NJ Weekend Historical Happenings: 7/24/21-7/25/21

New Jersey Weekend Historical Happenings

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Saturday, July 24 - Flemington, Hunterdon County

Author Apara Mahal Sylvester Book Signing Day

Apara Mahal Sylvester will be signing John’s Best Day Ever (a train book) at Northlandz on Saturday, talking about her process for writing her books and will even be doing a few readings of John’s Best Day Ever throughout the day. This event runs from 1:00 - 4:00 pm.

Apara Mahal Sylvester is a famous author living in New Jersey. Her most recent publications are children’s books. Her other children’s books are Cranky Frankie and The Lost Duck, Charlie The Baseball Cat, Lucy’s Way Home, and The Angel Tree. 

Northlandz is located at 495 US-202, Flemington, NJ. For more information, call 908-782-4022 or visit https://northlandz.com/events.

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Saturday, July 24 - Hopewell Township, Mercer County

Evening Livestock Chores

Children Friendly Event

Bring your boots and work gloves, because between 5:00 and 8:00 pm you’ll be learning just what it takes to keep farm animals...by picking up a pitchfork and doing evening chores! Help farmers feed and water the animals, bring in the sheep from the pasture, collect eggs in the henhouse, grind corn in the barn, scrub and fill water tubs, and clean the horses’ stalls for tomorrow’s breakfast.

Please note that all 2021 Saturday programs will be modified to encourage social distancing and reflect current State guidelines for public events. Visitors are required to carry masks at all times, and wear them when social distancing isn't possible.

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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NJ Weekend Estate Sales: 7/23/21 - 7/25/21

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NJ Weekend Historical Happenings: 7/17/21-7/18/21

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Saturday, July 17 - Madison, Morris County

Discovery Family Fun at the Museum of Early Trades and Crafts

Join METC for a Discovery Family Fun day on Saturday from 1:00 - 4:00 pm! The day-long indoor/outdoor event includes mini tours of the new exhibit, hands-on crafts in our Education Annex, exploring the fascinating art of solagraph photography, playing games on the METC lawn, digging into some archaeology, and musical entertainment from Popsical School of Performance! This event is free but pre-registration is recommended. Click here to register. The Museum of Early Trades and Crafts is located at 9 Main Street, Madison, NJ. For more information, visit https://metc.org.

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Saturday, July 17 - Holmdel, Monmouth County

Accordion Melodies of the 1890s & 19th Century Woodworking Demonstration
Children Friendly Site & Event

On Saturday, visit Historic Longstreet Farm in Holmdel and stop in the farmhouse to hear melodies from the 1890s played on the accordion. This free events run from 1:00 - 3:00 pm.

From 12:00 noon - 3:00 pm, take pleasure in observing the carpenter demonstrating his mastery of woodworking using an assortment of traditional carpentry hand tools.

Historic Longstreet Farm is located at 44 Longstreet Road, Holmdel, NJ. For more information, call 732-946-3758 or visit www.monmouthcountyparks.com.

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NJ Weekend Estate Sales: 7/16/21 - 7/18/21

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NJ Weekend Historical Happenings: 7/10/21-7/11/21

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Friday - Sunday, July 9 - 11 - Wantage, Sussex County

Christmas in July at the Van Bunschooten Museum

The DAR Chinkchewunska Chapter presents "Christmas in July" at the Van Bunschooten Museum on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm each day. This event is an annual “open house” and also our main fund raiser to help maintain our museum. Our historic house, listed on both the State and National Registers, will be decorated for Christmas by our Chapter’s Members and open for complimentary tours by our Period Costumed Docents. Our house is a wonderful example of a Dutch Colonial style home circa 1787, filled with original pieces from the VanBunschooten and Cooper families, as well as many items of local historical interest including a Charleville musket carried in the American Revolutionary War. The event also features Attic Treasurers Sale, Food and Bake Sale, historical reenactors, a silent auction, and more! The DAR Van Bunschooten Museum is located at 1097 Route 23, Wantage, NJ. For more information, visit www.vanbunschootenmuseum.com.

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NJ Weekend Estate Sales: 7/9/21 - 7/11/21

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July 4th Weekend NJ Weekend Historical Happenings: 7/3/21-7/4/21

July 4th Weekend New Jersey Weekend Historical Happenings

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Saturday, July 3 - Holmdel, Monmouth County
Yarn Bee
Ages 10+

Whether starting a new hobby or working on an old project, all are welcome to this gathering on 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.

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Saturday, July 3 - Hopewell Township, Mercer County

Ice Cream Party

Children Friendly Event

Farmer Jim and his crew will use a "hit and miss" engine to churn gallons of ice cream in the shade of a maple tree...while live music by the Jugtown Mountain String Band, kids’ games, and farmhouse tours add to the fun on the front lawn. Ice cream, surrey rides, and a children's craft are available for purchase.

The site is open from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Please note that all 2021 Saturday programs will be modified to encourage social distancing and reflect current State guidelines for public events. Visitors are required to carry masks at all times, and wear them when social distancing isn't possible.

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

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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.

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Saturday, June 26 - Lacey, Ocean County

Learn About Lacey History

All are invited to the Lacey Historical Society’s grand re-opening to be held on Saturday at the Schoolhouse Museum at 126 South Main Street, Rt. 9 (right behind Mrs. Walker’s Ice Cream).

The open house will begin at 10:00 am with guided complimentary tours until 1:00 pm. No reservations are required. The museum will unveil new displays to celebrate Lacey’s 150th Birthday!

Stop by any Saturday or Wednesday, 10:00 am - Noon. For more information, call 609-971-0467 or visit www.LaceyHistorical.org. 

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Saturday, June 26 - Hopewell Township, Mercer County

Wheat Harvest & Wheat Weaving

Children Friendly Event

When last fall’s wheat crop is finally ready to harvest, farmers will need your help in the field to follow behind the horses and gather up sheaves of wheat bundled by the McCormick Reaper-Binder. Next you’ll assemble the sheaves into shocks for drying outside. In the barnyard there will also be a wheat weaving demonstration.

A children’s craft program will be available from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm for a small materials fee.

The site is open from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Please note that all 2021 Saturday programs will be modified to encourage social distancing and reflect current State guidelines for public events. Visitors are required to carry masks at all times, and wear them when social distancing isn't possible.

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

NEW JERSEY WEEKEND ESTATE SALES

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