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NJ Weekend Historical Happenings: 6/26/21-6/27/21

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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, June 26  - Upper Freehold, Monmouth County Antique Auto Display at Historic Walnford Children Friendly Site & Event The horseless carriage comes to Historic Walnford with these shining examples of pre-WWII automobiles displayed across our shady lawn , weather permitting. Admire these automobiles all made over 70 years ago and imagine when life in the fast lane never hit 50 mph. This free event runs from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm. While there, tour 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, visit  www.monmouthcountyparks.com . ----------------------------------- Saturday, June 26 - Lacey, Ocean County Learn About Lacey History All are invited to the Lacey Historical S...

NJ Weekend Estate Sales: 6/25/21 - 6/27/21

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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: 6/19/21-6/20/21

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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, June 19 - Maplewood, Union County Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom ----------------------------------- Saturday, June 19 - Hopewell Township, Mercer County People of Pleasant Valley Tours Children Friendly Event The history of a rural farm community will be the focus of this program, which features tours of the houses in the Pleasant Valley Rural Historic District. A Howell Farm interpreter leads visitors on a tour to the homes of gristmiller John Phillips, his farmer-son Henry, Henry’s blacksmith-son Lewis—as well as the Pleasant Valley one-room schoolhouse—and tells their stories along with those of other members of the community. Additionally, shorter tours of the Howell Farm farmhouse will be scheduled throughout the day. People of Pleasant Valley Tours (90 minutes): 11:00 am, 2:00 pm Farmhouse-Only Tours (30 minutes):...

NJ Weekend Estate Sales: 6/18/21 - 6/20/21

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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: 6/12/21-6/13/21

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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, June 12  - Tweksbury, Hunterdon County Tweksbury Biannual Garden Tour The Tewksbury Historical Society will sponsor its biannual Garden Tour on Saturday from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, in Tewksbury Township, rain or shine. Six gardens located throughout the township will welcome visitors. All COVID-19 requirements applicable at that time will be followed. A 1722 house sits amid a parklike garden of large grass spaces, rock paths, seating areas and mature trees. A cedar grape stake fence and a 100-foot dry stack stone wall define the areas. Swans call its pond "home". In 1950, a 1773 house and an 1800 general store were joined, with the surrounding gardens developed in keeping with the structures. A smokehouse, believed to be the oldest building in Oldwick, several old stone-lined wells and a hand-pump are among the historic feat...

NJ Weekend Estate Sales: 6/12/21 - 6/13/21

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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: 6/5/21-6/6/21

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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, June 5  - Holmdel, Monmouth County Yarn Bee Ages 10+ Whether starting a new hobby or working on an old project, all are welcome to this gathering o n Saturday at Historic Longstreet Farm in Holmdel ! The relaxed atmosphere means no pressure - you can knit or crochet at your own pace, and farm staff will be on hand to assist those wanting to learn a new skill. Bring your own supplies or borrow ours for the session. Open to ages 10 and up; under 18 with adult. The cost is $5 per person; cash or check only.  This event run from 12:00 noon - 2:30 pm. Historic Longstreet Farm is located at 44 Longstreet Road, Holmdel, NJ. For more information, call 732-946-3758 or visit  www.monmouthcountyparks.com . --------------------------------- Saturday, June 5 The Discovery of a Masterpiece Virtual Program On Saturday at 10:30...

NJ Weekend Estate Sales: 6/4/21 - 6/5/21

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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 !