SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21ST: THE PREVOST FARM HOUSE (ALEXANDIRA TOWNSHIP) OPEN HOUSE: 2 T0 5 PM: The Prevost House is Alexandria Township's Museum. This beautiful house on the Delaware River was built in 1840. The museum is dedicated to the history of Alexandria and Holland townships and Milford and Frenchtown boroughs. It is a partnership of the historical societies of Milford and Alexandria, the Holland Township Preservation Commission and Frenchtown borough. The house was donated to Alexandria Township by the American Water Co. The house will be open to celebrate 305 Years of Hunterdon's Historic Hometowns and Hamlets from 2-5 pm. 110 Frenchtown Road, Milford, NJ 08848. FREE. NO RESERVATION REQUIRED.ONCE IN A WHILE WE BLOW IT BIG IN THE BLOG AND THAT WAS OUR LAST ONE WHERE WE SAID THAT THE PREVOST HOUSE, RARELY OPEN, WOULD BE OPEN ON THE 21ST OF SEPTEMBER.... THE REAL DATE IS THE 28TH OF SEPTEMBER.... IF YOU WENT LAST WEEKEND, WE APOLOGIZE. IF YOU DIDN'T GO -- NOW'S YOUR CHANCE -- IT IS NOT OPEN OFTEN AND THERE THIS IS A FREE OPEN HOUSE!!
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH: 2 TO 4 PM: You are cordially invited 1759 Vought House Tour and Update Open House Date: The 1759 Vought House, Grey Rock Road in Annandale, NJ is hosting an Open House. The Vought House Board is increasing its community outreach. They are inviting all interested persons to see the house and are looking for new members for their Board who can bring skills such as fundraising, membership outreach, grant writing, etc., to their important work restoring the nationally unique and historically important 18th century home. Please feel free to bring guests and to pass along this invitation to anyone you think might have an interest in helping with this historic Hunterdon County gem. Parking available at the Clinton Middle School. FREE. NO RESERVATION REQUIRED.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH: HUNTERDON LAND TRUST PRESENTS PROHIBITION AND NEW JERSEY WITH BRIAN ARMSTRONG: We’ll toast the centennial anniversary of Prohibition with this program that discusses the unforeseen consequences of the “noble experiment” and includes some interesting tales from Hunterdon County and surrounding environs.
FREE - NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.
Dvoor Farm, Flemington, NJ
10:30am
Dvoor Farm, Flemington, NJ
10:30am
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH: HISTORY LEAPS OUT OF THE DARK IN "CITY OF ROME" TOUR AT OAK GROVE: It’s new. It’s different. It’s fun. Walk and hayride into history with the Hunterdon County Historical Society!
Here’s an opportunity to visit the City of Rome on Sunday, September 29 without ever leaving Hunterdon.
This City of Rome was a fantastical real estate development in the hamlet of Oak Grove in Franklin Township. It lasted only from 1899 to 1912 – but took 51 years more until 1963 to clear title to the property so it could be sold as a farm. As the sun sets and twilight descends, Susan Blew, now the owner, will guide guests through the award-winning farm and relate the History of Oak Grove and the City of Rome.
A hayride around the 160-acre farm after dark will visit City of Rome sites that continue to fascinate with echoes of long ago. Wine and light refreshments made from Blew family recipes will be served in their twentieth century vegetable barn to top off the evening. Attendance is limited. Dress is hayride casual.
City of Rome developers headquartered in Newark planned 2,911 lots drawn on 256 acres without care for the streams, mill ponds, and mill races of the hamlet’s only industry. And no bridge to cross the creek. Lots measured 25 by 100 feet and were priced from $20 to $40 each, depending upon location. There were 18 north-south avenues and 10 east-west streets and a planned shoe factory, church, and two schools. Only some 120 lots were sold, but not one owner ever lived on the land. It appears from the list of buyers that wealthy widows were targeted.
The tour includes the 1860 federal style mill house, which the developers called the Mansion Hotel, and the 1849 bank barn, labeled the Hotel Stables. The house still features a free-standing circular stair that led potential buyers to the third-floor ballroom to look over the ambitious project and “get in on the action”.
