Historic Happenings Blog

Meet Teddy Roosevelt, Free Event Thursday, April 2, 2020, at 7 PM – 10 PM Friends Meeting House, 14 Union St., Medford, NJ 08055 Enter the days of the 26th President of the United States as he shares the appearance and experience of this truly unique leader in American history.  President Roosevelt was also a conservationist, naturalist, and writer who served from 1901-1909.  He is often ranked by historians as one of the five best American presidents.  Major aspects of his life include his "outdoorsman" image, his "Square Deal" agenda, his service with the Rough Riders and steps to create several National Parks.  "Teddy" Roosevelt was born on October 27, 1858, and for his six decades of life, he truly lived.  With debilitating asthma and poor eyesight in his youth, he still worked to overcome such challenges, channeling the words of his father: "You must make your body," and "get action; be somebody." Following graduation from Harvard,...

The Revolutionary War in Burlington County Thursday, November 7th 7:30 p.m. at Friends Meeting, 14 Union Street, Medford, NJ Thursday, November 7th, tells the story of the American Revolution from a woman's point of view. Meet the women of Burlington County who in many cases influenced the outcome of the war.

The Revolutionary War in Burlington County Thursday, October 3rd 7:30 p.m. at Friends Meeting, 14 Union Street, Medford, NJ Thursday, October 3rd will take you to the sites in Burlington County where the fighting actually occurred. From December of 1776 to June of 1778 Burlington County was buzzing with activity from both armies trying to gain a strategic advantage.

The Revolutionary War in Burlington County Thursday, September 5th 7:30 p.m. at Friends Meeting, 14 Union Street, Medford, NJ Thursday, September 5th gives an overview of the Revolution and reveals where the men of Burlington County were during some of the more famous battles of the war. Is there a Revolutionary War veteran in your family tree? We would love to hear from you.

Medford Historical Society gift to the Community Thursday, December 6th, 2018, 7:30 PM Celtic and Christmas Music by Charlie Zahm Friends Meetinghouse, 14 Union Street, Medford You will love the acoustics in this wonderful historic meeting house! Great to be in Medford for the Christmas festivities. This show is the perfect way to start the Christmas musical season. Show is free and tasty refreshments are served.