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!

Sunday, February 23 – Union County Celebrate Westfield 300 with “Colonial” Meal and Drink Tasting Event   As part of the celebration of Westfield’s 300 th  Anniversary, the Westfield 300 Committee,  the Westfield Historical Society and the Miller-Cory House Museum have planned a “Colonial” dinner and drink tasting event to be held at 16 Prospect Wine Bar Bistro on Sunday, February 23, 2020, from 2-4pm. Eat, drink and be merry (the way George Washington did!).      During this event, guests will enjoy  special Colonial food samplings as well as Colonial-inspired tavern drinks. Guests should be 21 years of age in order to attend. Special recipes, provided by the Miller-Cory House Museum, will be prepared for sampling; and Colonial history-inspired drinks will be sampled during a presentation of “Wet Westfield – A Virtual Pub Crawl” by the Westfield Historical Society’s, Meg Wastie (pictured).      Space is limited and reservation...

Saturday, February  1 - Harrison Township, Gloucester County Annual Groundhog Day Dinner The Harrison Township Historical Society’s Annual Groundhog Day Dinner and Silent Auction is set for Saturday at 6:00 pm at Ewan Fire Hall, 312 Ewan Road, in the village of Ewan near Mullica Hill, NJ. This annual event features “Down Jersey” sausage, sausage gravy and biscuits, coleslaw, mashed potatoes, candied yams, fried apples, green beans, and a dessert buffet. Now in its sixteenth year, the supper is a revival of a century-old Harrison Township tradition. The first local groundhog day dinners took place in the early 1900s. Farmers belonging to the Richwood Men’s Bible Class made the sausage and prepared supper for the entire congregation of Richwood Methodist Church. The event is a fun-filled evening for the entire family. In addition to the home-cooked menu, the program includes a popular silent auction and perhaps the only opportunity in South Jersey to sing Groundhog Day songs. Tickets...

NMHA Annual Meeting & Dinner 22 Jan 2020,  6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Welcome to NMHA's Annual Meeting & Dinner! Join us for dinner at Bahrs Landing waterside restaurant. F or good food, renewing friendships, and hearing about NMHA's activities in 2019 and plans for 2020. Dinner Buffet : Individual Member $45. Couple Member $80. Individual non-Member $50, Couple non-Member $90. Not sure if you're a Member?  Email Gayle   gayleh8@gmail.com . Become a Member  now or at the Dinner and SAVE To Register and pay,  click on the "Register" box at left to Register. At the end of the registration process, you can   pay online by credit card or mail a check. Menu Appetizers:  Assorted Entrees:  Mixed seafood, Pasta, Chicken Desserts : Brownies; Coffee & Tea Cash Bar

Monday, December 16 – Essex County      Holiday Party Monday, December 16, 2019. The Victorian Society of Northern New Jersey invites you to “Centuries of Strings,” a concert and buffet to celebrate the season  at the Montclair Women’s Club, 82 Union Street, Montclair, NJ. A hot catered buffet supper will be served about 6:30 p.m. with music and desserts to follow. Music will be provided by t he Skylands Dulcimer String Band, a group that enjoys sharing traditional, Celtic, old-time, classical and pop music with others.  There will be handmade jewelry with vintage beads and buttons and beautiful ornaments and wreaths for sale. Tickets are $20.00 in advance. Mail checks payable to VSANNJ. Send to The Victorian Society , P.O. Box 717, Montclair, NJ 07042. For further information, please contact Christina Mayer 973 744 5916.

