.WEEKEND HISTORICAL HAPPENINGS
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Saturday, June 16 - Ocean County
Tuckerton Historical Society - New Gretna Cemeteries and Churches. Pete Stemmer,
the Bass River historian and blogger, will talk about New Gretna area
cemeteries and churches and how their records can be used in developing
family genealogies. Giffordtown Schoolhouse Museum, 35 Leitz Blvd.,
Little Egg Harbor,
609-294-1547, 2-4 PM.
Saturday, June 16 - Mercer County
An afternoon-long presentation and discussion on the Northern Campaign in
NY state and Canada featuring noted experts in the field. Eric
Schnitzer, Bill Ahearn, Todd Braisted will take guests on an insightful
journey through some of the most heroic battles on the American
frontier. Tickets are required for this event, with the proceeds
thereof going to preservation and interpretation of Princeton
Battlefield. The event includes a cocktail hour following the
presentations for further informal discussion with the speakers. To
order tickets:
The Princeton Battlefield Society; Contact- J. Carney; 973-271-8333.
Saturday, June 16 - Cape May County
Delaware
Bay Lighthouse Adventure: Come aboard the newly redesigned Cape May
Whale Watcher or the new Spirit of Cape May to view and photograph
historic lighthouses of the late 19th and early part of the 20th
centuries. Most of these lighthouses stand on pedestals out of sight of
land and are still operational. Each cruise also includes narration on
Delaware Bay lore and legend, including information on fishing, spawning
grounds and more. Includes complimentary continental breakfast in the
morning and a lavish buffet lunch. A cash bar is available. Saturday,
June 16 from
10
a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets $99. Sponsored by the Cape May Whale Watcher and
the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more
information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
Saturday, June 16 - Middlesex County
On
Saturday, June 16 at 1:00 pm The Proprietary House Association/Museum
will hold its Annual Reenactment of the Arrest of the Royal Governor,
William Franklin, Benjamin Franklin's son. Local actor Kurt Epps will
portray the Governor. Col. Heard will be there with some militia to clap
the irons on Franklin for his arrest; he will then be taken off
premises to await jail in Connecticut. Also, there will be other
costumed reenactors. Tours of the house will be available. Pictures with
the Governor and your family may be taken with your own camera. Light
refreshments and food served. No reservations are needed. Fun for the
whole family. Event is free. Donations welcomed. For information, please
call 732-826-5527.
Sunday, June 17 - Morris County
On
June 17th celebrate Father's Day at the Macculloch Hall Museum with
free admission for Dads. Costumed interpreter Bill Gent will discuss
"Hollywood vs. Reality" an accurate look into the past exploring how a
doctor was educated, interpret medicines and medical practices, and
describe transportation and care of the wounded and the grim statistics
of the war. Families can meet with Mr. Gent in the museum garden from
1pm - 4pm to learn more about this aspect of the Civil War and view a
display of medical tools and recreations of medicines in period
containers. During the afternoon children can also participate in
creating a Civil War inspired craft and families can also take part in a
scavenger hunt through the exhibit.
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