Historic Happenings Blog

East Brunswick Ghost Walk Series Saturdays in October October 2019 marks the Fifth Annual East Brunswick Ghost Walk series, located in the historic Old Bridge village section of town. This neighborhood was settled in the 1600s but was originally inhabited by the Lenape. Their trails became roads and their village became the site of the South River Bridge Tavern. In 1727, a local Indian Sachem shot and killed the owner of the tavern, marking the first, but not the last, murder to occur here. This year features stories of the deaths and apparitions associated with these ancient village grounds. The Herbert Appleby House on Main Street is a hot-bed of paranormal activity including orbs, spectral visions, and voices. In fact, most of the pre-Civil War homes in the village report paranormal activity, including the site of the Rachel Wright murder of 1906. Newly disclosed stories will be shared, including the 1934 gangland shooting linked to the infamous Hall-Mills murders. The tour lasts ab...

Saturday - Sunday, October  12 - 13  - East Brunswick, Middlesex County Candlelight Tours of Chestnut Hill Cemetery The East Brunswick Museum will hold its annual candlelight tours of the historic Chestnut Hill Cemetery on Saturday and Sunday. During each tour, visitors will follow lighted paths through the cemetery as costumed re-enactors portray former residents of East Brunswick and the surrounding area. The program brings these characters to life with displays and demonstrations over an approximate 45 minute tour. Over 500 luminaria (candles in bags) will line the walking path for the tour, winding through the historic section of the cemetery. As visitors follow the path, they will be entertained by costumed reenactors portraying former residents of East Brunswick and the surrounding area. The reenactors bring these characters to life with displays and demonstrations. Characters change from year to year and come from all walks of life. They may include artists, writers, so...

Saturday, June 8 - East Brunswick, Middlesex County Outdoor Concert at the Devoe Memorial Library The East Brunswick Museum will host an afternoon of live music on Saturday from 2:00 - 5:00 pm. Acoustic trio Catmoondaddy will perform on the lawn of the Alice Appleby Devoe Memorial Library at 166 Main Street in East Brunswick, NJ. Catmoondaddy is an acoustic trio combining guitar, harmonica, bass, and percussion with great vocals and harmonies. The group, consisting of band members Al Radzik, Walt Haake and Mike Mossa, have been playing together for more than 40 years and are known for creating a friendly, engaging atmosphere. Catmoondaddy will entertain you with classic rock, folk, country tunes by such favorites as James Taylor, Jim Croce, Paul Simon, Dion, Elvis, The Beatles, The Everly Brothers and The Band.  In addition to music, guests may enjoy exploring the historic neighborhood, visiting the East Brunswick Museum on 16 Maple Street, and taking a peek at the Alice Appleby De...