NJ Weekend Historical Happenings: 4/27/19 - 4/28/19

 New Jersey Weekend Historical Happenings

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Friday - Sunday, April 26 - 28 - Paterson, Passaic County
Victorian Tea

From Friday through Sunday, the Passaic County Historical Society will host its annual Victorian Tea fundraiser at Lambert Castle, home of the Passaic County Historical Society. Enjoy an afternoon of tea and conversation in the historic atmosphere of Passaic County’s only Victorian Castle. Two sessions are available each day at 12:00 noon and 3:00 pm. The Victorian Tea features freshly brewed tea and refreshments by Sally Lunn’s Tea House and musical entertainment by the Four Old Parts Barbershop Quartet.

Tickets for all sessions of the Victorian tea are $45 per guest. Please call 973-247-0085 ext. 201. Our reservation form is also available on our homepage at www.lambertcastle.org. Seating for each session is limited and reservations are required. Please be advised that some sessions sell out sooner than others.

Lambert Castle is located at 3 Valley Road, Paterson NJ. For more information, call 973-247-0085 or visit www.lambertcastle.org.

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Saturday, April 27 - Franklin Township, Somerset County
George Washington Remembers NJ

David Emerson has been embodying George Washington in New Jersey and elsewhere for many years. The expertise and ease in his portrayal creates a strong illusion of stepping back into the 18th century and actually meeting the General. This has been the case at Rockingham, several times in the past, most recently in the fall of 2017.

On Saturday at 1:30 pm in the Dutch barn at Rockingham, Mr. Emerson returns once again to present "George Washington Remembers New Jersey." Washington was no stranger to New Jersey. From Trenton to Princeton to Morristown to Monmouth to Middlebrook, (and more-Rockingham!), the General spent more time here than in any other state. Join General Washington as he reminisces about his brightest and darkest moments during the battles and encampments of the "Cockpit of the Revolution." In this presentation, participants will learn more about New Jersey's role in the American Revolution from the perspective of George Washington. Refreshments will be available after the presentation and reservations are Strongly Suggested. Please call 609-683-7132.

Rockingham is located at 84 Laurel Avenue, Kingston-Rocky Hill Rd. (Rte. 603) in Franklin Township, 1 mile north of Rte. 27 in Kingston, and 1 mile south of Rte. 518 in Rocky Hill. For more information, call 609-683-7132 or visit www.rockingham.net.

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NJ Weekend Estate Sale: 4/26/19 - 4/28/19

NEW JERSEY WEEKEND ESTATE SALES

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Celebrate Spring Like the Colonials Did: Let’s Shear Some Sheep! 4/27/19 and 4/28/19

Celebrate Spring Like the Colonials Did: Let’s Shear Some Sheep!
Saturday, April 27, and Sunday, April 28, 2019

For more than 400 years, the arrival of spring in Monmouth County has been celebrated through community gatherings centered around the making of wool, and woolen textiles, from sheep. As both a matter of self-reliance and survival as well as a commercial venture, the role of domesticated sheep and wool-making in the 13 colonies was so important that the number of sheep in North America grew from 400 head in 1630 to more than 100,000 in just ten years.

The Monmouth County Historical Association, in partnership with the Monmouth County Park System, is continuing this seasonal tradition at the 2019 Wool Days, where families can enjoy an immersive experience and learn “by doing” how our ancestors made wool from sheep here in New Jersey in colonial times. Wool Days is scheduled for Saturday, April 27, and Sunday, April 28, at Holmdel Park, from 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm. All events are open to the public and admission is free.

Families watch a spinning demonstration at Wool Days Spring Festival.

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NJ Weekend Historical Happenings: 4/20/19 - 4/21/19

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Saturday, April 20 - Farmingdale, Monmouth County
Allaire Village's Easter Egg Hunt
Children Friendly Event & Site

Celebrate Easter at Allaire Village! On Saturday, from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, join us for an Allaire Village Easter Egg Hunt! There are over 15,000 eggs on the Village Green! Hunts will take place every 15 minutes between 11:30 am and 4:00 pm.

Children will be grouped according to age, into the following categories: 0-1 (with an assisting adult), 2-3 (with an assisting adult), 4-5 (kids only, no adult assistance), 6-7 (kids only, no adult assistance), and 8-10 (kids only, no adult assistance). Each child can hunt for 6 eggs total. No more than 6 eggs will be allowed per child. Please realize the plastic eggs contain small toys not suitable for small children.

Pre-registration for this event is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED; We sold out last year prior to the event and expect to sell out this year again. No tickets will be sold at the door if event is SOLD OUT prior to the event. All members of your party must have tickets, not only the children participating in the hunt. Tickets are $8 per person, and children under 1 year old are free. Day of tickets will be $12 at the door if event is not sold out. Doors to event will open at 11am and the first hunt will begin at 11:30 am. Egg Hunt times will be assigned to you once you enter the event with a ticket. 

Other activities include:
* Visit with the roaming Easter Bunny
* Live Music by Clarizio Music Center of Point Pleasant
* Easter Bubble Fairy
* Costumed Characters traveling through the Village
* Balloon Animals
* Historic Houses and Buildings Open with Live Demonstrations
* Live Chicks
* Live Bunnies Courtesy of the 4 H Club.
* Storytelling at the Enameling Building
* Carousel Music
* Craft Demonstrations in our Blacksmith Shop, Bakery, Carpenter Shop, Tinsmith Shop
* Bonnet & Basket Decorating (purchase a bonnet or basket and decorate it for free!)
* Egg Toss & Roll Games
* Easter Flowers for Sale (Local Florist)

The Historic Village at Allaire is located at 4263 Atlantic Avenue, Farmingdale, NJ. For more information, contact the Allaire Village office during business hours, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, at 732-919-3500 or visit www.allairevillage.org.

