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Guide to Historic Sites in Central New Jersey
issued in 2012 by the Raritan MillstoneHeritage Alliance.
http://www.raritanmillstone.org/2012_Guidebook.pdf
issued in 2012 by the Raritan MillstoneHeritage Alliance.
http://www.raritanmillstone.org/2012_Guidebook.pdf
Reminder
This June the Kingston Historical Society (KHS) will host two events related to the Lincoln Highway, America’s first coast to coast highway.
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Tuesday June 4, 2013 at 7:30 pm at the Firehouse on Heathcote Road, just off Route 27.
The first event is an illustrated
talk on the Lincoln Highway by Barry Pavelec on Tuesday June 4, 2013 at 7:30 pm at the Firehouse on Heathcote Road, just off Route 27.
A longtime Kingston resident, Pavelec has written
extensively on New Jersey history in magazine articles and has done research
and written on the Lincoln Highway. He will
talk about the history of the Lincoln Highway and its passage through the
Kingston from its designation until its fame, but not its utility, had
faded.
The talk is free and open to the
public. Refreshments will be served.
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The Second event will be on Saturday June 22, 2013 when the Lincoln Highway Association’s
Centennial Tour will stop for lunch in Kingston. KHS has arranged this luncheon
for tour participants in partnership with Eno Terra and the NJ Lincoln Highway
Association (LHA.) As part of the 100th anniversary
of the Lincoln Highway cars will leave from both the East Coast and West Coast
on June 22, 2013 for the LHA conference in Kearny, Nebraska on June 30th. Over fifty automobiles, coming from Times
Square in New York City, are expected to arrive in Kingston between 11 am and 1
pm; after lunch they will continue through Princeton, Lawrenceville and Trenton
to Pennsylvania. Although most of the
cars participating in the tour are newer ones, KHS is arranging to have a
number of vintage automobiles of the Lincoln Highway era will be on display in
several locations in Kingston between 11 am and 3 pm on June 22nd.
KHS will also be marking the
Kingston part of the route with signs.
Additional information on the Lincoln Highway in general as
well as period photographs of Kingston can be found in an exhibit mounted in
the Kingston Lock-tender’s House, where the Society maintains its
headquarters. The Lock-tender’s House,
on the D&R Canal Towpath at Old Route 27 (the Lincoln Highway), is open
Saturdays, Sundays and major holidays from April through October. The Lincoln Highway exhibit will remain
through August.
For more information please visit the KHS website: www.khsnj.org
or contact the KHS secretary at 609-223-3877 or by email at KHSofNJ@gmail.com.
D & R CANAL WATCH
Annual meeting and illustrated talk
Historical archaeologist
RICHARD VEIT
Associate Professor of Anthropology, Monmouth University
THE DELAWARE & RARITAN CANAL:
PHOTOS FROM 40 YEARS AGO AND TODAY
Sunday, June 9, 2:00 pm
old Lawrence Municipal Building
2207 Lawrence Road (Route 206)
Dr. Veit will compare recent photos of the canal between New Brunswick and
East Millstone with photos of the same locations he and his father took in 1970
following the publication of the elder Veit’s book,
The Old Canals of New Jersey
The program will be preceded by a brief business meeting and elections
Light refreshments will be served
The public is invited to attend free of charge
For additional information: 908-722-7428 or barths@att.net
Flood Mitigation
Please mark your calendars for the 5th Annual Sustainable Raritan Conference in New Brunswick on July 11J
Attached is information about the conference, and registration is now open! Space is limited so register early. You can visit our Website at www.raritan.rutgers.edu to register on-line.
As you know, the Sustainable Raritan River Initiative recently conducted a flood mitigation workshop at the Raritan Valley Community College entitled, Flood Mitigation and Hazard Reduction NOW! This event was co-sponsored by the Raritan Millstone Flood Control Commission, the Hillsborough Tree Mitigation Committee, the Manville Shade Tree Commission, and the E.J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers. We received many inquiries about this workshop and so we have prepared and attached a workshop summary and a resource list that will be helpful to a wide range of individuals and organizations as they deal with stormwater management and risks of storm and flood damages.
Would you please share the attached document with anyone who may be interested in this information? You can also point interested parties to our Website at www.raritan.rutgers.edu; there is a link on our home page leading to these materials. Thank you for your help distributing this information.
Also, please mark your calendars for the 5th Annual Sustainable Raritan Conference in New Brunswick on June 11. I've attached information about the conference, and registration is now open! Space is limited so register early. You can visit our Website at www.raritan.rutgers.edu to register on-line.
