New Jersey Weekend Historical Happenings
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Saturday, August 4 - Holmdel, Monmouth County
Penny Rug Demonstration
Children Friendly
On Saturday, visit Historic Longstreet Farm in Holmdel to take a step back in time to see crafters demonstrate the art of penny rug making. This free event runs from 1:00 - 3:00 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, August 4 - Princeton, Mercer County
Admission: $5 per person and includes farmhouse museum admission. Tours begin at the Updike Farmstead farmhouse, 354 Quaker Road, Princeton, NJ at 1:00 pm and ends at 3:00 pm. Space is limited. For more information and to reserve tickets, call 609-921-6748 or visit www.princetonhistory.org.
Penny Rug Demonstration
Children Friendly
On Saturday, visit Historic Longstreet Farm in Holmdel to take a step back in time to see crafters demonstrate the art of penny rug making. This free event runs from 1:00 - 3:00 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, August 4 - Princeton, Mercer County
Stony Brook Walking Tour
Before there was a "Princeton," six Quaker families established a community on the fertile ground along Stony Brook. This two-hour hike explores the lives of the early settlers and the community they established, while following a portion of the trail George Washington took from Trenton to the Princeton Battlefield. Stops include the Stony Brook Meeting House and Burial Ground, walking a portion of the "hidden" back road into Princeton, and a view of the Battlefield.
Before there was a "Princeton," six Quaker families established a community on the fertile ground along Stony Brook. This two-hour hike explores the lives of the early settlers and the community they established, while following a portion of the trail George Washington took from Trenton to the Princeton Battlefield. Stops include the Stony Brook Meeting House and Burial Ground, walking a portion of the "hidden" back road into Princeton, and a view of the Battlefield.Saturday, August 4 - Morristown, Morris County
Open Hearth Cooking Demonstration: Inventive Kitchen
Children Friendly Event
The Vails lived at a time of great advancement, including in the kitchen. On Saturday from 12:00 noon - 6:00 pm, experience a cooking demonstration as historic recipes are prepared on the open hearth, and learn about some of the ‘new’ recipes they may have enjoyed. Admission: $7/adult, $6/senior (65+), $5/child (ages 4 -16). FREE for children under age 4 and Friends members, with a current membership card. Historic Speedwell is located 333 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown, NJ. For more information, call 973-285-6550 or visit www.morrisparks.net.
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Hitch a Ride!
Children Friendly Event & Site
On Saturday at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, enjoy a leisurely open-air wagon ride around the historic farm, and visit the animals, too! The wagon ride runs from 10:15 am - 12:00 noon.Admission: $6/adult, $5/senior (65+), $4/child (ages 4 -16), $2/child (2 and 3). FREE for children under age 2 and Friends members, with a current membership card. Fosterfields Living Historical Farm is located at 73 Kahdena Road, Morristown, NJ. For more information, visit www.morrisparks.net.
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Saturday, August 4 - Vineland, Cumberland County
Open House and Family Fun Fest
Children Friendly Event
The Vineland Historical and Antiquarian Society hosts its annual Open House and Family Fun Fest on Saturady from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm! This free event includes access to the museum's exhibits, family-friendly games, an archeological dig for kids, petting zoo, local vendors, and more. Community resources from the Vineland Public Library and Vineland Preschool Program will also be on site. Free parking is available and food will be on the grounds for purchase. The Vineland Historical Society is located at 108 S. 7th Street Vineland, NJ. For more information, call 856-691-1111 or visit www.discovervinelandhistory.org.
Open House and Family Fun Fest
Children Friendly Event
The Vineland Historical and Antiquarian Society hosts its annual Open House and Family Fun Fest on Saturady from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm! This free event includes access to the museum's exhibits, family-friendly games, an archeological dig for kids, petting zoo, local vendors, and more. Community resources from the Vineland Public Library and Vineland Preschool Program will also be on site. Free parking is available and food will be on the grounds for purchase. The Vineland Historical Society is located at 108 S. 7th Street Vineland, NJ. For more information, call 856-691-1111 or visit www.discovervinelandhistory.org.