It’s new. It’s different. It’s fun. Walk and hayride into history with the Hunterdon County Historical Society for $25/adult. All proceeds benefit the Society’s mission to collect, preserve, and share Hunterdon‘s history. Guests should arrive at the farm at 266 Oak Grove Road, Pittstown by 5:30 p.m. to start the adventure promptly at 6:00. The sun sets at 6:43 p.m. that day and dusk falls at 7:10, giving guests daylight time to see the farm, and a new moon evening gathering dark for more drama. Reserve your space by calling the Society at 908.782.1091 today.
EARLY OCTOBER WITH THE
HUNTERDON 300TH:
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1ST: THE HISTORY OF GLEN GARDNER: Glen Gardner may be a quiet little borough today, but it was home to many industries and events in the past. Please join the Glen Gardner Historic Committee to delve into the people, places and events of the past. 7 pm, Main Branch of the Library
Free with Free Refreshments.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5TH: WALKING TOUR OF OLDWICK:
TWO OPPORTUNITIES: 10 AM AND 2 PM:
TWO OPPORTUNITIES: 10 AM AND 2 PM:
What we know today as Oldwick used to be called New Germantown until 1918, when anti-German sentiment caused the name to be changed to Oldwick. The reason behind the name Oldwick is that wick means village and since at the time of the change the village was old, it was named Oldwick, meaning old village. Prior to New Germantown, the village was named Smithfield, after its principal resident Ralph Smith. Oldwick is on the New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places and was the first historic district in Tewksbury to have been done so back in 1979, one of the earliest in Hunterdon County. We’ll see over a dozen different types of architecture employed on Oldwick’s historic business and residential buildings.
Tour length: 2 hours
Free but Reservations are Required
Tour length: 2 hours
Free but Reservations are Required
RAIN OR SHINE: If there is rain, the tour will be inside and Virtual
Meeting location to be disclosed to those with reservations only.
Limited number of attendees and further details to be announced.
Free bottled water will be available.
Approximately 105 minutes long.LIMITED TO 20 PEOPLE.
FREE BUT RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.
Ticket holders will be provided with the starting location of the tour.
A Wait List will be maintained if you are shut out of this event by emailing us at 300info@co.hunterdon.nj.usor leaving a message at (908) 788-2030.
A Wait List will be maintained if you are shut out of this event by emailing us at 300info@co.hunterdon.nj.usor leaving a message at (908) 788-2030.
1:30 pm, rain or shine
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LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE!! THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10TH: THE COLONIAL HISTORY OF FLEMINGTON BOROUGH:
IF YOU RESERVED SEATS IN APRIL, YOU STILL HAVE A RESERVATION!
Saturday, October, 12: New Hampton Walking Tour: The New Hampton Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1998 for its significance in architecture, commerce, education, transportation, and community development from c. 1780 to 1929. It includes 42 contributing buildings, six contributing sites, and four contributing structures located along Musconetcong River Road. 10 am.
IF YOU RESERVED SEATS IN APRIL, YOU STILL HAVE A RESERVATION!
Join 18th Century patriots, Colonel and Mrs. Thomas Lowery (played by Cynthia and Vann Smith), who will be visiting Flemington. The Lowerys will entertain attendees with stories of Colonial Flemington with a focus on their early lives here as immigrants from Ireland and their relationship with the Fleming family. The Colonel will also tell us about his time in Flemington as a merchant. He also served as Quartermaster to George Washington during the Revolution. His warehouse in Flemington, containing stores for the Patriots, was the object of a British raiding party from Penny Town. This raid resulted in the skirmish with the Flemington Militia led by John Schenk at Geary’s Ridge and the death of Cornet Francis Geary who led the British Cavalry. Esther Fleming Lowery was also active during the Revolution. She raised large sums of money to purchase food and clothes to supply Washington’s Army. Following the Revolution, Esther was one of the Ladies of Trenton who funded and planned the reception to welcome George Washington to New Jersey. Both Esther and Thomas Lowery were dedicated Patriots. This presentation is courtesy of Flemington's Historic Preservation Commission.
Following the talk by the Lowerys, Susan Peterson, owner of Teaberry's and a food historian, will do a brief talk on colonial sweets and treats. Fabulous refreshments after the talk courtesy of Susan and Teaberry's.
7 pm
Main Branch of the County Library.
