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Hunterdon County, State of NJ |
2019 CELEBRATING
HUNTERDON'S HISTORIC
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MONDAY MORNINGS AT THE MUSEUM The Readington Museums is pleased to announce the return of Monday Mornings at the Museum, a hands-on summer program for kids ages 5-12. The sessions will be held on four consecutive Mondays – July 1, 8, 15, and 22 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Bouman-Stickney Farmstead. At each session, the children will have a short history lesson followed by a hands on project, with a new theme offered each Monday. Programs include candle making, tin punch designs, butter making, 18th - century games, and learning an English country dance. $5 per session per child CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION |
STARS AND STRIPES: Fabric of the American Spirit From its birth on June 14th, 1777 until 1912, no laws were enacted governing the arrangement of stars on the American flag, leaving their placement to the sole discretion of the flag maker. Flags from before 1912 with varying designs and configurations of stars will be on display as part of this exhibit. Others include handwritten inscriptions and stamped overprints. Together they trace the evolution of the American flag and bring to life the personal and historical accounts that speak to the character of our nation and provide a link to important events of the past. An OPENING RECEPTION will be held on Thursday June 13th at 6pm with a lecture entitle "Evolution of the American Flag" to be given by Mr. Pierce at 7pm. Light refreshments will be served. ADDITIONAL FESTIVITIES Include a Flag Day Celebration on Saturday June 15th at 1pm which will include an Apple Pie Baking contest, churn your own ice cream, Father's Day & Patriotic crafts for kids and more. A CLOSING LECTURE: entitled "Famous Flags in American History" will be presented by Mr. Pierce at 2pm on Saturday July 13th. ABOUT COLLECTOR, AUTHOR AND HISTORIAN J. RICHARD PIERCE The exhibit and all events are free and open to the public. For additional information, please visit our website |
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RINGOES TAVERN, HUNTERDON COUNTY'S CRADLE OF INDEPENDENCE DURING THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION STARS AND STRIPES: Fabric of the American Spirit From its birth on June 14th, 1777 until 1912, no laws were enacted governing the arrangement of stars on the American flag, leaving their placement to the sole discretion of the flag maker. Flags from before 1912 with varying designs and configurations of stars will be on display as part of this exhibit. Others include handwritten inscriptions and stamped overprints. Together they trace the evolution of the American flag and bring to life the personal and historical accounts that speak to the character of our nation and provide a link to important events of the past. An OPENING RECEPTION will be held on Thursday June 13th at 6pm with a lecture entitle "Evolution of the American Flag" to be given by Mr. Pierce at 7pm. Light refreshments will be served. ADDITIONAL FESTIVITIES Include a Flag Day Celebration on Saturday June 15th at 1pm which will include an Apple Pie Baking contest, churn your own ice cream, Father's Day & Patriotic crafts for kids and more. A CLOSING LECTURE: entitled "Famous Flags in American History" will be presented by Mr. Pierce at 2pm on Saturday July 13th. ABOUT COLLECTOR, AUTHOR AND HISTORIAN J. RICHARD PIERCE The exhibit and all events are free and open to the public. For additional information, please visit our website EAST AMWELL TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM PRESENTS FIBER ART EXHIBIT BY MARY SCHWARZENBERGER |
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WALKING TOUR OF LAMBERTVILLE RINGOES TAVERN, HUNTERDON COUNTY'S CRADLE OF INDEPENDENCE DURING THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION EAST AMWELL TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM PRESENTS FIBER ART EXHIBIT BY MARY SCHWARZENBERGER
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MONDAY MORNINGS AT THE MUSEUM
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STARS AND STRIPES: Fabric of the American Spirit From its birth on June 14th, 1777 until 1912, no laws were enacted governing the arrangement of stars on the American flag, leaving their placement to the sole discretion of the flag maker. Flags from before 1912 with varying designs and configurations of stars will be on display as part of this exhibit. Others include handwritten inscriptions and stamped overprints. Together they trace the evolution of the American flag and bring to life the personal and historical accounts that speak to the character of our nation and provide a link to important events of the past. An OPENING RECEPTION will be held on Thursday June 13th at 6pm with a lecture entitle "Evolution of the American Flag" to be given by Mr. Pierce at 7pm. Light refreshments will be served. ADDITIONAL FESTIVITIES Include a Flag Day Celebration on Saturday June 15th at 1pm which will include an Apple Pie Baking contest, churn your own ice cream, Father's Day & Patriotic crafts for kids and more. A CLOSING LECTURE: entitled "Famous Flags in American History" will be presented by Mr. Pierce at 2pm on Saturday July 13th. ABOUT COLLECTOR, AUTHOR AND HISTORIAN J. RICHARD PIERCE The exhibit and all events are free and open to the public. For additional information, please visit our website
