learn about local businesses, listen to music, and play the raffle (you need not be there to win). Please come out and enjoy the Apple Fest at Lacey Day celebration with us! Look for Apple Fest in the pavilion.
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Saturday, September 29 - Monroe Township, Middlesex County
Vintage Baseball
Children Friendly Site & Event
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The 25th Annual Apple Festival presented by the Lacey Township Historical Society held on Saturday at Lacey Day from 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm at Gille Park, 102 Manchester Avenue, Forked River, NJ.
The historical society will incorporate some of the usual favorites to the Lacey Day highlights! Fresh baked apple crisp made with the assistance of the Lacey Township High School culinary department will be available for purchase as well as Candy Apples and Caramel Apple slices. The “Legends of Lacey, A Tour through History” will be available for purchase. New this year, sit down with hot apple cider or coffee!
The Apple Pie Baking Contest will be held and is open to the public with the usual two categories; adults & students. Winners will be announced at 3:45 pm and will receive $50.00 for first place, $30.00 for second and $20.00 for third in each contest.
The Lacey Township Recreation Department will be offering a free shuttle to the Old Schoolhouse museum located at 126 South Main Street, Route 9 for guided museum tours and the Civil War reenactors.
Some other events will be presented and the old fashioned games will be incorporated with the many free kids games, including sack races, ring toss, pie eating contest, crafts, and relay races. Come out and dress in colonial costume for a selfie! Enjoy food, demonstrations, learn about local businesses, listen to music, and play the raffle (you need not be there to win). Please come out and enjoy the Apple Fest at Lacey Day celebration with us! Look for Apple Fest in the pavilion.
Saturday, September 29 - Monroe Township, Middlesex County
Vintage Baseball
Children Friendly Site & Event
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Saturday, September 29 - Roebling, Burlington County
We Are Building As Well As We Know How: The Legacy of Charles Roebling
When 21-year old Charles Roebling joined the family business in 1871 it had about 100 employees, and when he died on October 5, 1918, it employed some 8,000. Charles's passion was building as well as he knew how, and his impressive legacy is manifest today in the monumental Roebling Works in Trenton and in Roebling Village, one of America's finest company towns.
Spanning 200 years, the story of the Roebling family and their bridge engineering and wire rope business chronicles a legacy of innovation, endurance, and exceptional achievement in America’s history. Through landmark achievements like the Brooklyn Bridge - the “universal symbol of New York” - and the great cables on the George Washington and Golden Gate Bridges, the Roeblings and thousands of their employees in Trenton and Roebling, NJ, helped shape modern life, and they also built one of America’s best company towns—“a model in every respect.” In this session, participants will discover how this high profile New Jersey family influenced life then and life today.
The lecture, which begins on Saturday at 1:00 pm, is included with museum admission ($6 for Adults, $5 for seniors 62 and older and children 6-12.) Seating is limited, so please call the museum at 609-499-7200 to reserve your space.
About Clifford Zink: Clifford Zink explores and interprets architectural, industrial, engineering and landscape history. An award-winning author, he has an M.S. in Historic Preservation from Columbia University and in 2011 he received the 2011 John A. Roebling Award from the Society for Industrial Archeology’s Roebling Chapter for an outstanding contribution to documenting or preserving the industrial heritage. Also, his book “The Roebling Legacy” received the 2012 NJ Author’s Award in Popular Non-fiction from the NJ Studies Academic Alliance.
The Roebling Museum is located at 100 Second Avenue in Roebling, NJ. Parking is available in the Museum lot off Hornberger Avenue. The NJ Transit River Line stops opposite the Museum. Visitors are encouraged not to park on 2nd Avenue, on the residential side of the building. For more information, call 609-499-7200 or visit www.roeblingmuseum.org.
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We Are Building As Well As We Know How: The Legacy of Charles Roebling
When 21-year old Charles Roebling joined the family business in 1871 it had about 100 employees, and when he died on October 5, 1918, it employed some 8,000. Charles's passion was building as well as he knew how, and his impressive legacy is manifest today in the monumental Roebling Works in Trenton and in Roebling Village, one of America's finest company towns.
Spanning 200 years, the story of the Roebling family and their bridge engineering and wire rope business chronicles a legacy of innovation, endurance, and exceptional achievement in America’s history. Through landmark achievements like the Brooklyn Bridge - the “universal symbol of New York” - and the great cables on the George Washington and Golden Gate Bridges, the Roeblings and thousands of their employees in Trenton and Roebling, NJ, helped shape modern life, and they also built one of America’s best company towns—“a model in every respect.” In this session, participants will discover how this high profile New Jersey family influenced life then and life today.
