Saturday, February 9, 2019
Tory Jack Day at the Abraham Staats House
The Friends of Abraham Staats House, Inc., in conjunction with South Bound Brook Historic Preservation Advisory Commission, is proud to present its 17th edition of the award winning “Tory Jack Day” program. The annual event in honor of Black History Month celebrates the contribution and sacrifices of Afro-Americans in the foundation of our nation. This year's featured presenter is Mr. Joseph Becton. Mr. Becton, a retired National Park Service Interpretive Park Ranger, has been recognized with the Community Service award…
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Open House Tour and Hearth Cooking Demonstration at the Abraham Staats House
Enjoy a tour of the historic Abraham Staats House during their Open House as well as a hearth cooking demonstration from 10am-12pm. The Abraham Staats House is one of the finest surviving buildings from the Dutch Settlement of the Raritan Valley in the 18th century. Over the centuries the house has been expanded several times and now includes a fine late, Federal/Greek Revival two-story addition. The house had an interesting history during the American Revolution when it served as the headquarters…
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