Kingston Loop Walk: Join the naturalist of Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park in a loop walk that leads through the historic D&R Canal State Park, Mapleton Preserve (former site of Princeton Nurseries), Cook Natural Area, Middlesex County Open Space Park and the Heathcote Meadow Preserve. This hike is approximately 3.5 miles along mostly flat, dirt/gravel pathways and will start at 10:00 am.Participants will meet at the D & R Canal State Park’s Kingston Office located at 145 Mapleton Road. All ages are welcome. Pre-registration IS REQUIRED. INCLEMENT WEATHER CANCELS. Register for this program
Nov. 13 & 14 (Saturday & Sunday)
Art Exhibit and Sale at the Blackwells Mills Canal House: Stop by the historic canal house on the corner of Blackwells Mills and Canal Road in the Franklin Township section of Somerset for this exhibit and sale. Landmarks and scenery of the area will be displayed as well as paintings by artist Barbara Della Peruta and artwork from the collection of Biff Heins. The house will be open on Saturday, from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm and on Sunday from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm.Registration is NOT required and admission is FREE!
November 14 (Sunday)
Canoe/Kayak the D & R Canal: Join the Sierra Club for this 11-mile paddle from Kingston to Amwell Road that begins at 9:00 am - this is the 4th Sierra Club fall paddle this season. There is one canal lock portage so bring portage wheels if you have them. The group will meet in Kingston directly off Route 27 (across from Eno Terra restaurant). Bring your own boat, equipment, lunch and beverages. Rentals are NOT available. Please contact leaders to confirm trip and participation. INCLEMENT WEATHER CANCELS. This ride will be lead by George & Leona Fluck and sponsored by the Sierra Club. For further information please call 609-259-3734 or email Leona@pineypaddlers.com.
November 20 (Saturday)
Canoe/Kayak the D & R Canal: This is the last of the fall 2010 Sierra Club paddles along the D&R so join them for this 9-mile trip from Amwell Road to Demott Lane beginning at 10:00 am. There are 3 canal lock portages so bring portage wheels if you have them. Bring your own boat, equipment, lunch and beverages. Rentals are NOT available. Dinner option at Pooja's in Somerset. Please contact leaders to confirm trip and participation. INCLEMENT WEATHER CANCELS. This ride will be lead by George & Leona Fluck and sponsored by the Sierra Club. For further information please call 609-259-3734 or email Leona@pineypaddlers.com
Please come to the historic Blackwells Mills Canal House for a presentation about the history of the canal by the D & R Canal State Park's historian!
DATE: Saturday, March 13, 2010 TIME: 2:00PM PLACE: The Blackwells Mills Canal House 598 Canal Road, Somerset RSVP: Registration NOT required, but seating is limited, so please arrive early.
ADMISSION IS FREE!!!
This hour-long, PowerPoint presentation will feature historic and modern photographs will be included to illustrate the past and present life of this active waterway.
No need to spend Valentine's Day alone! The Blackwells Mills Canal HouseAssociation would LOVE for you to attend their annual fun-filled, family-friendly Valentine's Day Celebration and Open House!
DATE: Saturday, February 13, 2010 TIME: 1:00 to 4:00PM PLACE: Blackwells Mills Canal House 598 Canal Road @ Blackwells Mills Road, Somerset INFO: (732) 873-2133 (day of event only)
ADMISSION IS FREE!!! No pre-registration required!
Enjoy the fireplace and view rarely seen vintage Valentine's Day cards from local private collections. If you are inspired, there will be plenty of supplies on hand for you to create your very own card for your loved ones!
Why not become a member of this organization and never miss out on the fun?
Holidays are coming! Why not treat your loved ones the eternal gratitude of future generations with a membership in one or more of these wonderful historical and environmental preservation organizations?
The Meadows Foundation, Stewards of Early Dutch & American Heritage Mission: The Meadows Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to give the past a future by preserving historic sites with an emphasis on early Dutch and American heritage... The Meadows Foundation meets this mission by: 1) Fully restoring Meadows Foundation historic sites.
2) Providing public educational and cultural programs. 3) Encouraging public appreciation for local heritage and vernacular architecture. 4) Supporting environmental concerns by preserving open space, farmland, and historical sites. Membership Information
The Raritan-Millstone Heritage Alliance Mission: The Mission of the Raritan-Millstone Heritage Alliance is to promote preservation and understanding of the rich eventful and cultural heritage of significant historical, educational, and cultural sites located in the Raritan-Millstone region. Click on "Join"
The Abraham Staats House Mission: The Friends of the Abraham Staats House, Inc. was established in 1999 and incorporated in 2004 to support the ongoing restoration, preservation, ad interpretation of the historic Abraham Staats House. The Abraham Staats House was built c. 1740 near the banks of the Raritan River. The property is associated with significant people and events during the American Revolution. Membership Information On-Line Membership Form
Blackwells Mills Canal House The Canal House is a picturesque old home (1830) of honest masonry and stone, bordering the historic Delaware and Raritan Canal at Blackwells Mills in Franklin Township.... [The] Canal House opens its doors to the public and plays host to several events such as craft and antique shows, art exhibits, flea markets, plant sales, holiday events, children's programs, nature walks, community clinics in canoeing, fishing, cooking, furniture repair and much more! It also serves as a museum and library of canal history. Membership Form on Site
Canal Society of New Jersey Purpose: [T]he Canal Society of New Jersey is a non-profit organization formed in 1969 t0: • Foster the study of the history of New Jersey's two towpath canals. • Preserve and restore canal remains and artifacts.
