MAY 1: Mini History Fair at the Abraham Staats House!

Please join the Friends of the Abraham Staats House for a fascinating Mini State History Fair celebrating the exciting heritage of historic New Jersey!

DATE: Saturday, May 1, 2010
TIME: 10:00AM to 4:00PM
PLACE: The Abraham Staats House
17 von Steuben Lane, South Bound Brook
TKTS: Tours of the Staats House, $7.00/Adults, $3.00/Children under 12
Admission to grounds & parking are free!
INFO: info@staatshouse.org

Come experience New Jersey heritage first hand as historical organizations and re-enactors bring four centuries of local history to life! Participating organizations, performers, and presenters include:

• The Long Hill String Band, a 5 piece acoustic band, will play fun, old-timey music throughout the day!

• The New Jersey Militia/Heard's Brigade and Outwater's Militia will set up camp and demonstrate what life was like for American militia during the time of the American Revolution!

• Arthur Lefkowitz, prominent New Jersey historian and author, will discuss his notable works which include The Long Retreat: The Calamitous American Defense of New Jersey, George Washington’s Indispensable Men, Bushnell’s Submarine: The Best Kept Secret of the American Revolution, and Benedict Arnold’s Army: The 1775 American Invasion of Canada.

• Harrison Brook Farm operators will discuss agricultural history, preservation and sustainable farming, and will also have plants for sale.

• The Hunterdon County Historical Society will exhibit artifacts that contrast historic and current lifestyles. Since 1885, the Hunterdon County Historical Society has collected and preserved Hunterdon’s social and material culture and shares it through its c.1845 Doric House museum and genealogical research library

• Somerset County Historical Organizations participating for the day will include the Somerset County Cultural and Historic Commission, Somerset County Historical Society and the Van Veghten House, Heritage Trail Association, and the Women's Guild of South Bound Brook.

• New Jersey Fire Museum - Help support their plans for the museum and the memorial for the fallen firefighters of New Jersey.

ATTENTION RE-ENACTORS, SUTLERS, & EXHIBITORS! Disappointed in the cancellation of the "Spirit of the Jersey's History Faire"? Your participation is very welcome at the Mini New Jersey State History Fair at the Abraham Staats House! Click here for registration information, and/or call (732) 469-5836, or email bkfaulks@gmail.com.

RESCHEDULED to February 24: SOMERSET COUNTY VISUAL ARTS ROUNDTABLE

The Somerset County Cultural and Heritage Commission [SCCHC] is hosting a forum for the visual arts community to exchange ideas, identify concerns, and look for cooperative solutions to common issues--and you are invited!

DATE: Wednesday, February 24, 2010
TIME: 5:30PM to 8:45PM
PLACE: Somerset County Administration Building
20 Grove Street, Somerville
Free parking in the parking deck behind the building and accessible from East High Street.
RSVP: Pre-Registration Required
INFO: Cindy Mellusi, (908) 707-1749
CulturalHeritage@co.somerset.nj.us

ADMISSION IS FREE!!! Please pass this info along to everyone you know who might be interested!

[from SCCHC]
"We are pleased that Sue Nyoni, a well known technology strategist and and social media consultant, will be joining us to share her insights on social networking for artists. She is the former manager of information systems for the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation and will offer ideas on ways to promote and sell your works."