The lecture, which begins on Saturday at 1:00 pm, is included with museum admission ($6 for Adults, $5 for seniors 62 and older and children 6-12.) Seating is limited, so please call the museum at 609-499-7200 to reserve your space.
About Clifford Zink: Clifford Zink explores and interprets architectural, industrial, engineering and landscape history. An award-winning author, he has an M.S. in Historic Preservation from Columbia University and in 2011 he received the 2011 John A. Roebling Award from the Society for Industrial Archeology’s Roebling Chapter for an outstanding contribution to documenting or preserving the industrial heritage. Also, his book “The Roebling Legacy” received the 2012 NJ Author’s Award in Popular Non-fiction from the NJ Studies Academic Alliance.
The Roebling Museum is located at 100 Second Avenue in Roebling, NJ. Parking is available in the Museum lot off Hornberger Avenue. The NJ Transit River Line stops opposite the Museum. Visitors are encouraged not to park on 2nd Avenue, on the residential side of the building. For more information, call 609-499-7200 or visit www.roeblingmuseum.org.
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Saturday, September 29 - Mount Tabor, Morris County
Mount Tabor's 25th Annual Victorian House Tour
The Mount Tabor Historical Society's annual House Tour will take place on Saturday. The self-guided tour will be held rain or shine 11:00 am - 4:00 pm.
This walkable tour of the Mount Tabor Historic District provides visitors an inside look at the unique charm of this historic community with at least 25 historic sites including private homes. To celebrate our 25th year, we are featuring a fashion exhibit provided by the Morris County Historical Society, holding a photo contest, and hosting the Metropolitan Vintage Dance and Social Club. Annual features include a replica Camp Meeting Tent and the Richardson History House, a camp meeting cottage museum. Stop by the gift shop, which is stocked with Mount Tabor souvenirs and vintage items. There will also be lunches and beverages for sale.
This event is the largest fundraiser for the Mount Tabor Historical Society. The non-profit organization puts all event proceeds back into the community through beautification, educational, and restoration projects, including the restoration of the Richardson History House.
Founded in 1869, the Mount Tabor Historic District embodies the distinctive characteristics of a permanent Methodist Camp Meeting Ground that evolved into a summer residential community. Particularly notable is the architecture of the early camp meeting Stick-Style and Gothic Revival-influenced cottages with their prominent steep gables, open porches and elaborate gingerbread embellishments.
Parking will be provided at the Mount Tabor School, located on Park Road, Morris Plains, off Route 53 (GPS: use 864 Park Road, Morris Plains, NJ) where a shuttle bus will be available for transport into the heart of Mount Tabor. Mount Tabor is located in Morris County along Route 53 between Denville and Morris Plains. Visitors who prefer mass transit can take the NJ Transit Morris & Essex line to the Mount Tabor stop.
Tickets can be purchased for $30 on the day of the tour or $25 in advance online. For advance tickets, information about the community, photos, and directions, visit www.www.mounttabornj.org or call 973-975-0001.
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Mount Tabor's 25th Annual Victorian House Tour
The Mount Tabor Historical Society's annual House Tour will take place on Saturday. The self-guided tour will be held rain or shine 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. This walkable tour of the Mount Tabor Historic District provides visitors an inside look at the unique charm of this historic community with at least 25 historic sites including private homes. To celebrate our 25th year, we are featuring a fashion exhibit provided by the Morris County Historical Society, holding a photo contest, and hosting the Metropolitan Vintage Dance and Social Club. Annual features include a replica Camp Meeting Tent and the Richardson History House, a camp meeting cottage museum. Stop by the gift shop, which is stocked with Mount Tabor souvenirs and vintage items. There will also be lunches and beverages for sale.
This event is the largest fundraiser for the Mount Tabor Historical Society. The non-profit organization puts all event proceeds back into the community through beautification, educational, and restoration projects, including the restoration of the Richardson History House.
Founded in 1869, the Mount Tabor Historic District embodies the distinctive characteristics of a permanent Methodist Camp Meeting Ground that evolved into a summer residential community. Particularly notable is the architecture of the early camp meeting Stick-Style and Gothic Revival-influenced cottages with their prominent steep gables, open porches and elaborate gingerbread embellishments.
