Hunterdon County - Raritan Twp - Prohibition Talk at Hunterdon Land Trust Farmers’ Market

Sunday, September 29 - Raritan Township, Hunterdon County
Prohibition Talk at Hunterdon Land Trust Farmers’ Market

Toast the centennial anniversary of Prohibition with a free program led by historian, researcher and author Brian Armstrong at the Hunterdon Land Trust Farmers' Market on Sunday at 10:30 am in the Dvoor Farm wagon house.

Armstrong will discuss the "noble experiment" that constitutionally banned the production, importation, transportation, and sale of alcoholic beverages a century ago. He’ll cover the back story on how Prohibition came to be passed, the problems with enforcement, and how it ultimately was repealed. He also will tell some interesting tales about New Jersey and Hunterdon County during the Prohibition era.

Armstrong holds a BAs in history and political science from American University. He's the vice-president, Central Region, for the League of Historical Societies of New Jersey and past president of the South River Historical & Preservation Society.

Farmers’ Market Yoga will be led by Lauren Theis in the wagon house at 9:00 am. Cost is $15; no registration is necessary. Please bring a yoga mat. 

The Farmers’ Market, open from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, features more than 20 local farmers and vendors offering organic produce, all-natural beef, pork, chicken, honey, artisan breads, fresh-cut flowers, cheese, eggs, locally roasted coffee, native plants and more. Visitors can enjoy a flatbread pizza made with ingredients provided by local farmers while listening to live music.

The program and market will be held at the Dvoor Farm, 111 Mine Street, in Flemington, NJ. For more information, visit www.hunterdonlandtrust.org.

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