NJ Weekend Historical Happenings: 6/1/19 - 6/2/19

 New Jersey Weekend Historical Happenings

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Saturday, June 1 - Haddonfield, Camden County
Revolutionary War Skirmish in Haddonfield
Children Friendly Event

Red Coats and rebels will face off once again when the American Revolution returns to South Jersey for the annual "Skirmish on Kings Highway" on Saturday from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.

The event will mark the 241st anniversary of the British encampment in Haddonfield. Revolutionary reenactors - the Second Pennsylvania Regiment - will gather at the Indian King Tavern Museum beginning at 10:00 am. Around 1:00 pm, the Red Coats from the First Battalion of New Jersey Volunteers will march down Kings Highway.

When the two groups meet, the skirmish will begin, with the future of the colonies at stake. The fight will last about 30 minutes, and there will be space for people to watch along the street, which will be closed to traffic. Afterward, children will have a chance to march down the street with wooden muskets. Tours of the museum will be held throughout the day. Rain date is Sunday, June 2.

The Indian King Tavern Museum is located at 233 Kings Highway, Haddonfield, NJ. For more information, call 609-970-8811 or visit www.indiankingfriends.org.

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NJ Weekend Estate Sales: 5/31/19 - 6/2/19

NEW JERSEY WEEKEND ESTATE SALES

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NJ Memorial Day Weekend Historical Happenings: 5/25/19 - 5/27/19

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Friday - Monday, May 24 - 27 - Hopewell, Mercer County
Memorial Day Weekend Events
Family Friendly

On Memorial Day Weekend for the past several decades multiple organizations across Hopewell Valley have been presenting programs and events that celebrate its rich heritage. Under the direction of The Hopewell Valley Heritage Committee several of those organizations are partnering for the second year to offer a full weekend of events all of which are free to the public. This year we are featuring the stories, culture and contributions of Native Americans in this region. Complete details are available HERE.

Friday, May 24: 4:00 - 5:00pm
WAMPUM BRACELET MAKING
Ages 6+
Pennington Public Library, 30 N Main St, Pennington, NJ 08534
Celebrate Hopewell Heritage Weekend by making your own version of a wampum bracelet in the Lenni Lenape style with colored plastic beads. The Lenni Lenapes were the original people of New Jersey. They would traditionally wear a beaded headband, using wampum beads. Wampum beads are small cylindrical beads made from shells that were strung together and worn as decoration or used as money. The Lenape tribes were well known for their beadwork. Guardian presence requested. Registration required: https://wampumbracelets.eventbrite.com.

Saturday, May 25: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
HISTORIC CIVIL WAR ENCAMPMENT
The Hopewell Museum, 28 East Broad Street, Hopewell NJ 08525
Join us on the grounds of the Hopewell Museum and see a historical reenactment of a Civil War encampment by the 6th Regiment Infantry USCT. The 6th Regiment US Colored Troops Reenactors, Inc. (6th USCT) is a reenactment group that recaptures a proud American and local heritage, portraying the historic 6th Regiment, United State Colored Infantry (6th Regiment USCI), an African-American battle regiment which fought for freedom in the Civil War. The regiment saw action in Virginia as part of the Richmond–Petersburg Campaign and in North Carolina, where it participated in the attacks on Fort Fisher and Wilmington and the Carolinas Campaign. Several regiment enlistees were decorated with the Medal of Honor for their service. Presented by the Hopewell Museum and the Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum.

Saturday, May 25: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
THE ARCHITECTURE OF HOPEWELL
Ages 12+
Join Ian Burrow, Max Hayden, and Alison Baxter on four separate architectural walking tours around Hopewell Borough. Experience the different architectural styles and see examples “in the wild.” Tours will meet at the Hopewell Public Library, 13 East Broad St, Hopewell NJ. Hopewell. Tours will start at 10:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:30 pm, and 1:00 pm. Sponsored by the Hopewell Public Library & Hopewell Borough Historic Preservation

Sunday, May 26: 3:00 pm
WILLIAM STIVES - A LIVING HISTORY
Stoutsburg Cemetery, 572 Province Line Road, Hopewell Township, NJ
Join us for Stoutsburg Cemetery’s annual Memorial Day service. Steeped in rich history, the Stoutsburg Cemetery Association was officially founded as a burial ground for African American residents and veterans in 1858. Join us to hear the living history of William Stives, presented live by actor Arthur Gregory Pugh. Come share William’s story. Takes place at the Stoutsburg Cemetery, Hopewell Township (off of Province Line Road).