Best regards,
Would you please share the attached document with anyone who may be interested in this information? You can also point interested parties to our Website at www.raritan.rutgers.edu; there is a link on our home page leading to these materials. Thank you for your help distributing this information.
Also, please mark your calendars for the 5th Annual Sustainable Raritan Conference in New Brunswick on June 11. I've attached information about the conference, and registration is now open! Space is limited so register early. You can visit our Website at www.raritan.rutgers.edu to register on-line.
Best regards,
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Sara J. Malone, MES, Research Associate
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Sustainable Raritan River Initiative
www.raritan.rutgers.edu
Environmental Analysis and Communications Group
E.J. Bloustein School of Planning & Public Policy
33 Livingston Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
cell: 908.892.0020
sjmalone@ejb.rutgers.edu
Sara J. Malone, MES, Research Associate
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Sustainable Raritan River Initiative
www.raritan.rutgers.edu
Environmental Analysis and Communications Group
E.J. Bloustein School of Planning & Public Policy
33 Livingston Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
cell: 908.892.0020
sjmalone@ejb.rutgers.edu
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Older Events
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Friends of Princeton Nursery Lands Annual Meeting
May 29, 7.30- 9.00 pm30 - 9 pm30 - 9 pm
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FREE Film Screening
Wednesday, May 22nd from 7:00 - 8:00 PM
In the 1870's a talented group of former slaves battle hardships and prejudice to sing their way into the hearts of the nation and the world.
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Kingston Greenways Association Annual Meeting
Wednesday May 22, 7.30-9.30
Attached is the Spring edition of The Green Way--or if you prefer, you can link to it through our web site:
http://kingstongreenways.org/n
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Friends of Princeton Nursery Lands Annual Meeting
May 29, 7.30- 9.00 pm30 - 9 pm30 - 9 pm
The event is free - All are welcome – Please join us
Refreshments will be served.
Michael Catania, Executive Director of Duke Farms will give an illustrated talk on The Evolution of Duke Farms
from a 2,750 acres private estate to a public learning center and model of sustainable agriculture, ecological restoration and stewardship.
Education Building at the Mapleton Preserve/D&R Canal State Park Headquarters, 145 Mapleton Road, Kingston
For more information, call 609-683-0483 or visit www.fpnl.org
FREE Film Screening
"The Jubilee Singers: Sacrifice & Glory"
Wednesday, May 22nd from 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Franklin Township Public Library
485 DeMott Lane
Admission: Free
Registration Required: Call the Library Reference Desk: 732-873-8700
In the 1870's a talented group of former slaves battle hardships and prejudice to sing their way into the hearts of the nation and the world.
at the Kingston Firehouse, 6 Heathcote Road, Kingston
The event is free - All are welcome – Please join us
Refreshments will be served.
and the showing of a film Crash: A Tale of Two Species. .
After a very brief business meeting, Maria Grace, Education and Outreach Manager for Conserve Wildlife, will introduce the This PBS Documentary that explores the relationship between the red knot and the horseshoe crab. A discussion and an opportunity for questions will follow.
The meeting is free and open to all. Refreshments will be served.
For further information contact: http://kingston greenways.org/ or 609-750-1821
Additional information on the film is attached.
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Directions to Kingston Firehouse from Rte 518:
Take Route 603 (Kingston - Rocky Hill Road/ Laurel Avenue) south to Rte 27
(traffic light.) At the traffic light continue straight across Rte 27 on
to Heathcote Road. The Firehouse is the first building on the left;
parking is available behind the firehouse and, across the street, behind the former Union Line Hotel building
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Directions to Kingston Firehouse from Princeton:
Take Route 27 (Nassau St/ Princeton-Kingston Road) to Heathcote Road
(the second traffic light after going up the hill to the
village of Kingston); Turn right on to Heathcote Road.
The Firehouse is the first building on the left; parking is available
behind the firehouse and, across the street, behind the former Union Line Hotel
building.
Attached is the Spring edition of The Green Way--or if you prefer, you can link to it through our web site:
http://kingstongreenways.org/n
Somerset County Historical Society - Open Public Meeting
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May 19, 2.00-4.00
Special guest speaker: Dr. Linda Caldwell Epps
Topic: The History of Slavery in New Jersey
Special guest speaker: Dr. Linda Caldwell Epps
Topic: The History of Slavery in New Jersey
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Join with the Somerset Historical Society in commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation and learn about New Jersey's slave history, the Underground Railroad, and emancipation.