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Saturday, August 4 - Hopewell Township, Mercer County
Honey Harvest
Children Friendly Site
All of Howell Living Farm's bees will be on their best behavior on Saturday according to beekeepers, who have invited the public to meet the queens, drones and workers who are responsible for this year’s crop of clover honey. Visitors will be able to help uncap and extract honey, to taste and buy honey, and to see the insides of working hives between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm.
The "bee yard" will open for visits when beekeeper Bob Hughes removes the boxes that contain frames of honey. Visitors who want a close-up view of the action, which involves "brushing" the bees off the frames, should avoid wearing perfume, cologne or hairspray. Children can help spin honey from the frames by turning the crank of an "extractor."
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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Saturday, August 4 - Haddonfield, Camden County
Family Fun Night at the Indian King Tavern Museum
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Saturday, August 4 - Middletown, Monmouth County
First Annual Revolutionary Rave
The first annual Revolutionary Rave of Monmouth County Historical Association will bring together revelers, both costumed and not, for an afternoon of authentic period music, dancing, food, and games within the elegant confines of a preserved Victorian mansion.
The event takes place on Saturday from 1:00 - 4:00 pm, at MCHA’s historic Taylor-Butler House, 127 Kings Highway, Middletown, NJ. Tickets are $20 for MCHA members and $25 for non-members and can be purchased online at www.monmouthhistory.org. Costumes from the 18th or 19th century are encouraged, though not required, and a changing room will be available if necessary.
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn colonial-era dance steps, enjoy live music of the period, and try their luck at historic card games such as Faro, Commerce, and Whist. Light refreshments, including tasty treats, will be served.
Music and country dance calling will be provided by Sue Dupre, a prominent expert on English country and contra dancing, the popular dance forms of the colonial era in New Jersey. Ms. Dupre has developed a national reputation for her fun and easy instruction of colonial era dances, such as “Rory O'More,” ''Portland Fancy” and “Money Musk.”
MCHA’s Marlpit Hall, built circa 1686, adjacent to Taylor-Butler House will also be open for tours throughout the afternoon.
To purchase tickets, visit www.monmouthhistory.org. Tickets are limited. Please note this is an adult event. For more information, contact Pati Githens at pgithens@monmouthhistory.org or call 732-462-1466.
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Saturday, August 4 - Perth Amboy, Middlesex County
Perth Amboy: A Tercentennial Celebration
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Saturday, August 4 - Cape May, Cape May County
7th Annual Craft Beer & Crab Festival
Family Friendly Event
Come to the beautiful grounds of the Physick Estate and experience what CBS NY named one of New Jersey's Top Five Summer Festivals! This all-day festival features local craft beers to wash down favorite summer picnic foods such as steamed crabs, crab cakes, steamed shrimp, pulled pork, corn on the cob, potato salad and more. Enjoy live music beginning at 11:0 am on the outdoor stage. Live musical performers will include: The HoneyHawks; Jake Tavill; The Max Feinstein Project; James Calleo; and High Waisted. Bring the entire family to enjoy kid-friendly activities including acrobats from the Give & Take Jugglers, who will delight and entertain throughout the day. A dog-friendly refreshment area also will be available to help keep pets hydrated. Admission to the grounds is free. There will be a charge for food and beverages. Bring home a commemorative pint glass. The festival begins at 10:00 am and ends at 6:00 pm. Admission to the grounds is free. Free and paid parking is available off site. Free trolley shuttles will operate throughout the day, and stop at the paid Acme parking lot near the Washington Street Mall Information Booth; the free parking lot at the Cape May Elementary School, 921 Lafayette Street; the free parking lot at the Cape May Lutheran Church at 509 Pittsburgh Avenue, and at Pittsburgh Avenue near free angled parking along Pennsylvania Avenue. The Physick Estate is located at 1048 Washington Street, Cape May, NJ. Presented by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) and sponsored by PNC Bank. For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org. Proceeds benefit MAC's educational outreach programs.
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Take this spine-tingling, 30-minute evening trolley ride through the streets of Cape May with a guide who relates the paranormal findings of medium Craig McManus on Saturday at 7:45 pm. Admission is $12 for adults, $8 for children (ages 3-12). Tours leave from the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street. Sponsored by 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.
