Old Dutch New Year “Candlemas” Winter Walk
Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage 71 Somerset Street, Somerville, NJhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/old-dutch-new-year-candlemas-winter-walk-tickets-518229246627 https://www.facebook.com/events/558170109546151 Get outdoors on a February afternoon with a winter walk along historic Somerville’s Peters Brook Greenway and Main Street with brief stops for historical storytelling. We place Washington’s Headquarters Flags at two stone markers recalling George Washington’s passage through the area in early January 1777 and return for a brief festive open house […]
Philly Special: Philadelphia History in Revolutionary New Jersey
Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage 71 Somerset Street, Somerville, NJPhiladelphia fans and foes alike will enjoy this Philly Special tour of Philadelphia history in Revolutionary New Jersey before the Big Game. Wallace House State Historic Site was the New Jersey home of a Philadelphia family and hosted George Washington's winter headquarters during the Revolutionary War. Learn about the Wallace family in life and […]
Philly Special: Philadelphia History in Revolutionary New Jersey
Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage 71 Somerset Street, Somerville, NJPhiladelphia fans and foes alike will enjoy this Philly Special tour of Philadelphia history in Revolutionary New Jersey before the Big Game. Wallace House State Historic Site was the New Jersey home of a Philadelphia family and hosted George Washington's winter headquarters during the Revolutionary War. Learn about the Wallace family in life and […]
Philly Special: Philadelphia History in Revolutionary New Jersey
Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage 71 Somerset Street, Somerville, NJPhiladelphia fans and foes alike will enjoy this Philly Special tour of Philadelphia history in Revolutionary New Jersey before the Big Game. Wallace House State Historic Site was the New Jersey home of a Philadelphia family and hosted George Washington's winter headquarters during the Revolutionary War. Learn about the Wallace family in life and […]
Four Centuries of African American Soldiers
The Old Barracks Museum 101 Barrack Street, Trenton, NJTrenton, NJ—Visit the Old Barracks Museum this February as it hosts the Four Centuries of African American Soldiers event. This vivid living history program tells the heroic stories of America's black warriors spanning four hundred years until today. The program includes authentic military artifacts, reenactors, and military veterans sharing their own personal stories. This is […]
Four Centuries of African American Soldiers
The Old Barracks Museum 101 Barrack Street, Trenton, NJTrenton, NJ—Visit the Old Barracks Museum this February as it hosts the Four Centuries of African American Soldiers event. This vivid living history program tells the heroic stories of America's black warriors spanning four hundred years until today. The program includes authentic military artifacts, reenactors, and military veterans sharing their own personal stories. This is […]
Women in Union County History
Plainfield Public Library 800 Park Avenue, Plainfield, NJCelebrate women's history! Photographer lecture and meet & greet. Nancy Ori of Berkeley Heights, well-known photographer, author, and educator is presenting a series of images about Women in Union County History. The body of work that currently covers the walls of the Anne Louise Davis gallery has been edited down to the story of women […]
245th Anniversary of the Hancock House Massacre
Hancock House 3 Front Street, Hancocks Bridge , NJJoin us as we commemorate the 245th anniversary of the Hancock House "Massacre". There will be living-history all weekend long as well as a special guided tour of sites associated with the British occupation of Salem in March of 1778. The tour will be conducted caravan-style, so be prepared to drive. This event is FREE […]
Robert W. Sands Jr & Patricia E. Millen “Washington Crossing”
Old Barracks Museum 101 Barrack Street, Trenton, NJRobert Sands and Patricia Millen will discuss their book which explores the history of the site of General George Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River with his Continental Army in 1776 to the Battle of Trenton. Lectures begin at 6pm and will be followed by a Q&A and book signing. Admission is free. Light refreshments […]
Arthur S. Lefkowitz “George Washington’s Revenge”
Old Barracks Museum 101 Barrack Street, Trenton, NJArthur Lefkowitz will join us to discuss his book concerning George Washington’s epic 1777 New Jersey campaign and how it was crucial to turning the tide of the Revolution, snatching victory from the jaws of defeat. Lectures begin at 6pm and will be followed by a Q&A and book signing. Admission is free. Light refreshments […]
