Historic Happenings Blog

Roosevelt String Band Concert: Bring Back the 60's! Sunday, October 25 at 2:00 p.m. $15; $5 for Friends of Morven; $5 Live Stream Link Certain to be an entertaining and memorable afternoon! All on-site participants must be masked and strictly adhere to social distancing and pod spacing. NO WALK UPS DAY OF CONCERT - Live Stream link also available.  This program, and other Arts Programming related to the  Dreaming of Utopia: Roosevelt, NJ   exhibition, is made possible, in part, by the Mercer County Cultural and Heritage Commission through funding from the Mercer County Board of Chosen Freeholders and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment of the Arts. Click Here to Register

  Sunday, October 25 – Somerset County The Somerset County Historical Society is pleased to announce that a  Fall Walking Tour of the Finderne Wetlands Mitigation Project  is scheduled for Sunday, October 25th at 2:30. As in the past, we will meet at the house (9 Van Veghten Drive, Bridgewater, NJ 08807) in order to access the trails through the Trail Head in the county park parking lot. The route will be decided by the participants. (Depending on the route, the hike can take 45-75 minutes). Dogs on leashes welcome. Bring your masks.  Be prepared for mud it there's been rain during the week.      The land is level and children and seniors have participated in the past. We will be hiking in the flood plain of enhanced grassland which separates the historic Van Veghten House from the Raritan River.  Currently, it is under the control of the Army Corps of Engineers as part of the 130- acre Finderne Wetlands Mitigation Project. (Th...

  Sunday, October 25 -- Bergen County 2:00-4:30 pm Join Us for a Walking Tour of Historic New Bridge Landing  - Meet in the Meadow •  The Barn will be Open • Cooking in the Outkitchen Learn about the stone houses of Bergen County through the three examples at Historic New Bridge Landing by Deborah Powell, Past president, Museum Collection Chair, and BCHS Commissioner on HNBLPC. We will begin in the Meadow at the corner of Hackensack Ave and Main St, River Edge, NJ (noted on the map below - #10) The walk continues through the site to talk about the history of the three sandstone houses and the people who lived here. The walk ends with HNBLPC Chairman Jim Smith exhibiting a musket demonstration. Visit with Joe Restivo in the Westervelt-Thomas Barn and the Outkitchen where Patty Daurizio will be cooking a chicken. The houses are not scheduled to be open for this event due to Covid-19 restrictions. Free Parking or take the train to the "New Bridge Landing" train stop....

  Sunday, October 25 -- Mercer County Talk and Tour with Karl Flesch and David Bosted at Ellarslie Exhibit Walk-Throughs with Karl Flesch and David Bosted30-minute talks at 1:30, 2, 2:30, and 3 pm Curator Karl Flesch and Urban Planner David Bosted will alternate talks To attend any of the museum talks, sign up within the associated hour slot  HERE No charge (donations are always welcome) Masks required in museum Learn more about the fascinating history and stories surrounding Junior No. 1, the first Junior High School (pictured) in the east.

  73rd Annual Halloween Parade Red Bank Department of Parks & Recreation 90 Monmouth St Red Bank  New Jersey  07701 10/25/2020 1:15 pm - 3:00 pm REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED FREE CALL:  (732) 530-2782 MORE DETAILS: Our annual Halloween Parade will occur on Sunday, October 25th. To ensure safety, the event has been modified, but the aim remains the same'€¦to provide the children of Red Bank with a safe, fun, and memorable experience. Participant line-up will occur on Irving and Arthur Places beginning at 1:15. Paraders are required to wear masks and we will separate into small groups. The parade steps off at 2pm from Irving via Broad Street to Wallace Street, finishing at the Eastside lots. Our traditional post-parade activities will not be occurring this year

