OUR FALL LINE UP OF WALKING TOURS OF SOME OF OUR FAVORITE HISTORIC HOMETOWNS AND HAMLETS CONTINUE. WE ARE NOW TICKETING FOR BOTH THE RINGOES WALK WITH THE WONDERFUL EAST AMWELL AND COUNTY HISTORIAN DAVE HARDING AS WELL AS THE THREE BRIDGES WALK WITH THE EXTRAORDINARY COUNTY HISTORIAN JOHN KUHL -- DON'T MISS THIS IF YOU HAVEN'T DONE A WALK OF THREE BRIDGES WITH JOHN BEFORE! ALL OF OUR OTHER WALKING TOURS OF HAMLETS AND SMALL TOWNS ARE "SOLD OUT." SORRY! WE ARE TAKING RESERVATIONS FOR THE GHOST TOURS AND ALSO FOR AN OPEN HOUSE WE ARE CO-HOSTING WITH THE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF THE DORIC HOUSE -- A BEAUTIFUL HOUSE TOUR ON MAIN STREET IN FLEMINGTON.
WE ARE SAD TO ANNOUNCE THAT WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO RUN OUR BUS TOUR THIS YEAR AROUND ALL 26 HUNTERDON MUNICIPALITIES IN ONE DAY -- WE UNDERWRITE THIS EVENT AND WE NEED TO HAVE A FULL BUS TO MAKE IT WORK WITH OUR BUDGET. THERE'S ALWAYS NEXT YEAR, RIGHT?
WE ARE HOPING TO HAVE A FEW TALKS STILL THIS YEAR; ALTHOUGH THE COUNTY LIBRARY IS STILL NOT ALLOWING THEIR SPACE TO BE BOOKED, WE DO HAVE OFFERS FROM SOME OF OUR OTHER PARTNERS TO USE THEIR SPACE. THANK YOU RED MILL MUSEUM AND RINGOES GRANGE! WE HOPE TO SEE YOU BOTH IN 2021! AND REMEMBER, CHECK OUT OUR OTHER HISTORICAL PARTNERS' GOINGS-ON AT THE END OF OUR EVENTS LIST.
NOW TAKING RESERVATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING AUTUMN EVENTS:
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9TH: SORRY, SOLD OUT! WALKING TOUR OF SERGEANTSVILLE
If you are closed out of this event and wish to be on our Waiting List, please email us at 300info@co.hunterdon.nj.us
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16TH: WALKING TOUR OF FLEMINGTON, 10:30 am: SORRY, SOLD OUT!
If you are closed out of this event and wish to be on our Waiting List, please email us at 300info@co.hunterdon.nj.us
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23RD: GHOST TOUR OF DOWNTOWN FLEMINGTON: 👻 JOIN US FOR A BONE-CHILLING WALK IN OUR HISTORIC COUNTY SEAT. 👀 STORIES OF MURDER AND MAYHEM, VOICES HEARD FROM THE PAST, APPARITIONS, AND THINGS THAT GO BUMP IN THE NIGHT. ALL OF OUR STORIES ARE DOCUMENTED -- AND WE'LL THROW IN SOME HISTORICAL FLEMINGTON FUN FACTS -- AFTER ALL, WE ARE A HISTORICAL ORGANIZATION. TOURS LEAVE AT 6:30, 7 OR 7:30 PM AND LAST 90 MINUTES. PLEASE SELECT TICKETING FOR THE START TIME OF YOUR CHOICE. $10 PER PERSON; CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER, $5; NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 8. RESERVATIONS AND PRE-PAYMENT REQUIRED. REFRESHMENTS FOLLOWING THE WALK ARE INCLUDED WITH YOUR TICKET.
PAYMENT FOR TICKETS MUST BE RECEIVED WITHIN FOUR (4) DAYS OF RESERVATION! YOU CAN MAIL A CHECK PAYABLE TO THE HUNTERDON 300TH OR DROP CASH OR CHECKS THROUGH OUR MAIL SLOT, 3 CHORISTER PLACE, FLEMINGTON, NJ 08822.
