Historic Happenings Blog

Sunday, July 15 – Morris County    Break out the picnic blanket or beach chairs and join us in our historic garden Sundays at 2:00 pm for a selection of music and poetry. $10 per adult,  FREE  for members!  Rain or shine . In the case of inclement weather, programs will be held in the Schoolroom Gallery. Harmonium Choral Society    One of New Jersey’s best-known choral arts organizations, Harmonium Choral Society was founded in 1979. Since 1987, this acclaimed program has been under the direction of Artistic Director Dr. Anne Matlack. Harmonium’s select 20-voice Outreach Chorus will perform at Macculloch Hall. 45 Macculloch Avenue, Morristown;  973-538-2404

Sunday, July 15 -- Bergen County Military Bands of the Civil War at 2 p.m. Ed Moderacki, River Vale's Municipal Historian and the conductor of the popular Waldwick Band, will discuss the role, organization, and instrumentation of military bands serving with Civil War military units. In particular, he will relate the story of the band of the 22nd New Jersey Regiment, the only regiment raised for Union service from Bergen County during the Civil War.  The program will have recordings of typical band music of the period along photographs of bands and instruments. All lectures take place in the Pascack Historical Society’s Ellen Berdais Hall, 19 Ridge Ave., Park Ridge and begin promptly at 2 p.m. Admission is free. There will be complimentary coffee and homemade baked goods.

Sunday, July 15 – Morris County Book Talk: Author Mark Maloy on  Victory or Death: The Battles of Trenton & Princeton,  December 25, 1776 - January 3, 1777 Washington’s Headquarters Museum, 2 pm Free Admission     Morristown, NJ – Morristown National Historical Park is pleased to welcome  author Mark Maloy, a historian currently working for the National Park Service in Virginia. He will speak on his book,  Victory or Death : The Battles of Trenton and Princeton, December 25, 1776 - January 3, 1777 , one of the inaugural volumes in the  Emerging Revolutionary War Series .    Mr. Maloy works for the George Washington Memorial Parkway which administers important historic sites such as Arlington House, the Robert E. Lee Memorial. He holds an undergraduate degree in history from the College of William and Mary and a graduate degree in history from George Mason University. He also has worked at numerou...

Sunday, July 15,  at 2:00pm— Decoy Carving with Ken Kirby . Ken will demonstrate the steps of carving local shore birds, and bring samples of his work for display and sale. The program is free. However, pre-registration is required due to limited seating. Please reply by email, or text me your name and number of guests at 609-661-1733.  adele170@aol.com ; Waretown Historical Society, Little Red Schoolhouse Museum, 182 Wells Mills Rd, Waretown, NJ 08758

Sunday, July 15  - West Orange, Essex County Geothermal Tour at the Glenmont Estate Go "behind the scenes" at the Edison home. Join a guide for a walk through the basement of the famous house and learn about its new geothermal heating and cooling system. This program will last about 30 minutes take place at 1:30 and again at 2:30 pm. It focuses on the technical aspects of the environmentally friendly geothermal system. The basement is not wheelchair accessible. The tour is included with regular admission. Tickets must be purchased at the Thomas Edison National Historical Park Laboratory Complex Visitor Center at 211 Main Street, West Orange, NJ. Admission is $10.00 for adults and includes the Glenmont Estate and the Laboratory Complex. Children under age 16 are free. For more information, call 973-736-0550 x33 or visit  www.nps.gov/edis .

Sunday, July 15  -  Morris Township, Morris County The Broody Hen On Sunday at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, from  1:00 - 2:00 pm and 2:00 - 3:00 pm, discover why certain hens sit on a nest for 21 days to hatch a brood of baby chicks. Admission: $6 for adults; $5 for seniors (65+); $4 for children ages 4 – 16; and $2 for children ages 2 and 3. FREE for children under age 2 and Friends members with a current membership card. Fosterfields Living Historical Farm is located at 73 Kahdena Road, Morristown, NJ. For more information, visit  www.morrisparks.net .