Sunday, May 26: 3:00 - 5:00 pm
OPEN HOUSE AT THE STOUTSBURG SOURLAND AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM
189 Hollow Road, Skillman, NJ 08558
Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum (SSAAM) will open the doors of Mt. Zion AME to give patrons a peek at our ongoing renovations. Please come and see all the amazing work that has been done to both preserve the building and restore it to it's original condition. On display will be the architectural rendering of Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum and Sourland Conservancy's proposed campus. Come find out about all the fascinating plans in the works. This is a great time to get involved in supporting this effort.

Monday, May 27: 2:00 - 3:00 pm
WASHINGTON CROSSING PARK NJ, NATURE CENTER
355 Washington Crossing Pennington Rd, Titusville, NJ 08560
Jim Wade, former archivist and researcher with the NJ State Museum will discuss primitive stone tool use by Native Americans in central New Jersey. Emphasis will be on the significance and importance of the Indian way of life during the spring season, focusing on the activities of community fish gathering, hunting and village life. The program will include a slide presentation and Native American artifacts will be on display. 

More programs and additional details are available at www.thehopewellmuseum.org/hvhw.

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Saturday, May 25 - Hardwick, Warren County

Millbrook Village Spring Fling
Family Friendly

The Millbrook Village Society is happy to announce their Spring opening for Millbrook Village on Saturday from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Some of the volunteers will be demonstrating their crafts, but the focus will be on the leisure activities of a bygone era in a rural community. All work and no play isn’t fun every day! Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy a day in the country. We’ll be looking forward to seeing you.

The activities are sponsored by the Millbrook Village Society in cooperation with the National Park Service. All activities are free of charge and family oriented. Rain or Shine. Restroom facilities and picnic area are available. There are no food vendors or vending machines. Bring your own refreshments.

Millbrook Village is part of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Millbrook Village is located in Hardwick Township, NJ at the intersection of Old Mine Road and Millbrook Road, County Route 602N.  For more information and directions, call 908-841-9531, 908-537-2544, or 973-875-3461 or visit their Facebook page.

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NJ Memorial Day Weekend Estate Sales: 5/24/19 - 5/26/19

NEW JERSEY WEEKEND ESTATE SALES

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NJ Weekend Historical Happenings: 5/18/19 - 5/19/19

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Saturday, May 18 - Flemington, Hunterdon County

“How to Begin your Family Genealogy”

Learn the basics of how to research your family history with a genealogy workshop at The Hunterdon County Historical Society on Saturday from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. The workshop will be held at the Society’s headquarters and library located at 114 Main Street in Flemington.

Conducted by Betty DeSapio, PLCGS, of DeSapio Research Services, this workshop is geared for the beginner through the advanced beginner. Ms. DeSapio will focus on taking research to the next step by learning how to analyze and evaluate primary sources and how to determine the reliability of published information. Instruction will be given on keeping research logs, citations and organizing materials relating to your family search. The workshop will include the resources held at the Hunterdon County Historical Society’s library and other County repositories. Hand-outs are included and participants should bring a lunch for a short break at noon.

The workshop is free for members of the Historical Society with a $10.00 program fee for non-members. Registration is required as space is limited. Participants may register by calling or e-mailing: hunterdonhistorypatricia@gmail.com or 908-782-1091.

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Saturday, May 18 - Farmingdale, Monmouth County
Spring Festival, Craft Market, and Auction
Children Friendly Site

Over 50 crafters, Allaire artisans, flowers, historic demonstrations and more! Plus a real 19th century auction in front of the General Store at 1:00 pm!

Join us for our Spring Festival that includes a Craft Market and Historic Demonstrations. Local artists will be demonstrating their work. Paintings, pottery, textiles and more! In addition to our historic buildings being open, we have some special programs for the day which will include may pole dancing, hearth cooking at the Manager's House, story-telling at our Enameling Building and craft demonstrations at the Carpenter, Blacksmith, and Tinsmith shops! An auction at the General Store, to include fresh flowers and other spring items, will take place at 1:00 pm. General Store, Bakery and Enameling Buidling Gift Shop will be open throughout the day!

Admission is $5 per adult, $3 children 2 - 12 years. Under 2 FREE! 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 Sales: 5/17/19 - 5/19//19

NEW JERSEY WEEKEND ESTATE SALES

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Genealogy: It’s Not a Tree or a Chart – It’s a Story! - 5/19/2019

Genealogy: It’s Not a Tree or a Chart – It’s a Story! 
Presentation at Durand-Hedden - May 19, 2019

Join genealogist and author Maureen Wlodarczyk at Durand-Hedden House & Garden in Maplewood, NJ, on Sunday, May 19, at 2:00 pm to learn how to layer historical context (social, economic, religious, military, and other aspects) of the times in which your ancestors lived into your family tree, giving dimension to their lives, struggles, and experiences. Researching your family history and authenticating names, dates, and places is only the starting point. Maureen uses her own New Jersey Irish family in her PowerPoint talk to illustrate how adding “flesh” to our ancestral “skeleton” brings our forebears alive. She will provide handouts and welcome questions.

