CELEBRATING
HUNTERDON COUNTY HERITAGE

"Water, Water Everywhere!"

FEATURED EVENTS

October 9: History of the D&R Canal

October 13: Authentic 60's Garage Band (Partnered with the Hunterdon County Historic Society) at the Stangl Stage
October 14: Canoe Trip with County Parks Department, Bulls Island to Prallsville Mill
October 14: Prallsville Talk and Tour
October 23: History of Round Valley Reservoir

SPECIAL PARTNER EVENTS

October 5: Anne Morrow Lindbergh: Author, Aviator, Liberated Woman with historian and Author Jim Davidson
October 7: Readington Museums 19th Century Schoolhouse Visit to Cold Brook School
October 7: New Hampton Walking Tour - Friends of Lebanon Township Museum
October 13: Califon Historic District Walking Tours
October 12-13: Victorian Mourning Customs - Union Forge Heritage Association
October 12-13: 28th Annual Red Mill Museum Haunted Village
October 14: Hunterdon County Historical Society Annual Unique and Rare Book Sale
October 19-20: 28th Annual Red Mill Museum Haunted Village
October 20: Readington Museums Barn Dance
October 20: Hearth and Home Colonial Cooking Demonstration & Vintage Garment Displays - Union Forge Heritage Association
October 21: Lambertville Historical Society House Tour
October 26-27:28th Annual Red Mill Museum Haunted Village
October 28: Take me to Church Walking Tours, Flemington, NJ

ANNE MORROW LINDBERGH:  AUTHOR, AVIATOR, LIBERATED WOMAN
Renowned local historian Jim Davidson will present another insightful and captivating talk about this area’s rich history and the Lindbergh legacy. 
Anne Morrow Lindbergh is well known for having been the wife of pioneering and controversial aviator Charles Lindbergh and mother of their six children, including Charles Jr., who was kidnapped and murdered, resulting in the Trial of the Century.  This exclusive premier presentation will cover Anne’s privileged New Jersey upbringing through her whirlwind life in the spotlight, troubled marriage, retreat to Europe and even pre-war Nazi connections.
Often overshadowed by her famous husband, Anne was an accomplished aviator in her own right and a noted author, having received numerous prestigious honors and awards in recognition of her contributions to both of those fields. Her many written works included poetry, fiction and non-fiction, culminating with “Gift from the Sea,” which became a mainstay of many American women. She was a woman of her time and is inspiration for ours. 
Jim Davidson is President of the East Amwell Historical Society, a member of the Township’s Preservation Committee, and a driving force behind East Amwell’s new museum. He also served 15 years on the Hunterdon County Cultural & Heritage Committee. A lifetime Hunterdon County resident, Jim is a former history teacher and an avid collector of Lindbergh memorabilia. Much of his collection was recently seen at the exhibit “Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh: Couple for an Age” at Morven in Princeton. He is working on a book titled “When the Circus Came to Town,” detailing the crazy things that went on in Flemington during the Hauptmann trial.
7pm
Hunterdon Central High School’s Little Theater in Flemington. 
Tickets are $15. Proceeds benefit Friends of Historic Flemington, a 501(c)(3). CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS

READINGTON MUSEUMS 19TH CENTURY SCHOOLHOUSE VISIT TO COLD BROOK SCHOOL
1pm - 4pm
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NEW HAMPTON WALKING TOUR
Friends of Lebanon Township Museum
Twenty years ago in 1998, New Hampton was included on the State and National Register of Historic Places. The Lebanon Township Historians are celebrating this milestone with a short lecture followed by a walking tour of this cozy hamlet. Come for the walk (or just the talk!) and learn more about the people, buildings and events that make New Hampton unique
Pre-Registration Required
Call (908) 537-6464 or email the Friends
Rain date October 14th
Tours at 11am and 1pm
refreshments available
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TRICENTENNIAL VOLUNTEERS MEETING
Public Welcome to Attend.
3 Chorister Place, Flemington
7pm - 9pm 

