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TOUR HISTORIC LAMBERTVILLE
Take a walking tour led by the Lambertville Historical Society.
Meet at the Lambertville Station, 11 Bridge Street, Lambertville.
Sign up for tours at the Historical Society, 62 Bridge Street; call 609-397-0770 or via
Free - donations welcomed.
2pm
300TH ANNIVERSARY PHOTO CONTEST
Entry Forms Available. Photograpy accepted only for pictures taken January 1, 2014 through October 1, 2014. All contest submissions must be made October 1st through October 6th.
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OPEN HOUSE AND GROUNDS AT THE HISTORIC NELLIE HOFFMAN HOUSE
Califon Borough recently restored Nellie Hoffman House, a typical 1840's small farm home-stead and its beautiful grounds on River Road in Califon Borough.
River Road, Califon.
1pm - 3 pm
RED MILL MUSEUM EXHIBIT
"Over Hunterdon: A History Through Aerial Photography
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PRALL HOUSE DOCENT TOURS
at the Prallsville Mills in Stockton, NJ
1pm to 4pm
609-397-3586
RED MILL MUSEUM EXHIBIT
"Over Hunterdon: A History Through Aerial Photography"
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CIVIL WAR IN HUNTERDON
From 1861 to 1865 war ravaged our country not yet 100 years old. Now, 150 years later, the Civil War is being remembered in an unprecedented 5 year commemorative of re-enactments, lectures, books and documentaries. This war impacted the citizens of our nation from the biggest cities to the most rural towns, including those of rural Hunterdon County. County Historian and Author of the book "The Civil War in Hunterdon" John Kuhl shares the wealth of his research on how the war specifically affected the lives and families of our county.
Refreshments follow.
Main Branch of the County Library, County Complex, 314 Route 12, Flemington.
7pm
PRALL HOUSE DOCENT TOURS
at the Prallsville Mills in Stockton, NJ
1pm to 4pm
609-397-3586
RED MILL MUSEUM EXHIBIT
"Over Hunterdon: A History Through Aerial Photography"
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HUNTERDON WOMEN AND WOMEN IN HUNTERDON
County Historian Stephanie Stevens explores the role of women throughout Hunterdon's History as well as Hunterdon's notable women.
Refreshments follow.
Main Branch of the County Library, County Complex, 314 Route 12, Flemington.
7pm
PRALL HOUSE DOCENT TOURS
at the Prallsville Mills in Stockton, NJ
1pm to 4pm
609-397-3586
RED MILL MUSEUM EXHIBIT
"Over Hunterdon: A History Through Aerial Photography"
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PRALL HOUSE DOCENT TOURS
at the Prallsville Mills in Stockton, NJ
1pm to 4pm
609-397-3586
RED MILL MUSEUM EXHIBIT
"Over Hunterdon: A History Through Aerial Photography"
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RED MILL MUSEUM EXHIBIT
"Over Hunterdon: A History Through Aerial Photography"
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TRICENTENNIAL HEADQUARTERS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
10am - 2pm
($) LAMBERTVILLE CIVIL WAR LIVING HISTORY WEEKEND
2014 starts the 150th anniversary of 1864's Civil War Year. 100's of Blues and Grays take to the field for skirmishes, music and living their daily life as they did in the 1860's. Your admission includes: the 15th NJ Civil War Armament and Artifacts Museum; various displays of Civil War military medicine, battlefield engineering and other period exhibits and demonstrations; all Holcombe-Jimison Farm Museum exhibits; the National Civil War Field Music School; and of course, exciting battle re-enactments with artillery!
Historic Holcomb-Jimison Farm
1605 Daniel Bray Highway (Route 29), Lambertville.
10am to 5pm
For special half price admission in celebration of the Hunterdon Tricentennial! One ticket per person; no limit. Children under 12 Free; ample Free parking available.