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Vineland Historical and Antiquarian Society Organizes Cemetery Restoration Project

Vineland Historical and Antiquarian Society Organizes Cemetery Restoration Project

For generations, the Vineland Training School served as home for young people who did not quite fit into the outside world, according to the standards of the day. The school served as their world, where they lived and ultimately died, their remains buried in a small cemetery located on the grounds that was later abandoned to the elements.

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NJ Weekend Historical Happenings: 5/11/19 - 5/12/19

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Friday - Saturday, May 10 - 11 - Paterson, Passaic County

Golden Spike Ceremony 150 Anniversary Celebration at the Paterson Museum

Join the staff of the Paterson Museum on Friday and Saturday to commemorate the Golden Spike Ceremony of 1869. The Paterson Museum is located at 2 Market Street, just around the corner and within walking distance of Great Falls National Historical Park.

On Saturday, starting at 6:30 pm, there will be a fundraiser party, with a showing of the "The Great Train Robbery," along with souvenir photos and prizes.

On Sunday, from 12:30 - 4:30 pm, you will find information tables, model trains, and souvenir photos. For more information, call 973-321-1260 or visit https://patersonmuseum.com.

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Saturday, May 11 - Farmingdale, Monmouth County
Late Spring Flea Market
Children Friendly Site

Hunt for bargains among vintage treasures, bric-a-brac, books, art work, handmade items, knick-knacks and so much more!Rain date is Sunday, May 12. Gates open for shoppers at 8:00 am and the market closes at 3:00 pm.

$2 admission for adults and children under 12 are free. 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: 5/10/19 - 5/12/19

NEW JERSEY WEEKEND ESTATE SALES

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Symposium on Gen. Washington's 1778 - 1779 Middlebrook Cantonment - 6/8/19

Symposium on Gen. Washington's 1778-79 Middlebrook Cantonment
Saturday, June 8, 2019

On Saturday, June 8, 2019 the Heritage Trail Association will sponsor a daylong symposium about the 1778 - 1779 Middlebrook Cantonment (Encampment) of Gen. George Washington and the Continental Army.

The symposium will be held at the Bridgewater Municipal Building (100 Commons Way, Bridgewater, NJ) and will feature many topics relating to the army’s six-month cantonment in the Watchung Mountains. Among the speakers and topics are:

• The Importance of the Watchung Mountains to the Continental Army, Mark DiIonno, author and journalist 
• Lessons Learned from Previous Encampments, Steven Elliott, winner of the 2017 Middlebrook research competition
• Somerset County’s Middlebrook Resources, Thomas D’Amico, Somerset County Planner and reenactor
• George Washington and the planning of his Indian Campaigns, Frank Esposito, Professor of History and Education, Kean University
• The Beacon System, a historical entertainment with His Excellency George Washington (Sam Davis) and Lord Stirling (David Lang)
• The First Military/Artillery Academy, John Seidel, archeologist, Associate Professor of Anthropology and Environmental Studies, Washington College, Chestertown, Maryland

The symposium will run from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The cost is $25, which includes lunch. To register, please visit www.htanj.org and click on “See What’s Happening.” You may also register by sending a check for $25 per person, made out to the Heritage Trail Association, and mail it to Heritage Trail Association, 941 East Main Street, Bridgewater, New Jersey 08807.

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NJ Weekend Historical Happenings: 5/4/19 - 5/5/19

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Saturday, May 4 - Sandy Hook, Monmouth County

Secret Places of Sandy Hook: Nine Gun Battery

Explore with a park ranger, the longest concrete gun battery built by the U.S. Army in the United States for harbor defense. Constructed in stages from 1897 to 1904, the "Nine Gun Battery" was in service at Fort Hancock from 1904 to 1944. Bring a flashlight and walking shoes. The tour starts at 2:00 pm and lasts two hours. Call the Sandy Hook Visitor Center at 732-872-5970 to make a reservation. For more information, call 732-872-5970 or visit www.nps.gov/gate.

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NJ Weekend Estate Sale: 5/3/19 - 5/5/19

NEW JERSEY WEEKEND ESTATE SALES

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