Historic Happenings Blog

The Summit Historical Society has POSTPONED The Taste of Summit scheduled for March 29 to a date yet to be determined. As rescheduling details become available, we will share them with you. Thank you for your patience and support!

1 Teddy Bear Tea Monmouth Museum Middletown Navesink Country Club 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm REGISTRATION:  Yes AGE RANGE:  Preschoolers, Elementary COST:  $45 children, $65 adults CALL:  (732) 224-1994 WEBSITE Children 3-8 years old are cordially invited to enjoy an afternoon with their favorite furry friend for Polite Conversation, Lesson on Manners, Teddy Bear Parade, Gourmet Treats and Music Entertainment featuring Little Rockers! Whimsically designed for young guests and their families, the beloved Teddy Bear Tea will be presented from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm on March 29, 2020, at the Navesink Country Club, Red Bank, NJ. The Teddy Bear Tea menu features delectable treats of finger sandwiches, plus sliced fresh fruit, chef's selection of English tea pastries, chocolate chip and sugar cookies, brownies, mini scones, and macaroons. A choice of children's beverages includes scented and fruit-flavored teas, pink lemonade, assorted soft drinks and coffee and a cash bar for adults. ...

March 29 2020 scrapbook talk in Clifton, NJ Historic house museums appeal to our desires to imagine ourselves into different lives, lived in different surroundings. It’s always complicated – in extreme cases when plantation recreations invite us to enjoy the spoils of slaveholders, and ignore the slave quarters, for example. Scrapbook House, Strong Museum collection Schoolroom in scrapbook house, Strong Museum collection Scrapbook house parlor, including black servant, Strong Museum collection But wandering through someone else’s house is intriguing. Nineteenth-century children played with the desire to try out different homes in their house scrapbooks, where they created rooms and scenarios in them from catalog and magazine pictures. On Sunday, March 29, 1 pm, you can visit a 19th-century farmhouse and hear about historic scrapbooks. And if you have old scrapbooks in your family, bring them. I’ll bring some from my collection, too – and of course, lots of great pictures of how our...

Upper Gallery Hoboken: A Retrospective by Alex Morales Uruguayan artist Alex Morales returns to the Hoboken Historical Museum with a new batch of 15 paintings of his beloved adopted home of Hoboken. The public is invited to a free opening reception on Feb. 16 from 2 - 5 pm. The exhibition will remain on view through March 29. The exhibit is supported by a block grant from the State/County Partnership program for the Arts, administered by the Hudson County Division of Cultural and Heritage Affairs. Hoboken Historical Museum 1301 Hudson St. PO Box 3296 Hoboken, NJ 07030 Phone:  201.656.2240 info@hobokenmuseum.org Tuesday – Thursday  2 to 7 pm Friday  1 to 5 pm Saturday & Sunday  12 to 5 pm Admission:  $5 Free  for children and members

Atlantic City (NJ) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated February 5 - March 29, 2020 Atlantic City NOYES ARTS GARAGE 2200 Fairmount Avenue Atlantic City, NJ 08401 P: (609) 350-6662 C: (609) 892-0439 HOURS: Wednesday - Saturday 11:00AM - 6:00PM Sunday 11:00AM - 5:00PM Requested Donations: Adults $3 | Students $2 | Wednesdays FREE | Military FREE

Atlantic City NOYES ARTS GARAGE 2200 Fairmount Avenue Atlantic City, NJ 08401 P: (609) 350-6662 C: (609) 892-0439 HOURS: Wednesday - Saturday 11:00AM - 6:00PM Sunday 11:00AM - 5:00PM Requested Donations: Adults $3 | Students $2 | Wednesdays FREE | Military FREE

Atlantic City NOYES ARTS GARAGE 2200 Fairmount Avenue Atlantic City, NJ 08401 P: (609) 350-6662 C: (609) 892-0439 HOURS: Wednesday - Saturday 11:00AM - 6:00PM Sunday 11:00AM - 5:00PM Requested Donations: Adults $3 | Students $2 | Wednesdays FREE | Military FREE

Enjoy a Prohibition-Era cocktail tasting, guided by master bartender Chris Asay, complete with period finger foods, live music, and dancing. This isn't just any Prohibition party - this one is hosted at a historic tavern that experienced its own liquor raids! Period Dress Encouraged! $100 Donation Per Person Purchase tickets online or call for more information at 732-381-0441 All proceeds from this event help support the nonprofit Merchants and Drovers Tavern Museum, including the preservation of our two historic 18th century structures. Click for Info or to Reserve Online

