Historic Happenings Blog

Sunday, September 30  -  Morris Township, Morris County Save Those Seeds As the growing season ends at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, help collect seeds from plants in the garden to sow next spring. This program takes place o n Sunday from 2:00 - 2:45 pm. Admission: $6 per adult, $5 per senior (65+), $4 per child age 4 - 16, $2 per child age 2 & 3. FREE per child under age 2. Friends members are half price with a current membership card.  Fosterfields Living Historical Farm is located at 73 Kahdena Road, Morristown, NJ. For more information, visit  www.morrisparks.net .

Sunday, September 30  - Cranford, Union County Open House at Crane-Phillips House The Cranford Historical Society will be hosting tours of the Crane-Phillips House Museum, located at 124 North Union Avenue, Cranford, NJ on Sunday from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. Admission is free. The Cranford Historical Society was founded in 1927 with a mission to preserve the unique history of Cranford, New Jersey. The Society maintains the Crane-Phillips House Living Museum, an important costume collection, and archives. For more information, call 908-376-0082 or visit  www.cranfordhistoricalsociety.com .

Sunday, September 30 - Morristown, Morris County Upcycle Sunday: Cardboard Cell Phone Holder On Saturday from 2:00 - 4:00 pm, get the most out of your things by upcycling cardboard into cell phone holders.  Admission: $5/adult, $4/senior (65+), $3/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 .

Sunday, September 30 – Essex County Medicinal Plants of the Civil War , with Lesley Parness Sunday, 9/30, 2:00 pm at Durand-Hedden    Medicinal Plants of the Civil War , with Lesley Parness Sunday, 9/30, 2pm, at Durand-Hedden; house and store open 1 to 4 pm On Sunday, September 30, Durand-Hedden will host noted horticulturalist/educator Lesley Parness, who will explain how plants were crucial in every aspect of the Civil War – on the battlefields and on the home fronts of both the North and the South . Her talk will encompass 30 plants and the medicinal properties for which they were known in the 19 th  century. Haunting images from the era will intrigue history lovers as well as gardeners. Audiences are often surprised to see how many "Civil War" plants they are already growing, such as Cornus Florida.  The Dogwood, a familiar native understory tree, whose lovely white flowers set woodlands alight in spring, played a major role

Sunday, September 30 – Hunterdon County Postal History of the Lambertville Area 2:00 PM Pittore Justice Center, 25 S. Union Street, Lambertville Jim Walker, longtime stamp collector and member of Coryell’s Ferry Stamp Club and LHS, will give a talk with PowerPoint presentation on the  history of our mail service. This will include copies of letters from some well-known (and not so well-known) local residents. The subject is a major interest of Jim’s and he has used his expertise to review and evaluate stamps and such for the Rago Arts and Auction Center.

Sunday, September 30 – Mercer County HistoryFest, 1:00 – 4:00 PM    Visit the Historical Society of Princeton for the  2 nd  annual HistoryFest! This year’s theme is “Edible History,” and will feature a hands-on family cooking workshop, as well as an Open Archive with artifacts and photos of local restaurants, past and present.  Admission is free, please visit  www.princetonhistory.org  for a full schedule of events.   Questions? Call 609.921.6748 x102 or email:  eve@princetonhistory.org

Sunday, September 30 – Hunterdon County Third Annual “World Music Day” Returns to Deer Path Park - September 30, Noon-6pm     Flemington, NJ – Hunterdon County families can experience and interact with music from around the world at the third annual Hunterdon County “World Music Day” at Deer Path Park in Flemington. World Music Day is not just a concert; it is a full day of musical experiences for all ages, including performances from world-class musicians, fun and interactive programs for kids, and jam sessions for musicians of all levels. The free festival is organized by the Hunterdon County Cultural & Heritage Commission in partnership with the Hunterdon County Division of Parks and Recreation.     The event features a full lineup of performances on the main stage and features The Tony Trischka Quintet. A United States Artists Friends Fellow (2012), Tony is considered to be the consummate banjo artist and perhaps the most influential ba

Sunday, September 30 - Sandy Hook, Monmouth County Grand Re-Opening of the Sandy Hook Lighthouse & Fort Hancock Post Museum Join us on Sunday from 11:00 - 3:00 pm to celebrate the reopening of the Sandy Hook Lighthouse and Fort Hancock Post Museum. We are opening our doors for all to explore our newly renovated buildings. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will kick off the event with presentations to follow in the Post Museum. Presentations will be led by Dr. Richard Veit, head of the Monmouth University team that conducted the archaeological dig at the Sandy Hook Lighthouse, and Shawn Welch, Board of Directors Member of the Army Ground Forces Association, who will talk about Coastal Defense at Fort Hancock during World War II. Free admission and parking.  For more information, call  732-872-5970  or visit  www.nps.gov/gate .

Sunday, September 30 - Boonton, Morris County Railroad Museum [For A Day] On Sunday from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, join the United Railroad Historical Society for a celebration of New Jersey’s railroad history. Railroad Museum [for a day] is hosted by the United Railroad Historical Society of New Jersey, owners of the largest and most historic railroad collection in New Jersey. During this once-a-year event, the URHS Restoration Facility in Boonton, NJ will become New Jersey’s largest railroad museum. For the seventh consecutive year, the URHS will open the gates of its normally-private Boonton NJ Restoration Facility to showcase some of its historic collection. Railroad Museum [for a day] will provide a rare, family-friendly opportunity to admire, explore, and go inside our historic trains and learn about their connection to the region we live in. Visitors will be able to get up close and personal with vintage railroad equipment and well as visiting classic cars, trucks, buses, and

Last Month of Historic House Season All of our historic houses will be open Friday, September 28 through Sunday, September 30 for our final weekend of the season! This is your last opportunity to visit before spring of 2019.  Houses will be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 1-4 pm with a special activity on Saturday, please visit  MonmouthHistory.org  or call 732-462-1466 for information on house openings.  Our Museum and Research Library will continue to be open year round during regularly scheduled hours.  