GET TICKETS NOW
PRALL HOUSE DOCENT TOURS
at the Prallsville Mills in Stockton, NJ
1pm to 4pm
609-397-3586
RED MILL MUSEUM EXHIBIT
"Over Hunterdon: A History Through Aerial Photography"
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(R)300 YEARS OF WILD FOOD FORAGING IN HUNTERDON COUNTY
Join expert forager and mycologist Robert H. Peabody as he provides an illustrative storytelling about 17th thru 19th century hunting and gathering and their importance to early Hunterdon County settlers. After Mr. Peabody's tales, join chef and mycologist Bob Hosh on a "show and tell" walk through one of Hunterdon County's wild, open spaces to forage for the foods of our foregathers. Keep your Fast Food and your Slow Food Movement -- this is the ultimate experience in what the first settlers and Revolutionary War Heroes in Hunterdon might have eaten.
Hunterdon County Arboretum, 1020 Route 31 North, Flemington
2pm
TOUR HISTORIC LAMBERTVILLE
Take a walking tour led by the Lambertville Historical Society.
Meet at the Lambertville Station, 11 Bridge Street, Lambertville.
Sign up for tours at the Historical Society, 62 Bridge Street; call 609-397-0770 or via
Free - donations welcomed.
2pm
PRALL HOUSE DOCENT TOURS
at the Prallsville Mills in Stockton, NJ
1pm to 4pm
609-397-3586
RED MILL MUSEUM EXHIBIT
"Over Hunterdon: A History Through Aerial Photography
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PRALL HOUSE DOCENT TOURS
at the Prallsville Mills in Stockton, NJ
1pm to 4pm
609-397-3586
PRALLSVILLE MILLS EXHIBIT
Historic Photos of Stockton Borough and the Historic Prallsville Mills Complex
RED MILL MUSEUM EXHIBIT
"Over Hunterdon: A History Through Aerial Photography"
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PRALL HOUSE DOCENT TOURS
at the Prallsville Mills in Stockton, NJ
1pm to 4pm
609-397-3586
PRALLSVILLE MILLS EXHIBIT
Historic Photos of Stockton Borough and the Historic Prallsville Mills Complex
RED MILL MUSEUM EXHIBIT
"Over Hunterdon: A History Through Aerial Photography"
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(R) THE HISTORY OF FULPER AND STANGL POTTERIES
Lecture by Tom Rago
Details to follow.
Main Branch of the County Library, County Complex, 314 Route 12, Flemington
7pm
GET TICKETS NOW
CANCELLED (new date TBA)
TRICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE MEETING
Public Welcome to Attend
3 Chorister Place, Flemington
7pm to 9pm
PRALL HOUSE DOCENT TOURS
at the Prallsville Mills in Stockton, NJ
1pm to 4pm
609-397-3586
PRALLSVILLE MILLS EXHIBIT
Historic Photos of Stockton Borough and the Historic Prallsville Mills Complex
RED MILL MUSEUM EXHIBIT
"Over Hunterdon: A History Through Aerial Photography"
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PRALL HOUSE DOCENT TOURS
at the Prallsville Mills in Stockton, NJ
1pm to 4pm
609-397-3586
PRALLSVILLE MILLS EXHIBIT
Historic Photos of Stockton Borough and the Historic Prallsville Mills Complex
RED MILL MUSEUM EXHIBIT
"Over Hunterdon: A History Through Aerial Photography"
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PRALL HOUSE DOCENT TOURS
at the Prallsville Mills in Stockton, NJ
1pm to 4pm
609-397-3586
RED MILL MUSEUM EXHIBIT
"Over Hunterdon: A History Through Aerial Photography"
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TRICENTENNIAL HEADQUARTERS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
10am - 2pm
(R) HISTORY OF THE USA FLAG AND THE COUNTY FLAG
Lecture lead by Author and Flag Expert J. Richard Pierce who will discuss the many flags of the United States and also reveal the history of Hunterdon County's Flag.
Refreshments follow.
North County Branch Library, 65 Halstead Street, Clinton.
2pm
THE YOUNG EAGLES AT SKY MANOR AIRPORT, A CELEBRATION OF AVIATION IN HUNTERDON COUNTY
The EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) Young Eagles program was launched in 1992 to give interested young people, ages 8 - 17, an opportunity to go flying in a general aviation airplane. These flights are offered free of charge and are made possible through the generosity of EAA member volunteers.