Wednesday, December 11 – Atlantic County Please join us!      The Buena Historical Society will hold its 22nd annual Christmas/Anniversary Party on Wednesday, December 11th, 2019 at the Buena Vista Country Club.      All are invited and encouraged to attend the buffet dinner celebration as we honor this year’s chosen recipients for the way they have made a difference from within our community to protecting our natio n: Jeff Pace; Buena Borough, Minotola Tim Kiniry; Buena Borough: U.S. Army WWII Doctor John Mahoney; Buena Vista Township Rita Cresci Quinn; East Vineland – Special Recognition     The Buena Vista Country Club is located at 301 Country Club Lane, Buena, NJ 08310. The event will start at 6:30 p.m. with presentations to begin at 8 p.m. Please help us in recognizing these exceptional citizens for their impact on the lives of so many others and their role in the history of Buena Vista Township, Buena Borough & beyon...

Harry Potter Yule Ball Saturday, December 7 We hope you're in fourth-year or above because the "Yule Ball is approaching - a traditional part of the Triwizard Tournament!" Join us as celebrate the holiday season at Hogwarts as we dance to wizard pop and enjoy yummy butterbeer. It's sure to be a wizarding good time! Must be 21 years or older to attend. Program Time: 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Program Fee: $30.00 per person, $25.00 for museum members/Kean Alumni Reservations Required by November 30 Make a Reservation Click here to purchase tickets Please call  908-527-0400  or email  libertyhall@kean.edu

Saturday, November 2 – Cumberland County Annual Business/Dinner Meeting Saturday, November 2, 2019, to be held at the Greenwich Presbyterian Church, 630 Ye Greate Street Business Meeting - 4:30 p.m.; Ham Dinner - 5 to 6 p.m.; Program - 6 p.m. “Harriet Beecher Stowe” will be the guest speaker. HARRIET BEECHER STOWE (portrayed by Kim Hanley from the American Historical Theater in Philadelphia.) $25 per person for members and $30 per person for non-members. Saturday, November 2  - Greenwich, Cumberland County Cumberland County Historical Society Annual Business/Dinner Meetin g The Cumberland County Historical Society Annual Business/Dinner Meetin g will be held at the Greenwich Presbyterian Church, 630 Ye Greate Street in Greenwich, NJ beginning at 4:30 pm with a business meeting. There will be a ham dinner from 5:00 - 6:00 pm, followed by  “Harriet Beecher Stowe,” the guest speaker, at  6:00 pm .  Harriet Beecher Stowe will be  portrayed by Kim Hanl...

Saturday-Sunday, October 12-13 – Morris County The Stickley Museum will be celebrating its 30th Anniversary with its annual Stickley Weekend. Saturday, October 12 9th Annual Scholars Symposium  will be on Saturday, October 12,2019 from 9:30am-2pm at the Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms. It will feature a tour with David Cathers, followed by lunch, and a hardhat tour of our new Education Center. The Craftsman Gala will follow at 6pm at the Mountain Lakes Club. Enjoy cocktails, dinner, and silent and live auctions. The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms- 2352 Route 10 West, Morris Plains, NJ 07950 Mountain Lakes Club- 18 Lake Dr, Mountain Lakes,NJ 07046 Prices vary; tickets may be purchased online at  https://www.stickleymuseum.org/programs/upcoming-programs/emerging-scholars/dashboard/200.html or contact us at 973-540-0311 for further information info@stickleymuseum.org Check out StickleyMuseum.org for updates Sunday, October 13 The 30th Anniversary Free Open House is your op...

Asbury Heroes Awards Dinner Asbury Heroes Award Dinner will be held  October 10th, 2019  from 6pm to 9pm at Jimmy's Italian Restaurant. Tickets can be purchased at Heaven Art & Antiques or by clicking the link below. Tickets can also be purchased at the Stephen Crane House, 508 Fourth Avenue, on Sundays between noon and 2 pm (cash or check only). This Year's Honorees: Tom & Regina Hayes -  The Historic Preservation Award Charlie & Pam Horner -  The Distinguish Historian Award Bob Stewart -  The Historic Stewardship Award Don McLain -  The Community Service Award Click here to buy Tickets For more details,  click here .

