2019 CELEBRATING HUNTERDON'S HISTORIC
HOMETOWNS AND HAMLETS

305 YEARS OF HISTORY

READINGTON MUSEUMS PRESENTS 19TH CENTURY READINGTON SCHOOL VISIT AT COLD BROOK SCHOOL
The Readington Museums’ Cold Brook School, originally built in 1828, will be open for visitors to see what it was like to attend school in the early nineteenth-century.
Visitors will have the opportunity to become abecedarians, try their hand at orthography using a quill pen and ink, cipher mathematical problems, and learn a sample of New Jersey history. For recess, visitors can play a variety of nineteenth-century games, such as rolling hoops in the meadow.
Apple cider and homemade bread with apple butter will be available.
Readington Township acquired the property in 1993, and volunteers worked together to rebuild the school house and furnish it as it would have been in the 1830s, with slab benches and board desks around the outside walls and a schoolmaster’s desk in the center. A wood stove provided the only heat, and the families were responsible for providing the firewood. The School Master or Mistress would start the fire early in the morning, and the school boys would be responsible for keeping it going throughout the day. A typical school day went from eight in the morning until four in the afternoon. It was not uncommon for children to attend school for a half day on Saturdays as well. Parents paid for their children’s schooling—usually about $1.50 per child per term.
1PM TO 4PM
190 Potterstown Road, Lebanon, NJ
Visit the Readington Museums Website

WALKING TOUR OF MILFORD
Meeting location to be disclosed to those with reservations only.
Limited number of attendees and further details to be announced.
1:30 pm, rain or shine
Free bottled water will be available.
Approximately 105 minutes long.
LIMITED TO 20 PEOPLE. 
FREE BUT RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. 
Ticket holders will be provided with the starting location of the tour.
A Wait List will be maintained if you are shut out of this event by emailing us or by leaving a message at (908) 788-2030
RESERVE YOUR TICKETS NOW!!

THE ART OF NATURAL EXPRESSION EXHIBIT- East Amwell Township Museum
Featuring the art of Angela Marie Franco and Donna Foran
Saturday and Sundays
1pm to 4pm
East Amwell Township Museum
1053 Old York Road, Ringoes, NJ 

GUIDED LAMBERTVILLE TOWN TOUR with the Lambertville Historical Society
2pm - 3:15pm
meet at the Marshal House Museum, 60 Bridge Street, Lambertville
Enjoy a guided walking tour of Lambertville. Our guides discuss local history, architecture and more! Starts from Marshall House Museum, 60 Bridge Street. The tour is free, contributions are welcome. It lasts approximately 1 hour. Meet at Marshall House Museum, 60 Bridge St., Lambertville 08530.
Before or after, enjoy exhibits at Marshall House at your leisure between 1:00-4:00 pm

THE COLONIAL HISTORY OF FLEMINGTON BOROUGH
SOLD OUT - PLEASE CONTACT US TO BE PLACED ON THE WAITING LIST
Join 18th Century patriots, Colonel and Mrs. Thomas Lowery (played by Cynthia and Vann Smith), who will be visiting Flemington. The Lowerys  will entertain attendees with stories of Colonial Flemington with a focus on their early lives here as immigrants from Ireland and their relationship with the Fleming family.  The Colonel will also tell us about his time in Flemington as a merchant.  He also served as Quartermaster to George Washington during the Revolution.  His warehouse in Flemington, containing stores for the Patriots, was the object of a British raiding party from Penny Town.  This raid resulted in the skirmish with the Flemington Militia led by John Schenk at Geary’s Ridge and the death of Cornet Francis Geary who led the British Cavalry.  Esther Fleming Lowery was also active during the Revolution.  She raised large sums of money to purchase food and clothes to supply Washington’s Army.  Following the Revolution, Esther was one of the Ladies of Trenton who funded and planned the reception to welcome George Washington to New Jersey.  Both Esther and Thomas Lowery were dedicated Patriots.  Following the talk by the Lowerys, Susan Peterson, owner of Teaberry's and a food historian, will do a brief talk on colonial sweets and treats.  Fabulous refreshments after the talk courtesy of Susan and Teaberry's. 
This event is courtesy of Flemington's Historic Preservation Commission. 7 pm  
Main Branch of the County Library. 
Free.  Reservations Required.  
RESERVE YOUR TICKETS NOW
SOLD OUT - PLEASE CONTACT US TO BE PLACED ON THE WAITING LIST

HUNTERDON COUNTY QUILTING GUILD BIENNIAL EXHIBIT at the Lebanon Township Museum
October 1st to October 31st
Tuesdays 9am - 3:30pm, Thursdays 1pm-8pm, and Saturdays 11am-4:30pm
57 Musconetcong River Road, New Hampton NJ
Visit the HCQG's website for more information

RED MILL VILLAGE HOSTS 29TH ANNUAL HAUNTED RED MILL "THE CREATURES O F THE NIGHT"
The Creatures of the Night are ready and waiting for you in our maze, terror trail, hayride, vortex, and the historic Red Mill. The attraction runs Friday October 11th, Saturday October 12th, Friday October 18th, Saturday October 19th, Friday October 25th and Saturday October 26th.  The box office is open each night from 5pm to 10pm and the attraction opens after dark at approximately 7:00 pm. VISIT THE HAUNTED RED MILL WEBSITE for tickets and more information. 