When the English proprietors began to develop the New Jersey colony in the late seventh century, the new land owners faced a chronic shortage of free labor, so they turned to African slavery as a means to open up the land for agriculture. Slavery obtained legal sanction under the regimes of Berkeley and Carteret, and in 1702, when New Jersey became a crown colony, Gov. Edward Cornbury was dispatched from London with instructions to keep the settlers provided with "a constant and sufficient supply of merchantable Negroes at moderate prices." While slavery was encouraged, the settlement of free blacks was not. Free blacks were barred by law from owning land in colonial New Jersey. At the beginning of the revolution, it is estimated that 12 percent of the colony's population were slaves.
Our special guest speaker will be Dr. Linda Caldwell Epps, will discuss slavery in New Jersey and how, as the most southern of the northern states, it played a significant role in the emancipation of slaves in seeking freedom.
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A career educator, Dr. Linda Caldwell Epps has served various educational institutions for over 40 years and is the current President and CEO of 1804 Consultants, an organization whose mission is the advancement of not for profit educational and cultural institutions. Born and raised in Elizabeth, all of Dr. Caldwell Epps studies focused on the uniqueness definition of American history and culture through the influence of the rich diversity of its population.
When the English proprietors began to develop the New Jersey colony in the late seventh century, the new land owners faced a chronic shortage of free labor, so they turned to African slavery as a means to open up the land for agriculture. Slavery obtained legal sanction under the regimes of Berkeley and Carteret, and in 1702, when New Jersey became a crown colony, Gov. Edward Cornbury was dispatched from London with instructions to keep the settlers provided with "a constant and sufficient supply of merchantable Negroes at moderate prices." While slavery was encouraged, the settlement of free blacks was not. Free blacks were barred by law from owning land in colonial New Jersey. At the beginning of the revolution, it is estimated that 12 percent of the colony's population were slaves.
Our special guest speaker will be Dr. Linda Caldwell Epps, will discuss slavery in New Jersey and how, as the most southern of the northern states, it played a significant role in the emancipation of slaves in seeking freedom.
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A career educator, Dr. Linda Caldwell Epps has served various educational institutions for over 40 years and is the current President and CEO of 1804 Consultants, an organization whose mission is the advancement of not for profit educational and cultural institutions. Born and raised in Elizabeth, all of Dr. Caldwell Epps studies focused on the uniqueness definition of American history and culture through the influence of the rich diversity of its population.
D&R Canal Dredging
May 13, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
at the Township of Franklin Municipal Building,
475 DeMott Lane, Somerset, New Jersey 08873.
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SPIRIT of the JERSEYS State History Fair
Get Your Hands On History in Washington Crossing State Park this May!
Washington Crossing State Park
Saturday, May 11, 2013,
11AM - 5PM,
Titusville, NJ
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Among the Exhibiters:
Kingston Greenways Association, Princeton, NJ
Lawrence Historical Society, Lawrenceville, NJ
Millstone Valley Scenic Byway, Somerset, NJ
Millstone Valley Preservation Coalition, Somerset, NJ
Friends of Abraham Staats House, South Bound Brook, N.J
Canal Society of New Jersey, Stanhope, NJ
Outwater's Militia, Hillsborough, NJ
Friends of Princeton Nursery Lands, Princeton, NJ
New Jersey Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, Somerset, NJ
New Jersey Fire Museum, Piscataway, NJ
Free Entrance
Crossroads is proud to be a sponsor and exhibitor at the SPIRIT of the JERSEYS - a historical festival for all ages. Come experience five centuries of New Jersey's history all in one place at Washington Crossing State Park in Titusville.
This free, award-winning event, which runs from 11AM to 5PM, rain or shine, annually draws more than 5,000 visitors. Now in its ninth year, the Fair is a fun-filled adventure into New Jersey's past with living history demonstrations, military reenactors, tours, exhibits, period music and dance, historic foodways and historical organizations and museums from around the state.
Come by the Crossroads of the American Revolution NHA table! We will have crafts, kids activity booklets, and even participate in a fifes and drums lesson by members of the Fifes and Drums of the Old Barracks Museum!