Saturday, September 29  - Cape May, Cape May County Clueless at the Physick Estate - "Pain and Suffrage" A local suffragette takes her mission too far when she breaks into the mayor's house with her group of protesters. When the police arrive expecting a simple case of trespassing, everyone discovers that something much more sinister has happened. Somewhere beneath all of the family secrets and political agendas lies a motive, and somewhere in the house lies a killer. Can you find out who it is and bring them to justice before they strike again?  Limited admission. Tickets $18. Event will be held Saturday at 8:30 pm at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington Street, Cape May, NJ. Presented 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,  September 29  - Cape May, Cape May County Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour Family Fri

Sunday, September 30 - Washington Township, Burlington County Antique Glass and Bottle Show The Batsto Citizens Committee, Inc. once again combines a bit of yesteryear and modern technology when it presents it fall Antiques, Glass & Bottle show. The popular Antique Glass and Bottle Show; held both in the spring and fall, will welcome shoppers beginning at 9:00 am and continue until 3:00 pm. Bottles, glass items, antiques and collectibles will be available from a variety of vendors. Food and beverages will be available throughout day. There is no admission charge to enter the park for the day’s event and they are brought to you by the Batsto Citizens Committee, Inc.; the officially recognized friends organization of Batsto Village.  Parking close to vendors will be plentiful. The historic Batsto mansion; home to the Richards family for nearly 100 years and later owned by Philadelphia Industrialist Joseph Wharton will be open from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm for guided tours. There is a $

Sunday, September 30   - Blairstown, Warren County Historic Blairstown Footbridge Paint and Click

Saturday - Sunday, September  29 - 30  - Tuckerton, Ocean County 36th Annual Ocean County Decoy and Gunning Show Join the Tuckerton Seaport as they celebrate the 36th anniversary of the show during this exciting two day event highlighting the culture of the area! Demonstrations, contests, seminars, crafters, carvers, over 300 waterfowling exhibitors and vendors, food, refreshments, a decoy auction, music, entertainment, and lots of fun. Delmarva Dock Dog Competition as featured on ESPN! Two great locations: Tip Seaman County Park and Tuckerton Seaport & Baymen’s Museum. This event is free to the public! The show is open Saturday from 7:00 am - 5:00 pm and Sunday from 7:00 am - 4:00 pm. Rain or shine. Admission to the show is free. Free off-site parking and a free shuttle bus will be available to take visitors between Tip Seaman County Park and the Seaport. Tuckerton Seaport & Baymen's Museum, 120 West Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ. For more information call 609-296-8868 o

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Saturday, September  29   - Morristown, Morris County Squeaky Clean: Soap Making One of women’s responsibilities throughout history was to prepare the home for winter. Harvest time is a time of plenty, but it is followed by lean times, meaning that budgets must be prepared and supplies must be put aside to sustain the family through the winter months. On Saturday from 2:00 - 4:00 pm, learn what was done to get ready, and create a soap making craft.  Admission: $5/adult, $4/senior (65+), $3/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 .

Saturday,  September 29   - Morristown, Morris County Meet the Irish Servant and the Cook at the Willows On Saturday at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, discover the life of domestic help at the Foster home on a guided tour. Assist the maid with household chores and see what the cook has prepared using the wood-burning stove. Two tours times available: 1:00 - 2:00 pm and 2:00 - 3:00 pm. 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 .

Saturday,  September 29   - Blairstown, Warren County Haunts of Main Street and Cemetery Tour 🎃 The annual Blairstown Historic Preservation Committee fall walking tour returns to spooky and mysterious Main Street. Walk in the footsteps of murderers and bank robbers as BHPC presents some rather bizarre historic facts of our beloved town. Did you know caskets and gravestones were once produced right on Main Street? A surprising amount of unfortunate events occurred under the rooftops of our historic landmarks. We may even venture into the old Gravel Hill cemetery! The tours will depart from the First Presbyterian Church at 1 Main Street, Blairstown, NJ. Parking is available on the street, in the lot behind the church or at Footbridge Park, 5 Footbridge Lane.  NEW! 1:00 and 3:00 tours will happen on a first-come, first-served basis. 75 guest per tour. Once the 1:00 pm tour is at capacity guests will be asked to come to the 3:00 pm tour. There are no advance reservations. Please

Saturday, September 29 – Ocean County   Apple Festival Combines with Lacey Day!     The 25 th  Annual Apple Festival presented by the Lacey Township Historical Society held on Saturday, September 29 th  at Lacey Day from noon to 4 pm, at Gille Park.     The historical society will incorporate some of the usual favorites to the Lacey Day highlights! Fresh baked apple crisp made with the assistance of the Lacey Township High School culinary department will be available for purchase as well as Candy Apples and Caramel Apple slices. The “Legends of Lacey, A Tour through History” will be available for purchase. New this year, sit down with hot apple cider or coffee!      The Apple Pie Baking Contest will be held and is open to the public with the usual two categories; adults & students. Winners will be announced at 3:45 and will receive $50.00 for first place, $30.00 for second and $20.00 for third in each contest. To participate drop your pies

Burlington County Saturday, Sept 29 Paranormal/History Expo 11 am - 6 pm. Come out and join us September 29 from 11 am-6 pm and meet some great paranormal groups,meet with a historical figure or two, shop for some funky items, tour the historic mansion or visit with a psychic and find your fortune. Free Admission. The Friends of White Hill Mansion, 217 Fourth St (Burlington St), Fieldsboro, NJ 08505 email: whitehillinfo@gmail.com — whitehillmansion.com