300TH ANNIVERSARY PHOTO CONTEST
Entries Accepted October 1st through October 6th
~ Press Release
~ Rules
~ Entry Form

TRICENTENNIAL HEADQUARTERS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
10am - 2pm

ALEXANDRIA TOWNSHIP SELF-GUIDED BARN TOUR
Maps will be provided at the Alexandria Township Park Barn.

SAXTONVILLE TAVERN TOUR
The Delaware Township Historical Society is having an open house & tour of their historic Saxtonville Tavern on Route 29 in Raven Rock (across from Bull's Island).  The tavern is slated to be auctioned (with historic easements) in the near future and DTHS wants everyone interested in historic properties as well as potential buyers to be aware of this remarkable building.  It is a rare surviving example of an early 1800s combination dwelling & tavern.  Their cookhearth expert will be preparing refreshments on the open hearth.  Donations of $5 per person would be appreciated.
1pm to 4pm

(R) LESS STATELY MANSIONS: THE HISTORIC CHURCHES OF HUNTERDON COUNTY
Join Historian Frank Greenagel as he takes us on a powerpoint exploration of the historic churches of Hunterdon County -- their architectural styles, their historic roots and some interesting and quirky facts.  Following the presentation, Dr. Greenagel will be signing the new Tricentennial edition of his book "Less Stately Mansions" which will be available for sale.  This is the companion lecture for the bus tour that will be visiting some of these churches on Saturday, October 18th; it will be an informative and beautiful presentation for those not able to travel with us on the tour as well as those who are touring and want to see even more churches!
Route 12 County Complex, Building #1, Assembly Space, 314 State Route 12, Flemington
Refreshments follow.
7pm to 9pm

(R)  HUNTERDON'S BURIED PAST - LITERALLY. PART I
Join Bob & Leslie Leith for a discussion about where Hunterdon's most historic figures are buried.   Who are they, where are they, what did they do as part of our past history? As well as a discussion about some of Hunterdon's cemeteries.  Following this lecture, for three weeks, the Hunterdon Tricentennial Committee will offer a Hunterdon's Buried Past Scavenger Hunt (info coming soon) designed by the Leith's that participants may download and print out.  It will lead participants through the 26 municipalities to explore the graves of historic persons.  A follow up discussion on Thursday, November 6th
Refreshments follow.
Main Branch of the County Library, County Complex, 314 Route 12, Flemington.
7pm

($ R) HUNTERDON'S HISTORIC CHURCHES BUS TOUR
Lead by Historian and Photographer Frank Greenagel.
Take a tour of some of Hunterdon County's beautiful and historic churches specially selected by Hunterdon Church expert Frank Greenagel.  These churches have been picked because they display some of the best examples of historical church architecture or because of their importunateness to the history of Hunterdon County.  Most of the churches will be viewed from their exterior only but there will be a couple of churches that will be entered as well.
Meet at the Raritan Township Municipal Building at 8:45 a.m. for a 9 a.m. departure.  Please park as close to the road as possible and away from the building.  Bus returns approximately 4:00 p.m.
Boxed lunch included supplied by our super sponsor Shop Rite.
See Phtoos From the Event

THE FLEMINGTON SPEEDWAY DAY
Details coming soon.
South County Park, at South County Park, 1207 Route 179, Lambertville.
See their Website for More Information..

TRICENTENNIAL HEADQUARTERS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
10am - 2pm

LAMBERTVILLE HOUSE - WALKING TOUR
Visit the Lambertville Historical Society's Website for Details
11am to 5pm

MOUNT AIRY WALKING TOUR
Start the day at the historic Mt. Airy Presbyterian Church and continue with a tour of the Mt. Airy Cemetery, Historic School Building and various other historic sites as guided by members of the West Amwell Township Historical Society.
Refreshments follow 
39 Mt. Airy Village Road, Lambertville
12:15pm-2:30pm
No Reservations Needed - Free 
If you would like to join the congregation at morning worship before the tour, the service begins at 10:30 a.m.
For more information email Peter Buchsbaum

DVOOR FARM: YESTERDAY, TODAY AND TOMORROW - WALKING TOUR
Enjoy a stroll around the Dvoor Farm and learn about its history and the Hunterdon Land Trust's present and future plans for the property.
(PRESS RELEASE)
111 Mine Street, Flemington
10:30am
SEE PHOTOS FROM THE EVENT

(R) GENERAL DANIEL MORGAN
Listen to Kingwood Township Historian Sal DeSapio as he talks of General Daniel Morgan
Refreshments follow.
North County Branch Library, 65 Halstead Street, Clinton
7pm

GHOSTS OF EAST AMWELL TOWNSHIP
When Jim Davidson purchased his historic home in the 1970s, he had no idea what he was getting into. Never mind the usual repairs that come with buying a house. Something else – far more frightening – was going on.
The East Amwell Historical Society president wasn't afraid of no ghosts when he moved into the old house on the edge of town. But flying paint cans, screaming voices and much more changed all that. And had him packing his bags quickly.
What happened? What compelled him to saw a hole through his dining room floor? And what did he find below?
To learn the answers and hear other spine-tingling tales, come to the East Amwell Historical Society's "Ghosts of East Amwell" program on Friday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. in the town's municipal building,. This free event will be an audience participation program, so everyone is encouraged to share their own ghost stories.
No reservations are required, but space is limited. It's strongly encouraged you arrive early to ensure getting a seat.
Attending the meeting will be representatives of PARS – the Paranormal Activity Research Society – who will listen to the stories and select one or two homes to investigate. The group will return to East Amwell and report its findings at a program next year.
Get ready for Halloween with an EAHS program that will haunt you for nights to come!
7pm

STROLL THROUGH FLEMINGTON, A HISTORIC HOUSE TOUR
In addition to supporting the historic preservation efforts of the Flemington Historic Preservation Committee, this Historic House Tour is the Borough of Flemington’s contribution to, and is the official event in recognition of, Hunterdon County’s Tricentennial Celebration Year. 
With 65% percent of the Borough's buildings included on the NJ State Register of Historic Places along with the National Register of Historic Places, it is fitting that a Historic House Tour should be the Borough's contribution to Hunterdon’s 300th.  The tour is self-guided and will feature privately-owned Historic Homes and four Historic Public Buildings within the Borough including the Hunterdon County Courthouse, where the tour will begin. 
The houses and historic buildings are an eclectic mix that includes six private homes of different styles and time periods.  The styles include Federal, Georgian Colonial, Victorian and Post-Victorian and have been chosen because there are aspects to each that are of historical significance to Flemington. 

CANCELLED
TRICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE MEETING
Public Welcome to Attend
3 Chorister Place, Flemington
9am - 11am

TRICENTENNIAL HEADQUARTERS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
10am - 2pm

(R) CHILDREN'S CRAFT: HISTORICAL HALLOWEEN
Join 4-H Leader Carol Weisenpacher for a paper mache pumpkin-making craft project just in time for Halloween!
Ages 7-12
Maximum 25 children
TICKETS ARE FOR CHILDREN ONLY;  ADULTS DO NOT NEED TICKETS.
Refreshments follow.
Main Branch of the County Library, 314 Route 12, Flemington.
1pm

(R) JOHN READING, SR. AND HIS SON, THE GOVERNOR
Join Governor John Reading descendant David Reading as he lectures about his famed relative.
Refreshments follow.
Main Branch of the County Library, 314 Route 12, Flemington.
2:30pm

(R) HISTORIC HAUNTS OF HUNTERDON COUNTY
Discussion based upon Author Gordon Thomas Ward's book Ghosts of Central Jersey.
Refreshments follow.