Sunday, July 15  - Montclair, Essex County Open House Tours G et to know ALL of the Montclair History Center's historic houses in one afternoon! Discover the people whose "many voices" and life stories shaped our community, and travel through the ages with the Crane House and Historic YWCA. Hear about the evolution of our young country from New Jersey's point of view, and learn of a unique story set during a time when the nation was embroiled in the Civil Rights. Visit our community farm to learn more about our agricultural past, and don't forget to say hello to our happy brood of chickens! Your visit then continues to the elegant Shultz House, an amazing, fully-intact time capsule that takes you away to live in the early 20th century. A home chock full of original character, visitors can linger in a classic library full of vintage science instruments, admire Delft handiwork imported from the Netherlands, and marvel at the beautifully crafted woodwork. Tours ...

Sunday, July 15 -- Sussex County 1 - 4pm The Montague Association for the Restoration of Community History (M.A.R.C.H.) of Montague, NJ, is pleased to announce that our two historic houses, the Foster Armstrong House (FAH) and Nelden-Roberts Stonehouse (NRS), have reopened for tours on Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. Open House Museum Tours at the FAH and NRS.  FAH Demonstrators from 1 - 4: Nancy Holleran, Quilting and Katherine Ruzanski, Crocheting

Saturday - Sunday, July 14 - 15 - Upper Freehold, Monmouth County Digging Up History Trash as treasure? Historical archaeology looks for buried remnants from the past to learn more about people’s lives centuries ago. Join us for a morning of looking at what’s been found and what stories may be unearthed beneath our feet. Open to ages 8 and up, under 18 with an adult.  This event runs from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon. While there, visit the large, elegant Walnford home built in 1774, the 19th-century gristmill and the farm buildings set in a beautiful landscape. Walnford is located at 62 Walnford Road, 08501. For more information, call 609-259-6275 or visit  www.monmouthcountyparks.com .

Saturday-Sunday, July 14-15 -- Cape May County 14 th  ANNUAL CELTIC WEEKEND AT HISTORIC COLD SPRING VILLAGE SATURDAY AND SUNDAY JULY 14-15   Celebrate all things Irish, Scottish, and Welsh at Historic Cold Spring Village’s 14 th  Annual Celtic Weekend on July 14-15 from 10am-4:30pm. The weekend features musical entertainment throughout the grounds. Main stage performances will include sets by Nae Breeks Pipes & Drums Band, which is comprised of members of the famed Atlantic City Sandpipers, both Saturday, and Sunday. For the first time at Celtic Weekend, The Flynns will be here performing their rousing renditions of Irish folk and rebel tunes. Joe McGonigle will entertain all weekend long along with world-renowned musician Tom Brett.  Emerald Isle Academy Dancers will perform at the gazebo on Sunday, July 15 at 12pm. Mike Dupuy Falconry will be joining us again on both Saturday and Sunday. The New Jersey Irish Setter Rescue will join the ...

Saturday, July 14  -  Morristown, Morris County Building Morristown From the vestry to the boardroom, the Vail family has played an important role in developing Morristown and the surrounding region. On Saturday from 2:00 - 4:00 pm, learn about the impressive impact the Vail family had during the early 19th century. Looking at memberships in local churches, relationships with the business community, and even a secret society, this talk illustrates how the town we know today was developed through the Vail family’s hard work. Admission: $5 per adult, $4 per senior, $3 per child age 4 - 16, FREE per child under age 4. Historic Speedwell is located at 333 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown. For more information, call 973-285-6550 or visit  www.morrisparks.net .

Saturday,  July 14  - Holmdel, Monmouth County Accordion Melodies of the 1890s  On Saturday at Historic Longstreet Farm in Holmdel  lovely melodies from the 1890s will be played on the accordion inside the farmhouse.  This free event runs from 1:00 - 3:00 pm.  Historic Longstreet Farm is located at 44 Longstreet Road, Holmdel, NJ. For more information, call 732-946-3758 or visit  www.monmouthcountyparks.com .

Saturday,  July 14  - Chester, Morris County Sail, Sail Your Boat Decorate boats and sail them in the tail-race at the Cooper Gristmill in Morris County from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Please wear closed-toe shoes or boots. Cost: FREE. Boats can be purchased for $10 (Friends members $5), or borrowed for FREE. The Cooper Gristmill is located at 66 Route 513, Chester, NJ. For more information, call 908-879-5463 or visit  www.morrisparks.net .

