AAH -- FOOD -- THE SUSTENANCE OF LIFE: IF YOU MISSED LAST WEEK'S AMAZING 4 COURSE 19TH CENTURY DINNER AT TEABERRY'S TEA ROOM, YOU STILL HAVE TIME TO MAKE A RESERVATION FOR THIS WEEK'S 20TH CENTURY MEAL! The dinner was incredible and right in the Hunterdon 300th's 2015 theme of "Hunterdon's Agricultural Heritage" as the meal was completely sourced from fresh Hunterdon produce! This Thursday night, you can feast like Julia Child, but you MUST call ahead for reservations (908-788-1010) as your entree choice needs to be pre-ordered. Thursday, September 17th: the 20th Century; Thursday, September 24th: the 21st Century. You can see the complete menu offerings at Teaberry's website: www.teaberrys.com.
BAD PUNS SHALL BE THE DEATH OF ME! THE 300TH PARTNERS WITH THE HUNTERDON HISTORICAL SOCIETY TO COVER A GRAVE TOPIC: THE SECOND ANNUAL CEMETERY CEMENER: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH:
2ND ANNUAL CEMETERY "CEMENER": Early Burial Grounds in Hunterdon County will be held from 11 am to 4:30 pm at the Flemington Presbyterian Church, 10 East Main Street in Flemington. The Hunterdon County Historical Society in partnership with the 300th presents a fascinating day talking about this grave topic. Delaware Townships Historian Emerita, Marfy Goodspeed, will deliver the keynote on those disappearing burial grounds that every old farm in Hunterdon had once upon a "pre-development" time.
Authors of "New Jersey Cemeteries and Tombstones History in the Landscape", Dr. Richard Veit and Mark Nonestied will be the afternoon's featured speakers followed by a panel discussion on how to protect and preserve ancient farm burial grounds. The panel discussion will include the following people: Former State Senator Marcia Karrow, JoAnne Byrnes, Esq, Planner Frank Banisch, Mt. Amwell Project founder Dave Reading & a yet to be named cemetery owner.
Afterwards, there will be a number of break-out sessions in the cemetery on various topics including both Revolutionary and Civil War veterans' graves, how to clean and restore headstones, how to properly light headstones for photographing, and the State DEP will demonstrate the use of Ground Penetrating Radar. Breakout session leaders include historians John Kuhl, Leslie & Bob Leith, John Allen, John O'Brien and from the State DEP Michelle Kuhn & Mike Gagliano.
The day will be moderated and hosted by Hunterdon County Historical Society President Charlie Fisher -- it's only a coincidence that he is also the director of a funeral parlor.... or is it?
Come and go as you please; come for the lectures, the panel discussion, the Cemetery Tours or just to come to meet and greet like-minded people; or stay for the day.
PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS A $10 REGISTRATION FEE WHICH COVERS ALL SNACKS AND A SANDWICH LUNCH. PLEASE MAIL TO OR DROP YOUR CHECK OFF THROUGH OUR MAIL SLOT AT THE HUNTERDON 300TH, C/O THE FLEMINGTON CHOIR SCHOOL, 3 CHORISTER PLACE, FLEMINGTON, NJ 08822. CHECKS SHOULD BE MADE PAYABLE TO THE HUNTERDON HISTORIC SOCIETY.
THE FLEMINGTON HISTORIC HOUSE TOUR ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH: A TOUR OF HUNTERDON'S RURAL HERITAGE THROUGH THE ART OF DAN CAMPANELLI download flyer -- Join us for a unique powerpoint "tour" of some of Hunterdon's most special landmarks as we travel through our rural roads via artist Dan Campanelli's beautiful watercolor paintings. Narrated by Dan and his wife, Marty, we will hear the history behind some of Hunterdon's most beloved architecture including barns, mills and farmhouses. Dan and Marty Campanelli are highly regarded historians, having published several books on various aspects of Hunterdon's history. Most recently, the Campanellis curated an exhibition on New Jersey's most historic samplers at Morven Museum where their companion tome on the subject sold out. The event is at the Main Branch of the County Library at 3pm. The event is free, but reservations are strongly recommended by visiting our website at www.hunterdon300th.org. Refreshments will be available.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH: WHAT THE HECK IS LINSEY-WOOLSEY?! A TRULY FASCINATING TOPIC ABOUT AN IMPORTANT HERITAGE CROP THAT CLOTHED OUR HUNTERDON ANCESTORS. Spinning demonstration and discussion that explores one of
Hunterdon County’s most important early settlement heritage crops, flax, that helped
clothed our Hunterdon ancestors. Flax
was grown primarily for its flaxseed oil, but the fibrous remains were “retted”
-- a process where the inner stalk was
rotted away leaving the outer part intact creating a course outer stem similar
to straw. Wool, mostly sold as a cash crop sheered from local sheep, was woven
with the retted flax into a fabric called linsey-woolsey. This created a low cost fabric as it
stretched the use of the more expensive wool that was both durable and
warm. Expert spinner and owner of the
Spinnery in Frenchtown, Betty Oldenburg, will give a flax spinning
demonstration and talk on the history of flax at 1 pm at the Holcombe Jimison
Farmstead in Lambertville.
