Historic Happenings Blog

Parlor Games for Wintry Weather Historic Longstreet Farm 44 Longstreet Road, Holmdel 07733 Saturday, January 25, 2020, 12:00-3:00 PM (ages 6 and up) Beat the winter blues - and beat your opponent too! Learn to play forgotten 1890s games like Halma and Basilinda, or old-time favorites like Backgammon, Checkers and Reversi.

Patriots Scrabble December 27, 2019  @  6:00 pm  –  8:00 pm Scrabble for all skill levels. Bonus points for playing “patriot,” “republic,” “declaration” or “constitution.” Penalties for playing “loyalist,” “monarchy,” “colonial” or “empire.”

Yule Ball at Liberty Hall! Sunday, December 8 We hope you’re in fourth year or above because the “Yule Ball is approaching – a traditional part of the Triwizard Tournament!” Join us at this Harry Potter-themed event and make a craft, play games, and warm up at our delicious butterbeer with some sweet treats. A special guest will also make an appearance, so come dressed as your favorite character! Recommended for ages 11 – 15. Program Time: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Program Fee: $25 per teen (drop off event - please be here at 3:00 p.m. for pick up) Reservation Required by December 1 Make a Reservation Click here to purchase tickets Please call  908-527-0400  or email  libertyhall@kean.edu

Saturday, September 7 – Mercer County The “Not So Secret Garden” with the Cotsen Children’s Library https://morvenmuseum.squarespace.com/the-not-so-secret-garden Saturday, September 7 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Free and open to the public For over a century, Frances Hodgson Burnett’s novel,  The Secret Garden , has introduced readers to the beautiful and transformative power of the garden. Morven Museum & Garden and the Cotsen Children’s Library are partnering to host activities, games, and take-home crafts galore, all related to the beauty of the botanical realm. Children and adults are invited to take part in this one-of-a-kind magical event.

Saturday, April 20 -- Somerset County You are invited to our  April Meeting and Brown Bag Lunch United Daughters of the Confederacy 11:00 AM SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 2019 Abraham Staats House, 17 von Steuben Lane,  South Bound Brook, NJ 08880 Please RSVP by Fri. 4/13/19 to Sallie with what you will bring.   c) 908-930-6491 e)  Sallie.deBarcza@gmail.com Coffee, Tea, Iced Tea and paper goods provided. Need desserts, soft drinks, wine? Please rsvp to Sallie at 908-930-6491 or  Sallie.deBarcza@gmail.com  with what you will bring. Mid-Nineteenth Century Parlor Games When adults and families gathered during the 19th century, they routinely created their own entertainment. After our meeting we will recreate some of these light-hearted games, playing them with the appropriate spirit of amusement and fun! Please join us for FUN!

Saturday, January 26  - Holmdel, Monmouth County Parlor Games for Wintry Weather Ages 6+ O n Saturday, visit Historic Longstreet Farm in Holmdel to beat the winter blues - and beat your opponent too! Learn to play forgotten 1890s games like Halma and Basilinda, or old-time favorites like Backgammon, Checkers, and Reversi.. This free event runs from 12:00 - 2:30 pm.   Historic Longstreet Farm is located at 44 Longstreet Road, Holmdel, NJ. For more information, call 732-946-3758  or visit  www.monmouthcountyparks.com .