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Saturdays through September 1, 2018 - Cape May Point, Cape May County
Lighthouse Storytime
Children Friendly Event
Bring your young children to the Education Center in Cape May Point State Park (adjacent to the Cape May Lighthouse) to listen to nautical tales and lighthouse adventure stories on Saturday at 12:30 pm. Free admission. Cape May Point State Park is located at 215 Light House Avenue, Cape May Point, NJ. Co-sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) and Cape May Point State Park. For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
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Honey Harvest
Children Friendly Site
All of Howell Living Farm's bees will be on their best behavior on Saturday according to beekeepers, who have invited the public to meet the queens, drones and workers who are responsible for this year’s crop of clover honey. Visitors will be able to help uncap and extract honey, to taste and buy honey, and to see the insides of working hives between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm.The "bee yard" will open for visits when beekeeper Bob Hughes removes the boxes that contain frames of honey. Visitors who want a close-up view of the action, which involves "brushing" the bees off the frames, should avoid wearing perfume, cologne or hairspray. Children can help spin honey from the frames by turning the crank of an "extractor."
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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Saturday, August 4 - Haddonfield, Camden County
Family Fun Night at the Indian King Tavern Museum
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Saturday, August 4 - Middletown, Monmouth County
First Annual Revolutionary Rave
The first annual Revolutionary Rave of Monmouth County Historical Association will bring together revelers, both costumed and not, for an afternoon of authentic period music, dancing, food, and games within the elegant confines of a preserved Victorian mansion.
The event takes place on Saturday from 1:00 - 4:00 pm, at MCHA’s historic Taylor-Butler House, 127 Kings Highway, Middletown, NJ. Tickets are $20 for MCHA members and $25 for non-members and can be purchased online at www.monmouthhistory.org. Costumes from the 18th or 19th century are encouraged, though not required, and a changing room will be available if necessary.
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn colonial-era dance steps, enjoy live music of the period, and try their luck at historic card games such as Faro, Commerce, and Whist. Light refreshments, including tasty treats, will be served.
Music and country dance calling will be provided by Sue Dupre, a prominent expert on English country and contra dancing, the popular dance forms of the colonial era in New Jersey. Ms. Dupre has developed a national reputation for her fun and easy instruction of colonial era dances, such as “Rory O'More,” ''Portland Fancy” and “Money Musk.”
MCHA’s Marlpit Hall, built circa 1686, adjacent to Taylor-Butler House will also be open for tours throughout the afternoon.
To purchase tickets, visit www.monmouthhistory.org. Tickets are limited. Please note this is an adult event. For more information, contact Pati Githens at pgithens@monmouthhistory.org or call 732-462-1466.
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Saturday, August 4 - Perth Amboy, Middlesex County
Perth Amboy: A Tercentennial Celebration
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Saturday, August 4 - Cape May, Cape May County
7th Annual Craft Beer & Crab Festival
Family Friendly Event
Come to the beautiful grounds of the Physick Estate and experience what CBS NY named one of New Jersey's Top Five Summer Festivals! This all-day festival features local craft beers to wash down favorite summer picnic foods such as steamed crabs, crab cakes, steamed shrimp, pulled pork, corn on the cob, potato salad and more. Enjoy live music beginning at 11:0 am on the outdoor stage. Live musical performers will include: The HoneyHawks; Jake Tavill; The Max Feinstein Project; James Calleo; and High Waisted. Bring the entire family to enjoy kid-friendly activities including acrobats from the Give & Take Jugglers, who will delight and entertain throughout the day. A dog-friendly refreshment area also will be available to help keep pets hydrated. Admission to the grounds is free. There will be a charge for food and beverages. Bring home a commemorative pint glass. The festival begins at 10:00 am and ends at 6:00 pm. Admission to the grounds is free. Free and paid parking is available off site. Free trolley shuttles will operate throughout the day, and stop at the paid Acme parking lot near the Washington Street Mall Information Booth; the free parking lot at the Cape May Elementary School, 921 Lafayette Street; the free parking lot at the Cape May Lutheran Church at 509 Pittsburgh Avenue, and at Pittsburgh Avenue near free angled parking along Pennsylvania Avenue. The Physick Estate is located at 1048 Washington Street, Cape May, NJ. Presented by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) and sponsored by PNC Bank. For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org. Proceeds benefit MAC's educational outreach programs.