Washington Crossing State Park
Saturday, May 11, 2013
11AM - 5PM
Titusville, NJ
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Raritan River Documentaries:Reimagining Our Watershed: A Renaissance on the Raritan
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Saturday, April 13, 8:30 am - 10:00 pm
Heritage Trail NJ
Breakfast with Phillip Van Horne -
Battle of Bound Brook
In the predawn darkness of April 13th, 1777, British General Cornwallis led a four-pronged attack on the American garrison at Bound Brook and the Van Horne House. General Benjamin Lincoln, whose headquarters was at the Van Horne house, barely escaped capture by fleeing into the hills. After the battle, General Cornwallis was served breakfast at the Van Horne House by Philip Van Horne who was know far and wide as a gracious host.
Start your commemoration of the Battle of Bound Brook at the Van Horne House and learn more about the historical event. The battle reenactment and ceremony will commence at the Old Presbyterian Graveyard in Bound Brook at 10:30 am.
The cost of the breakfast is $5 per person with advanced payment, and $10 with payment at the door. Reservations are required. Call (732) 356-8856 for reservations, or sign up online: register.
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Battle of Bound Brook
Living History in South Bound Brook and Bound Brook
Experience Living History and learn about the American War for Independence! 18th Century Soldier’s Encampment and Street Battles, Ceremony at Old Presbyterian Graveyard, Sunday Buffet Breakfast, Historic House tours and More! Featured speakers include H. Kels Swan.
Join us for an exciting and historic weekend April 13 – 14, 2013! The two-day program explores the American Revolutionary War during the timeframe of the Battle of Bound Brook and Middlebrook encampments, 1777 – 1779. Learn about and experience this important period in New Jersey’s and America’s history. Weekend activities include:
- Marching, Drilling and Street Battle Reenactments in Bound Brook and South Bound Brook, featuring American and British units portraying the soldiers of the American Revolution..
- Special Programs/Exhibits at the Bound Brook Memorial Library and Old Presbyterian Graveyard in Bound Brook. (Saturday only)
- 18th century Soldiers’ Encampment on the grounds of the Abraham Staats House, 17 von Steuben Lane, South Bound Brook, 08880. Come walk through camp and see what life was like for American and British troops during the time of the American Revolution.
- Historic house tours: The Abraham Staats House, with the original structure c. 1740, was home to the Staats family for nearly 200 years and served as the headquarters for George Washington’s “Drillmaster” Baron von Steuben.
- Presentations and Exhibits at the Abraham Staats House include
- Eminent historian H. Kels Swan - (Sunday, 1:30 pm) – a talk on Artillery in the American War for Independence
- Tom Harabin, President, Friends of Abraham Staats House, will perform music and talk about the music and instruments of the Colonial Era (throughout the weekend).
- Portraitist Tina Ishihara will demonstrate techniques of portraiture in the 18th century)
- Gary DePaolo, New Jersey Militia, Heard’s Brigade, portrays a surgeon of the Colonial era. Learn about medical practices of the 18th century and view surgical instruments used during that time. (Sunday)
- Viola Prevete will demonstrate spinning and fiber preparation for the making of cloth (Saturday)
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Focus on Franklin Photography Contest
Contest begins April 1, 2013 and end April 30, 2013.
* Winners will be announced May 19th.Entry fee of $10. per submission (up to 3 submissions per person) **
* Questions: Email franklincac@gmail.com and insert the name Helene Roth in the "Subject Line".
* The Townhip-wide contest theme is Picturing Life in Franklin. The contest is open to Franklin Township resident Only.
- It will be open to both professional and amateur photographers.
- There will be two categories to enter: Adults or Young Adults (ages 13-18).
- There will be both cash prizes and ribbons awarded.
- The awards will be presented at a reception at the Library to which the public is invited and entries will be displayed.
- The winning photographs will be on exhibit at the Library for the month of June.
**Application forms can be downloaded by visiting the Franklin Township Cutural Arts website: www.franklincac.org
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Millstone Valley Preservation Coalition
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7 th AnnualStream Clean-Up
To protect clean water and healthy habitats it takes the combined efforts of citizens, volunteers, neighbors, and families working side-by-side to make a difference. The Watershed Association works with residents, local groups and municipal, county and state leaders on a wide variety of initiatives and actions to plan smart, grow community and preserve and protect our natural resources.
Since 2007, the Watershed Association has teamed up with volunteers throughout our watershed to pick up trash and debris near area lakes, rivers and streams. Each year hundreds of volunteers help us haul thousands of pounds of litter, recyclables and trash – everything from bleach bottles and oil cans, to tires and shopping carts – out of our waterways and nearby areas. Why? People pollution is one of the biggest contributors to water pollution in our region. When it rains, stormwater carries with it all our waste – excess fertilizers, pet and animal waste, trash and more – to our lakes, rivers and out to the ocean harming aquatic life and polluting our water.