Saturday, July 14 – Morris County Free Family Friendly --  Carriage to Car -- 1pm-4pm Interactive historic car and carriage show  A Stanley Steamer Locomobile, a Ford Model T, and a Detroit Electric Car--all three cars will take a spin through town and you'll be able to hear and see the way they run.  Experience the way travel technology has changed from the horse, to steam, to electric, to gas! Kids' crafts and Museum tours will be available. Grab some lunch from the Mexican Spice food truck. Many thanks to Madison Jaguar, Sarah Stanley & Donald Davidson, and Fosterfields Living Historic Farm for making this event possible.   Carriage to Car Day @ Museum of Early Trades & Crafts  Historic Automobiles Showcased on Green Village Road, July 14 1pm-4pm  On Saturday, July 14, METC is excited to host a special day-long outdoor event,  Carriage to Car  that will offer an up-close experience with both car...

Saturday, July 14  - Tabernacle, Burlington County 90th Annual Captain Emilio Carranza Memorial Service The 90th Annual Captain Emilio Carranza Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, beginning at 1:00 pm. Captain Emilio Carranza has been called "Mexico's Lindbergh." In 1928, while flying a goodwill mission from New York City to Mexico City, his plane crashed near Tabernacle, New Jersey during a thunderstorm. Since his death, members of American Legion Post 11 in Mount Holly have continued to promote his goodwill mission by honoring the pioneer aviator Captain Emilio Carranza. Guest should arrive around 12:30 with a folding chair so that you can find a shady place to view the event and a close parking spot. There is no rain date and the event will be held even during inclement or severe weather conditions. For more information, visit  http://post11.org/carranza.html .

Saturday, July 14 -- Upper Manhattan The Grange (Harlem) Programming at Hamilton Grange Join the Alexander Hamilton Awareness Society and National Park Service - Manhattan Sites at Hamiltons’ home - “The Grange” for a full day of special programming.  In addition to the house's exhibit on Hamilton's life, you will have the opportunity to attend  free presentations with an open house visit to the restored rooms on the first floor.  Admission: Free. 9 am - 5 pm, Saturday, July 14th. Hamilton Grange National Memorial, 414 West 141st Street, NYC Ongoing (12:45-2pm) : “Hamilton’s Legacy in Images and Music” (DVD) by Marianne Als. In this mixed media joyride celebrating Alexander Hamilton's trajectory from humble origins to Founding Father, the music illuminates the images, bringing Hamilton's world into focus.  11-11:30am : “Visit to the Grange in 1966 When Mr. Daniels was Caretaker” by Mary Anne Hamilton, wife of Laurens Morgan ...

Saturday, July 14 – Hunterdon County Girls to the Front: The Gallery 11am to 6pm at Prallsville Mills, 33 Risler St., Stockton, NJ STOCKTON –  Girls to the Front: The Gallery celebrates the dynamic art being produced through the Delaware River Valley by young women. Come out and support their work on July 14 th  from 11am to 6pm at Prallsville Mills, in Stockton, NJ      The exhibition features a crew of all women artists from New Jersey. The list includes many students from Rutgers Mason Gross such as Megan Atwood, Ali Marshall, and Natalie Straub, Hunterdon County Artists such as Megan Moriarty, Niya Maniez, and Sarah Duff, and many more . All of the women have their own unique styles, with works ranging from silkscreen prints and textile patches to industrial sculptures and oil portraits.    The Prallsville Mills complex in Stockton, NJ, is considered a significant example of early American industrial architect...

Saturday, July 14   -  Morris Township, Morris County Help the WWI ‘Farmerette’ in the Garden On Saturday from 10:30 am - 12:00 noon at Fosterfield's Living Historical Farm, support the home-front efforts, and help the Woman’s Land Army ‘Farmerette’ tend the garden and harvest vegetables. Admission: $6 for adults; $5 for seniors (65+); $4 for children ages 4 – 16; and $2 for children ages 2 and 3. FREE for children under age 2 and Friends members with a current membership card. Fosterfields Living Historical Farm is located at 73 Kahdena Road, Morristown, NJ. For more information, visit  www.morrisparks.net .