1. Music and Stories of the Civil War
Tom and Marianne Tucker
In commemoration the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the Civil War, folk singers Tom and Marianne Tucker will perform music made popular in the 1860s in period costume, on guitar, banjo, tin whistle, zither and concertina. $10 children and seniors; $20 Adults. Tickets available online.
Cost:$20 (Students/Seniors $10)
April 12 marks the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the Civil War. Noted history lecturer and Civil War buff Glenn LeBoeuf will be at Farmstead Arts Center on Sunday, April 10 at 2 PM to talk about the Civil War and especially the little known role of women as “undercover” soldiers in the war. The lecture is free, with a donation of $10 requested. Seating is limited to 40 so preregistration is encouraged. Attendees are invited to bring their memorabilia from the Civil War to talk about with Glenn and the other attendees.
Dozens or hundreds of women hid their gender to follow husbands, brothers or just their Nation's flag into the storm of Civil War. Some were discovered relatively quickly, others fought and fell throughout the war. Some were known only after their deaths decades later. Come hear the strange stories of concealment, service in battle and discovery of these patriots without petticoats.
Glenn LeBoeuf, a life-long resident of New Jersey, received his degree in history from Monmouth University in 1976 and taught Social Studies in New Providence, NJ, from 1977-1979. A passionate student of history, Glenn was active in Civil War Reenacting (3nj.org) from 1989-2001 and was one of the Reenactor Coordinators for the largest Civil War reenactment ever held, with over 23,000 reenactors near Gettysburg in 1998. Glenn participated in films such as 'Glory' (1990) and 'Gettysburg' (1993) and is a member of the Abraham Lincoln Association, ide, dealing with historical as well as investment-related topics. For over 25 years, Glenn has given talks for Historical Societies, R.O.T.C. classes, Adult Schools, Colleges, Library Associations and Civic Groups. In June 2007 he spoke at the prestigious Civil War Institute, at Gettysburg College.
The KMS Farmstead consists of an 18th century dwelling, a circa 1800 wagon house, a mid-to late 18th century barn, and a number of 19th century outbuildings. The farmhouse, wagon house, and English barn are significant as early examples of English and modified Dutch framing techniques, as well as for their association with the Reverend Samuel Kennedy, a distinguished local minister and educator; and Colonel Ephraim Martin, a Revolutionary War hero and New Jersey Legislator.
The Farmstead sits along the Passaic River.
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