Sky Manor Airport,
48 Sky Manor Road, Pittstown.
9am
ABOUT THE YOUNG EAGLES:
The Young Eagles is a program created by the US (EAA)designed to give children from 8 to 17 an opportunity to experience flight in a general aviation airplane while educating children about aviation. This program is offered free of charge with donations and volunteers. The program was launched in 1992 and, by fall of 2009, has flown more than 1.5 million children in 90 countries. .
EAA Chapter 643 is based at Sky Manor Airport. To schedule a time slot for June 14th, . She'll be happy to answer any questions as well.
(T - $) TEWKSBURY TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY 20TH BIENNIAL GARDEN TOUR
12 - 4pm Rain or Shine.
Tickets $15 per person.
There are 4 gardens on the tour plus a 5th location where refreshments will be served (strawberry shortcake and ice tea). Ticket limit of 200 (we've sold 80 so far so lots left).Advance tickets can be purchased by downloading form from our website and mailing in payment. Tickets purchased thru 6/7 will be mailed out. After 6/7 tickets advanced sales with payment will still be accepted but the tickets must be picked up day of tour from 10 am to 1 pm at the Tewksbury Historical Society Headquarters & Museum 60 Water Street Lebanon (Mountainville) NJ 08833.
Tickets can also be purchased the day of the tour at Society HQ from 10-1 while they last.
PRALLSVILLE MILLS EXHIBIT
Historic Photos of Stockton Borough and the Historic Prallsville Mills Complex
RED MILL MUSEUM EXHIBIT
"Over Hunterdon: A History Through Aerial Photography"
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PRALLSVILLE MILLS EXHIBIT
Historic Photos of Stockton Borough and the Historic Prallsville Mills Complex
RED MILL MUSEUM EXHIBIT
"Over Hunterdon: A History Through Aerial Photography"
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TRICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE MEETING
Public Welcome to Attend
3 Chorister Place, Flemington
7pm to 9pm
PRALL HOUSE DOCENT TOURS
at the Prallsville Mills in Stockton, NJ
1pm to 4pm
609-397-3586
PRALLSVILLE MILLS EXHIBIT
Historic Photos of Stockton Borough and the Historic Prallsville Mills Complex
RED MILL MUSEUM EXHIBIT
"Over Hunterdon: A History Through Aerial Photography"
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PRALL HOUSE DOCENT TOURS
at the Prallsville Mills in Stockton, NJ
1pm to 4pm
609-397-3586
PRALLSVILLE MILLS EXHIBIT
Historic Photos of Stockton Borough and the Historic Prallsville Mills Complex
RED MILL MUSEUM EXHIBIT
"Over Hunterdon: A History Through Aerial Photography"
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(R) LOST DAIRY FARMS OF HUNTERDON AND THE BREEDS OF DAIRY COWS
In recognition of National Dairy Month, Hunterdon Dairy Farm Historian John Force will share the story of the decline of the Dairy Industry and the Lost Dairy Farms of Hunterdon. John also will also have some of his 100s of antique milk bottles on display. Following John's talk, Retired Dairyman Bernie Beatty will speak on the breeds of Dairy Cows in Hunterdon and the United States.
Refreshments follow.
Main Branch of the County Library, County Complex, 314 Route 12, Flemington.
7pm
PRALL HOUSE DOCENT TOURS
at the Prallsville Mills in Stockton, NJ
1pm to 4pm
609-397-3586
PRALLSVILLE MILLS EXHIBIT
Historic Photos of Stockton Borough and the Historic Prallsville Mills Complex
RED MILL MUSEUM EXHIBIT
"Over Hunterdon: A History Through Aerial Photography"
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PRALL HOUSE DOCENT TOURS
at the Prallsville Mills in Stockton, NJ
1pm to 4pm
609-397-3586
PRALLSVILLE MILLS EXHIBIT
Historic Photos of Stockton Borough and the Historic Prallsville Mills Complex
RED MILL MUSEUM EXHIBIT
"Over Hunterdon: A History Through Aerial Photography"
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PRALLSVILLE MILLS EXHIBIT
Historic Photos of Stockton Borough and the Historic Prallsville Mills Complex
RED MILL MUSEUM EXHIBIT
"Over Hunterdon: A History Through Aerial Photography"
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HUNTERDON COUNTY COMMUNITY DAY
Over 70 vendors & groups have signed up to so far!
