The Art of Deception: Techniques and Theory of creating a three dimensional Black Duck Silhouette decoy. October 17, 10-4 Morven Join us for a one day, outdoor, intensive class with Master Carver Jode Hillman focusing on the history, application and usage of traditional hunting Decoys produced in Western NJ. Students will carve and paint a […]

This event is held annually in the Fall. This year it is scheduled to occur on Sunday October 17, 2021 from 10 am to 4:00 pm. There will be something COUNTRY for everyone. There will be crafts, exhibits, music, old-time engines & cars, food, antiques, pony rides, farm equipment, chain-saw art, quilting, and more. Always […]

​The Camden County Historical Society Museum is once again open for tours! Stop by to see our new exhibits on Native Americans in Camden, the Revolutionary War in Camden County, the Negro Baseball League in New Jersey and Camden recording artists! Open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10am-4pm.

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 […]

FOUR CENTURIES IN A WEEKEND AT CALDWELL PARSONAGE          The Caldwell Parsonage invites visitors to an open house on Saturday and Sunday, October 16 and 17, from 12 noon to 5 pm. The event is part of Union County's annual Four Centuries in a Weekend. "Rev. James Caldwell," aka Doc Burkhardt, will greet guests on Saturday. Student docents will […]

Prominent American statesmen of the late 18th and early 19th centuries had ties to this handsome Georgian house. In 1772, it became the home of Elias Boudinot, who served as a President of the Continental Congress. For a year during Boudinot’s residency, young Alexander Hamilton lived at Boxwood Hall while he attended school in Elizabethtown. […]

The Nathaniel Drake House, headquarters of the Historical Society of Plainfield, was built in 1746. Nestled within the towers and slate roof is the original farmhouse once used as George Washington’s headquarters during the Battle of Short Hills, June 25, 1777. In 1864, John S. Harberger, a New York City bank president, enlarged and embellished […]

As a Tavern and Stagecoach stop, this early 19th-century hotel was the scene of auctions, public meetings, elections, business transactions, entertainment, horse breeding and a host of other activities. The handsome Federal style inn contains a taproom, two parlors, 12 bedrooms and a kitchen wing with a working fireplace. Originally a house and store, the […]

The white clapboard Osborn Cannonball House is a small jewel in the center of Scotch Plains. Brick walks, an arbor and formal gardens surrounded by a white board fence give this property a “Williamsburg” feel. Its location, adjacent to the town green and across from the Stage House Inn, adds to its interest. Inside, four […]

1003 Morris Avenue, Union (908) 527-0400 www.kean.edu/libertyhall Built in 1772 on the eve of the American Revolution, Liberty Hall Museum at Kean University chronicles more than 240 years of American history. The former residence of William Livingston, New Jersey’s first elected governor and signer of the Constitution, Liberty Hall was originally constructed as a14-room home […]

614 Mountain Avenue, Westfield (908) 232-1776 www.millercoryhouse.org   Eighteenth-Century outbuildings, herb and kitchen gardens help create a colonial atmosphere at the Miller-Cory House, where interactive tours engage the imagination of children and adults. Built about 1740, the small, neat and authentically furnished farmhouse stands on its original site along the “road to the mountains.” Visitors […]

The Craig House at Monmouth Battlefield is open for tours Sunday, 1-4PM until December 5th.

Dr. Matthew Costello, senior historian of the White House Historical Association, will give a free virtual lecture on Sunday, October 17 at 1:30 PM. Costello’s lecture will focus on his 2019 book, The Property of the Nation: George Washington’s Tomb, Mount Vernon, and the Memory of the First President, which was a 2020 George Washington Prize […]

Virtual Lecture with Dr. Matthew Costello: The Property of the Nation October 17 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Free Dr. Matthew Costello, senior historian of the White House Historical Association, will give a free virtual lecture on Sunday, October 17 at 1:30 PM. Costello’s lecture will focus on his 2019 book, The Property of the […]

