Two Meadows Foundation Events

1. Meadows Celebrates Black History Month
February 20, 2016 from 2-4 PM
at the Civil War-era Hageman House at 209 South Middlebush Road., Somerset
Our second presentation of the year celebrates Black History Month Mr. Don Neal, retired educator with the Franklin Township Public Schools will help us learn about the 39 men and women who have been commemorated on stamps by the United States Postal Service in one of its longest-running series. The presentation will include other African Americans on U.S. stamps, stamps that have been issued right here in Franklin Township, and general information on philately or, as it is commonly known, stamp collecting, one of the world’s oldest hobbies. The interactive presentation is suitable for the young and young at heart. Refreshments will be served.
Tickets are $10 each, and may be paid for at the door. However, please reserve in advance in case of inclement weather. Reserve by calling 732-246-0638 or e-mailing Terry at IsisMaya@AOL.com

2. The Women Justices of the United States Supreme Court
March 19, 2016 from 2-4pm
at the Van Liew-Suydam House, 280 South Middlebush Road, Somerset.
As late as 1872, women were still denied the right to practice law in the United States. By 1884 they were given part-time, token judgeships, usually at the municipal level. It took another 97 years for the first appointment of a woman to the United States Supreme Court. That was a total of 191 years after the founding of the Supreme Court itself! Four magnificent women have achieved the position of Supreme Court Justice to date. Join Trish Chambers Productions and the Meadows Foundation in a fascinating introduction to these accomplished jurists. Meet Sandra Day O’Connor, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan. Learn how their unique personality and determination enabled them to break the glass ceiling to take their place in history, as they vote to clarify the intentions of the founding fathers regarding the United States Constitution.
Tickets are $10. For more information or to reserve a seat, please contact Chris Retz at Chrisflp@aol.com.