Free. Reservations Required.
RESERVE YOUR TICKETS NOW
Following the talk by the Lowerys, Susan Peterson, owner of Teaberry's and a food historian, will do a brief talk on colonial sweets and treats. Fabulous refreshments after the talk courtesy of Susan and Teaberry's.
7 pm
Main Branch of the County Library.
Free. Reservations Required.
RESERVE YOUR TICKETS NOW
Rain Date: October 13th at 11:30
Free bottled water will be available.
LIMITED TO 20 PEOPLE.
Rain or shine.
FREE BUT RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.
Ticket holders will be provided with the starting location of the tour.
A Wait List will be maintained if you are shut out of this event by emailing us at 300info@co.hunterdon.nj.usor leaving a message at (908) 788-2030.
A Wait List will be maintained if you are shut out of this event by emailing us at 300info@co.hunterdon.nj.usor leaving a message at (908) 788-2030.
7 pm.
Main Branch of the County Library
314 Route 31, Flemington
Free with free refreshments.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19TH: WALKING TOUR OF FLEMINGTON: "BUILDINGS THAT HAVE BEEN MOVED IN THE BOROUGH": Foran Park Gazebo was originally located? Have you ever wondered why or how a house or building reached its final destination? Had it been moved from somewhere else in the Borough? Join Janice Armstrong, noted historian, preservationist, and heritage educator, for a “Talk and Walk” focusing on 19th and 20th Century House Moving in Flemington Borough. Janice is a life-long resident of Hunterdon County and a retired teacher from Readington Township. Her preservation experience includes working with the New Jersey Historic Trust, Preservation New Jersey, and the Samuel Fleming House Museum and Gardens. She has also taught classes at Drew University for their Historic Preservation program.
Janice is currently writing a walking tour script and training tour guides for tours of Flemington. What started as a simple question about the original location of the Gazebo in Foran Park, led Janice to some interesting stories and photos on house moving.
Relocating buildings was a common practice in the late 19th and 20th centuries here in Flemington. Unlike today when we tear down and build again, back then building recycling was the norm. Janice will share some of her stories about and photos of relocated structures, some of which look as though they have always been in their places. We will need to see some of these “in situ”, so following the “Talk” we will “Walk” to see some of Flemington’s relocated houses, particularly along Mine and Main Streets.
This talk and walk is open to everyone: feel free to come just for the talk portion of the program if you are not up to walking afterwards.
This event is courtesy of Flemington's Historic Preservation Commission.
Rain Date: October 20, 2 pm
Free bottled water will be available.
Ticket holders will be provided with the starting location of the tour.
2pm
A Wait List will be maintained if you are shut out of this event by emailing us or by leaving a message at (908) 788-2030
RESERVE YOUR TICKETS NOW!!
Janice is currently writing a walking tour script and training tour guides for tours of Flemington. What started as a simple question about the original location of the Gazebo in Foran Park, led Janice to some interesting stories and photos on house moving.
Relocating buildings was a common practice in the late 19th and 20th centuries here in Flemington. Unlike today when we tear down and build again, back then building recycling was the norm. Janice will share some of her stories about and photos of relocated structures, some of which look as though they have always been in their places. We will need to see some of these “in situ”, so following the “Talk” we will “Walk” to see some of Flemington’s relocated houses, particularly along Mine and Main Streets.
This talk and walk is open to everyone: feel free to come just for the talk portion of the program if you are not up to walking afterwards.
This event is courtesy of Flemington's Historic Preservation Commission.
Rain Date: October 20, 2 pm
Free bottled water will be available.
Ticket holders will be provided with the starting location of the tour.
2pm
A Wait List will be maintained if you are shut out of this event by emailing us or by leaving a message at (908) 788-2030
RESERVE YOUR TICKETS NOW!!
Free bottled water will be available.
LIMITED TO 40 PEOPLE.
FREE BUT RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.
Ticket holders will be provided with the starting location of the tour.
A Wait List will be maintained if you are shut out of this event by emailing us at 300info@co.hunterdon.nj.usor leaving a message at (908) 788-2030.
A Wait List will be maintained if you are shut out of this event by emailing us at 300info@co.hunterdon.nj.usor leaving a message at (908) 788-2030.
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