Middlesex County - Piscataway - Metlar-Bodine House Museum July 4th Week events & program

June 30, July 2, 4, and 6 – Middlesex County Metlar-Bodine House Museum July 4th Week events & programs The museum will be closed July 1&5     Dutch Door Gift Shop open during event & tour days June 30, 2019 Star-Spangled Sing Along - A patriotic event to celebrate July 4th!  Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm   Admission: Free     Piscataway Twp. elementary & high school students sing traditional 18th century-present-day American Patriotic songs. Sing “Happy Birthday” to America and enjoy birthday cake to celebrate America’s 243rd birthday! Under a tent. Bring lawn chairs! No rain date; no museum tours. July 2, 2019 Bees – What Are They Good For?  NJ beekeeping – 1700s to Modern Day 2:00pm-4:00pm. Admission free Bob Kloss: Certified Master Beekeeper (EAS)              Interactive program: A brief history of beekeeping in NJ Different types of honey & tastings Products of the hive (candles, lip balm, hand cream, beeswax wraps) Make rolled candles (hands-on) View an observation hive with live bees  Discover different bee castes & their duties. Kids! Dress up as bee-keepers & have a photo taken! Honey & beekeeping t-shirts for sale July 4, 2019 “From Indian Trail to Interstate” -Discover Piscataway’s exceptional history! Guided tours. Admission free Time: 11:00am-4:00 pm (on the quarter hour

The museum’s large collection of artifacts with Central NJ provenance illustrates its theme, From Indian Trail to Interstate, by focusing on how transportation affected the area's society and economics.  Did you know? America’s tradition of celebrating JULY 4th began in Piscataway in 1778! July 6, 2019 18th Century Ice Cream Making & Tasting. An interactive program for children and adults! Time: 2:00 pm –4:00 pm Admission: Free Presenter: Susan McLellan Plaisted, Culinary Historian From harvesting (crushing) ice to the molding of ice cream, learn how ice cream was made in the 18th century using a reproduction 18th-century sabotiere. The 18th-century flavor from an original receipt (recipe) will be replicated and samples given out. Did you know? Ice cream was George Washington’s favorite dessert! INFORMATION Address: 1281 River Road, Piscataway; 732-463-8363;metlarbodine@gmail.com www.metlarbodinehousemuseum.org    Directions to entrance & parking: From River Rd., turn onto Hillcrest Dr. At top of Hillcrest, left onto Logan Ln. Proceed to the upper parking area (a cul-de-sac). Museum entrance & limited handicap parking (call ahead)at the bottom of the hill. On July 4tha shuttle will be provided from East Jersey Old Town.