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STARS AND STRIPES: Fabric of the American Spirit From its birth on June 14th, 1777 until 1912, no laws were enacted governing the arrangement of stars on the American flag, leaving their placement to the sole discretion of the flag maker. Flags from before 1912 with varying designs and configurations of stars will be on display as part of this exhibit. Others include handwritten inscriptions and stamped overprints. Together they trace the evolution of the American flag and bring to life the personal and historical accounts that speak to the character of our nation and provide a link to important events of the past. An OPENING RECEPTION will be held on Thursday June 13th at 6pm with a lecture entitle "Evolution of the American Flag" to be given by Mr. Pierce at 7pm. Light refreshments will be served. ADDITIONAL FESTIVITIES Include a Flag Day Celebration on Saturday June 15th at 1pm which will include an Apple Pie Baking contest, churn your own ice cream, Father's Day & Patriotic crafts for kids and more. A CLOSING LECTURE: entitled "Famous Flags in American History" will be presented by Mr. Pierce at 2pm on Saturday July 13th. ABOUT COLLECTOR, AUTHOR AND HISTORIAN J. RICHARD PIERCE The exhibit and all events are free and open to the public. For additional information, please visit our website |
STARS AND STRIPES: Fabric of the American Spirit From its birth on June 14th, 1777 until 1912, no laws were enacted governing the arrangement of stars on the American flag, leaving their placement to the sole discretion of the flag maker. Flags from before 1912 with varying designs and configurations of stars will be on display as part of this exhibit. Others include handwritten inscriptions and stamped overprints. Together they trace the evolution of the American flag and bring to life the personal and historical accounts that speak to the character of our nation and provide a link to important events of the past. An OPENING RECEPTION will be held on Thursday June 13th at 6pm with a lecture entitle "Evolution of the American Flag" to be given by Mr. Pierce at 7pm. Light refreshments will be served. ADDITIONAL FESTIVITIES Include a Flag Day Celebration on Saturday June 15th at 1pm which will include an Apple Pie Baking contest, churn your own ice cream, Father's Day & Patriotic crafts for kids and more. A CLOSING LECTURE: entitled "Famous Flags in American History" will be presented by Mr. Pierce at 2pm on Saturday July 13th. ABOUT COLLECTOR, AUTHOR AND HISTORIAN J. RICHARD PIERCE The exhibit and all events are free and open to the public. For additional information, please visit our website |
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HUNTERDON LAND TRUST PRESENTS HISTORY DAY
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MONDAY MORNINGS AT THE MUSEUM The Readington Museums is pleased to announce the return of Monday Mornings at the Museum, a hands-on summer program for kids ages 5-12. The sessions will be held on four consecutive Mondays – July 1, 8, 15, and 22 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Bouman-Stickney Farmstead. At each session, the children will have a short history lesson followed by a hands on project, with a new theme offered each Monday. Programs include candle making, tin punch designs, butter making, 18th - century games, and learning an English country dance. $5 per session per child CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION |
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READINGTON MUSEUMS PRESENTS 18TH CENTURY ICE CREAM ON THE FARMSTEAD Susan McLellan Plaisted will present ice cream making from harvesting ice to moulding (molding) of ice cream. For this demonstration, ice cream will be made in a reproduction 18th century sabotiere. Documented flavors of the 18th century will be reproduced using original receipts (recipes). Plaisted holds a B.S. in food and nutrition and an M.S. in health education. 7pm-8:30pm Please register by clicking on REGISTER FOR ICE CREAM, |
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MONDAY MORNINGS AT THE MUSEUM RED MILL MUSEUM SUMMER YOUTH HISTORY PROGRAM |
THE IRISH SETTLEMENT IN CLINTON RED MILL MUSEUM SUMMER YOUTH HISTORY PROGRAM |
RED MILL MUSEUM SUMMER YOUTH HISTORY PROGRAM |
RED MILL MUSEUM SUMMER YOUTH HISTORY PROGRAM Children will step back in time and learn about life long ago right here at our 19th century site. What did kids do for fun before the Internet? How did they make their toys? What was school like? What did they eat? How did people get what they needed? Children will make their own candles, churn butter and ice cream, play old-fashioned games and much more! A live blacksmith demonstration is a highlight of the week VISIT THE RED MILL MUSEUM WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION |
RED MILL MUSEUM SUMMER YOUTH HISTORY PROGRAM Children will step back in time and learn about life long ago right here at our 19th century site. What did kids do for fun before the Internet? How did they make their toys? What was school like? What did they eat? How did people get what they needed? Children will make their own candles, churn butter and ice cream, play old-fashioned games and much more! A live blacksmith demonstration is a highlight of the week VISIT THE RED MILL MUSEUM WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION |
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HUNTERDON LAND TRUST PRESENTS HISTORIC DELAWARE RIVER SERIES - HISTORY OF THE DELAWARE RIVER WITH HAL TAYLOR
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