SUNDAYS Historic Seabrook-Wilson House Tours Sundays, through October 25, 1:00-4:00 PM Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth 719 Port Monmouth Rd, Port Monmouth, NJ 07758 Ever wondered what it looks like inside that mysterious white building by the bay? Now is your chance to find out as the historic Seabrook-Wilson House opens its doors for informal tours. The Seabrook-Wilson House dates back to the early 1700s and is one of the oldest homes along the Jersey shore. The house includes displays on the ecology of the bay and local history.  Enjoy views of New York City and the beauty of Sandy Hook Bay while visiting this celebrated house listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Seashell Sunday Bayshore Waterfront Park Activity Center 719 Port Monmouth Rd, Port Monmouth, NJ 07758 Sunday, October 25, 2020, from 1:00-2:00 PM (All ages. Under 18 with an adult) Starting a shell collection this year? It’s the best way to get to know the Jersey Shore. Want to know where shells come from? Can’t figure out what you found on the beach? Bring it in and we will tell you all about seashells and how to collect them without harming the environment. Plus we will feature an assortment of mollusks, crustaceans, and other cool beach finds and artifacts to view. No registration needed, just bring your questions.

Penny Rug Demonstration Historic Longstreet Farm 44 Longstreet Rd, Holmdel, NJ 07733 Sunday, October 25, 2020, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm In the 1800s thrifty homemakers would use scraps of wool or felted wool from old clothing to create designs for mats or rugs. Be inspired to create your own mat or rug. On Saturday, visit Historic Longstreet Farm in Holmdel to take a step back in time to see crafters demonstrate the art of penny rug making. 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, October 24 -- Hunterdon County Lambertville House Tour Goes Virtual: Oct 24/25 Webinar to Feature Video Tours Plus Presentations on Design and Architecture   The Lambertville House Tour, the popular annual event for old house fans and Lambertville lovers, will be a virtual event, keeping the tradition alive and giving it a new twist in its 38 th  year. Through a 90-minute webinar, viewers will experience Lambertville design, renovation, architecture, and history. Taking place on October 24 and 25, the event is a fundraiser for the Lambertville Historical Society.  There will be nine video tours of historic properties featuring elegant interior footage and stunning aerial cinematography. From basement to attic and garden to pasture, viewers will see Lambertville’s earliest dwellings, beloved landmarks, and restored residences inside and out, and appreciate the owners’ stewardship and use of creative salvage and antiques galore.  The video tours were p...

 

Critters and Jitters Huber Woods Environmental Center 25 Brown's Dock Road, Locust (Middletown Twp.), NJ 07760    Sun, Oct 25, 2020, 10:00-11:15 AM Sun, Oct 25, 2020, 11:30 AM-12:45 PM Sun, Oct 25, 2020, 1:00-2:15 PM  (all ages, under 18 with adult) Meet the critters that give some people jitters! Enjoy a hayride through the rolling meadows of Huber Woods. Pumpkin picking and a craft are also included for children. One Session $10.00 Per Child $5.00 Per Adult

  Paranormal Cemetery Investigation with Special Guest Brian Cano! Spooky Greetings! Looking for some unusual Halloween fun? Well, we've added another special event to our Fall Cemetery Tours - a Paranormal Investigation at the Rahway Cemetery, with  Special Guest Brian Cano ! Paranormal Investigation with Special Guest Brian Cano: $30 Depart the museum: Friday, Oct 23: 10pm and 11:15pm Saturday, Oct 24: 10pm and 11:15pm After our Lantern Lit Cemetery Tours have completed, Brian will be conducting two different hour-long investigations into the Rahway Cemetery, revisiting some of the sites of the Lantern Tour, to see what he can uncover! Space is VERY limited for this opportunity . To reserve a spot in the investigation, please  visit our website  before it's sold out! We still have a FEW spots left in our Lantern Lit Cemetery Tours - and we've started a waiting list for cancellations. Give us a call at the Museum Office at 732-381-0441 for more information or to res...

Saturday, October 24 – Virtual Ghost Tour: Ghosts and Mysteries of Chester Avenue, Moorestown, October 24th @ 7pm      A dead Moorestown constable, an old tavern, and a visit to the old Moorestown jail. Mysteries abound on this haunted jaunt down Chester Avenue.    Register at:   https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4BcAiKutQI2uXy0XYK4Vsg    Each Ghost Tour event costs $10 donation per device (computer, tablet, smartphone, etc.) and proceeds support the Historical Society of Moorestown.