Parking will be provided at the Mount Tabor School, located on Park Road, Morris Plains, off Route 53 (GPS: use 864 Park Road, Morris Plains, NJ) where a shuttle bus will be available for transport into the heart of Mount Tabor. Mount Tabor is located in Morris County along Route 53 between Denville and Morris Plains. Visitors who prefer mass transit can take the NJ Transit Morris & Essex line to the Mount Tabor stop.
Tickets can be purchased for $30 on the day of the tour or $25 in advance online. For advance tickets, information about the community, photos, and directions, visit www.www.mounttabornj.org or call 973-975-0001.
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Saturday, September 29 - Paterson, Passaic County
Art in the Park: Paterson Great Falls 7th Annual Chalk Art Competition
Children Friendly Event
Attention all ‘chalk’ artists! Paterson artist Mohamed Khalil and the Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park are hosting the 7th annual chalk art competition on Saturday from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. The competition will be held within view of the falls in Mary Ellen Kramer Park.
The program at the Great Falls will help draw attention to the national park by using art to interpret its natural, historic, and cultural stories. Each artist will be given their own ‘canvas’ and use their creativity to tell a visual story about the park and the city of Paterson.
Mary Ellen Kramer Park is located adjacent to the Paterson Great Falls off Maple Street in Paterson, NJ. For more information, call 973-523-2210 or visit www.nps.gov/pagr.
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Art in the Park: Paterson Great Falls 7th Annual Chalk Art Competition
Children Friendly Event
Attention all ‘chalk’ artists! Paterson artist Mohamed Khalil and the Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park are hosting the 7th annual chalk art competition on Saturday from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. The competition will be held within view of the falls in Mary Ellen Kramer Park.
The program at the Great Falls will help draw attention to the national park by using art to interpret its natural, historic, and cultural stories. Each artist will be given their own ‘canvas’ and use their creativity to tell a visual story about the park and the city of Paterson.
Mary Ellen Kramer Park is located adjacent to the Paterson Great Falls off Maple Street in Paterson, NJ. For more information, call 973-523-2210 or visit www.nps.gov/pagr.
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Tri-County History Fair
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Bugge Ballet and Liberty Hall Museum at Kean University join forces for the 2nd Liberty Hall Dance Festival! Spend an afternoon walking along the beautiful museum grounds enjoying site-specific professional dance performances inspired by moments in history. Take a 1st floor tour of the Victorian-style mansion and participate in informal movement lessons as well!
Program Fee: $20.00 per adult, $15 per senior, $12 per child. Reservations suggested. Rain date: Sunday, September 30.
2018 participating Dance Companies and Choreographers: Angel Kaba, Armada Dance, Bryce Dance Company, Bugge Ballet, Carolyn Dorfman Dance, Cranford High School/Emily Donahue, Dance Visions NY, Heather Harrington/Academy for Performing Arts, The Kennedy Dancers Repertory Company, Luminarium Dance Company, MoustacheCat Dance, The Moving Architects, Schoen Movement Company, Undertow Dance, and Yamini Kalluri.
Liberty Hall is located at 1003 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ. For more information, call 908-27-0400 or visit www.kean.edu/libertyhall.
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Saturday, September 29 - Union Township, Union County
Liberty Hall Dance Festival
Children Friendly Event & Site
Liberty Hall Dance Festival
Children Friendly Event & Site
Program Fee: $20.00 per adult, $15 per senior, $12 per child. Reservations suggested. Rain date: Sunday, September 30.
2018 participating Dance Companies and Choreographers: Angel Kaba, Armada Dance, Bryce Dance Company, Bugge Ballet, Carolyn Dorfman Dance, Cranford High School/Emily Donahue, Dance Visions NY, Heather Harrington/Academy for Performing Arts, The Kennedy Dancers Repertory Company, Luminarium Dance Company, MoustacheCat Dance, The Moving Architects, Schoen Movement Company, Undertow Dance, and Yamini Kalluri.
Liberty Hall is located at 1003 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ. For more information, call 908-27-0400 or visit www.kean.edu/libertyhall.
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Saturday, September 29 - Westfield, Union County
Apple Fest at the Reeve House
Children Friendly Event
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Apple Fest at the Reeve House
Children Friendly Event
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Saturday, September 29 - Morristown, Morris County
Squeaky Clean: Soap Making
Children Friendly Site
One of women’s responsibilities throughout history was to prepare the home for winter. Harvest time is a time of plenty, but it is followed by lean times, meaning that budgets must be prepared and supplies must be put aside to sustain the family through the winter months. On Saturday from 2:00 - 4:00 pm, learn what was done to get ready, and create a soap making craft. Admission: $5/adult, $4/senior (65+), $3/child (ages 4 -16). FREE for children under age 4 and Friends members, with a current membership card. Historic Speedwell is located 333 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown, NJ. For more information, call 973-285-6550 or visit www.morrisparks.net.
