Historic Happenings Blog

Thursday, October 24 – Mercer County An "Antique Show and Tell" will be held at the Hightstown East Windsor Historical Society on Thursday, October 24 at 5 p.m. A family is limited in bringing three items. Charge for the first object is $20, $15 for the second object, and $10 for the third object. The society will be providing refreshments. Gene Pescucci, a local antique dealer, will be presenting the program. The Antique Roadshow and Christmas Tea will be at the Historical Society 164 North Main Street.

Saturday, September 28   - Delran, Burlington County Delran History Day

Register now for the Metlar-Bodine Spring Spotlight Event listed below.  For reservations and payment:  http://goo.gl/knptsx

Wednesday, April 3 – Union County Westfield Historical Society’s April First Wednesday Luncheon – Appraising Fine Art & Antiques As part of The Westfield Historical Society’s  First Wednesday Luncheon  series, Donna Thompson Ray will be speaking on the topic of  Appraising Fine Art & Antiques  on April 3, 2019. The event will begin with check-in at 11:45 am at the Echo Lake Country Club, located at 515 Springfield Avenue, Westfield.      Donna Thompson Ray is a history educator and fine art appraiser. A doctoral candidate in American history at Drew University, her scholarly work and appraisal practice includes the study of African-American art, American art, photography, and nineteenth-century American visual culture. She is the owner of ATFA Appraisals in Westfield, New Jersey, and the immediate past president of the American Society of Appraisers’ northern New Jersey chapter.  Ms. Thompson Ra...

Saturday, March 23 -- Ocean County Appraisal Fair $$$  Have you ever wondered how much that keepsake, family heirloom, or antique gathering dust is worth?  Now you can find out when the Lacey Township Historical Society hosts Marilyn Melega and company from Old and New Legacies . Admission is only $5.00 at the door and will include a tour of the museum, light refreshments, and the appraisal of one item.  Additional items may be appraised for $5.00 each or $15.00 a collection.  The event will take place at 126 South Main Street in Forked River, Old school House Museum, Route 9, behind Mrs. Walker's Ice Cream Shop. If you have questions regarding this fundraiser, call 609- 971- 0476 and leave a clear message. March 23rd from 1:00 to 4:00; no reservations needed. See you then, weather permitting. 

Tuesday, March 12 – Mercer County Rago Valuation Days at Morven Museum & Garden from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Jewelry with Katherine Van Dell and Decorative Arts with Sebastian Clarke     Unused heirlooms are a source of financing for vacations, tuition or more, better jewelry. Why not discover what the jewelry you’ll never wear or the fine and decorative art you’ll never display is truly worth? Katherine Van Dell, Director of the Jewelry Department; Sebastian Clarke, Director of Estate Services, specializing in Furnishings and Decorative Arts; and Mike Byers, Fine Art Specialist host free valuations at Morven Museum & Garden on select Tuesdays.   Call for a scheduled appointment from 10am-1pm or, if you prefer, drop by between 1pm-3pm when no appointment is necessary. For more information, or to schedule your appointment, contact Robin Daum at 609-397-9374, ext. 119 or email  robin@ragoarts.com .    Should you choose to sell, Rago...

Tuesday, February 19 – Mercer County Expert Eye: Jewelry at 12 noon at the Updike Farmstead, 354 Quaker Road     The Historical Society of Princeton presents a third installment of its “Expert Eye” series on Tuesday, February 19 at noon. This series enlightens participants on topics relating to antiques and material culture. With Valentine’s Day just a few days earlier, the focus on February 19 will be jewelry.    Rago’s Director of Jewelry, Katherine Van Dell,  who also appears as an expert appraiser for the PBS series,  Antiques Roadshow, will share why “Knowledge is a Collector’s Best Friend.” In addition to teaching how to operate as an educated consumer when buying and selling jewelry, topics include: the difference between fair market value, retail value and insurance value; the information that should appear on all receipts when buying jewelry; the right questions to ask before buying or selling; and how to use a loupe.    Au...

Tuesday, February 12 -- Mercer County Rago Valuation Days at Morven Museum & Garden from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Jewelry with Katherine Van Dell and Fine Art with Mick Byers Unused heirlooms are a source of financing for vacations, tuition or more, better jewelry. Why not discover what the jewelry you’ll never wear or the fine and decorative art you’ll never display is truly worth?  Katherine Van Dell, Director of the Jewelry Department; Sebastian Clarke, Director of Estate Services, specializing in Furnishings and Decorative Arts; and Mike Byers, Fine Art Specialist host free valuations at Morven Museum & Garden on select Tuesdays. Call for a scheduled appointment from 10am-1pm or, if you prefer, drop by between 1pm-3pm when no appointment is necessary.  For more information, or to schedule your appointment, contact  Robin Daum at 609-397-9374, ext. 119 or email  robin@ragoarts.com . Should you choose to sell, Rago will donate a percentage of that sale to Mor...

Tuesday, January 15 – Mercer County    Rago Valuation Days at Morven Museum & Garden Tuesday, January 15 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Jewelry with Katherine Van Dell and Decorative Arts with Sebastian Clarke.     Unused heirlooms are a source of financing for vacations, tuition or more, better jewelry. Why not discover what the jewelry you’ll never wear or the fine and decorative art you’ll never display is truly worth? Katherine Van Dell, Director of the Jewelry Department; Sebastian Clarke, Director of Estate Services, specializing in Furnishings and Decorative Arts; and Mike Byers, Fine Art Specialist host free valuations at Morven Museum & Garden on select Tuesdays.     Call for a scheduled appointment from 10am-1pm or, if you prefer, drop by between 1pm-3pm when no appointment is necessary. For more information, or to schedule your appointment, contact Robin Daum at 609-397-9374, ext. 119 or email  robin@ragoar...