Saturday, October 24 -- Virtual The bewitching hour is getting nigh, and because you are a true friend of The Red Mill Village Museum, we would like to offer a special discount rate to become an exclusive  “Haunted Insider”  giving you access to bear witness to a one-of-a-kind, hair-raising, live-streaming event. But only if you dare! On October 24, 2020,  Unexplained Cases  and The Red Mill Village Museum will conjure up a frightfully delicious night of harrowing haunts, bubbling libations, and ghostly guests. Join our friends, Daryl Marston and Mustafa Gatollari of A&E’s  Ghost Hunters  along with fellow teammate Maryam the Medium as they investigate the infamous haunted Red Mill.  Participate in a costume contest for prizes and money, or just hang out with friends and sip freaky cocktails with the devilish Malia Miglino from Macabre Mondays – all from the comfort of your own crypt. Go to  Facebook.com/UnexplainedCases  and use the code...

Harrowing History SATURDAY,  OCTOBER 24 , 2020 AT 7 PM – 8:30 PM Bordentown is full of dark deeds and a hidden, sometimes gruesome, past. Harrowing History peels back the town's charming exterior and takes a hard look at the City's darker, tragic happenings. Join us for an evening of macabre entertainment! Six of Bordentown's most shocking 19th and early 20th century true tales will come to life in an evening of theatrical storytelling, presented by the Bordentown Historical Society. Costumed storytellers will transport you back in time to reveal stories about murder, mayhem, and tragedy as reported at the time. This storyteller performance will give you goosebumps and thrills! You may have heard the rumors, now hear and experience the truth behind many of those stories. Tickets are $20/per person and must be purchased online. Tickets will not be available for purchase on-site. Attendance is limited to 25 people per show. Purchase tickets here:  https:/...

19th Century Woodworking Demo Historic Longstreet Farm 44 Longstreet Road, Holmdel 07733 Saturday, October 24, 2020, 12:00-3:00 PM Enjoy learning how the carpenter uses 19th-century woodworking and carving tools during this demonstration.

  Red Bank Ghost Tour Jersey Shore Ghost Tours Dublin House 30 Monmouth St , Red Bank, NJ 07701 10/23/2020 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm REGISTRATION REQUIRED COST:  Adults, $15, children 12 and under, $13.  CALL: MORE DETAILS: Join us for a hauntingly fun evening, walking the streets of historic Red Bank, hearing stories of the ghosts that still linger in this beautiful town. Tours meet at 8:30 in front of the Dublin House, 30 Monmouth St, Red Bank. Tickets are limited and only available on our website, www.jerseyshoreghosttours.net. Adults, $15, children 12 and under, $13. Please arrive 10-15 minutes before the tour starts to check in with your guide

  Fridays, October 23 and 30 -- Union County Ghost Tours:  Fridays, October 23rd and 30th Join us for a spine-tingling tour of Liberty Hall Museum, after hours! Museum staff will share their own paranormal experiences with you before embarking on a guided, candlelit tour of the museum. Perhaps you’ll even come away with your own ghost stories! Light refreshments will be served; space is limited and fills quickly, so make your reservation today!  ·        Program Time: 7 p.m. or 9 p.m. (the 7 p.m. tour is suggested for families with children).  ·        Program Fee: $20 for adults; $18 for LHM Members/Kean Alumni/Students; $13 for children (not suggested for children under 10 years old). ·        Reservations required by October 16; to purchase tickets visit our  website  or call 908-527-0400.  

  Thursday, October 22 – Virtual African American Regiments in the Confederacy?   James R. Hedtke, Ph.D. Professor and Chair, History and Political Science, Cabrini University Prof. James R. Hedtke earned a B.S. from Saint Joseph's University, a MA in from Villanova University, and a Ph.D. from Temple University. He taught history and political science at Cabrini University for 46 years.  In the Civil War, over 2,100,000 men fought for the Union. Nearly 180,000 of these individuals were African Americans. About 179,000 blacks were in the army and another 10,000 were sailors. African Americans comprised around 9% of the Union’s fighting force. That’s a given fact, unfortunately, not too well known. But, now many African American soldiers fought in regiments for the Confederacy? Were they fighting for the preservation of their homes from the deprivations caused by the invading Union armies? The question of participation has been argued by historians; Prof. He...