Thursday, July 9, 2020
East Jersey Old Town Village open for visits
East Jersey Old Town Village comes alive Wednesday through Sunday with historical interpreters presenting the trades and crafts of the 18th and 19th centuries. Visit reconstructed and replica early American Raritan Valley structures at East Jersey Old Town Village for a view into life in the region’s farm and merchant communities. Buildings include the Indian Queen Tavern, the Farley Blacksmith Shop, the Williamson Wheelwright Shop, the Smalleytown Schoolhouse, the Three Mile Run Church, the homes of early settlers and outbuildings.…
Find out more »Visit the Cornelius Low House Museum
The Cornelius Low House Museum is a Historic National Register home built in 1741 for Cornelius Low, a wealthy merchant of Raritan Landing. The home is one of the best examples of Georgian architecture in New Jersey. Visit to learn the history of this fine structure, and return often to enjoy a rotating series of exhibits featuring topics in New Jersey history. Visit the Middlesex County Division of Historic Sites and History Services website to learn more about the Cornelius Low…
Find out more »Visit the Historic Somers Mansion
This historic site is usually open on Saturdays and Sundays from 9am to 3:30pm. Please call 609-927-2212 to confirm hours before visiting. As per the Col. Richard Somers Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, the Somers Mansion, situated on Shore Road in Somers Point, NJ, is the oldest house in Atlantic County. It was built about 1725 by Richard Somers, oldest son of John Somers. John Somers was born in 1640 in Worcestershire, England where his family had been…
Find out more »CANCELED – Liberty Vintage Base Ball Club vs. Elizabeth Resolutes
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Find out more »CANCELED – Liberty Base Ball Club of New Brunswick in the Gettysburg Vintage Base Ball Festival
CANCELED - See the Liberty Base Ball Club of New Brunswick battle against a slew of vintage Base Ball clubs! Games are double-headers unless noted, and played utilizing reproduction uniforms and equipment, and rules and customs from the 1850s and beyond. Stay tuned for more info.
Find out more »Advocates for NJ History Advocacy Workshop Part 2
Advocates for NJ History Advocacy Workshop Part 1: Tuesday, July 7, 1 pm to 2:30 pm Part 2: Tuesday, July 21, 1 pm to 2:30 pm Now more than ever concerted efforts at the local, state, and national level are needed to ensure continued support for New Jersey's public history, heritage tourism, and historic preservation institutions. We face three simultaneous pandemics of health, racism, and the economy. Advocates for New Jersey History invites you to be part of a statewide…
Find out more »Readington Museums Lecture: A History of Organic Farming
Organic farming methods, modeled after nature, may seem antiquated in the face of modern science, yet they succeed in producing traditional foods. Learn the history of farming with Professor Joseph Heckman (pictured). Contact the Museums for emergency closings and program registration.
Find out more »Saturday, August 1, 2020
Doc Adams Base Ball Festival
See the Liberty Base Ball Club of New Brunswick participate in the Doc Adams Base Ball Festival! Games are double-headers unless noted, and played utilizing reproduction uniforms and equipment, and rules and customs from the 1850s and beyond. Admission is free, no ticket required. Stay tuned for more info.
Find out more »Doc Adams Base Ball Festival
See the Liberty Base Ball Club of New Brunswick play in the Doc Adams Base Ball Festival! Games are double-headers unless noted, and played utilizing reproduction uniforms and equipment, and rules and customs from the 1850s and beyond. Admission is free, no ticket required. Stay tuned for more info.
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