Together we can stem the tide of water pollution. By taking individual action to recycle, dispose of trash properly, and live River-Friendly we can help keep our water and environment clean and healthy.
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| Cranbury | Sat. 4/13 1 PM – 3 PM | Meet in Village Park parking lot, 38 Maplewood Ave. | |
| East Windsor | Sat. 4/13 9 AM – 11 AM | Meet in Etra Lake parking lot, Disbrow Hill Rd. | |
| Franklin/Hillsborough | Sat. 4/20 9 AM – 11 AM | Meet at D&R Canal House, Blackwells Mills Rd. and Canal Rd., Blackwells Mills | |
| Hightstown | Sat. 4/20 9 AM – 11 AM | Meet in Peddie Lake parking lot, 101 N. Main St. | |
| Hopewell | Sat. 4/13 9 AM – 11 AM | Meet in Shop Rite parking lot off of Rt. 31 traffic circle, 2555 Pennington Rd. | |
| Lawrence | Sat. 4/20 9 AM – 11 AM | Meet in Colonial Lake Park parking lot, Lake Court and Brunswick Avenue | |
| Millstone | Sat. 4/13 9 AM – 11 AM | Meet in Court Building parking lot, 215 Millstone Rd., Perrineville | |
| Monroe | Sat. 4/20 1 PM – 3 PM | Meet at Applegarth Fire Station, 130 Applegarth Rd. | |
| Plainsboro | Sat. 4/20 9 AM – 11 AM | Meet at Plainsboro Township Municipal Bldg., 640 Plainsboro Rd. | |
| Princeton | Sun. 4/21 9 AM – 11 AM | Meet at Port Mercer Canal House, Quaker Rd. and Province Line Rd. |
Special thanks to our generous sponsors:
New Jersey Clean Communities and American Rivers
- Refreshments will be provided!
- Be sure to wear long sleeves and boots.
- Bring a water bottle and work gloves, if you have them.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Walk-ins are welcome! If you have a group over 10 people, please pre-register with Erin Stretz at 609-737-3735 ext.17 or emccollum@thewatershed.org.
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Kingston Greenways Association Earth Day Cleanup Sessions
#1 Saturday, April 20, 2013, 9 AM
Rockingham Historic Site, 84 Laurel Avenue, Kingston NJ 08528
Volunteers will remove litter around Rockingham and along Laurel Avenue.
#2 Sunday, April 21, 2013, 1 PM
32 Heathcote Road, Kingston NJ 08528 (intersection of Ridge Road, Division Street, and Heathcote Road)
Volunteers will collect trash in the Cook Natural Area and parts of the Kingston Greenbelt that adjoin Ridge Road, Division Street, and Mapleton Road. Volunteers may also report to the Mapleton Preserve at 145 Mapleton Road, Kingston.
Meet great people and leave the landscape cleaner than you found it!
Boots, hats, and long pants are recommended. Garbage bags, gloves, and safety vests provided.
For more information, please reply to this email, or call Tari at 609-750-1821.
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Heritage Trail NJ
Sunday, April 21
Two tours: 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Delaware & Raritan Canal - Narrated Bus Tours
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| Canal House | Work Scow |
Join Linda and Bob Barth, authors and D&R Canal enthusiasts, on a tour of one of Somerset County's historic treasures. You'll visit locks, bridges, and other structures along the canal and learn how the canal was built by local workers and immigrants.
The tour will visit some of the picturesque villages that grew up alongside the canal, and you will learn about the many industries that developed along its route. This is a perfect outing and a unique educational experience for the entire family.
The cost is $20 for adults and $10 for children 14 or under. Reservations are required. Call (732) 356-8856 for reservations or sign up online: register.
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The Meadow Foundation
Meadows Springs into Spring with Annual Tea
Date: April 27, 2013
Time: 2-4 p.m.
Place: The Van Liew-Suydam House
280 S. Middlebush Rd.
Somerset
Menu: Teas, finger sandwiches, scones, croissants, and desserts
Guest Speaker: Stacy Roth will speak about the differences between Colonial and Victorian teas.
Price: $30/person
Advance tix only by mailing a check to: The Meadows Foundation
Contact: Christine Retz, 732-748-7657
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Saturday, April 27, 9:30 am - 1:00 pm
40 North Bridge Street, Somerville, NJ, 08876
Preserving the Past for the Future!
What's in it for You?
