Somerset County - South Bound Brook - Tory Jack Day
Saturday, February 8 - South Bound Brook, Somerset County
Tory Jack Day
The Friends of Abraham Staats House, Inc., in conjunction with the South Bound Brook Historic Preservation Advisory Commission is proud to present its 18th edition of the award winning "Tory Jack Day" program.
The annual event in honor of Black History Month celebrates the contribution and sacrifices of Afro-Americans in the foundation of our nation. This year’s presenters are Joseph Becton and Antoine Watts. Their program, “Music of the Civil War,” illustrates through words and performance the development of this American art form.
Mr. Becton, a retired National Park Service Interpretive Park Ranger, has been recognized with the Community Service award for setting a standard of excellence in interpretation and for his role in connecting Americans to our national parks through wonderful stories and varied media. Mr. Becton now directs Joe Becton Tours and Historical Services and most recently has been proclaimed a Certified Master Guide by the Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides. During the one-hour presentation, Joe Becton plays and sings his favorite blues songs and composers. You have never heard him like this since the Cobalt Blues band. He has played guitar and harmonica for 40 years. Group participation is encouraged.
Mr. Becton will present at 11:00 am on Saturday at the historic Abraham Staats House located at 17 Von Steuben Lane, South Bound Brook, NJ. Seating begins at 10:30 am. Advance admission is $10 per adult or $15 per adult at the door. Children 12 and under are free. Following the program, tour the rooms of the historic Abraham Staats House until 1:30 pm.
For more information, call 732-469-3198, e-mail info@staatshouse.org, or visit www.staatshouse.org.
Tory Jack Day
The Friends of Abraham Staats House, Inc., in conjunction with the South Bound Brook Historic Preservation Advisory Commission is proud to present its 18th edition of the award winning "Tory Jack Day" program.The annual event in honor of Black History Month celebrates the contribution and sacrifices of Afro-Americans in the foundation of our nation. This year’s presenters are Joseph Becton and Antoine Watts. Their program, “Music of the Civil War,” illustrates through words and performance the development of this American art form.
Mr. Becton, a retired National Park Service Interpretive Park Ranger, has been recognized with the Community Service award for setting a standard of excellence in interpretation and for his role in connecting Americans to our national parks through wonderful stories and varied media. Mr. Becton now directs Joe Becton Tours and Historical Services and most recently has been proclaimed a Certified Master Guide by the Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides. During the one-hour presentation, Joe Becton plays and sings his favorite blues songs and composers. You have never heard him like this since the Cobalt Blues band. He has played guitar and harmonica for 40 years. Group participation is encouraged.
Mr. Becton will present at 11:00 am on Saturday at the historic Abraham Staats House located at 17 Von Steuben Lane, South Bound Brook, NJ. Seating begins at 10:30 am. Advance admission is $10 per adult or $15 per adult at the door. Children 12 and under are free. Following the program, tour the rooms of the historic Abraham Staats House until 1:30 pm.
For more information, call 732-469-3198, e-mail info@staatshouse.org, or visit www.staatshouse.org.