Sunday, October 17 -- Essex County The Forgotten Victory: The Battle of Springfield of 1780 – Oct. 17th Come to the Durand-Hedden House on Sunday, October 17 to learn about the critical Revolutionary War battle of 1780 that was fought just down the road, in Vauxhall, the Short Hills, Springfield and Connecticut Farms (Union). Historian […]

Join us for a deliciously haunted tea experience as we return to in-person teas at Peachfield! A buffet of homemade tea sandwiches, desserts, and a freshly brewed pot of tea is offered. Eliza Blackheart of the Breckenvale Coven, portrayed by Alisa Dupuy, returns to entertain and share the history of witchcraft and Halloween. Costumes are […]

The October meeting of the Washington Crossing Historic Park Book Club is set for Monday, October 18 at 5:30 PM. This meeting will be held virtually using Zoom. Registration is required. To register, please visit DCNR’s website. Zoom meeting details will be provided upon registration. Museum curator Kimberly McCarty will lead a discussion of Ten […]

The Monmouth Battlefield Visitors Center will be open from Wednesday-Sunday with limited hours and scheduled showings of the museum short movie. Museum Open Wednesday-Sunday: 10AM-11AM, 12PM-1PM, 2PM-3PM Movie showings: 11AM, 1PM, 3PM The gift shop will remain closed.

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 […]

​The Camden County Historical Society Museum is once again open for tours! Stop by to see our new exhibits on Native Americans in Camden, the Revolutionary War in Camden County, the Negro Baseball League in New Jersey and Camden recording artists! Open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10am-4pm.

18th-century kitchen gardens can be thought of as the supermarkets of their times, but in one’s own backyard. They were filled with plants that provided food for the household (peas and carrots anyone?). But they also provided ingredients for household and personal use, such as for keeping fleas from your bed or cleaning your skin, […]

Hiking is a great way to improve your physical and mental health. At 5:30 PM on October 20, join the park naturalist for a quick-paced 2.5-mile hike along park trails. Prepare yourself by bringing a full water bottle, wearing sturdy shoes, and dressing for the weather. Please email mtrues[email protected] to register. The meeting location will be […]

Join Us for the Boos...stay for the Booze! About this event Join us, if you've got the guts! Get ready to enjoy a Fall night out with friends carving and decorating pumpkins! Learn the legend behind the Jack-o-Lantern while you sit back and enjoy some snacks, wine and beer! This boozy fun night will have […]

The Monmouth Battlefield Visitors Center will be open from Wednesday-Sunday with limited hours and scheduled showings of the museum short movie. Museum Open Wednesday-Sunday: 10AM-11AM, 12PM-1PM, 2PM-3PM Movie showings: 11AM, 1PM, 3PM The gift shop will remain closed.

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 […]

​The Camden County Historical Society Museum is once again open for tours! Stop by to see our new exhibits on Native Americans in Camden, the Revolutionary War in Camden County, the Negro Baseball League in New Jersey and Camden recording artists! Open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10am-4pm.

October 21, 7-8pm It's spooky season! Time to explore some of the mysteries at Liberty Hall Museum with our Third Thursday Virtual Lecture Series! Liberty Hall has 250 years of stories to tell, and some of its most famous stories have become legends. Listen to the legends of the house-- stories of ghosts, murder, love […]

The Monmouth Battlefield Visitors Center will be open from Wednesday-Sunday with limited hours and scheduled showings of the museum short movie. Museum Open Wednesday-Sunday: 10AM-11AM, 12PM-1PM, 2PM-3PM Movie showings: 11AM, 1PM, 3PM The gift shop will remain closed.

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 […]

​The Camden County Historical Society Museum is once again open for tours! Stop by to see our new exhibits on Native Americans in Camden, the Revolutionary War in Camden County, the Negro Baseball League in New Jersey and Camden recording artists! Open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10am-4pm.

