New Jersey Weekend Historical Happenings
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Saturday, April 21 - Paterson, Passaic County
National Junior Ranger Day at Paterson Great Falls NHP
Children Friendly Event & Site
Calling all Junior Rangers! Become a "Major League" Junior Ranger at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park on Saturday from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.
Children Friendly Event & Site
Decorate your own baseball cap (while supplies last!) and learn about the history behind our National Historic Landmark, Hinchliffe Stadium.
Join the author of the book Skatekey for story time at 11:30 am. Jennifer will read excerpts from her book, and share experiences from her time as a Central High School cheerleader who performed in Hinchliffe Stadium.
Eastern National, our cooperating association, will be joining us to hand out free copies of their new "Passport To Your National Parks® Junior Ranger Edition" books (while supplies last). Collect official park and Junior Ranger cancellations.
These activities will take place in Mary Ellen Kramer Park in front of the stadium. There will be limited parking available at the corner of Maple Street and Walnut Street, as well as in front of the park Welcome Center and at the Paterson Museum. The main address for the park is 72 McBride Avenue Paterson, NJ. For more information, call 973-523-0370 or visit www.nps.gov/pagr.