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Tuesday, September 10-Passaic County Tickets Now on Sale      Please join the Passaic County Historical Society for a night of good food and great company. On Tuesday, September 10 th  at 6:30pm at the Brownstone restaurant located at 351 West Broadway in Paterson.  The Passaic County Historical Society will host its  Annual Beefsteak Dinner Fundraiser .    Enjoy the Brownstone’s famous “all you can eat beefsteak dinner.” Attendees also have the opportunity to participate in a 50/50 drawing and a cocktail raffle. Dinners are $60 per person, reservations required. For those who do not eat beef, chicken and fish options are available. All proceeds will benefit the Passaic County Historical Society. To book a reservation, please call 973-247-0085 ext. 201 or download an application from lambertcastle.org.    The Passaic County Historical Society, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, was founded to cultivate interest among individuals and ...

Register now for Saturday, August 24 – Burlington County Night In Suffrage White 6-8pm, $20/person      Gather your friends and join the staff of the Alice Paul Institute for a special pop-up dinner to celebrate the date that women won the right to vote!      The observance of  Women’s Equality Day  not only commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment - it also calls attention to women’s continuing efforts toward full equality. API is proud to host this elegant evening to share our continued advocacy for the passage of the Equal Rights Amendment.     White is the color of the event!  In honor of the many suffragists who wore white in their fight to gain the right to vote, guests are highly encouraged to wear all white and decorate their table in white linens.     In true pop-up fashion, this event operates on a  "pack it in/pack it out"  philosophy. Every group...

Tuesday, June 25 – Bergen County Bergen County The Revolution's Last Gasp? George Washington & the Campaign of 1780     This talk explores Washington's conduct of the 1780 campaign in New Jersey, at a time when the Revolution seemed nearly lost, by Dr. Edward Lengel, author and military historian. Dr. Lengel is the 2018 Revolutionary in Residence for Colonial Williamsburg. His previously published books focus on George Washington’s life and legacy. Where? At the  Iron Horse Restaurant, 20 Washington Avenue, Westwood NJ 07675 What Time? from 6 to 9 p.m. Cost? A $3 donation to cover Round Table expenses, plus an additional $30 for those who wish to have dinner.  

Register now for the dinner on May 21 THE COLONEL HENRY RYERSON CIVIL WAR ROUND TABLE Proudly Announces Its 15th ANNUAL ROUND TABLE DINNER!!! Location: The Lamp Post Inn, 1601 County Road 565, Glenwood Road, Vernon, NJ ( www.thelamppostinn.net  – 973-875-9134) Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2019, Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Come join the fun and enjoy a delicious dinner at  The Lamp Post Inn  in their private fireplace room! Relish the camaraderie of your fellow Civil War enthusiasts!  Our special dinner guest speaker will be nationally renowned Bruce Chadwick, who will be talking about “The Civil War Goes to the Movies.”  Mr. Chadwick spent 23 years as a journalist with the  New York Daily News  before earning a doctorate in American history at Rutgers University, where he now teaches, along with teaching at New Jersey City University. He is a professor, historian, lecturer, and author of over 28 books. His story will illuminate the impac...

Friday, May 10 – Union County Westfield Historical Society’s 51st Annual Dinner honoring Carey Golden and Jack Panosh with entertainment by the Florian Schantz Jazz Combo Westfield, NJ  -- On Friday, May 10 th , 2019 the Westfield Historical Society will have its  51st Annual Dinner at the Echo Lake Country Club. The annual general membership meeting will start at 5:30 pm, and social/cocktail hour will begin at 6:00pm. Entertainment will be provided by the Florian Schantz Jazz Combo.      The Society is proud to announce the President and Trustee Award Recipients for 2019 which will be conferred during the Annual Dinner event: Carey Golden – 2019 Trustees’ Award            Carey Golden has served on the Trustee Board of the Westfield Historical Society since 2015, first as Chairperson for the Volunteers Committee, and currently as Curator for the Society's Archives. She is responsible for organizing and...