NEW HAMPTON WALKING TOUR
The New Hampton Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1998 for its significance in architecture, commerce, education, transportation, and community development from c. 1780 to 1929. It includes 42 contributing buildings, six contributing sites, and four contributing structures located along Musconetcong River Road.
10 am
Rain Date:  October 13th at 11:30
Free bottled water will be available.
LIMITED TO 20 PEOPLE. 
FREE BUT RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. 
Ticket holders will be provided with the starting location of the tour.
A Wait List will be maintained if you are shut out of this event by emailing us or by leaving a message at (908) 788-2030.
RESERVE YOUR TICKETS NOW!!

READINGTON MUSEUMS PRESENTS BARN DANCE
Put on your dancing shoes for a night of family fun as the Readington Museums will host its bi-annual Barn Dance. The dance will be held inside the eighteenth-century Wade-Wyckoff Barn on the Bouman-Stickney Farmstead property. This family friendly event is a wonderful way to have fun with the entire family as no experience is necessary. Caller, Betsy Gotta, will give easy to follow instructions before each dance so even a beginner will be able to dance the night away. There is a suggested donation of $5.00 per adult and $2.00 per child. Refreshments will be available.
7PM TO 9:30PM
Visit the Readington Museums Website

THE ART OF NATURAL EXPRESSION EXHIBIT- East Amwell Township Museum
Featuring the art of Angela Marie Franco and Donna Foran
Saturday and Sundays
1pm to 4pm
East Amwell Township Museum
1053 Old York Road, Ringoes, NJ 

RED MILL VILLAGE HOSTS 29TH ANNUAL HAUNTED RED MILL "THE CREATURES O F THE NIGHT"
The Creatures of the Night are ready and waiting for you in our maze, terror trail, hayride, vortex, and the historic Red Mill. The attraction runs Friday October 11th, Saturday October 12th, Friday October 18th, Saturday October 19th, Friday October 25th and Saturday October 26th.  The box office is open each night from 5pm to 10pm and the attraction opens after dark at approximately 7:00 pm. VISIT THE HAUNTED RED MILL WEBSITE for tickets and more information. 

RED MILL MUSEUM HAPPY HAUNTS
A startle-free version of the Haunted Red Mill, toned down for kids and those who find the evening Haunted Red Mill too intense.  Includes face painting and seasonal treats.  $10 per person, children age 2 and under are free. Visit the Haunted Red Mill Website for more information

HUNTERDON COUNTY QUILTING GUILD BIENNIAL EXHIBIT at the Lebanon Township Museum
Tuesdays 9am - 3:30pm, Thursdays 1pm-8pm, and Saturdays 11am-4:30pm
57 Musconetcong River Road, New Hampton NJ
Visit the HCQG's website for more information

THE ART OF NATURAL EXPRESSION EXHIBIT- East Amwell Township Museum
Featuring the art of Angela Marie Franco and Donna Foran
Saturday and Sundays
1pm to 4pm
East Amwell Township Museum
1053 Old York Road, Ringoes, NJ 

THE RED MILL MUSUEM HAUNTED RED MILL TRUCK OR TREAT
Join us for the unmatched experience of trick or treating in the middle of the world famous Haunted Red Mill attraction.  Decorated cars with candy are free to enter and will be eligible to win prizes in various categories.  Families looking to participate without a decorated vehicle are just $10 per family.  All funds raised support the educational programs of the Red Mill Museum Village. Visit the Haunted Red Mill Website for more information

HUNTERDON LAND TRUST FARMERS' MARKET PROGRAMS
Stories that Shaped the Lives of Our Ancestors
Dvoor Farmhouse
11am - FREE
Photography Workshop
11am - FREE
Farmers Market Yoga
9am - $15
Performance by Rick Charwin
10am - FREE
Farmers' Market Open 9am to 1pm
DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE

'IRISHTOWN' AKA GLEN GARDNER
Not much as been written about the Irish in the local histories of Lebanon Township. In 1888, one of the earliest newspaper references to "Irishtown", in connection with Glen Gardner, appeared in the Hunterdon Republican. Another source described Irishtown as a small settlement of Irish families along present day Route 31, between Glen Gardner and High Bridge. The term "small" is misleading.  During the period 1845 -1852, large numbers of Irish, fleeing persecution and starvation in Ireland, emigrated to factory towns like Glen Gardner, High Bridge, Clinton and Lambertville seeking refuge and employment.  By 1866, the area's Irish population was so large that the congregation of nearby St. Ann's Catholic church numbered over a thousand. As late as 1901, Glen Gardner's local newspaper, The Weekly Avalanche, noted that, the factory and local businesses of Glen Gardner were closed on St. Patrick's Day. This presentation by local historian and author Charlie Speierl will explore the social, ethnic and economic history of Glen Gardner, and its little known Irish community, during the 19th century. Causes and factors leading to the Irish diaspora and settlement will also be discussed with this interesting Powerpoint presentation that includes period photos and illustrations.  
7 pm.
Main Branch of the County Library
314 Route 31, Flemington
Free with free refreshments.
Reservations recommended.
RESERVE YOUR TICKETS NOW!!

HUNTERDON COUNTY QUILTING GUILD BIENNIAL EXHIBIT at the Lebanon Township Museum
Tuesdays 9am - 3:30pm, Thursdays 1pm-8pm, and Saturdays 11am-4:30pm
57 Musconetcong River Road, New Hampton NJ
Visit the HCQG's website for more information

WALKING TOUR OF FLEMINGTON
"Traveling Houses of Flemington"

Do you know where the Foran Park Gazebo was originally located?  Have you ever wondered why or how a house or building reached its final destination?  Had it been moved from somewhere else in the Borough?  
Join Janice Armstrong, noted historian, preservationist, and heritage educator, for a “Talk and Walk” focusing on 19th and 20th Century House Moving in Flemington Borough.  Janice is a life-long resident of Hunterdon County and a retired teacher from Readington Township.  Her preservation experience includes working with the New Jersey Historic Trust, Preservation New Jersey, and the Samuel Fleming House Museum and Gardens. She has also taught classes at Drew University for their Historic Preservation program.
Janice is currently writing a walking tour script and training tour guides for tours of Flemington.  What started as a simple question about the original location of the Gazebo in Foran Park, led Janice to some interesting stories and photos on house moving.
Relocating buildings was a common practice in the late 19th and 20th centuries here in Flemington.  Unlike today when we tear down and build again, back then building recycling was the norm.  Janice will share some of her stories about and photos of relocated structures, some of which look as though they have always been in their places.  We will need to see some of these “in situ”, so following the “Talk” we will “Walk” to see some of Flemington’s relocated houses, particularly  along Mine and Main Streets. 
This talk and walk is open to everyone:  feel free to come just for the talk portion of the program if you are not up to walking afterwards.
This event is courtesy of Flemington's Historic Preservation Commission.
Rain Date:  October 20, 2 pm
Free bottled water will be available.
LIMITED TO 20 PEOPLE. 
Rain or shine.
FREE BUT RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. 
Ticket holders will be provided with the starting location of the tour.
2pm
A Wait List will be maintained if you are shut out of this event by emailing us or by leaving a message at (908) 788-2030
RESERVE YOUR TICKETS NOW!!

RED MILL VILLAGE HOSTS 29TH ANNUAL HAUNTED RED MILL "THE CREATURES O F THE NIGHT"
The Creatures of the Night are ready and waiting for you in our maze, terror trail, hayride, vortex, and the historic Red Mill. The attraction runs Friday October 11th, Saturday October 12th, Friday October 18th, Saturday October 19th, Friday October 25th and Saturday October 26th.  The box office is open each night from 5pm to 10pm and the attraction opens after dark at approximately 7:00 pm. VISIT THE HAUNTED RED MILL WEBSITE for tickets and more information. 

RED MILL MUSEUM HAPPY HAUNTS
A startle-free version of the Haunted Red Mill, toned down for kids and those who find the evening Haunted Red Mill too intense.  Includes face painting and seasonal treats.  $10 per person, children age 2 and under are free. Visit the Haunted Red Mill Website for more information

HUNTERDON COUNTY QUILTING GUILD BIENNIAL EXHIBIT at the Lebanon Township Museum
Tuesdays 9am - 3:30pm, Thursdays 1pm-8pm, and Saturdays 11am-4:30pm
57 Musconetcong River Road, New Hampton NJ
Visit the HCQG's website for more information

LAMBERTVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S 37TH ANNUAL HOUSE TOUR
11am - 5pm
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. 
$25.00 in advance; $30.00 Day of tour 
For more information and to purchase tickets please visit the Lambertville Historical Society's website

HUNTERDON LAND TRUST FARMERS' MARKET PROGRAMS
Dvoor Farm
Farmers' Market Open 9am to 1pm
The Civil War's Long Shadow in Southern Hunterdon County
Dvoor Farm Wagong House
10:30am - FREE