• Educate the public in this history. • Provide enjoyment to its members by visiting canals and other historic sites.
On-Line Membership Form
Canal Watch The Delaware & Raritan Canal and its towpath form a v-shaped linear park that crosses of the New Jersey, providing recreation, a respite from the tumult of the state's busy centers, a history lesson in the development of New Jersey, and drinking water for the million people who live near this 66-mile greenway in the heart of the nations' most densely populated state. Download Membership Form, Individual and Family Memberships available
Kingston Greenways Association Kingston Greenways Association aims to establish a permanent green belt around the village of Kingston consisting of natural environments, recreational park land, agricultural and horticultural land, wetlands, streams and ponds, and sites of historical significance... The Association aims also to promote understanding of our local region through study and education, and provide oversight and advocacy for open space in the Kingston area. On-Line Membership Form
The holidays will be here before you know it, so please join the Meadows Foundation at the historic Blackwells Mills Canal House to stock up on one of a kind treasures for everyone on your gift list!
DATE: Saturday, November 14 TIME: 10:00AM to 4:00PM PLACE: Blackwells Mills Canal House Blackwells Mills Rd. & Canal Rd., Somerset
ADMISSION IS FREE!!!
New, antique, and second-hand items will include unique jewelery, home accessories, and garden item!
The Meadows Foundation is tickled to invite children of all ages to celebrate this magical season with an afternoon of pumpkin decorating, games, and a dazzling performance by Unbei, the Canal House Clown! DATE: Friday, October 10 TIME: 1:00PM to 4:00PM PLACE: The Blackwells Mills Canal House Blackwells Mills Rd. & Canal Rd., Somerset INFO: (732) 873-2133
Catch a case of Paper Mania at the beautiful, historic Blackwells Mills Canal House! View and/or purchase local historical photographs, interesting memorabilia, rare old books, collectible prints, posters, sheet music and much, much more!
DATE: Saturday, September 12, 2009 TIME: 10:00AM to 4:00PM PLACE: The Blackwells Mills Canal House 598 Canal Rd. @ Blackwells Mills Rd., Somerset
ADMISSION IS FREE!!!
Holidays are right around the corner! This is a fantastic opportunity to find those unique treasures for all those special people on your gift list!
It doesn't get more SUMMERTIME than this: a breezy afternoon along the banks of the Delaware-Raritan Canal, plenty of friendly folk, swingin' bluegrass music, and homemade ice creams at the historic Blackwells Mills Canal House!!!
The Blackwells Mills Canal House Association delighted to invite you to enjoy a fun-filled afternoon along the beautiful banks of the canal, tapping your toes and singing along with Music Man Tal and Friends!
The whole family is sure to enjoy this very popular 12th annual music event! Music Man Tal and Friends will play lots of familiar folk classics, but if you don't hear your favorite, they are happy to take requests!
The Blackwells Mills Canal House Association's Market Day will feature perennials, flowers, baked goods, gifts, and yard sale treasures just in time for last minute Mother's Day gifts (whew!)!
DATE: Saturday, May 9 TIME: 10:00AM to 4:00PM PLACE: The Blackwells Mills Canal House 598 Canal Rd. (@ Blackwells Mills Rd.)
Come browse the wide selection of beautiful artwork for a treasure for your home or a gift for family and friends when the extremely popular Watercolorist Art Sale by Watercolorists Unlimited returns to the Blackwells Mills Canal House! DATE: Saturday & Sunday, April 18 & 19 TIME: Saturday, 10AM to 5PM Sunday, 12PM to 5PM PLACE:The Blackwells Mills Canal House 598 Canal Rd (corner of Blackwells Mills Rd), Somerset
Why not sign up as a member of the Blackwells Mills Canal House Association and get in on the fun? Your membership will help to preserve this small part of the Delaware and Raritan Canal's important past! Why not help polish this historic old gem to the lustre it deserves and make sure it continues to serve its mission of education and be a source of community pride. If you are interested, please click the link below to access a copy of our membership form which can be downloaded or printed and then sent to the Canal House Association. If you have any questions about our group or becoming a member, please call either of the following telephone numbers to obtain further information: 732.257.4557 or 732.297.5548
Come celebrate St. Patrick's Day by enjoying traditional Irish hearty soups, crusty rolls, and delectable deserts at the historic Blackwell Mills Canal House!
DATE: Saturday, March 14 TIME: 11:30 to 2:30PM PLACE:Blackwell Mills Canal House Corner of Canal Road & Blackwell Mills Road, Franklin Township TKTS: $8.00/Adult, $3.00/Child
No need to spend Valentines Day alone! The Meadows FoundationLOVES you and hopes with all its heart that you and your family will join in a Valentines Day Party & Open House at the Historic Blackwell Mills Canal House!
DATE: Saturday, February 14 TIME: 1:00 to 4:00PM PLACE: Blackwell Mills Canal House 598 Canal Road @ Blackwell Mills Road, Somerset (Map/Directions) INFO: (732) 873-2133 (day of event) info@themeadowsfoundation.org
Make your own original valentines--plenty of craft supplies will be provided!
Please join the Meadows Foundation for a Holiday Sale at the beautiful Blackwells Mills Canal House that is not to be missed! Merchandise includes a large selection of antiques, jewelry, home gifts, collectibles, and rare books!
Register for this program
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