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Volume 3, Issue 5 Congr atul ations to MCHA Volunteer Marilyn Scherfen for receiving the Outstanding Anthropology Student Award at Monmouth University this year! The front of Covenhoven House during its restoration, around 1970-1972. The house's surviving original fish scale shingles can be seen on the left, on the west side of the house. The other shingles, made of cedar,  are seen here just installed prior to painting. 120th Anniversary Series Growing Pains and Maturity 1968 - 1978 The end of the sixties saw the Monmouth County Historical Association with four historic houses, a main museum building, burgeoning collections, and a busy research library. The organization survived that tumultuous decade with the help of dedicated staff, hardworking trustees, and supportive members and volunteers. The 1970s would see the country celebrate 200 years of existence, while the Historical Association would commemorate not only America's Bicentennial but mark its seventy-fifth anniversa...

Music at the Mansion hosted by Audra Mariel featuring Jon Francis $15 at the door Bring a dish or drink to share Strauss Mansion Museum 27 Prospect Circle Atlantic Highlands, NJ, 07716

Budding Marine Biologist Bayshore Waterfront Park Bay House 719 Port Monmouth Rd, Port Monmouth, NJ 07758 Sun, Jun 30 1:00-2:00 PM (ages 12 and up, under 18 with adult) Get your hands wet, no really! This program provides field experience for young scientists to explore the life found in Sandy Hook Bay using the water as a living classroom. We’ll set out with plankton nets to find some awesome microscopic animals that live where the land meets the water. Come along and learn what it takes to be a marine scientist along Sandy Hook Bay. Please dress to get wet. Strong winds or inclement weather will cancel the program. One Session $9 Per Person

Thursday, May 30 – Mercer County Peony Extravaganza: Botanical Illustration Workshop in Morven’s Gardens with NYBG’s Robin Jess Thursday, May 30 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. $65; $50 Friends of Morven Materials list provided upon registration and most materials will be available at workshop through instructor.     Register early for what’s certain to be a sell-out event! Morven is delighted to welcome Robin A. Jess, former Executive Director of the American Society of Botanical Artists and Coordinator of The New York Botanical Garden’s Botanical Art and Illustration Program, for a day-long workshop filled with the scent and color of Morven’s historic peonies. Beginning with a simple line drawing, participants will capture the form and feel of these airy, showy flowers. Then, watercolor in the traditional botanical methods will be taught with demonstrations and personal attention. All skill levels are welcome, and participants are encouraged to bring a bag lunch to enj...

Casual Birder Thursday, May 30 at 9:00 AM Thompson Park Marlu Lake Parking Area 805 Newman Springs Rd, Lincroft, NJ 07738 Adults are invited to join a Park System Naturalist for these laid-back morning bird walks. We’ll meander through the parks for about 1.5 hours to see what birds we can nd. No need to be an expert at identifying birds to enjoy these walks. A limited number of binoculars will be available to borrow.

EVENTS Uncork History: History in a Bottle! Wednesday, May 29 To kick off our summer series in the garden, join us for Uncork History: History in a Bottle! Get a "behind the scenes" tour of the museum's new permanent exhibit! Afterwards, relax in our historic gardens with wine and finger foods. It's perfect for a summer date night or a night out with friends! Must be 21 years or older to attend. Program Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Program Fee: $25.00 per person, $20.00 for museum members/Kean Alumni Reservations required by May 24 Make a Reservation Click here to purchase tickets Call  908-527-0400  or email  libertyhall@kean.edu

Tea with Me Join us on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Riverhouse at Rumson Country Club, Rumson, NJ for a wonderful afternoon of tea & lemonade, crafts, auctions, and fun! Bring all your favorite girls, mothers, daughters, granddaughters and friends, for an unforgettable day! Purchase Tickets Purchase Tickets                Monmouth County Historical Association ,  70 Court Street ,  Freehold ,  NJ 07728 SafeUnsubscribe™  oceanmuseum@yahoo.com Forward this email   |  Update Profile  |  About our service provider Sent by  dwilson@monmouthhistory.org  in collaboration with Try it free today

Splendid Spring Strolls Wednesday, May 29 from 3:00-4:30 PM Thompson Park Old Orchard Parking Area 805 Newman Springs Rd, Lincroft, NJ 07738 What better time is there to get out on a trail than in spring? Say “farewell” to the frosty weather as you join a Park System Naturalist on a peaceful trail walk. Trees are in blossom, birds are returning from migration, and there are tons of topics to discuss!

Tuesday, May 28 -- Bergen County  “ The Schuyler Sisters and Revolutionary America ” by  Danielle Funiciello , who has successfully completed her doctoral dissertation at Albany University by researching and writing about Angelica Schuyler, sister in law of Alexander Hamilton. Where?  At the Iron Horse Restaurant 20 Washington Avenue, Westwood, NJ 07675 What Time?  from 6 to 9 p.m. Cost?  A $3 donation to cover Round Table expenses,  plus an additional $30 for those who wish to have dinner