Hunterdon County Community Day will be filled with fun family activities such as:
* Happy Tales Pets Petting Zoo & Pony Rides
* Reptile Show by Reptile World of Maryland
* Tethered Balloon Rides in the Unity Bank Balloon
* Pie Contest - Want to Enter? Download an entry form here.
* Dunk Tank
* YMCA Rock Wall
* "Hunterdon's Got Talent" Showcase
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* Alexandria Airport Fly Overs
* Fire Department & Rescue Squad Vehicles
* Revolutionary War Group
* Hunterdon County Bookmobile
* Outdoor Children's Games
* Child ID Program
* HMC's "Repair a Bear"
* Demonstrations by local businesses and historical sites
* Private/Shared Balloon Rides by In-Flight Hot Balloon Adventures. Registrations must be made in advance by calling 888-301-2383
* HealthQuest's Princess Bouncy
* Face Painting
* Food
* Drive In Movie Night (8:30 -10:30 pm) - The Wizard of Oz
* and More!
ADMISSION IS FREE. Voluntary $5 parking donation to benefit the Flemington-Raritan First Aid & Rescue Squad.
Sponsored by the Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce
South County Park, Ringoes
12PM TO 8PM
For more information vist:
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HISTORY OF INDUSTRIAL ARCHEOLOGY IN HUNTERDON COUNTY
Lecturer Paul Muir will his discussion to the relevance of Industry within Hunterdon County today. He will start with the beginnings of Industrial infrastructure needed to support our mostly agrarian roots. He will also trace the rise and in most cases the fall industries within our County. Mr. Muir will conclude the lecture with how today Hunterdon struggles to balance preservation with innovation.
Refreshments follow.
Red Mill Museum, Administration Building - 2nd Floor, 56 Main Street, Clinton.
12:30pm
For more information visit the
TRICENTENNIAL HEADQUARTERS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
10am - 2pm
(R) CHILDREN'S HISTORICAL CRAFT PROJECT: HISTORIC MOVING PICTURE CRAFT
Historic Crafting Project for Children with Kim Chieffer. Children Ages 6-14 will be making an artwork with movable parts based on vintage movable picture books.
Refreshments follow.
Main Branch of the County Library, County Complex, 314 Route 12, Flemington.
Ages: 6-14
25 Children Max
10am - 11:30am
(R) WALKING TOUR OF HISTORIC THREE BRIDGES
with Historian and Three Bridges native John Kuhl. Meet at the Three Bridges Dutch Reformed Church, Main Street, Three Bridges. Wear comfortable shoes; water supplied by the Tricentennial Committee
10am - 12pm
DELAWARE TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL EVENT
The Revolutionary War Commemorative Event:
From 4-6 PM at the Kuhlman Farm, 218 Sandy Ridge-Mt. Airy Rd. Come celebrate with Delaware Township the discovery of our Revolutionary War encampment site! This event includes the following options:
3:30 PM - one-hour symbolic walk from Holcombe-Jimison Farm Museum to encampment site
5:00 PM - unveiling and dedication of new historic sign
4:00-6:00 PM - tours of encampment area, including old mill site and surrounding farm
($) EAST AMWELL TOWNSHIP CEMETARY TOUR
Looking for a story with a good plot? Well, how about a plot with a good story?
If so, you will not want to miss the East Amwell Historical Society's Cemetery Tour coming Saturday, June 21. The History Bus will be rolling out to visit five cemeteries: four in East Amwell and one in neighboring Hopewell. Discover the story of these cemeteries and learn about some of the people buried at these sites.