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Saturday, August 4 - Cape May, Cape May County
Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour
Family Friendly
Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour
Family Friendly
Take this spine-tingling, 30-minute evening trolley ride through the streets of Cape May with a guide who relates the paranormal findings of medium Craig McManus on Saturday at 7:45 pm. Admission is $12 for adults, $8 for children (ages 3-12). Tours leave from the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street. Sponsored by 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.
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Saturdays through September 1, 2018 - Cape May Point, Cape May County
The Keeper's on Duty
Children Friendly Event
What's it like to be a Lighthouse Keeper? If you’d like the answer to this question and others, join us for The Keeper's On Duty, at the Education Center at Cape May Point State Park (adjacent to the Cape May Lighthouse) on Saturday at 1:15 pm. The Keeper of the Cape May Lighthouse presents an informative and entertaining half hour talk on the history and lore of the famous 1859 Cape May Lighthouse. Suited for everyone from children to lighthouse buffs, it’s the perfect introduction to your lighthouse climb! All Keeper's on Duty are free and open to the public. Cape May Point State Park is located at 215 Light House Avenue, Cape May Point, NJ. Co-sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) and Cape May Point State Park. For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
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The Keeper's on Duty
Children Friendly Event
What's it like to be a Lighthouse Keeper? If you’d like the answer to this question and others, join us for The Keeper's On Duty, at the Education Center at Cape May Point State Park (adjacent to the Cape May Lighthouse) on Saturday at 1:15 pm. The Keeper of the Cape May Lighthouse presents an informative and entertaining half hour talk on the history and lore of the famous 1859 Cape May Lighthouse. Suited for everyone from children to lighthouse buffs, it’s the perfect introduction to your lighthouse climb! All Keeper's on Duty are free and open to the public. Cape May Point State Park is located at 215 Light House Avenue, Cape May Point, NJ. Co-sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) and Cape May Point State Park. For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
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Lighthouse Storytime
Children Friendly Event
Bring your young children to the Education Center in Cape May Point State Park (adjacent to the Cape May Lighthouse) to listen to nautical tales and lighthouse adventure stories on Saturday at 12:30 pm. Free admission. Cape May Point State Park is located at 215 Light House Avenue, Cape May Point, NJ. Co-sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) and Cape May Point State Park. For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
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Saturday - Sunday, August 4 - 5 - Cape May, Cape May County
Emlen Physick Estate Tour
Family Friendly Tour
Take a guided tour of Cape May's Emlen Physick Estate, the magnificent Stick Style mansion attributed to renowned Victorian architect Frank Furness. A tour of the 15 beautifully restored rooms gives you a glimpse into the lifestyle of this Victorian-era Cape May family. Physick Estate Tours take approximately 45 minutes and end with a visit to the 1876 Carriage House where you can see the current exhibit in the Carroll Gallery. The tour starts at 11:45 am and ends at approximately 12:30 pm. Admission is $12 for adults, $8 for children (ages 3-12). Tickets can be purchased at the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington Street, Cape May, NJ. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information and to reserve tickets, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
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Emlen Physick Estate Tour
Family Friendly Tour
Take a guided tour of Cape May's Emlen Physick Estate, the magnificent Stick Style mansion attributed to renowned Victorian architect Frank Furness. A tour of the 15 beautifully restored rooms gives you a glimpse into the lifestyle of this Victorian-era Cape May family. Physick Estate Tours take approximately 45 minutes and end with a visit to the 1876 Carriage House where you can see the current exhibit in the Carroll Gallery. The tour starts at 11:45 am and ends at approximately 12:30 pm. Admission is $12 for adults, $8 for children (ages 3-12). Tickets can be purchased at the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington Street, Cape May, NJ. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information and to reserve tickets, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.-----------------------------------
Saturday - Sunday, August 4 - 5 - Lower Township, Cape May County
World War II Tower Lookout Museum and Memorial Open
Family Friendly
Fire Control Tower No. 23 on Sunset Boulevard is New Jersey's last freestanding World War II tower, part of the immense Harbor Defense of the Delaware system known as Fort Miles. After an award-winning restoration in 2009, visitors can climb to the 6th floor spotting gallery while learning about the homeland defense efforts during World War II. The ground floor of the tower, the All Veterans Memorial, and boardwalk interpretive panels are fully accessible. Open Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm. Admission is $6 for adults, $3 for children (ages 3-12) (One child free with paying adult). The World War II Lookout Tower is located on Sunset Boulevard in Lower Township, near Cape May Point. Sponsored by 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.