The event is free but reservations are required by visiting our website at www.hunterdon300th.org.
OCTOBER PREVIEW:
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3RD: 250 YEARS OF FARMSTEADING IN HUNTERDON COUNTY.
Join us for a private tour of the Holcombe Jimison Farmstead Museum which is housed in the restored three story bank barn. Livestock were kept on the lower level, crops above. Today, some of the exhibits arranged in the barn cover the tools and equipment used by the farmer to raise and harvest the crops that provided fodder for livestock and commodities to sell. Other displays cover the domestic chores of the farmer's wife in the preparation and preservation of food and the making of clothing. Early examples of now common implements and appliances give you a sense of passing time.
2 to 5pm at Holcombe Jimison Farmstead Museum, 1605 Daniel Bray Highway, Lambertville.
The event is free but reservations are required by visiting our website at www.hunterdon300th.org.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6TH: THE IMPORTANCE OF 4-H IN HUNTERDON
In celebration of National 4-H week (October 4th thru 10th), join us for an informative talk about what 4-H is and its importance of 4-H to Hunterdon County. 4-H is a product of our agrarian society that has continuously been modified in order to be relevant and an attractive organization for today's youth who are raised in a technological society. 4-H is the nation’s largest positive youth development and youth mentoring organization, empowering six million young people in the United States. In partnership with 110 universities, 4-H's life-changing programs are research-backed and made available through 4-H clubs, camps, after-school and school enrichment programs in every county & parish in America. These programs include citizenship, healthy living, science, engineering and technology. 4-H is the youth development program of our nation's Cooperative Extension System and the USDA. Louisa Cole, Ruth Crommelin, Betty Jane Hunt, and Susan Miller, who are all current 4-H leaders and alumni of the Hunterdon 4-H program, will discuss Hunterdon’s past and current 4-H experiences and opportunities.
7pm at the Main Branch County Library, 314 State Route 12, Flemington.
Refreshments will be available. The event is free but reservations are required by visiting our website at www.hunterdon300th.org.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17TH: BARN TOUR: Join our deluxe coach bus as we ride passed the rural scenery of Hunterdon County with some of Hunterdon's best barns as our destination. Our guides, Hunterdon County Board of Agriculture Executive Board Member, George Conard and President of the Heritage Conservancy Jeff Marshall will share their expertise on the history of many of the county's farms and the amazing architecture of Dutch, English and German barns found throughout Hunterdon. Lunch is included in what will be an informative and fun filled Autumn Day.
The bus leaves from Raritan Township Municipal Building at 9 am and returns at approximately 4 pm. This event is limited to 50 people. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED by visiting our website at www.hunterdon300th.org or calling (908) 788-2030. There is a $15 fee that includes the bus, tours, lunch and snacks.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24TH: VOUGHT HOUSE AUCTION: The event is inspired by a real auction in 1778 when victorious American Patriots confiscated the goods and property of the defeat Vought Family, who had remained loyal to the British king during the Revolutionary War. The auction will start at 9:30 am (preview) and 10:30 (auction) at the 1759 Vought House, 34 Grayrock Road, Annandale (next to the Clinton Township Middle School). Auctioneer Michael J. Stasak, Jr., owner of Antiques and Auction Service in Carpentersville, NJ will preside. Items are currently being sought; some special items are already on the auction list which can be viewed at www.stasakauctions.com. All proceeds benefit the 1759 Vought House. For further information see their website at www.1759VoughtHouse.org.
IF YOUR HUNTERDON HISTORIC OR HERITAGE ORGANIZATION HAS EVENTS THAT IT WISHES ADVERTISED, BLOGGED AND ON OUR CALENDAR, PLEASE FORWARD THEM TO 300INFO@CO.HUNTERDON.NJ.US.
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