NJ Weekend Historical Happenings: 5/11/19 - 5/12/19
New Jersey Weekend Historical Happenings
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Friday - Saturday, May 10 - 11 - Paterson, Passaic County
Saturday, May 11 - Princeton, Mercer County
Admission: $5 per person and includes farmhouse museum admission. Tours begin at the Updike Farmstead farmhouse, 354 Quaker Road, Princeton, NJ at 1:00 pm and ends at 3:30 pm. Space is limited. For more information and to reserve tickets, call 609-921-6748 or visit www.princetonhistory.org.
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Saturday, May 11 - Princeton, Mercer County
The Magic and History of Marquand Park
In 1953, the Marquand family donated 17 acres of their estate, Guernsey Hall, to the municipality of Princeton to serve as an arboretum and passive recreation park. Once part of a 30-acre farm owned by Judge Richard Stockton Field, Marquand Park is home to more than 150 different tree specimens, some dating back over 170 years!
Join Bob Wells, Associate Director of Arboriculture at Morris Arboretum, and Roland Machold, former Marquand Park Foundation board member, as they share the history of the property and highlight the native and exotic trees in the collection on Saturday at 1:00 pm. The tour will last approximately one hour. Tickets are FREE, but registration is required, as space is limited.
Starting location: Marquand Park parking lot on Lover's Lane between Stockton and Mercer Streets. For more information and to reserve tickets, call 609-921-6748 or visit www.princetonhistory.org.
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Saturday, May 11 - Jefferson, Morris County
Museum Garden Club of Jefferson Annual Plant Sale
The Museum Garden Club of Jefferson will have its 11th annual plant sale on Saturday from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm at the Jefferson Township Museum, 315 Dover Milton Road, Jefferson Township, NJ. Locally grown perennials, assorted annuals, herbs, vegetables, and gift plants will be available for purchase. Members of the garden club, including NJ Master Gardeners, will be on site to assist shoppers with your plant selections and your gardening questions. Miss Elizabeth’s Gift Shoppe will be open so that you can pick up a gift for Mother’s Day. This event is being supported by the Feisty Pepper. Proceeds from the sale support the garden club's efforts to maintain Miss Elizabeth's garden on the grounds of the Jefferson Township Museum.
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Saturday, May 11 - Hopewell Township, Mercer County
Golden Spike Ceremony 150 Anniversary Celebration at the Paterson Museum
Join the staff of the Paterson Museum on Friday and Saturday to commemorate the Golden Spike Ceremony of 1869. The Paterson Museum is located at 2 Market Street, just around the corner and within walking distance of Great Falls National Historical Park.
On Saturday, starting at 6:30 pm, there will be a fundraiser party, with a showing of the "The Great Train Robbery," along with souvenir photos and prizes.
On Sunday, from 12:30 - 4:30 pm, you will find information tables, model trains, and souvenir photos. For more information, call 973-321-1260 or visit https://patersonmuseum.com.
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Join the staff of the Paterson Museum on Friday and Saturday to commemorate the Golden Spike Ceremony of 1869. The Paterson Museum is located at 2 Market Street, just around the corner and within walking distance of Great Falls National Historical Park.
On Saturday, starting at 6:30 pm, there will be a fundraiser party, with a showing of the "The Great Train Robbery," along with souvenir photos and prizes.
On Sunday, from 12:30 - 4:30 pm, you will find information tables, model trains, and souvenir photos. For more information, call 973-321-1260 or visit https://patersonmuseum.com.
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Saturday, May 11 - Farmingdale, Monmouth County
Late Spring Flea Market
Children Friendly Site
Hunt for bargains among vintage treasures, bric-a-brac, books, art work, handmade items, knick-knacks and so much more!Rain date is Sunday, May 12. Gates open for shoppers at 8:00 am and the market closes at 3:00 pm.
$2 admission for adults and children under 12 are 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 11 - Roebling, Burlington County
Roebling Museum Saturday Lecture Series
In the Shadow of Genius: The Brooklyn Bridge and Its Creators
The Roebling Museum is proud to present another installment of its monthly, Saturday Lecture Series. Join us for a discussion and book signing with photographer and author Barbara G. Mensch.
A photographer’s quest to understand the brilliant minds and remarkable lives of those who built the Brooklyn Bridge, In the Shadow of Genius combines Barbara Mensch’s striking photographs with a powerful first-person narrative to cast a unique light on the concept of genius. Mensch takes the reader on a personal journey by recalling her experiences living alongside the bridge for more than 30 years, and then by tracing her own curious path to understanding the genius of John, Washington and Emily Roebling.
Many of Mensch’s photographs were inspired by her visits to the Roebling Archives housed at Rutgers University, where she pieced together, through notebooks, diaries, letters and drawings, the seminal locations and events that affected their lives. The project fuses the record of history with contemporary imagery.