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World War II Tower Lookout Museum and Memorial Open
Family Friendly
Fire Control Tower No. 23 on Sunset Boulevard is New Jersey's last freestanding World War II tower, part of the immense Harbor Defense of the Delaware system known as Fort Miles. After an award-winning restoration in 2009, visitors can climb to the 6th floor spotting gallery while learning about the homeland defense efforts during World War II. The ground floor of the tower, the All Veterans Memorial, and boardwalk interpretive panels are fully accessible. Open Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm. Admission is $6 for adults, $3 for children (ages 3-12) (One child free with paying adult). The World War II Lookout Tower is located on Sunset Boulevard in Lower Township, near Cape May Point. Sponsored by 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 - Sunday, August 4 - 5 - Sandy Hook, Monmouth County
Battery Potter and Mortar Battery Tours
Meet with park staff to tour two historic batteries at Sandy Hook this weekend.
Battery Potter: Explore and tour Sandy Hook's oldest disappearing gun battery. This is also the first concrete gun battery that was built in America, completed in 1895.
Mortar Battery: Join a park ranger guided tour of the Mortar Battery and learn about the first Endicott era (1894 - 1910) concrete gun battery that defended New York and its harbor against attack by enemy warships.
These free tours begin at 1:00 pm for Battery Potter and at 1:30 pm for Mortar Battery. All tours run continuously until 4:30 pm. They are located with the Fort Hancock Historic Post at Sandy Hook. Sandy Hook is part of Gateway National Recreation Area. For more information, call 732-872-5970 or visit www.nps.gov/gate.
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Meet with park staff to tour two historic batteries at Sandy Hook this weekend.
Battery Potter: Explore and tour Sandy Hook's oldest disappearing gun battery. This is also the first concrete gun battery that was built in America, completed in 1895.
Mortar Battery: Join a park ranger guided tour of the Mortar Battery and learn about the first Endicott era (1894 - 1910) concrete gun battery that defended New York and its harbor against attack by enemy warships.
These free tours begin at 1:00 pm for Battery Potter and at 1:30 pm for Mortar Battery. All tours run continuously until 4:30 pm. They are located with the Fort Hancock Historic Post at Sandy Hook. Sandy Hook is part of Gateway National Recreation Area. For more information, call 732-872-5970 or visit www.nps.gov/gate.
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Saturday - Sunday, August 4 - 5 - Cape May, Cape May County
'Down on the Farm' Weekend at Historic Cold Spring Village
Children Friendly Event & Site
Experience life on an Early American farm through hands-on activities and exhibits at Historic Cold Spring Village's 'Down on the Farm' Weekend, Saturday and Sunday, from 10:00 am - 4:30 pm. Historic Cold Spring Village, an open-air living history museum, presents the trades, crafts, architecture and lifestyles of an Early American, rural South Jersey farming community. The Village is also home to a working 8-acre organic heritage farm complex.
Special exhibits throughout the Village will include collections of antique and modern farming equipment and tools. Visitors can tour the historic Gandy Barn, c. 1880, which is now home to Levi the Village horse. Guests can also visit the Village sheep, pigs, chickens and calf. The Family Activity Area will feature children's dress-up clothes, games, and take-home crafts. Children may also participate in farm chores at the Corson-Gandy Barn throughout the day.
Historic Cold Spring Village is a non-profit, open-air living history museum that portrays the daily life of a rural South Jersey community of the Early American period. It features 26 restored historic structures on a 30-acre site. Tuesday through Sunday, from late June to early September, interpreters and artisans in period clothing preserve the trades, crafts and heritage of “the age of homespun.” Fun and educational activities for children are featured Tuesday through Sunday, with special events every weekend through September.
