Sunday, August 2, 2020
Osborn Cannonball House open house
The Historical Society of Scotch Plains and Fanwood invites you to visit the Osborn Cannonball House to discover the community's Revolutionary era history as experienced by the home's original owners. Learn the story of Jonathan and Abagail Osborn, their thirteen children and how the onset of the war for independence affected their family and their home. Following the June 1777 Battle of the Short Hills at nearby Ash Swamp, Continental troops retreated past the home to the safety of the…
Find out more »Full Moon Bike Hike
Full Moon Bike Hike Washington Crossing State Park, Nelson House 2-Aug 8:30 pm Description: Guided nighttime bicycle ride up the D&R Towpath toward Lambertville approx. 13 mi. round trip. Bring your own bike, bike light and helmet. Call for directions to the meeting location. Age: Teen - Adult Pre-registration required; Please call (609)737-0609. Weather permitting. Masks Required.
Find out more »The Day is Ours: A Battlefield Tour
The Day is Ours: A Battlefield Tour Princeton Battlefield State Park, Clarke House Front Porch 11:00 am Description: A tour of Princeton Battlefield State Park following in the footsteps of the Continental Army. Age: All Ages Pre-registration required; 15 participants maximum. Please call (609)921-0074 or email [email protected] Weather permitting. Masks Required.
Find out more »CANCELED – Liberty Vintage Base Ball Club vs. Athletic Base Ball Club of Philadelphia
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Find out more »Musket Firing Demonstration
Washington Crossing State Park, Sullivan's Grove near Visitor Center 1-Aug 2:00 PM Description: Interpretive talk of the Christmas Night Crossing and Battle of Trenton followed by Musket Firing. Age: All ages No registration. Weather permitting. For more information call (609)737-0623. Masks Required.
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 »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 »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 »The Day is Ours: A Battlefield Tour
The Day is Ours: A Battlefield Tour Princeton Battlefield State Park, Clarke House Front Porch 2:00 pm Description: A tour of Princeton Battlefield State Park following in the footsteps of the Continental Army. Age: All Ages Pre-registration required; 15 participants maximum. Please call (609)921-0074 or email [email protected] Weather permitting. Masks Required.
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