Allaire Arts! Come support your community artists and experience a night of music and history! About this Event New Jersey local music artist, Ken Witkowski, member of the band eMKayS, will be hosting our ‘Allaire Arts’ concert in the Historic Chapel from 7pm-9pm. Come listen to artists perform a mix of acoustic folk, jazz, blues and rock music. Future shows to follow where the eMKayS will host other local artists to perform as well. Limited seating available. No refunds on purchased tickets. This is a fundraising event for the 501c3 non-profit museum organization of Allaire Village Inc., licensed to operate the Historic Village at Allaire. Facebook Facebook Messenger LinkedIn Twitter email Date And Time Sat, March 28, 2020 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM EDT Add to Calendar Location The Historic Village at Allaire 4263 Atlantic Avenue Wall Township, NJ 07727

Saturday, March 28 – Somerset County Somerset County Historical Society in Partnership with the Manville Public Library Hosts Talk on Doris Duke     The Somerset County Historical Society is pleased to announce the second in this year’s series of History Talks.  Join us at the Manville Library, Saturday, March 28 at 2 PM for  an afternoon with local author Rikki Lyn Hauss-McCarthy as she discusses the lavish life of one of Somerset County's most famous residents, Doris Duke.    Ms. McCarthy will be chronicling Doris' life and the demolition of her New Jersey mansion. Her book  The Duchess of South Somerville , will be available for purchase. Local residents will have an opportunity to share their personal memories of the estate and the Lady.   Please RSVP by emailing the name and number of seats you will need to  info@somersethistorynj.org  or leaving a message at 908-218-1281.  

Keansburg St. Patrick's Day Parade The Town of Keansburg Borough Hall to Friendship Park Keansburg  New Jersey  07734 3/28/2020 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED AGE RANGE:  All Ages FREE CALL:  732-670-2582 WEBSITE MORE DETAILS:   Dress up in green and come out and be Irish for the day at our St. Patrick's Day parade. The parade will begin at Borough Hall and end at Friendship Park. Concert in Friendship Park f ollowing the parade. Beer Garden & Corned Beef for sale at Keansburg Fire Dept. Rain Date: Sunday, March 29. Dress up in green and come out and be Irish for the day at our St. Patrick's Day parade. Parade will begin at Borough Hall and end at Friendship Park. Concert in Friendship Park following the parade. Beer Garden & Corned Beef for sale at Keansburg Fire Dept. Rain Date: Sunday, March 29.

Saturday, March 28 – Essex County Dressed to Kill: Fashion in the Victorian Era 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.     Learn about the hidden dangers of Victorian fashion and enjoy a Victorian-style reception in the gracious atmosphere of Kingsland Manor.   From arsenic in clothing to blazing crinolines, to lead in cosmetics, throughout history, we have worn deadly clothing and makeup to be at the height of fashion . . . even if it kills us. Textile and fashion historian Dana Bala will discuss some of the most lethal fashion practices in history, focusing on the Victorian and Edwardian periods, when people were literally “Dressed to Kill.”    After the presentation, attendees will enjoy a variety of Victorian tea refreshments at an informal reception.   Join us for a fun Victorian-themed afternoon at Kingsland Manor, March 28 th , 2020 from 1 – 4 pm. The event is limited to the first 25 who register. Tickets are $20.   Reservations for...

February 1 to March 28 – Hunterdon County     The Lebanon Township Museum is pleased to announce a two-month celebration of 100 Years of Women's Suffrage with a multi-faceted exhibit and a number of exciting and informative events. Below is a list of the line-up for both February and March. Please mark your calendars and join us in honoring this historic centennial!      100 YEARS OF SUFFRAGE: A Celebration in Quilts created by  The Courthouse Quilters  on display from February 1st through March 28th. The Courthouse Quilters are a non-profit 501(c)(3) whose purpose includes preserving and promoting the history of quilting and supporting charitable activities.     Opening Reception with special guest Rielly Karsh of Moms Running Saturday, February 1st from 1-3 pm. Light refreshments served.     Rightfully Hers: American Women and Vote Pop-Up Exhibit on loan from the National Archives & Reco...

Wednesday, February 5 – Passaic County Black History Exhibit Explores the Achievements of Patersonians     The Paterson Museum is excited to announce the opening of its newest changing exhibit,  “Thus Shall They Upward, Onward Press: An Exploration of the History of African Americans in Paterson from 1600-Present .”     Installed in honor of Black History Month, the exhibit is a survey of the accomplishments of many of Paterson’s African American citizens. The exhibit will feature some familiar citizens, such as Larry Doby,  but visitors will also learn about some individuals like Dr. Norman Cotton , Minerva Miller and Henry Otis Harris who also made an impact on our community. The exhibit will be in place from Wednesday, February 5 th  through Saturday, March 28 th  in the Hannah Memorial Gallery. Please join us at the Museum on Saturday, February 8 th  from 1pm-3pm for the opening reception.  The program will be led...