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Squeaky Clean: Soap Making
Children Friendly Site
One of women’s responsibilities throughout history was to prepare the home for winter. Harvest time is a time of plenty, but it is followed by lean times, meaning that budgets must be prepared and supplies must be put aside to sustain the family through the winter months. On Saturday from 2:00 - 4:00 pm, learn what was done to get ready, and create a soap making craft. Admission: $5/adult, $4/senior (65+), $3/child (ages 4 -16). FREE for children under age 4 and Friends members, with a current membership card. Historic Speedwell is located 333 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown, NJ. For more information, call 973-285-6550 or visit www.morrisparks.net.
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Saturday, September 29 - Hopewell Township, Mercer County
Wheat Planting & Flour Milling
Children Friendly Site
On Saturday between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm, visitors are invited to join farmers in the fields and on the threshing floor at Howell Living Farm as they plant and process wheat - work rewarded in the farmhouse kitchen with tastes of whole wheat bread and a take-home bag of freshly ground flour, complete with recipes.
Special maps with corresponding field markers are used to guide visitors to areas where they can watch or help with planting operations, thresh wheat for animal feed and bedding, and grind wheat for baking. Visitors who have their maps stamped at each of “Help-the-Farmer” stations will take home their share of the harvest – a bag of freshly milled whole wheat flour produced with their help.
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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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 9:00 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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Wheat Planting & Flour Milling
Children Friendly Site
On Saturday between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm, visitors are invited to join farmers in the fields and on the threshing floor at Howell Living Farm as they plant and process wheat - work rewarded in the farmhouse kitchen with tastes of whole wheat bread and a take-home bag of freshly ground flour, complete with recipes.
Special maps with corresponding field markers are used to guide visitors to areas where they can watch or help with planting operations, thresh wheat for animal feed and bedding, and grind wheat for baking. Visitors who have their maps stamped at each of “Help-the-Farmer” stations will take home their share of the harvest – a bag of freshly milled whole wheat flour produced with their help.
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, September 29 - Cape May, Cape May County
Clueless at the Physick Estate - "Pain and Suffrage"
A local suffragette takes her mission too far when she breaks into the mayor's house with her group of protesters. When the police arrive expecting a simple case of trespassing, everyone discovers that something much more sinister has happened. Somewhere beneath all of the family secrets and political agendas lies a motive, and somewhere in the house lies a killer. Can you find out who it is and bring them to justice before they strike again? Limited admission. Tickets $18. Event will be held Saturday at 8:30 pm at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington Street, Cape May, NJ. Presented 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.
Clueless at the Physick Estate - "Pain and Suffrage"
A local suffragette takes her mission too far when she breaks into the mayor's house with her group of protesters. When the police arrive expecting a simple case of trespassing, everyone discovers that something much more sinister has happened. Somewhere beneath all of the family secrets and political agendas lies a motive, and somewhere in the house lies a killer. Can you find out who it is and bring them to justice before they strike again? Limited admission. Tickets $18. Event will be held Saturday at 8:30 pm at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington Street, Cape May, NJ. Presented 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, September 29 - 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 9:00 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, September 29 - Cape May, Cape May County
Underground Railroad Trolley Tour
On Saturday at 10:15 am, climb aboard our newest trolley tour to hear true tales of Cape May’s connection to the Underground Railroad. Hear how enslaved people in Maryland, Delaware and Virginia braved strong currents and stormy seas to free themselves, guided by the beacon of the Cape May Lighthouse. Hear why the legendary Harriet Tubman walked these streets before her freedom runs to the Eastern Shore. See the summer refuge of the formerly enslaved Stephen Smith, one of America’s wealthiest businessmen whose railroad cars ferried hundreds to freedom. Includes a tour of the Owen Coachman house, a meticulously restored antebellum home of a free Black family whose relative was kidnapped and sold into slavery. Board the trolley at the Washington Street Mall information booth at Ocean Street for this 2-hour tour. Admission is $20. 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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Underground Railroad Trolley Tour