Gibbon House 960 Ye Greate Street Greenwich, NJ October 22, 6-8PM $2/person The entire community- kids, families, youth groups, scout troops, schools, 4-H clubs, nursing facilities, senior centers, and all organizations- are invited to create a jack-o-lantern and participate in the contest! Drop off your carved or hand-painted pumpkin on Thursday, Oct. 21 between 4-6pm. […]

Experience White Hill Mansion in the spookiest of seasons and hear all about the latest hauntings. ​ Purchase Tickets in advance: $15 per person. https://www.whitehillmansion.org/events?fbclid=IwAR1QcbPAlV6NeOHaeaK29Qocgh8gKAlxE89Okv3pdjJ_ZTghl0QKSgJBAD4 ​ Tours last about an hour. ​ Multiple dates available. ​ Not recommended for children under 12 years old.

The Historical Society of Haddonfield is pleased to once again be leading Haunted Haddonfield Walking Tours during October! Tours will be held on October 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 and 30, 2021, with a rain date planned for October 31. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for kids 12 and under. Proceeds benefit the […]

Illustrated overview of Historic New Bridge Landing Oct 22, 7:00-8:15PM Virtual Learn about one of the most intact and important historic sites in New Jersey, featuring the Steuben House, a state historic site. The layered stories include why we need to add a new museum building at the site. Link here: https://www.bergencountyhistory.org/event-details/illustrated-overview-of-historic-new-bridge-landing-zoom

Experience White Hill Mansion in the spookiest of seasons and hear all about the latest hauntings. ​ Purchase Tickets in advance: $15 per person. https://www.whitehillmansion.org/events?fbclid=IwAR1QcbPAlV6NeOHaeaK29Qocgh8gKAlxE89Okv3pdjJ_ZTghl0QKSgJBAD4 ​ Tours last about an hour. ​ Multiple dates available. ​ Not recommended for children under 12 years old.

The Monmouth Battlefield Visitors Center will be open from Wednesday-Sunday with limited hours and scheduled showings of the museum short movie. Museum Open Wednesday-Sunday: 10AM-11AM, 12PM-1PM, 2PM-3PM Movie showings: 11AM, 1PM, 3PM The gift shop will remain closed.

Three years ago, Heart to Hearth Cookery presented their Apple Butter Making program at Rockingham. While the day was blustery and chilly, many visitors came by to watch the process, help stir the pot and breath in the lovely spicy/sweet aroma. This fall, on Saturday, October 23 from 10 am to 4 pm, Heart to […]

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 […]

Sat, October 2, 2:00pm – 2:30pm Washington Crossing State Park Visitors Center - Titusville, NJ(map) Join a Park Historian for an interpretive talk about some of the weapons used during the American Revolution and their use during the Battle of Trenton. Included will be a musket firing demonstration. Approximately 30-minute program. Park vehicle entrance fee […]

The completion of several projects at Fort Nonsense will be marked with an event with Representatives of the Washington Association of New Jersey, Morristown National Historical Park and public officials. Music will be provided by the Colonial Musketeers Junior Fife & Drum Corps of Hackettstown.

Experience White Hill Mansion in the spookiest of seasons and hear all about the latest hauntings. ​ Purchase Tickets in advance: $15 per person. https://www.whitehillmansion.org/events?fbclid=IwAR1QcbPAlV6NeOHaeaK29Qocgh8gKAlxE89Okv3pdjJ_ZTghl0QKSgJBAD4 ​ Tours last about an hour. ​ Multiple dates available. ​ Not recommended for children under 12 years old.

The Historical Society of Haddonfield is pleased to once again be leading Haunted Haddonfield Walking Tours during October! Tours will be held on October 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 and 30, 2021, with a rain date planned for October 31. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for kids 12 and under. Proceeds benefit the […]

Experience White Hill Mansion in the spookiest of seasons and hear all about the latest hauntings. ​ Purchase Tickets in advance: $15 per person. https://www.whitehillmansion.org/events?fbclid=IwAR1QcbPAlV6NeOHaeaK29Qocgh8gKAlxE89Okv3pdjJ_ZTghl0QKSgJBAD4 ​ Tours last about an hour. ​ Multiple dates available. ​ Not recommended for children under 12 years old.