Washington Birthday Celebration

From Don Peck:

I will be speaking at the Annual Meeting of the Washington Camp Ground Association on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at 7 PM to be held at the Congregational Church, 209 Church Street, Bound Brook. My hope is that more groups will celebrate. George Washington service in New Jersey was invaluable in winning the war for independence!

Don Peck

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From :

Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area Newsletter,

February 2011

Revolutionary Tea

Saturday, February 19 4:00 pm

Celebrate George Washington's Birthday with "the cup that cheers." See Stacey F. Roth's "Revolutionary Tea," a costumed presentation of tea lore, songs, and poetry. The Tea will be held in the hall of the Reformed Church at Finderne, Wharton Ave., Bridgewater. Reservations are required. Tickets are $25.

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Symposium: New Revelations on the Battle of Princeton.

Saturday, Feb. 26th, 8:30am - 3:30pm

FriendCenter - 101, Princeton University

Corner of William St. & Olden St., Princeton, NJ 08540.

Results of a Mapping Study of the Princeton Battlefield financed by a grant from the American Battlefield Protection Program, U.S. Department of Interior to the Princeton Battlefield Society.

Presentation by the consulting team:

Wade Catts, John Milner Associates and

Dr. Robert Selig, Historian

Followed by panel featuring American Revolution experts

Dr. Larry Babits - Southern Campaign Historian,

Dr. Charles Neimeyer - Marine Corp. Historian

Will Tatum - David Library Scholar-in-Residence.

Moderator: Glenn Williams - Army Historian, Princeton Battlefield Society Trustee

Free. Seating limited to 250. Please pre-register by sending an e-mail with your name, address, telephone # and e-mail address to kcherry10@gmail.com.

Tory Jack Day

Celebrate Black History Month with us at the Abraham Staats House
Tory Jack Day

Jack, a slave in the Abraham Staats household during the American Revolution,

reputedly supported the patriots by spying on the British.

“Songs of the South” by the Voices of Tory Jack

Saturday, February 12th, 2011

Musical Program at 11:00 am

Open for Exhibit and House Tours 12:00 pm ~ 2:00 pm

As part of its annual “Tory Jack Day” program celebrating Black History Month, the South Bound Brook Historic Preservation Advisory Commission, in conjunction with The Friends of the Abraham Staats House, Inc., and in partnership with the Women’s Guild of South Bound Brook, will present a musical program, "Songs of the South" by the Voices of Tory Jack. A medley of spiritual songs and narrative, the program describes the aspirations, hopes, and struggles of free and enslaved African-Americans during the formative years of our nation.

Following the musical program, local historian Joyce Smith will display her collection of African-American artifacts. Smith’s exhibit offers a comprehensive look at black history and culture in America.

In addition, the public is invited to tour the historic Abraham Staats House. Tours will end at 2 pm. The program, exhibit and tours are free to the public. Donations are welcome.

Special Note:
The collection by Mrs. Smith will be on display at the Abraham Staats House during the month of February. The House will be open for tours, free of charge, on Saturday, February 19th and 26th from 11 am to 2:00 pm.

February 26 (Saturday)

Walk the Path to Landing Lane: Enjoy a brisk winter afternoon walk along the canal towpath in Franklin Township with the park naturalist and historian. Participants will meet at the Demott Lane parking area (off Easton Avenue in Franklin Township) at 1:00 pm. We will head north toward Landing Lane for a 4-mile round trip tour along the historic towpath. Come enjoy the winter landscape along the canal and views of the Raritan River all while burning a few calories and learning a bit about the park’s historic and natural resources! Dress for the weather. Registration IS REQUIRED. INCLEMENT WEATHER CANCELS. Register for this program

February 5 (Saturday)	Kid's Groundhog Day Celebration: Let's make some guesses on what Punxsutawney Phil, the famous groundhog, has to say about this winter season. Children will enjoy an afternoon with the park naturalist learning about Groundhog Day. Participants will create their own shadow drawings, learn about how groundhogs and other NJ wildlife survive the cold winter months and go for a short walk around the park in search of any signs of spring. This program is appropriate for ages 4-8, but all ages are welcome. This program will be held at the D & R Canal’s Kingston Office located at 145 Mapleton Road (Princeton) and begin at 1:00 pm. Registration IS REQUIRED. INCLEMENT WEATHER CANCELS. Register for this program
February 12: (Saturday)	The Great Backyard Bird Count: Come and take part in a continental effort in better understanding our avian friends. The Great Backyard Bird Count is an annual four-day event that engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of where birds are across the continent. Anyone can participate, from beginning bird watchers to experts. It takes as little as 15 minutes on one day, or you can count for as long as you like each day of the event. It's free, fun, and easy-and it helps the birds. This year the count is going to be held from February 18 to February 21. To prepare for this annual event, come join the park naturalist at 1:00 pm in the D&R Canal State Park’s Education Building located at 145 Mapleton Road (Princeton) for a PowerPoint presentation that will explain when, how and why the Great Backyard Bird Count works. Registration is NOT required. Admission is FREE! INCLEMENT WEATHER CANCELS.
February 12 (Saturday)	The D&R Canal: Noted author and historian Linda Barth will give a presentation on the people and circumstances that have played a part in giving this area of Somerset its historic worth. This afternoon program will be held at the Canal House located on the corner of Blackwells Mills and Canal Road in Franklin Township between 1:00 - 4:00 pm. Registration is NOT required. Admission is FREE!