Historic Happenings Blog

Monday, January 28 – Camden County www.hhhistorical.org The Haddon Heights Historical Society Presents: Monday, January 28, 2019 Quarterly Meeting at 7:00 PM Author Paul W. Schopp of the Camden County Historical Society and Stockton University will speak with images on the history of  Steamboats on the Delaware River & its tributaries “HANDS-ON HISTORY” --    COME JOIN US!!  We are open to the Public - all welcome - please bring a friend! Low-cost Family/individual memberships available NOW!  Haddon Heights Public Library, 608 Station Avenue.  The HH Library is climate-controlled with full handicap access.

Sunday, January 27 – Union County 2:00 to 4:00 "Are You Awake or Asleep? How Do Animals Spend the Winter?" Miller-Cory House Museum,  614 Mountain Avenue, Westfield    Who stays out in the cold and who snugly hibernates? Learn about our animal friends’ winter living habits, including Mr. Groundhog. Storytelling and crafts included. Suggested age: 4 through elementary school. Admission - $4 13 and older; $3 3-12; free 2 and younger 

Sundays, January 27 – Union County     The Union Township Historical Society will host an  open house from 2 pm to 5 pm on Sunday, January 27, at the Caldwell Parsonage,  909 Caldwell Avenue, Union.  Historic Christmas decorations will remain up for the first open house. Admission is free. Refreshments will be served.        Visitors will have the opportunity to view the latest exhibit at the museum, which was mounted in October by the Union High School History Club. It features photos and text that focus on the history of the Union schools and Union High School, in particular.          36" x 48" reproductions of the 1860 Thomas Hughes farm map of the Township of Union will be available for purchase @ $15. For more information, please call 908-591-4377.

CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER RESCHEDULED FOR: Sunday, January 27 Sunday, January 20 – Ocean County HMS Titanic and Halifax, Nova Scotia     You’ve heard about the Titanic’s sinking in the North Atlantic in mid-April of 1912.  But did you know the role the city of Halifax, Nova Scotia played in the retrieval process?   Come to the Ocean County Historical Society, 26 Hadley Avenue, Toms River to hear researcher Sandra Gray, a Forked River resident, share the personal stories and other intriguing facts she’s discovered during visits to Halifax on  Sunday, January 20, 2019 at 2:00 PM.      There is no admission fee, but donations will be accepted. Refreshments will be served. Call 732-341-1880 for reservations. In case of snow, the program will be rescheduled on January 27 th , same time and place.

Sunday, January 27 - Princeton, Mercer County Historic Princeton Walking Tour Enjoy a 1.9 mile, two-hour walk around downtown Princeton and the University campus as you learn about historic sites in the area, including Bainbridge House, Nassau Hall, the University Chapel, and Palmer Square. The early history of Princeton, the founding of the University, and the American Revolution are just some of the stories from Princeton’s history that you will learn on your tour. Admission: $7 per adult; $4 children ages 6 to 12; free for children age 5 and under. Tours begin in front of the Bainbridge House, 158 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ. Tour begins at 2:00 pm and ends at 4:00 pm. Walk up ticket sales are cash only; guides cannot provide change. Space is limited. For more information and to reserve tickets, call 609-921-6748 or visit  www.princetonhistory.org .

Down by the Sea (ages 6-11, with adult) Join a Park System Naturalist for a walk along one of our coastal parks to discover the different treasures that wash up along the shore. We will talk about the importance of these coastal areas and try to identify what we find along the way. To conclude our discoveries we will make a beach themed craft as a take home souvenir! One Session $10.00 Per Child Seven Presidents Pk Act Ctr Sun, Jan 27 10:00-11:00 AM

Saturday, January 26   - Cape May, Cape May County Emlen Physick Estate Tour Take a guided tour of Cape May's Emlen Physick Estate, the magnificent Stick Style mansion attributed to renowned Victorian architect Frank Furness. A tour of the 15 beautifully restored rooms gives you a glimpse into the lifestyle of this Victorian-era Cape May family. Physick Estate Tours take approximately 45 minutes and end with a visit to the 1876 Carriage House where you can see the current exhibit in the Carroll Gallery. Tours will start at 1:45 pm .   Admission is $12 for adults, $8 for children (ages 3-12). Tickets can be purchased at the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington Street, Cape May, NJ. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information and to reserve tickets, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit  www.capemaymac.org . ---------------------------------- Saturday - Sunday,  January 26  - 27   - Cape May, Cape ...

Embattled Emblems: Posters and Flags of the First World War Exhibition Extended through Jan. 27, 2019! East Gallery Timed to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the American intervention in World War I, this exhibition showcases posters and flags used to stir patriotism and support the cause of war. It also explores unknown stories of New Jersey’s role in the “War to End All Wars.” These two important collections are rarely seen by the public. On the eve of World War I, President (and former Governor of New Jersey) Woodrow Wilson faced the difficult task of transforming a peace-minded American people into a populace willing to make supreme sacrifices for the country. Replete with patriotic images and rhetoric, posters used the power of illustration art to raise money for the war effort and induce change in the American mindset towards war. Forty visually-striking posters created by American artists in support of the war are featured, many designed by well-known artists and illustrator...

Foundation @ 50: Celebrating Five Decades of Support September 22, 2018 – January 27, 2019 Main floor This year, the New Jersey State Museum Foundation celebrates the 50th anniversary of its founding in 1968. Established to support the then fledgling art collection, the Foundation has grown to support all aspects of the Museum’s work including educational programming, exhibitions, archaeological and scientific excavations, scholarly research, donations to the collections, artifact conservation, publication of exhibition catalogues, upgrades to planetarium equipment, professional development for Museum staff, and so much more. This exhibition includes objects, artifacts and specimens which have been added to the Museum’s collections through the support of the Foundation and is but a small portion of the contributions made by the Foundation and its members. On display in Foundation @ 50 through Jan. 27: Earth Rug, c. 1960 - 1980, dyed wool, by Grace Benally, New Mexico. This rug is a Nav...