Barbara G. Mensch is a contemporary photographer who probes her subject matter with the curiosity and stamina of a detective. Her widely regarded images have been the subject of numerous articles in publications, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, the New York Observer, and Time Out. She has published two books on New York’s legendary Fulton Market, now demolished, which she photographed under the scrutinizing eyes of federal law enforcement and the organized crime community. Mensch has had numerous exhibitions of her photographic work. Her images are represented in some of New York City’s most prestigious galleries and her work is included in important collections, including those of MOMA, the Museum of the City of New York, The Brooklyn Museum of Art, Fundacion Televisa of Mexico City, the Bibliotheque Nationale, Elton John and the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Ms. Mensch is collaborating with producer Spike Jones Jr. on a miniseries for television based on her book.
$7 general admission and $6 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. 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. For more information, call 609-499-7200 or visit www.roeblingmuseum.org.
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Late Spring Flea Market
Children Friendly Site
Hunt for bargains among vintage treasures, bric-a-brac, books, art work, handmade items, knick-knacks and so much more!Rain date is Sunday, May 12. Gates open for shoppers at 8:00 am and the market closes at 3:00 pm.$2 admission for adults and children under 12 are 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 11 - Roebling, Burlington County
Roebling Museum Saturday Lecture Series
In the Shadow of Genius: The Brooklyn Bridge and Its Creators
The Roebling Museum is proud to present another installment of its monthly, Saturday Lecture Series. Join us for a discussion and book signing with photographer and author Barbara G. Mensch.
A photographer’s quest to understand the brilliant minds and remarkable lives of those who built the Brooklyn Bridge, In the Shadow of Genius combines Barbara Mensch’s striking photographs with a powerful first-person narrative to cast a unique light on the concept of genius. Mensch takes the reader on a personal journey by recalling her experiences living alongside the bridge for more than 30 years, and then by tracing her own curious path to understanding the genius of John, Washington and Emily Roebling.
Many of Mensch’s photographs were inspired by her visits to the Roebling Archives housed at Rutgers University, where she pieced together, through notebooks, diaries, letters and drawings, the seminal locations and events that affected their lives. The project fuses the record of history with contemporary imagery.
Barbara G. Mensch is a contemporary photographer who probes her subject matter with the curiosity and stamina of a detective. Her widely regarded images have been the subject of numerous articles in publications, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, the New York Observer, and Time Out. She has published two books on New York’s legendary Fulton Market, now demolished, which she photographed under the scrutinizing eyes of federal law enforcement and the organized crime community. Mensch has had numerous exhibitions of her photographic work. Her images are represented in some of New York City’s most prestigious galleries and her work is included in important collections, including those of MOMA, the Museum of the City of New York, The Brooklyn Museum of Art, Fundacion Televisa of Mexico City, the Bibliotheque Nationale, Elton John and the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Ms. Mensch is collaborating with producer Spike Jones Jr. on a miniseries for television based on her book.
$7 general admission and $6 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. 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. For more information, call 609-499-7200 or visit www.roeblingmuseum.org.
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Stony Brook Walking Tour
Before there was a "Princeton," six Quaker families established a community on the fertile ground along Stony Brook. This two-hour hike explores the lives of the early settlers and the community they established, while following a portion of the trail George Washington took from Trenton to the Princeton Battlefield. Stops include the Stony Brook Meeting House and Burial Ground, walking a portion of the "hidden" back road into Princeton, and a view of the Battlefield.
Before there was a "Princeton," six Quaker families established a community on the fertile ground along Stony Brook. This two-hour hike explores the lives of the early settlers and the community they established, while following a portion of the trail George Washington took from Trenton to the Princeton Battlefield. Stops include the Stony Brook Meeting House and Burial Ground, walking a portion of the "hidden" back road into Princeton, and a view of the Battlefield.-----------------------------------
Saturday, May 11 - Princeton, Mercer County
The Magic and History of Marquand Park
In 1953, the Marquand family donated 17 acres of their estate, Guernsey Hall, to the municipality of Princeton to serve as an arboretum and passive recreation park. Once part of a 30-acre farm owned by Judge Richard Stockton Field, Marquand Park is home to more than 150 different tree specimens, some dating back over 170 years!
Join Bob Wells, Associate Director of Arboriculture at Morris Arboretum, and Roland Machold, former Marquand Park Foundation board member, as they share the history of the property and highlight the native and exotic trees in the collection on Saturday at 1:00 pm. The tour will last approximately one hour. Tickets are FREE, but registration is required, as space is limited.
Starting location: Marquand Park parking lot on Lover's Lane between Stockton and Mercer Streets. For more information and to reserve tickets, call 609-921-6748 or visit www.princetonhistory.org.
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Saturday, May 11 - Mount Laurel, Burlington County
Tour Paulsdale
Paulsdale is open to the public for Second Saturday Tours at 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm. Paulsdale is the birthplace of Quaker suffragist Alice Paul. Tours include a 15-minute presentation about Alice Paul's life and work and a walk around the porch where visitors learn about the Paul family's daily life in the house, the restoration of the house, and its present day use as a girl's leadership center. Tours are $5.00 per person.
