Historic Happenings Blog

Sunday, November 3 – Burlington County “First Sunday Series” NSCDA-NJ will celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Suffrage in the United States with the signing of the 19th Amendment which took place on August 18, 1920. Theatrical presentations are 2:00-4:00 pm and will feature: Abigail Adams - November 3, 2019 First Sunday Series: Abigail Adams November 3, 2019 2:00-4:00 pm     Abigail Smith Adams was an educated upper-class woman whose well-articulated opinions on government, politics, and life in general influenced at least two American presidents: her husband President John Adams and her son President John Quincy Adams.     She is best remembered for her letter asking her husband to "...remember the ladies..." when  enacting new laws.  She asked John to limit the power of husbands over their wives, advocating the creation of legislation which would empower women with property ownership and access to educational and political opportunitie...

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...

Sunday, May 5  - Westampton, Burlington County The Art of Quilling Kim Hanley of the American Historic Theatre will present the Art of Quilling. Quilling is an art that involves the use of strips of paper that are rolled, looped, curled, and twisted to create decorative designs. These designs are used to decorate cards, books, pictures, boxes and jewelry. This was a popular pastime for women of leisure in the late 1800s. Participants will have the opportunity to try their hand at quilling. Program begins at 2:00 pm. Admission is $10 per person. Seating is limited; prepaid reservations are required to guarantee seating. Peachfield is located at 180 Burrs Road, Westampton, NJ. For more information and to register, call 609-267-6996, e-mail  colonialdamesnj@comcast.net , or visit  www.colonialdamesnj.org .

Sunday, April 7 – Burlington County FIRST SUNDAY AT PEACHFIELD The Art of Quilting April 7, 2019 – 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.     Be they elaborate designs or simply layers of cloth stitched together, quilts have existed since pre-recorded history.  Kim Hanley of the American Historic Theatre will present the history of quilt making. She will explain the different types of quilts and their origins. A hands-on craft will follow.     Admission is $10 per person; Friends of Peachfield admitted free of charge. Seating is limited; prepaid reservations are required to guarantee seating. Tickets also available at the door. Please call 609/267-6996, or email at  colonialdamesnj@comcast.net .          This event takes place at Peachfield, the Headquarters of The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in The State of New Jersey, 180 Burrs Road, Westampton, NJ 08060. ...