On Saturday at 10:15 am, climb aboard our newest trolley tour to hear true tales of Cape May’s connection to the Underground Railroad. Hear how enslaved people in Maryland, Delaware and Virginia braved strong currents and stormy seas to free themselves, guided by the beacon of the Cape May Lighthouse. Hear why the legendary Harriet Tubman walked these streets before her freedom runs to the Eastern Shore. See the summer refuge of the formerly enslaved Stephen Smith, one of America’s wealthiest businessmen whose railroad cars ferried hundreds to freedom. Includes a tour of the Owen Coachman house, a meticulously restored antebellum home of a free Black family whose relative was kidnapped and sold into slavery. Board the trolley at the Washington Street Mall information booth at Ocean Street for this 2-hour tour. Admission is $20. 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, September 29 - 30 - 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. On Saturday, the tours start at 10:30 am, 11:45 am, and 1:00 pm. On Sunday, the tours start at 12:30 pm, 1:45 pm, and 3:00 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. On Saturday, the tours start at 10:30 am, 11:45 am, and 1:00 pm. On Sunday, the tours start at 12:30 pm, 1:45 pm, and 3:00 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.-----------------------------------
Saturday - Sunday, September 29 - 30 - 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 - 4:00 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 - 4:00 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, September 29 - 30 - Greenwich, Cumberland County
47th Annual Greenwich Artisans' Faire & Marketplace
Children Friendly Activities
Presented by the Cumberland County Historical Society on the grounds of the c. 1730 Gibbon House, 960 Ye Greate Street, Greenwich, NJ 08323. This year is bigger and better, as we are featuring 90 vendors, artisans, craftspeople and historic displays. Joining us this year are the Wheaton Arts Glass Blowers; Rutgers Master Gardeners’ butterfly tent; pirates; and reenactors. On Saturday there will be a British Invasion Car Show from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm and Masonic Tea Burning Celebration at 1:00 pm. On Sunday there will be an American Classic Car Show with selected cars from 1910 to 1980 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Hours are Saturday from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm and Sunday from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Take a step back in time when you walk on the grounds of the Gibbon House at this year's Artisans' Faire and Marketplace. Stroll around and meet the many artisans and visit the demonstrators that help bring yesteryear alive. From blacksmithing to chair caning, you are sure to find something to pique your interest.
Admission: $5 (Children 12 and under FREE). Tickets may be purchased at the Doctor's Office located at the entrance of the Faire grounds. Rain or shine. Ample free parking along Ye Greate Street. For information, call 856-455-8580 or visit www.cchistsoc.org.
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Saturday - Sunday, September 29 - 30 - Tuckerton, Ocean County
36th Annual Ocean County Decoy and Gunning Show
Children Friendly Site
Join the Tuckerton Seaport as they celebrate the 36th anniversary of the show during this exciting two day event highlighting the culture of the area! Demonstrations, contests, seminars, crafters, carvers, over 300 waterfowling exhibitors and vendors, food, refreshments, a decoy auction, music, entertainment, and lots of fun. Delmarva Dock Dog Competition as featured on ESPN! Two great locations: Tip Seaman County Park and Tuckerton Seaport & Baymen’s Museum. This event is free to the public! The show is open Saturday from 7:00 am - 5:00 pm and Sunday from 7:00 am - 4:00 pm. Rain or shine.
Admission to the show is free. Free off-site parking and a free shuttle bus will be available to take visitors between Tip Seaman County Park and the Seaport. Tuckerton Seaport & Baymen's Museum, 120 West Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ. For more information call 609-296-8868 or visit www.tuckertonseaport.org.
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Saturday - Sunday, September 29 - 30 - Pennsville, Salem County
14th Annual Historic Soldiers Weekend
Children Friendly Event
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Historic Soldiers Weekend is a historical encampment, featuring reenactors, and their equipment, from every American conflict, spanning from the French and Indian War to the Vietnam War. In some instances, both sides of the conflicts will be present, such as the Revolutionary War loyalists and "redcoats", Civil War confederate units, and WWII German infantry units. Hours for Saturday are 10:00 am - 5:00 pm and Sunday from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Admission is free.
Re-enactment units will be camping out for the weekend at Historic Fort Mott, living as their ancestors did. Journey back in time to give yourself and your children, students and guests a chance to see, hear and touch real history through the life of a typical soldier during the French & Indian War, Civil, World Wars and beyond. This event is free to the public. Fort Mott is located at 454 Fort Mott Road, Pennsville, NJ. For more information, call 856-935-3218 or visit www.historicsoldiersweekend.com.