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NJ Weekend Estate Sale: 4/19/19 - 4/21/19

NEW JERSEY WEEKEND ESTATE SALES

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Remembering Freedomland U.S.A.

Remembering Freedomland U.S.A.
Written by Mike Virgintino

My parents were raised in the South Bronx. When my father returned from World War II, they married and purchased a new brick row house for $16,000 on a quiet side street in the northeast section of the borough.

I came along a few years later. Then, Freedomland U.S.A., an American history theme park, appeared on marshland in the nearby valley. My summers at Freedomland captured my imagination and nurtured my love for history. My passion about our past has grown stronger with each passing year since Freedomland closed its gates.

The Santa Fe Railroad Station at Freedomland U.S.A.

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“Freedomland U.S.A.: The Definitive History” April 2019 Book Giveaway

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NJ Weekend Historical Happenings: 4/13/19 - 4/14/19

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Saturday, April 13 - Mount Laurel, Burlington County
Tour Paulsdale and Author Talk

Paulsdale is open to the public for Second Saturday Tours at 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm. Paulsdale is the birthplace of Quaker suffragist Alice Paul. Tours include a 15-minute DVD presentation about Alice Paul's life and work and a walk around the porch where visitors learn about the Paul family's daily life in the house, the restoration of the house, and its present day use as a girl's leadership center. No registration is required, but large groups are encouraged to call ahead. Tours are $5.00 per person.

At 2:00 pm, we are excited to host author Tina Cassidy for a presentation of her latest book Mr. President, How Long Must We Wait?: Alice Paul, Woodrow Wilson, and The Fight for the Right To Vote. This newly released book highlights the intersecting storylines of Alice Paul and former President Woodrow Wilson. Cassidy profiles Wilson’s arrival into Washington, D.C., for his inauguration expecting fanfare and instead found the parade of 8,000 suffragist supporters that Alice Paul organized to bring awareness to the fight. Don’t miss the compelling author talk! Admission to the talk is $5 per person or included with $5 tour of Paulsdale at 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm.

Paulsdale is located at 128 Hooton Road, Mount Laurel, NJ. For information about group tours or future tour dates, contact the Alice Paul Institute at 856-231-1885, e-mail info@alicepaul.org, or visit www.alicepaul.org.

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NJ Weekend Estate Sale: 4/12/19 - 4/14/19

NEW JERSEY WEEKEND ESTATE SALES

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History-Inspired Theatre at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm - 4/13/19

History-Inspired Theatre at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm
April 13, 2019
Written by Alli Hartley-Kong

Although I am a trained historian and museum educator, I consider myself primarily a storyteller. Like probably all of us in this field, I became interested in history not because I was obsessed with facts or dates--but because the authors, researchers, journalists, screenwriters, exhibit designers, museum educators and park rangers whose work gave background to my childhood were concise and compelling storytellers. As I grew in my history career and tried to be the same type of public historian who inspired me when I was younger, I worked on cultivating not only my research skills, but honed my storytelling practice through creative writing projects. I knew that in order to be a successful public historian, it was just as important to be a thoughtful and analytic researcher as it was to be a compelling storyteller.

Last August, I moved into an exciting new role as the Senior Program Specialist at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm. For those of you unfamiliar with Fosterfields, we are a 200-acre living history farm located in scenic Morristown, New Jersey and we interpret all the complexities of life on a 20th-century American farm. Walking from one end of the farm to the other, you pass a transportation exhibit featuring early 20th century cars, a stunning and well-preserved Gothic Revival mansion, cows, sheep and pigs in the pasture, a smaller 20th-century farmhouse, farm outbuildings, and a Visitor Center with a rotating exhibit space. We are inspired by the legacy Caroline Foster, who donated us the farm to ensure the place she lived 99 of her 102 years in would be kept as a window into the incredible world she inhabited. Put in short, there are many stories to be told at our site, and it’s an honor to be in a position to tell these stories.

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NJ Weekend Historical Happenings: 4/6/19 - 4/7/19

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Saturday, April 6 - Farmingdale, Monmouth County
Opening Day at Allaire
Children Friendly Event & Site

As New Jersey’s premiere outdoor living history museum, come and celebrate Allaire’s history with special house tours, craft demonstrations (carpentry, blacksmith, woodcarving), children’s games, story-tellling, historic quilt “airing,” and more! With winter behind and signs of spring, the village comes to life this day to kickoff the 2019 season.

Highlights include:
* Furnace interpretation at 12:30 and 2:30 pm.
* Miniature Wooden Animal Craft
* Carriage House Display
* OPEN HOUSE at the Allaire Residence
* Historic Chapel Open to Tour
* Information Tables

A special history and science scavenger hunt for children and adults. Music in the village, hands-on activities, and interactive programs to experience life in this early 19th century industrial village. Learn about what Allaire has to offer via group tours, facility rentals (the Chapel), benefits of museum membership, special events, volunteer/intern opportunities, sponsorships, and much more! An “Opening Day” and “Open House” to kick off a thrilling year at the Historic Village at Allaire!

Hours: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. The Historic Village at Allaire is located at 4263 Atlantic Avenue, Farmingdale, NJ. For more information, contact the Allaire Village office during business hours, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, at 732-919-3500 or visit www.allairevillage.org.

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NJ Weekend Estate Sale: 4/5/19 - 4/7/19

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