Presented jointly by the Heritage Trail Association, Preservation New Jersey,
and the Somerset County Cultural and Heritage Commission.
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Preserving a historic structure can have a direct economic benefit on a neighborhood by increasing property values, as well as by encouraging the renovation, rehabilitation, and adaptive reuse of other structures in the area. It can also have wider impacts on the entire community by stabilizing and improving economic vitality; educating the public about local history, culture, and architecture; and fostering a sense of civic pride.
The purpose of this open, public symposium is to bring together individuals from throughout New Jersey who have responsibility for planning, zoning, and historic preservation, or who have an interest in preserving and promoting our rich historic resources - and you’re invited!
Participants we will have the opportunity to hear from a number of well-known preservation professionals on issues related to state and local regulations, economic benefits, and available funding. Also on the agenda will be a specific example of a local preservation organization that was able to overcome a number of obstacles to achieve success.
The cost of the symposium is $5 per person with advanced payment, and $10 with payment at the door. Advanced payment can be made by mail, or by credit card payment with an online reservation. Make checks payable to Heritage Trail Association and mail to Heritage Trail, 941 East Main St., Bridgewater, NJ 08807. Call (732) 356-8856 for reservations, or sign up online: register.
Presented jointly by the Heritage Trail Association, Preservation New Jersey, and the Somerset County Cultural and Heritage Commission.
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Saturday, April 6, 2-4 pm
Scavenger Hunt & Nature Walk at the Blackwells Mills Canal House
- Linda and Bob Barth, D&R Canal historians, will guide this children's educational tour.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Prizes will be awarded. Refreshments for everyone.
- Come to the historic canal house on the corner of Blackwells Mills and Canal Road in Franklin Township for this fun, educational program.
- Registration required - call the Canal House (732-873-2133) or Barbara at (908-369-0357).
In the event of inclement weather, a rain date will be assigned
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The Franklin Township Cultural Arts Council
Saturday, April 6 from 1:45 to 3:45 pm
at the historic 1875 Van Liew-Suydam House
280 South Middlebush Road Somerset, NJ
Best selling author, Angus Kress Gillespie, to speak on the history of the Holland and Lincoln Tunnels
The Franklin Township Cultural Arts Council is proud to host New York Times best selling author Angus Kress Gillespie, whose latest book is Crossing The Hudson, The Story of the Holland and Lincoln Tunnels.Angus Gillespie will give a fresh look at the planning and construction of two key links in the transportation infrastructure of New York and New Jersey–the Holland and Lincoln Tunnels. He speaks in an accessible style that includes historical accounts in a lively and entertaining manner; exploring these two monumental works of civil engineering and the public who embraced them. He describes and analyzes the building of the tunnels, introduces us to the people who worked there–then and now–and places the structures into a meaningful cultural context with the music, art, literature, and motion pictures that these tunnels, engineering marvels of their day, have inspired over the years.
Angus Kress Gillespie, a Yale graduate, is a Fulbright professor and teaches American Studies at Rutgers University. Gillespie is also the author of Twin Towers: The Life of New York City’s Trade Center and the coauthor of Looking for America on the New Jersey Turnpike.
The Franklin Township CAC is delighted to have books by the author available for sale and will be serving light refreshments. Admission is limited to 50 participants: $7 per person; $5 for seniors over 65 and students. Reserve your tickets online atFranklinCAC@gmail.com; state “Angus Gillespie” in the subject line. Tickets can also be purchased 15 minutes prior to the event at the door. Thanks for supporting our Franklin Township Cultural Arts Council!
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| Walk the D&R Canal in NJ with the Freewalkers, April 6th | |
| Our partners the FreeWalkers lead long-distance walks on the ECG in New Jersey each year, challenging people to walk 100 miles in the Cross-Jersey Walking Challenge. Their first walk this year is the Great Canal Walk on April 6th, from Trenton to New Brunswick.  On the D&R Canal in New Jersey Participants will walk 40 miles of towpath along the historic D&R Canal, enjoying a beautiful, flat, mostly-natural walk along a tranquil hidden waterway in the middle of New Jersey. It's a wonderful surprise for any hiker or naturalist to experience. Visit the event site at TR2NB40.org or sign up for the Great Canal Walk today! The walks are free, and you can walk a shorter distance during the event if you don't wish to do 40 miles. Look for our ECG team helping with the SAG for the walk! Other upcoming Freewalkers events are the Tween Walk from New Brunswick to Metro Park on April 20th and the Big Walk from Metro Park to Penn Station on May 18th. |
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