Hunterdon County - Readington - Open House at the 1828 Cold Brook School
Sunday, October 6 - Readington , Hunterdon County Open House at the 1828 Cold Brook School The Readington Museums’ Cold Brook School, originally built in 1828, will be open on Sunday from 1:00 - 4:00 pm for visitors to see what it was like to attend school in the early nineteenth century. Visitors will have the opportunity to become abecedarians, try their hand at orthography using a quill pen and ink, cipher mathematical problems, and learn a sample of New Jersey history. For recess, visitors can play a variety of nineteenth-century games, such as rolling hoops in the meadow. Apple cider and homemade bread with apple butter will be available. Due to the small size of the schoolhouse, groups of four or more are asked to call for a reservation. It is a free, family-friendly event, although donations will be gratefully accepted. In case of inclement weather please call the Museums to find out the status of the program. To get to the site, use the address of 1...