UNION FORGE HERITAGE ASSOCIATION - VICTORIAN MOURNING CUSTOMS
Explore the arts and culture of Victorian mourning customs with illustrated talks and a presentation of period artifacts.
8pm to 9pm
117 Van Syckel's Road
Hampton
$5 per person
Reservations please email the Union Forge Heritage Association

RED MILL MUSEUM VILLAGE TO HOST ANNUAL HAUNTED VILLAGE
Clinton, NJ – The famous Haunted Village at the Red Mill Museum Village is back for its 28th season of scares!  The ghouls are ready and waiting in our maze, terror trail, haunted hayride, vortex, and haunted Red Mill to terrify our visitors. You may just have to Run for Your Life to survive!
The box office is open each night from 5pm to 10pm and the attraction opens after dark at approximately 7:00pm.  Visit The Red Mill Haunted Village's website for ticketing and more information. 

AUTHENTIC 60'S GARAGE BAND
OKAY, SO IT'S NOT A WATER THEME -- BUT WE WANTED TO BRING (ALONG WITH OUR GREAT PARTNER, THE HUNTERDON COUNTY HISTORIC SOCIETY) A LITTLE "'FUN'" RAISER" -- Coming to the Stangl Stage: THE DOUGHBOYS.  Vintage, old-school rock at its best.  Dance to your favorite Stones, Kinks, Animals, Zombies, Yardbirds and Doughboys' originals.  The play list includes:  Paint it Black, Wild Thing, Jumping Jack Flash, Louie Louie, Midnight Rambler, You Really Got Me and much more!  $10 cover; cash at the door, please.  Refreshments will be available for purchase.  4 Stangl Road, Flemington. 7 to 9 pm.  Doors open at 6:30 pm.   DOWNLOAD FLYER

CALIFON HISTORIC DISTRICT WALKING TOURS
Walking tours of Califon's historic district  will be offered Saturday morning at 10AM and 12PM. This interesting and educational tour will visit the Nellie Hoffman House, the Cabin by the River, the Califon Train Station and the 2nd floor of Rambo's Country Store. Guests are also welcome to stop by the Califon Historical Society Museum at the Califon Train Station, as well as the Nellie Hoffman House and the Cabin by the River on their own. 
The Califon Public School, also celebrating its 100th birthday in 2018, will also be offering an Open House and tours of the school between 10 AM – 1 PM.  Stop by for refreshments, meet teachers and students and see all that is happening at Califon School in 2018!
Following the tours, all are welcomed to gather at Califon Island Park at 2PM for the 100th Anniversary Ceremony. Mayor, Charles Daniel, along with several guest speakers, will speak about Califon's history. The time capsule, buried in the park 25 years ago, will be opened and a new one will replace it. Guests will also be able to enjoy a classic car show and music provided DJ Doug
For more information visit the Historic District's Website

UNION FORGE HERITAGE ASSOCIATION - VICTORIAN MOURNING CUSTOMS
Explore the arts and culture of Victorian mourning customs with illustrated talks and a presentation of period artifacts.
1pm to 3m
117 Van Syckel's Road
Hampton
$5 per person
Reservations please email the Union Forge Heritage Association

RED MILL MUSEUM VILLAGE TO HOST ANNUAL HAUNTED VILLAGE
Clinton, NJ – The famous Haunted Village at the Red Mill Museum Village is back for its 28th season of scares!  The ghouls are ready and waiting in our maze, terror trail, haunted hayride, vortex, and haunted Red Mill to terrify our visitors. You may just have to Run for Your Life to survive!
The box office is open each night from 5pm to 10pm and the attraction opens after dark at approximately 7:00pm.  Visit The Red Mill Haunted Village's website for ticketing and more information. 