The tour features stops at St. Andrews, Larison Corner, Pleasant Ridge and North Hill cemeteries. Participants will learn such famous locals as Penelope Stout, Gov. John Reading and Capt. John Schenck, who led the local militia against a British raid in Hunterdon County just prior to George Washington's crossing the Delaware River in Dec. 1776.
The last stop on the tour however, will be at the Stoutsburg Cemetery, located in the Sourland Mountains. This cemetery dates back to the 1700's and is the final resting place for numerous African-American residents and veterans who served in wars dating back to the American Revolution. The oldest marked grave belongs to Private William Stives who fought with the 3rd New Jersey Regiment during the American Revolution and wintered with Washington at Valley Forge.
Sponsors for the EAHS cemetery tour are: Rowe Electric, Hopewell Valley Community Bank, Champion Tire, Rutgers Landscape and Nursery, Flemington Car and Truck Country and Orlando Family Dentistry.
The historical society will offer morning and afternoon session of this tour with the bus leaving from the town hall parking lot. The morning session begins at 10 am and the afternoon at 2 pm. Tickets cost $15 per person. To reserve a seat on the bus, please email Pauline Seramba at or call 908-797-9024.
PRALLSVILLE MILLS EXHIBIT
Historic Photos of Stockton Borough and the Historic Prallsville Mills Complex
RED MILL MUSEUM EXHIBIT
"Over Hunterdon: A History Through Aerial Photography"
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(R-$) WALKING TOUR OF HISTORIC MOUNTAINVILLE
Join the tour led by Shaun Van Doren of beautiful and historic Mountainville located in Tewksbury Township. A lecture will follow.
25 person limit.
Mountainville Meeting Hall, 60 Water Street, Lebanon.
1pm
$5 per person
DELAWARE TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL EVENT
The is holding a sign dedication ceremony and tour of their newly discovered Revolutionary War Encampment site.
Details TBA
PRALLSVILLE MILLS EXHIBIT
Historic Photos of Stockton Borough and the Historic Prallsville Mills Complex
RED MILL MUSEUM EXHIBIT
"Over Hunterdon: A History Through Aerial Photography"
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PRALL HOUSE DOCENT TOURS
at the Prallsville Mills in Stockton, NJ
1pm to 4pm
609-397-3586
PRALLSVILLE MILLS EXHIBIT
Historic Photos of Stockton Borough and the Historic Prallsville Mills Complex
RED MILL MUSEUM EXHIBIT
"Over Hunterdon: A History Through Aerial Photography"
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PRALL HOUSE DOCENT TOURS
at the Prallsville Mills in Stockton, NJ
1pm to 4pm
609-397-3586
PRALLSVILLE MILLS EXHIBIT
Historic Photos of Stockton Borough and the Historic Prallsville Mills Complex
RED MILL MUSEUM EXHIBIT
"Over Hunterdon: A History Through Aerial Photography"
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(R) THE COUNTY SURROGATE PART II: WHYS, WHOS, HOWS AND WHERES OF WILLS
County Surrogate Susan Hoffman continues her interesting and witty stories about the Office of the Surrogate through this talk about how wills work and why you should have one. Through her research on Hunterdon wills, Susan will illustrate, anecdotally, the importance of having a will. This is NOT some dry legal talk but an interesting lecture on Hunerdon's history through historical wills. Refreshments follow.
North Branch of the County Library 65 Halstead Street, Clinton.
7pm
PRALL HOUSE DOCENT TOURS
at the Prallsville Mills in Stockton, NJ
1pm to 4pm
609-397-3586
PRALLSVILLE MILLS EXHIBIT
Historic Photos of Stockton Borough and the Historic Prallsville Mills Complex
RED MILL MUSEUM EXHIBIT
"Over Hunterdon: A History Through Aerial Photography"
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FREE CONCERT UNDER THE STARS - THE HUNTERDON COUNTY TRICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE PROUDLY PRESENTS THE HUNTERDON SYMPHONY AND DEBUT OF "THE HUNTERDON OVERTURE"
The Hunterdon Symphony will open the 2014 Summer
Concert series at Deer Path Park on Thursday, June 26.