The Village is located on Route 9, three miles north of Victorian Cape May and a mile and a half west of the southern terminus of the Garden State Parkway. Admission during the season is $14 for adults and $12 for children ages 3 to 12. Children under 3 are admitted free. Unlimited free admission is available with Village membership. The Village Nature Trail at Bradner's Run is open to the public for free self-guided tours. For more information, call 609-898-2300, ext. 10, or visit www.hcsv.org.
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'Down on the Farm' Weekend at Historic Cold Spring Village
Children Friendly Event & Site
Experience life on an Early American farm through hands-on activities and exhibits at Historic Cold Spring Village's 'Down on the Farm' Weekend, Saturday and Sunday, from 10:00 am - 4:30 pm. Historic Cold Spring Village, an open-air living history museum, presents the trades, crafts, architecture and lifestyles of an Early American, rural South Jersey farming community. The Village is also home to a working 8-acre organic heritage farm complex.Special exhibits throughout the Village will include collections of antique and modern farming equipment and tools. Visitors can tour the historic Gandy Barn, c. 1880, which is now home to Levi the Village horse. Guests can also visit the Village sheep, pigs, chickens and calf. The Family Activity Area will feature children's dress-up clothes, games, and take-home crafts. Children may also participate in farm chores at the Corson-Gandy Barn throughout the day.
Historic Cold Spring Village is a non-profit, open-air living history museum that portrays the daily life of a rural South Jersey community of the Early American period. It features 26 restored historic structures on a 30-acre site. Tuesday through Sunday, from late June to early September, interpreters and artisans in period clothing preserve the trades, crafts and heritage of “the age of homespun.” Fun and educational activities for children are featured Tuesday through Sunday, with special events every weekend through September.
The Village is located on Route 9, three miles north of Victorian Cape May and a mile and a half west of the southern terminus of the Garden State Parkway. Admission during the season is $14 for adults and $12 for children ages 3 to 12. Children under 3 are admitted free. Unlimited free admission is available with Village membership. The Village Nature Trail at Bradner's Run is open to the public for free self-guided tours. For more information, call 609-898-2300, ext. 10, or visit www.hcsv.org.
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Saturday - Sunday, August 4 - 5 - Brick, Ocean County
Civil War Encampment
Children Friendly Event & Site
The Brick Township Historical Society will sponsor a Civil War Encampment at its Havens Homestead Museum on Saturday and Sunday. The 61st New York Volunteer Regiment will spend the weekend and show visitors what life was like in camp. They will march, fire guns, and answer questions. The public is invited to share experiences with them.
The public is invited to visit and interact with the soldiers on Saturday 4 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm and on Sunday from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. The soldiers will march and give demonstrations. Children are invited to march with them.
In addition to the Encampment, the society will hold a bake sale and there will be sale items in the Lizzie Herbert Gift Shop. There will be free tours of the Havens Homestead Museum on both days, and the other buildings, such as the barn, the cranberry shed, and the fishing shack will be open for viewing. Admission is free; donations are gratefully accepted.
The Havens Homestead Museum is located at 521 Herbertsville Road, Brick, NJ. Parking is in a lot 150 feet east of the property accessed by a sign that says “Havens Farm.” For more information, call 732-785-2500 or visit www.bricktwphistoricalsociety.com.
Civil War Encampment
Children Friendly Event & Site
The Brick Township Historical Society will sponsor a Civil War Encampment at its Havens Homestead Museum on Saturday and Sunday. The 61st New York Volunteer Regiment will spend the weekend and show visitors what life was like in camp. They will march, fire guns, and answer questions. The public is invited to share experiences with them.The public is invited to visit and interact with the soldiers on Saturday 4 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm and on Sunday from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. The soldiers will march and give demonstrations. Children are invited to march with them.
In addition to the Encampment, the society will hold a bake sale and there will be sale items in the Lizzie Herbert Gift Shop. There will be free tours of the Havens Homestead Museum on both days, and the other buildings, such as the barn, the cranberry shed, and the fishing shack will be open for viewing. Admission is free; donations are gratefully accepted.
The Havens Homestead Museum is located at 521 Herbertsville Road, Brick, NJ. Parking is in a lot 150 feet east of the property accessed by a sign that says “Havens Farm.” For more information, call 732-785-2500 or visit www.bricktwphistoricalsociety.com.
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