CANOE TRIP WITH COUNTY PARKS DEPARTMENT, BULLS ISLAND TO PRALLSVILLE MILL
Meet at the Prallsville Mill, Risler Street (Route 29), Stockton, at 9 am.  The Hunterdon County Parks Department will shuttle you to Bulls Island, provide life vests, paddles, canoes and instruction.  You will enjoy a gentle paddle on the Canal, enjoying the fall foliage and some great nature.  The fall is the best time to canoe the D&R Canal -- it is truly beautiful.  The group will paddle back to the Prallsville Mill where you will enjoy a sandwich lunch.  After lunch, you are welcome to stay for the private tour of the Prallsville Mill or leave.  If you are staying for the tour, please make a separate reservation on Eventbrite's link below.  Reservations are required for the canoe trip.
The trip is limited to 12 people. 
$25 per person includes snack, water, lunch, all equipment, instruction and trip. 
Payment is due at the time you make reservation payable to the Hunterdon 300th and mailed to 3 Chorister Place, Flemington, NJ  08822.  
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TOUR AND TALK AT THE PRALLSVILLE MILL
SUNDAY AFTERNOON, OCTOBER 14TH:  TOUR AND TALK AT THE PRALLSVILLE MILLStockton, Route 29. 1 pm.  The unique, 10-building historic complex includes an 1877 grist mill, a 1790 linseed oil mill, an 1850 saw mill, a 1900 grain silo and the Prall House, a late 1700's residence that is considered one of New Jersey's most significant early dwellings.  Free.  Reservations required so that the docent knows how many are coming.  Refreshments follow.
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HUNTERDON HISTORICAL SOCIETIES ANNUAL UNIQUE AND RARE BOOK SALE
9am to 2pm
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READINGTON MUSEUMS BARN DANCE
7pm - 9:30pm1pm - 4pm
For more information visit the Readington Museums website

UNION FORGE HERITAGE ASSOCIATION - HEARTH AND HOME COLONIAL COOKING DEOMONSTRATION & VINTAGE GARMENT DISPLAYS
Watch as we prepare Colonial fare by the newly restored fireplace and then tour the formal parlor and see a display of our recently acquired vintage garments from the 1830s - 1920s
12pm - 4pm
117 Van Syckel's Road
Hampton
$7 per person at the door
For additional information please email the Union Forge Heritage Association

RED MILL MUSEUM VILLAGE TO HOST ANNUAL HAUNTED VILLAGE
Clinton, NJ – The famous Haunted Village at the Red Mill Museum Village is back for its 28th season of scares!  The ghouls are ready and waiting in our maze, terror trail, haunted hayride, vortex, and haunted Red Mill to terrify our visitors. You may just have to Run for Your Life to survive!
The box office is open each night from 5pm to 10pm and the attraction opens after dark at approximately 7:00pm.  Visit The Red Mill Haunted Village's website for ticketing and more information. 

LAMBERTVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY HOUSE TOUR
This is a self-guided walking tour inside historic homes and sites in town.  On the day of the tour, once you have purchased your ticket, stop by one of the three ticket sales sites to pick up your tour booklet to begin the house tour. Generally plan on your tour lasting approximately 2 hours.  Sites can be visited in any order. This is a self-guided walking tour inside historic homes and sites in town.  On the day of the tour, once you have purchased your ticket, stop by one of the three ticket sales sites to pick up your tour booklet to begin the house tour. Generally plan on your tour lasting approximately 2 hours. Sites can be visited in any order. 
HOUSE TOUR HELD RAIN OR SHINE
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE!
$25.00 in advance; $30.00 Day of House Tour 
Members pay $25.00 at all times

TAKE ME TO CHURCH WALKING TOURS
Co-Sponsored by the Calvary Episcopal Church and Hunterdon Historical Society
1pm to 3:30pm (rain or shine)
Church historians will  share the rich history of  each of the local houses of worship:
- Calvary Episcopal Church
- Flemington United Methodist Church
- Flemington American Baptist Church
- Flemington Presbyterian Church
Suggested donation for tour is $5.00; tickets and tours begin HCHS Doric House, 114 Main St., Flemington.
Proceeds go to the local food pantry.
For more information, visit the Hunterdon County Historical Society’s website at or call 908-782-1091
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