Paulsdale is located at 128 Hooton Road, Mount Laurel, NJ. For information about group tours or future tour dates, contact the Alice Paul Institute at 856-231-1885, e-mail info@alicepaul.org, or visit www.alicepaul.org.
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Tour Paulsdale
Paulsdale is open to the public for Second Saturday Tours at 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm. Paulsdale is the birthplace of Quaker suffragist Alice Paul. Tours include a 15-minute presentation about Alice Paul's life and work and a walk around the porch where visitors learn about the Paul family's daily life in the house, the restoration of the house, and its present day use as a girl's leadership center. Tours are $5.00 per person.Paulsdale is located at 128 Hooton Road, Mount Laurel, NJ. For information about group tours or future tour dates, contact the Alice Paul Institute at 856-231-1885, e-mail info@alicepaul.org, or visit www.alicepaul.org.
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Saturday, May 11 - Tewksbury, Hunterdon County
Tewksbury Historical Society Tag Sale
The Tewksbury Historical Society will be holding a Tag Sale on Saturday from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm, rain or shine, as the sale will be inside at our Oldwick Carriage House at 5 James Street in Oldwick.
The society has received lots of quality items that it will be selling including antiques, china, retro table with 4 chairs, glass top round table with 6 chairs, rectangular glass top table, set of 6 oak chairs, antique drop leaf tables, antique wheel chair, pair swivel bar chairs, antique baby carriage, wicker baby basinet, desks, night stands, many pieces or original art work, floor lamps, antique cranberry tabletop lamp, china, dishes, glass sets, household items, sterling silver pieces, candle holders, many silver plate items and so much more.
Please come support the society. For more information call 908-832-6734 or email tewksburyhistory@earthlink.net.
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Tewksbury Historical Society Tag Sale
The Tewksbury Historical Society will be holding a Tag Sale on Saturday from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm, rain or shine, as the sale will be inside at our Oldwick Carriage House at 5 James Street in Oldwick.
The society has received lots of quality items that it will be selling including antiques, china, retro table with 4 chairs, glass top round table with 6 chairs, rectangular glass top table, set of 6 oak chairs, antique drop leaf tables, antique wheel chair, pair swivel bar chairs, antique baby carriage, wicker baby basinet, desks, night stands, many pieces or original art work, floor lamps, antique cranberry tabletop lamp, china, dishes, glass sets, household items, sterling silver pieces, candle holders, many silver plate items and so much more.
Please come support the society. For more information call 908-832-6734 or email tewksburyhistory@earthlink.net.
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Saturday, May 11 - Whippany, Morris County
Golden Spike Commemoration Day
Children Friendly Event
Think of it. Two separate railroads starting from opposite locations, laboring long and hard managed to overcome weather, terrain, and every imaginable obstacle to meet each other at Promontory, Utah and drive one, last spike. The Golden Spike!
Come join us in celebrating the remarkable achievement of the first transcontinental railroad.
The 10-mile, 45-minute round trip excursion from Whippany to Roseland 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 onboard the train to enjoy the spring weather and the excitement during the ride.
There will also be a track laying demonstration, Courtesy of Railroad Construction Co. of Paterson, NJ, cab tours of Steam Locomotive No. 385, and music performances by Bach-To-Rock.
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.
So round up your family and friends and climb aboard for some fun! Ordering tickets is fast and easy! Trains depart at 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, and 4:00 pm, rain 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 for coach: 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. Admission is included with your train ticket price.
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.
Golden Spike Commemoration Day
Children Friendly Event
Think of it. Two separate railroads starting from opposite locations, laboring long and hard managed to overcome weather, terrain, and every imaginable obstacle to meet each other at Promontory, Utah and drive one, last spike. The Golden Spike!Come join us in celebrating the remarkable achievement of the first transcontinental railroad.
The 10-mile, 45-minute round trip excursion from Whippany to Roseland 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 onboard the train to enjoy the spring weather and the excitement during the ride.
There will also be a track laying demonstration, Courtesy of Railroad Construction Co. of Paterson, NJ, cab tours of Steam Locomotive No. 385, and music performances by Bach-To-Rock.
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.
So round up your family and friends and climb aboard for some fun! Ordering tickets is fast and easy! Trains depart at 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, and 4:00 pm, rain 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 for coach: 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. Admission is included with your train ticket price.
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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Museum Garden Club of Jefferson Annual Plant Sale
The Museum Garden Club of Jefferson will have its 11th annual plant sale on Saturday from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm at the Jefferson Township Museum, 315 Dover Milton Road, Jefferson Township, NJ. Locally grown perennials, assorted annuals, herbs, vegetables, and gift plants will be available for purchase. Members of the garden club, including NJ Master Gardeners, will be on site to assist shoppers with your plant selections and your gardening questions. Miss Elizabeth’s Gift Shoppe will be open so that you can pick up a gift for Mother’s Day. This event is being supported by the Feisty Pepper. Proceeds from the sale support the garden club's efforts to maintain Miss Elizabeth's garden on the grounds of the Jefferson Township Museum.
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Saturday, May 11 - Hopewell Township, Mercer County