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Sunday, September 30 - Morristown, Morris County
Upcycle Sunday: Cardboard Cell Phone Holder
Children Friendly Site
On Saturday from 2:00 - 4:00 pm, get the most out of your things by upcycling cardboard into cell phone holders. Admission: $5/adult, $4/senior (65+), $3/child (ages 4 -16). FREE for children under age 4 and Friends members, with a current membership card. Historic Speedwell is located 333 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown, NJ. For more information, call 973-285-6550 or visit www.morrisparks.net.
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47th Annual Greenwich Artisans' Faire & Marketplace
Children Friendly Activities
Presented by the Cumberland County Historical Society on the grounds of the c. 1730 Gibbon House, 960 Ye Greate Street, Greenwich, NJ 08323. This year is bigger and better, as we are featuring 90 vendors, artisans, craftspeople and historic displays. Joining us this year are the Wheaton Arts Glass Blowers; Rutgers Master Gardeners’ butterfly tent; pirates; and reenactors. On Saturday there will be a British Invasion Car Show from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm and Masonic Tea Burning Celebration at 1:00 pm. On Sunday there will be an American Classic Car Show with selected cars from 1910 to 1980 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Hours are Saturday from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm and Sunday from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Take a step back in time when you walk on the grounds of the Gibbon House at this year's Artisans' Faire and Marketplace. Stroll around and meet the many artisans and visit the demonstrators that help bring yesteryear alive. From blacksmithing to chair caning, you are sure to find something to pique your interest.
Admission: $5 (Children 12 and under FREE). Tickets may be purchased at the Doctor's Office located at the entrance of the Faire grounds. Rain or shine. Ample free parking along Ye Greate Street. For information, call 856-455-8580 or visit www.cchistsoc.org.
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Saturday - Sunday, September 29 - 30 - Tuckerton, Ocean County
36th Annual Ocean County Decoy and Gunning Show
Children Friendly Site
Join the Tuckerton Seaport as they celebrate the 36th anniversary of the show during this exciting two day event highlighting the culture of the area! Demonstrations, contests, seminars, crafters, carvers, over 300 waterfowling exhibitors and vendors, food, refreshments, a decoy auction, music, entertainment, and lots of fun. Delmarva Dock Dog Competition as featured on ESPN! Two great locations: Tip Seaman County Park and Tuckerton Seaport & Baymen’s Museum. This event is free to the public! The show is open Saturday from 7:00 am - 5:00 pm and Sunday from 7:00 am - 4:00 pm. Rain or shine.Admission to the show is free. Free off-site parking and a free shuttle bus will be available to take visitors between Tip Seaman County Park and the Seaport. Tuckerton Seaport & Baymen's Museum, 120 West Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ. For more information call 609-296-8868 or visit www.tuckertonseaport.org.
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Saturday - Sunday, September 29 - 30 - Pennsville, Salem County
14th Annual Historic Soldiers Weekend
Children Friendly Event
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Historic Soldiers Weekend is a historical encampment, featuring reenactors, and their equipment, from every American conflict, spanning from the French and Indian War to the Vietnam War. In some instances, both sides of the conflicts will be present, such as the Revolutionary War loyalists and "redcoats", Civil War confederate units, and WWII German infantry units. Hours for Saturday are 10:00 am - 5:00 pm and Sunday from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Admission is free.Re-enactment units will be camping out for the weekend at Historic Fort Mott, living as their ancestors did. Journey back in time to give yourself and your children, students and guests a chance to see, hear and touch real history through the life of a typical soldier during the French & Indian War, Civil, World Wars and beyond. This event is free to the public. Fort Mott is located at 454 Fort Mott Road, Pennsville, NJ. For more information, call 856-935-3218 or visit www.historicsoldiersweekend.com.
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Sunday, September 30 - Morristown, Morris County
Upcycle Sunday: Cardboard Cell Phone Holder
Children Friendly Site
On Saturday from 2:00 - 4:00 pm, get the most out of your things by upcycling cardboard into cell phone holders. Admission: $5/adult, $4/senior (65+), $3/child (ages 4 -16). FREE for children under age 4 and Friends members, with a current membership card. Historic Speedwell is located 333 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown, NJ. For more information, call 973-285-6550 or visit www.morrisparks.net.
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Sunday, September 30 - Blairstown, Warren County
Historic Blairstown Footbridge Paint and Click
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