Saturday, January 26 – Mercer County Politics behind the Painting: Trumbull’s  Declaration of Independence 2:00 p.m. $10; Free for members     Local historian John Baxter presents thought-provoking research regarding Richard Stockton and his portrayal in John Trumbull’s  Declaration of Independence . Did Trumbull interject questions of Stockton’s loyalty or personal politics into his iconic work? The talk explores interwoven stories of Stocktons and Trumbulls in search of answers.  Morven Museum, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton; www.morven.org

Saturday, January 26 – Union County Frozen Ball 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.      Liberty Hall has been Frozen over by Queen Elsa and icy powers! Join us at this Frozen-themed event and make a craft, play games, and warm up at our delicious hot chocolate bar with some sweet treats. A special guest will also make an appearance, so come dressed as your favorite character! Recommended for ages 3 - 10. Program Time: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Program Fee: $25.00 per child & one adult, additional adults $5.00; $20.00 for museum members Reservations Required; to purchase tickets visit our website,  www.kean.edu/libertyhall  or call 908-527-0400.

Saturday, January 26 – Sussex County @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm (snow date: Sunday, January 27) Winter Festival      Join us in celebrating winter with such activities as snowshoeing, hiking, crafts for kids, sing along and storytelling by the fire, and a weather presentation. Demonstrations of ice fishing on the lake, dog sled team, and curling. Refreshments will be served.     A donation of $5.00 per person is suggested to help cover the costs associated with running these events. High Point State Park, 1480 NJ-23, Sussex, NJ 07461. Friends of High Point State Park 973-875-1471

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 .

Saturday, January 26 -- Cape May County Cape May MAC’s ‘Lunch & Learn’ series continues  Meet other curious learners during this winter’s Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) Lunch & Learn series — informative and illustrated talks on popular topics of history, culture and the arts through March 27. All talks are at noon. Lucky Bones Lunch & Learn - Hollywood Musical Classics - That’s Entertainment!, with Alex Breve Alex Breve celebrates the exciting music of movies in this multimedia presentation highlighting blockbuster musicals, from the silent film era through the 20th century, including one of the most popular musicals of all time,  “The Sound of Music.” Doors open at 11:30 a.m.; presentation begins at noon. Lucky Bones Restaurant, 1200 Route 109, Cape May. Admission is $20 and includes a buffet luncheon and lecture. Beverages may be purchased separately. Limited event.

Touché! Intro to Fencing (adults) Make new friends, embark on new adventures and develop new skills. Swordsmanship with sportsmanship. Experience the excitement and fun of fencing without club fees or equipment costs. Professional fencing instructors will develop skills including strength, balance and coordination. All equipment will be provided. Space is very limited to ensure technique feedback in this unique Olympic sport. Eight Sessions $250.00 Per Person Fort Monmouth Rec Ctr Prog Rm B (119) Fri, Dec 7-Jan 25 7:00-7:55 PM

Thursday, January 24 – Morris County North Jersey Civil War Round Table - Time:  7:14 PM. The meeting will be at the Haggerty Education Center at the Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Avenue, Morris Twp. (opp. the Morris County Library). Admission - $5.  Members & Students – free. NPS Rangers – free      The North Jersey Civil War Round Table in its third break with tradition will now present featured Star-Ledger columnist, Pulitzer Prize finalist and New Jersey American Revolution historian, Mark DiIonno, who will speak about his latest novel, Gods of Wood and Stone , the story of two men—framed by the lens of baseball, a timeless, but strikingly singular tale of the responsibilities of manhood and the pitfalls of glory in a painful and exhilarating novel that’s distinctly American.

Thursday, January 24 – Middlesex County The next Meeting of the Genealogy Club of Central Jersey (GCCJ) will be on Thursday, January 24. (PLEASE NOTE UNUSUAL DATE!), at 7:00 p.m. at Ahavas Achim Synagogue,  216 South 1st Ave., in Highland Park .  If you know persons who might be interested in attending our meetings, please feel free to invite them!! Our meetings are held on the second floor of the building. The room where we meet can be reached by stairways either at the front or rear of the main lobby on the first floor, or by an elevator near the rear (parking lot side) of the building. The meeting room is at the front (1st Avenue) end of the building. Using JRI-Poland and the Polish Archives for Genealogical Research, Elana Broch, PhD, MLIS Elana Broch is an amateur genealogist who has spent much of her research efforts trying to find out about her grandfather, Saul Lichtman, a 1941 "euthanasia" victim. Although Lichtman's birth town (Bilshivts...

Inside Peto’s World: An Evening with John F. Peto Museum Curator Harry Bower Thursday, January 24 at 6:30 p.m. $15; $10 for members Explore life inside John F. Peto’s Studio with Peto Museum’s Curator Harry Bower. Mr. Bower will be available for a “meet and greet” inside Morven’s  Masters of Illusion  exhibition followed by an illustrated lecture and discussion. Photo Image: The John F. Peto Studio Museum. Photograph by Andrea Coan

Thursday, January 24 -- Cape May County Fireside Chats at the Cold Spring Brewery, Thursdays From 4 pm-5 pm on Thursday, January 24th at Cold Spring Brewery, gather round the fireplace at Cold Spring Brewery for this free lecture series! January 24 th  –  “Airminded: The Story of Aeromarine, America's First International Airline”  by Jim Stephens, HCSV Deputy Director.