Farmers Market Yoga
8am - $15
Performance by Dark Whiskey
10am - 12:30pm - FREE
DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE

BUS TOUR - HISTORY, HERITAGE AND HARVEST: BUS TOUR OF HUNTERDON'S 26 MUNICIPALITIES WITH 6 STOPS
SOLD OUT - PLEASE CONTACT US TO BE PLACED ON THE WAITING LIST
9 AM TO 4:30 PM
 Join us for a fabulous Autumn drive thru Hunterdon County's scenic 26 municipalities.  We will be hopping on and off a deluxe coach bus with private comfort facility while enjoying history, heritage and harvest. 
Our day starts at 9 am when we will meet at the NJ Water Supply Authority Park parking lot.  From there we begin our amazing journey winding through county roads, hamlets, small towns and townships.  On our route, we will go thru many historic hamlets within our 14 townships and all of our 12 small towns.  Our day includes four short stops to see some lesser known or viewed historical sites as well as some that every "Hunterdonian" should see!  Two longer stops include our lunch stop, which will be at a wonderful winery and includes some of their finest, and a stop at a cidery in the afternoon.  On this trip you will have the opportunity to purchase fresh apples, pumpkins, squash and other fresh Hunterdon produce at two farm stands, as welll as award winning wines, hard cider, and the best apple cider in New Jersey.  The sites along the roadways and brief histories of all 26 municipalities will be provided by Historian and Author John Kuhl and Hunterdon 300th Chair Marcia Karrow. 
Tour is all inclusive: lunch with wine, snacks, hard or sweet cider in the afternoon, bus, bottled water, even the tip for our bus driver.  
Return time to NJ Water Authority is approximately 4:30 pm.  
$35 per person.  Checks payable to the Hunterdon 300th and mailed to, or dropped thru the mail slot at 3 Chorister Place, Flemington, NJ 08822 by October 20th. 
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!
SOLD OUT!
A WAITING LIST IS BEING MAINTAINED ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS.  PEOPLE ON THIS WAITING LIST WILL BE ASKED, IN ORDER OF SIGNING UP, TO FILL ANY CANCELLATIONS FOR THE TRIP ON OCTOBER 26, 2019 BUT WILL HAVE A GUARANTEED, RESERVED SEAT ON THIS TOUR ON OCTOBER 24, 2020 AT THE SAME $35 PRICE AS THE 2019 TRIP.
SOLD OUT - PLEASE CONTACT US TO BE PLACED ON THE WAITING LIST

RED MILL VILLAGE HOSTS 29TH ANNUAL HAUNTED RED MILL "THE CREATURES O F THE NIGHT"
The Creatures of the Night are ready and waiting for you in our maze, terror trail, hayride, vortex, and the historic Red Mill. The attraction runs Friday October 11th, Saturday October 12th, Friday October 18th, Saturday October 19th, Friday October 25th and Saturday October 26th.  The box office is open each night from 5pm to 10pm and the attraction opens after dark at approximately 7:00 pm. VISIT THE HAUNTED RED MILL WEBSITE for tickets and more information

RED MILL MUSEUM HAPPY HAUNTS
A startle-free version of the Haunted Red Mill, toned down for kids and those who find the evening Haunted Red Mill too intense.  Includes face painting and seasonal treats.  $10 per person, children age 2 and under are free. Visit the Haunted Red Mill Website for more information

HUNTERDON COUNTY QUILTING GUILD BIENNIAL EXHIBIT at the Lebanon Township Museum
Tuesdays 9am - 3:30pm, Thursdays 1pm-8pm, and Saturdays 11am-4:30pm
57 Musconetcong River Road, New Hampton NJ
Visit the HCQG's website for more information

HUNTERDON HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESENTS ITS 6TH ANNUAL CEMETERY 'CEMENER' MEET & GREAT
FLEMINGTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
You are cordially invited to attend this year’s annual extravaganza for an opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals in our pursuits in protecting and preserving the memories of those who came before us.
This year we are all invited speakers, each given a 3 minute opportunity to share our cemetery affiliations and talk about our specific interests in or successes/struggles with projects we’ve undertaken in this area. (You can refuse to speak)
There will be a lunch followed by a group photo. Afterward in the cemetery you can stroll around or watch as we will demonstrate the visualization of inscriptions and headstone cleaning.
Come out and make new friends, establish some connections and learn from each other. I hope we see you there. Please RSVP by October 23 (we need a head count to order food.
starts at 11am
For more information email the Hunterdon Historical Society or call 908-782-1091
Download Press Release

JOSEPH TURNER HOUSE OPEN HOUSE
1-4pm
Details to follow