Thursday, September 19, 2019
Wine & Cheese at Dey Mansion Washington’s Headquarters
Enjoy a curated tasting of international wines and cheeses at historic Dey Mansion Washington's Headquarters. This fundraiser benefits the Friends of Passaic County Parks for future park improvement projects, historic preservation, and programs.
Find out more »Historical Interpreters at East Jersey Old Town Village
East Jersey Old Town Village comes alive Wednesday through Sunday with historical interpreters presenting the trades and crafts of the 18th and 19th centuries. Stop by, visit reconstructed and replica early American Raritan Valley structures and chat with reenactors as they demonstrate what life was like 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…
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 »Tour Morven’s Reimagined Historic Gardens
Tour Morven’s Reimagined Historic Gardens Fridays starting June 7 at 11:00 a.m. through October 4. $10; Free for Friends of Morven Please preregister online. Tickets can be paid for and picked up in Morven’s gift shop prior to the start of the tour. Ticket includes same-day museum admission. Enjoy a 45-minute tour of what's in bloom in Morven’s reimagined gardens! Garden guides will share how the house and gardens evolved under each family that resided at Morven. Beginning with Annis…
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 »Pathways of History – 10th Annual Tour of Morris County Historic Places
The Pathways of History Tour spotlights a collection of Morris County’s small, volunteer-run and always admission-free museum treasures. Visit sites ranging from the 18th to 20th centuries, sharing fascinating views into local history. Revolutionary-era sites include the Ford Faesch Ironmaster's House in Rockaway, the Martin Berry House in Pequannock, the Silas Riggs Saltbox House in Roxbury, the Union Church Burial Grounds in Long Valley, Obadiah LaTourette Grist and Saw Mill and more. Visit the Pathways of History website for more…
Find out more »Young Patriot’s Day at Princeton Battlefield State Park
Young Patriot’s Day 2019 will be held at the Princeton Battlefield State Park on Saturday, September 21 from 10 am to 4 pm. The Princeton Battlefield Society invites all school-age children to come out for a day of American history, demonstrations, activity and fun, including ... Re-enactors from the New Jersey Greys who will involve young patriots in activities and demonstrate military drills and artillery “Discover Princeton Battlefield” tours and activities as well as a Thomas Clarke House visit and…
Find out more »National Museum Day – free admission at Morven
Morven is participating again in Smithsonian Magazine’s National Museum Day! Admission to the museum will be free with downloaded tickets on September 21. This year’s theme is a “Year of Music,” and Morven is hosting a concert by Generations Baroque Ensemble at 3:30 pm to celebrate. Docent-led tours will be presented throughout the day at 11:00 a.m., 12:00 noon, 1:00 p.m., and 2:00 p.m. Register for a Victorian pressed flower workshop from 10:00–1:00 p.m. Create beautiful pressed flower art at…
Find out more »Fall Harvest Celebration – Taste of History at the Wick House
Visit the Wick House garden at the Jockey Hollow unit of Morristown NHP for a fall harvest celebration! Gardeners will be on hand to answer your questions about home gardening and the replica herb garden next to the Wick House. Fresh herbs, vegetables and handmade boutique treasures will be available, with proceeds benefitting the Northern New Jersey Unit of the Herb Society of America, Wick Garden Fund.
Find out more »Smithsonian Museum Day: Baroque Music & Victorian Flowers at Morven
On Museum day, museum admission is free with ticket from the Smithsonian Museum day link! Morven is participating in Smithsonian Magazine’s national Museum Day, offering free admission to all Museum Day ticket holders. Tickets will be available for the public to download beginning August 15th, 2019 at www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday. Docent-led tours will be offered at 11:00 a.m., noon, 1:00 and 2:00 p.m. *Separate tickets required for each event* "Generations Baroque Ensemble" Concert: 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. $10; Free for Friends of…
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