Hudson County - Weehawken - Duel Remembrance in Weehawken, NJ

Alexander Hamilton events in July: Click here for full program details Wednesday, July 11 – Hudson County Duel Remembrance in Weehawken, NJ Join the annual gathering at the Hamilton Memorial overlooking the Weehawken Dueling Grounds to commemorate the anniversary of the fatal duel between Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton. Following the remembrance gathering, don't miss Nicole Scholet de Villavicencio’s talk on Eliza Hamilton. This event is co-sponsored by the Weehawken Historical Commission and the Alexander Hamilton Awareness Society. Admission: Free Time: 6pm, Wednesday, July 11th Location: Alexander Hamilton Memorial statue, Hamilton Ave in Weehawken, New Jersey

"Eliza Hamilton: Preserving Hamilton's Public Record & Establishing Her Own" by Nicole Scholet de Villavicencio Nicole Scholet de Villavicencio is the featured speaker on the 214th anniversary of the Hamilton-Burr duel in Weehawken, NJ. Ms. Scholet de Villavicencio describes Eliza’s 50-year dedication to preserve her “Dear Hamilton’s” legacy following his death in 1804. The audience will also discover the remarkable public record established by this Founding Mother in New York City and Washington, DC. About the Speaker: Nicole Scholet de Villavicencio is a leading national scholar on Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton. She works for the Colonial Dames of America at their international headquarters in Midtown Manhattan, and currently serves as Vice-President of the Alexander Hamilton Awareness Society, an organization she co-founded in 2011. Her recent talks on Eliza Hamilton include the Schuyler Mansion in Albany, NY and George Washington University Museum in Washington, DC. This event is co-sponsored by the Weehawken Historical Commission and the Alexander Hamilton Awareness (AHA) Society. Admission: Free. Time: 7:30pm, Wednesday, July 11th. Location: Elks Lodge, 2 - 50th Street, Weehawken, NJ