The Meadows Foundation is delighted to invite you and your entire family to celebrate the season and sample 19th Centurey life with an old fashioned Harvest Festival and apple pie contest at the Hageman Farm!
DATE: Saturday, September 11, 2010
TIME: 1:00PM to 4:00PM
PLACE: The Hageman Farm
209 South Middlebush Road, Somerset
CONTACT: Mary Anne McMillan, (732) 447-8360
info@themeadowsfoundation.org
ADMISSION IS FREE!!!
(SUGGESTED DONATION FOR PARKING, $5.00)
Fun for the whole family and old-timey games for the kids!
[From the website]
"Hageman Farm committee chair MaryAnne McMillan said, 'We encourage the community to visit the farm to learn more about the really fascinating history of the farm and the apple itself, and to play games that reflect the history of 19th Century farm life.' The properties are publicly financed and cared for by volunteers. Participation supports the Township's efforts to preserve and protect these properties."
The large farm house was built by Benjamin Hageman in 1861 in an Italianate and early Victorian style. The Horse and Dairy Barns were designed and built by Garretson Hageman, Benjamin's eldest son and graduate of Rutgers School of Engineering, in 1976. The Horse Barn, which combines Dutch and English design elements is believed to be the only one of this style and size ever built. Both barns are being meticulously restored for community use and the Horse Barn will be open to the public for the entire festival!
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