The symphony will perform the premier of the composition
written for the occasion by Hunterdon composer, Raymond
Wojcik, entitled “A Hunterdon Ode”. The work is subtitled
“Balloon Flight”, and depicts a hot air balloon flight over the
countyʼs historic features and farmlands. The concert also
features music from the Civil War era in Hunterdon, as well
as from the days of the Music Halls and Opera houses.
Alejandra Garrido, soprano, will be the featured soloist.
Deer Path Park, 120 West Woodschurch Road, Flemington.
7pm
PRALL HOUSE DOCENT TOURS
at the Prallsville Mills in Stockton, NJ
1pm to 4pm
609-397-3586
PRALLSVILLE MILLS EXHIBIT
Historic Photos of Stockton Borough and the Historic Prallsville Mills Complex
RED MILL MUSEUM EXHIBIT
"Over Hunterdon: A History Through Aerial Photography"
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PRALLSVILLE MILLS EXHIBIT
Historic Photos of Stockton Borough and the Historic Prallsville Mills Complex
RED MILL MUSEUM EXHIBIT
"Over Hunterdon: A History Through Aerial Photography"
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CANCELLED
TRICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE MEETING
Public Welcome to Attend
3 Chorister Place, Flemington
9am - 11am
TRICENTENNIAL HEADQUARTERS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
10am - 2pm
(R) HISTORY OF THE D&R CANAL
Canal Historian and Author Linda Barth weaves the story of how the Delaware & Raritan Canal meandered across New Jersey, becoming one of America’s most successful towpath canals, carrying more tonnage in 1866 than even the Erie Canal. Johnson & Johnson, Roebling, and Fleischmann’s Distillery all had their start along the D&R which now provides people of central New Jersey with both a water supply and an amazing recreational facility. Following a powerpoint presentation and talk, Linda will escort you outside for an optional meander on the Canal so please wear comfortable shoes -- the 300th will supply water for the walk.
Refreshments available.
Lambertville Justice Complex, 25 South Union Street, Lambertville
2pm
($) TREASURE HUNTERDON ROAD RALLY
Join the for its second-annual Treasure Hunterdon event, a fundraiser for the nonprofit organization that encourages you to get out and explore some of our county’s most fascinating places.
The fun kicks off at 10 a.m. at our Dvoor Farm House headquarters, 111 Mine St. off the Route 12 circle in Raritan Township. From there, participants will head off to explore several private and public historic sites as we celebrate Hunterdon County’s 300th anniversary. This year’s itinerary highlights the southern part of our county and includes: Headquarters Farm in Delaware Twp.; the Prallsville Mill in Stockton; Oak Summit School, Old Stone Church and Cemetery in Kingwood, Holcombe Jimison Farmstead in West Amwell; the Black River and Western Railroad in Ringoes and the Marshall House in Lambertville. The event is scheduled to end at 2 p.m. with participants meeting in Lambertville.
Treasure Hunterdon will also feature door prizes and a raffle for a $250 gift certificate for the Hunterdon Land Trust Farmers’ Market.
Tickets cost $30 per adult, and $15 for children 16 (free for children 4 and under)
For tickets and more information, call 908-237-4582 or .
PRALLSVILLE MILLS EXHIBIT
Historic Photos of Stockton Borough and the Historic Prallsville Mills Complex
RED MILL MUSEUM EXHIBIT
"Over Hunterdon: A History Through Aerial Photography"
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RED MILL MUSEUM EXHIBIT
"Over Hunterdon: A History Through Aerial Photography"
STANGLE AUCTION
Preview begins at 11am
Auction starts at 1pm
Items can be consigned the morning of the auction between 8am and 10am or in advance by contacting Bob Perzel (908.303.7696) or Tom
Rago (609.895-9584)
Stangle Artisan Center
12 Mine Street
Fleminton
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PRALL HOUSE DOCENT TOURS
at the Prallsville Mills in Stockton, NJ
1pm to 4pm
609-397-3586 RED MILL MUSEUM EXHIBIT
"Over Hunterdon: A History Through Aerial Photography"
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