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NJ Memorial Day Weekend Historical Happenings: 5/29/21-5/31/21

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New Jersey Weekend Historical Happenings A Weekly Feature on  www.thehistorygirl.com Want to submit an event? Use our  event submission form . Saturday, May 29   - Oldwick, Hunterdon County Tweksbury Tag Sale The Tewksbury Historical Society will hold a Tag Sale on Saturday from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm at the Oldwick Carriage House, 5 James St., Oldwick, NJ. T he society will be selling quality items, which have been cleaned, polished and are operable. Garden items, antiques, artworks, crystal, a large set of champagne glasses, a set of "union sponsored" 24 carat gold edged dish service from the '30's, a Bavarian, German dish service for 12, silver-plated serveware, housewares, costume jewelry, linens, lamps and lamp shades will be among the available merchandise. The furniture selection includes a large art-deco wall mirror, a Victorian fire screen, an ornate, oak headboard, an antique carriage blanket, braided rugs, a folding, mahogany coffee table, mahogany end tables an

NJ Weekend Estate Sales: 5/28/21 - 5/30/21

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NEW JERSEY WEEKEND ESTATE SALES Click on each link for more information on the estate sale! Find something neat at an estate sale? Let us know! Be the first to know about these sales on  Facebook ! The Evergreens - Montclair's Most Iconic Historic Property Montclair, NJ 07042 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Friday & Saturday Vintage Sale Oak Ridge, NJ 07438 9:30 am - 3:00 pm Friday & Saturday Do you enjoy the articles and features that The History Girl produces each week? If so, consider a  donation  to keep the movement going!

NJ Weekend Historical Happenings: 5/22/21-5/23/21

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New Jersey Weekend Historical Happenings A Weekly Feature on  www.thehistorygirl.com Want to submit an event? Use our  event submission form . Saturday, May 22   - Westfield, Union County Aunt Carrie's Attic Sale Housewares, books, furniture, linens, toys, and more will be available for sale at the Miller Cory House Museum's annual "Aunt Carrie's Attic Sale" on museum grounds (rain or shine). The sale is scheduled for Saturday from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, rain or shine. All proceeds benefit the museum. No early birds please. The Miller-Cory House Museum is located at 614 Mountain Avenue in Westfield, NJ. For more information, call 908-232-1776 or visit  www.millercoryhouse.org .

NJ Weekend Estate Sales: 5/21/21 - 5/23/21

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NEW JERSEY WEEKEND ESTATE SALES Click on each link for more information on the estate sale! Find something neat at an estate sale? Let us know! Be the first to know about these sales on  Facebook !

NJ Weekend Historical Happenings: 5/15/21-5/16/21

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New Jersey Weekend Historical Happenings A Weekly Feature on  www.thehistorygirl.com Want to submit an event? Use our  event submission form . Saturday, May 15   - Union Township, Union County Family Fun Day:  May Flowers Our property is beautiful in the springtime, and this Family Fun Day is all about spending time enjoying our gardens! As you wander and explore, you will come upon some of our past residents who will tell you all about the uses and enjoyment of flowers through the centuries. From fabric patterns to Victorian floriography, there’s a lot to learn from these historic women as you take time to smell the flowers at Liberty Hall. Program Time: 11:30 am or 2:00 pm. Program fee: $10 for 1 child/1 adult, $8 for museum members, and $4 for additional children. Reservations required; to purchase tickets visit  https://libertyhall.kean.edu  or call 908-527-0400. Liberty Hall Museum is located at 1003 Morris Ave, Union, NJ. For more information, call 908-527-0400 or visit  https://

NJ Weekend Estate Sales: 5/14/21 - 5/16/21

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NEW JERSEY WEEKEND ESTATE SALES Click on each link for more information on the estate sale! Find something neat at an estate sale? Let us know! Be the first to know about these sales on  Facebook !

Morristown National Historical Park Presents Photography Exhibition and Programs from its First “Virtual” Artist-in-Residence

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Morristown National Historical Park Presents Photography Exhibition and Programs from its First “Virtual” Artist-in-Residence Morristown National Historical Park presents “Jockey Hollow. A Closer Look,” a fine art photography exhibition and companion programs by Xiomaro, the park’s first “Virtual” Artist-in-Residence, at its Jockey Hollow Visitor Center at Tempe Wick Road, Morristown, New Jersey. The free exhibition, which runs from June 6 to July 31, 2021, features large photographs of the Jockey Hollow site, which was occupied by George Washington and his troops during the Revolutionary War. The park will also broadcast videos of the artist presenting an illustrated talk about his work as well as a smartphone photography webinar. Reconstructed soldiers' hut at Jockey Hollow. Photo by Xiomaro.