TICKETS GO ON SALE AT NOON ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3RD. LINK TO TICKETING HERE:
6:30 PM TO 8 PM: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ghost-tour-of-historic-flemington-630-pm-10-per-adult5-per-child-tickets-179057083557
7 PM TO 8:30 PM: SOLD OUT
7:30 PM TO 9 PM: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ghost-tour-of-historic-flemington-730-pm-10-per-adult5-per-child-tickets-179282608107
If you are closed out of this event and wish to be on our Waiting List, please email us at 300info@co.hunterdon.nj.us
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29TH: GHOST TOUR OF DOWNTOWN FLEMINGTON: JOIN US FOR A BONE-CHILLING WALK IN OUR HISTORIC COUNTY SEAT. STORIES OF MURDER AND MAYHEM, VOICES HEARD FROM THE PAST, APPARITIONS, AND THINGS THAT GO BUMP IN THE NIGHT. 👻 ALL OF OUR STORIES ARE DOCUMENTED -- AND WE'LL THROW IN SOME HISTORICAL FLEMINGTON FUN FACTS -- AFTER ALL, WE ARE A HISTORICAL ORGANIZATION. TOURS LEAVE AT 6:30, 7 OR 7:30 PM AND LAST 90 MINUTES. PLEASE SELECT TICKETING FOR THE START TIME OF YOUR CHOICE. $10 PER PERSON; CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER, $5; NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 8. RESERVATIONS AND PRE-PAYMENT REQUIRED. REFRESHMENTS FOLLOWING THE WALK ARE INCLUDED WITH YOUR TICKET.
PAYMENT FOR TICKETS MUST BE RECEIVED WITHIN FOUR (4) DAYS OF RESERVATION! YOU CAN MAIL A CHECK PAYABLE TO THE HUNTERDON 300TH OR DROP CASH OR CHECKS THROUGH OUR MAIL SLOT, 3 CHORISTER PLACE, FLEMINGTON, NJ 08822.
TICKETS GO ON SALE AT NOON ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3RD. LINKS TO TICKETING HERE:
6:30 PM TO 8 PM: SOLD OUT
7 PM TO 8:30 PM: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ghost-tour-of-historic-flemington-7-pm-10-per-adult5-per-child-tickets-179282989247
7:30 PM TO 9 PM: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ghost-tour-of-historic-flemington-730-pm-10-per-adult5-per-child-tickets-179282868887
If you are closed out of this event and wish to be on our Waiting List, please email us at 300info@co.hunterdon.nj.us
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30TH: 👀 GHOST TOUR OF DOWNTOWN FLEMINGTON: JOIN US FOR A BONE-CHILLING WALK IN OUR HISTORIC COUNTY SEAT. 👻 STORIES OF MURDER AND MAYHEM, VOICES HEARD FROM THE PAST, APPARITIONS, AND THINGS THAT GO BUMP IN THE NIGHT. ALL OF OUR STORIES ARE DOCUMENTED -- AND WE'LL THROW IN SOME HISTORICAL FLEMINGTON FUN FACTS -- AFTER ALL, WE ARE A HISTORICAL ORGANIZATION. TOURS LEAVES AT 6:30, 7 OR 7:30 PM AND LASTS 90 MINUTES. PLEASE SELECT TICKETING FOR THE START TIME OF YOUR CHOICE. $10 PER PERSON; CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER, $5; NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 8. RESERVATIONS AND PRE-PAYMENT REQUIRED. REFRESHMENTS FOLLOWING THE WALK ARE INCLUDED WITH YOUR TICKET.
PAYMENT FOR TICKETS MUST BE RECEIVED WITHIN FOUR (4) DAYS OF RESERVATION! YOU CAN MAIL A CHECK PAYABLE TO THE HUNTERDON 300TH OR DROP CASH OR CHECKS THROUGH OUR MAIL SLOT, 3 CHORISTER PLACE, FLEMINGTON, NJ 08822.
TICKETS GO ON SALE AT NOON ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3RD. LINKS TO TICKETING HERE:
6:30 PM TO 8 PM: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ghost-tour-of-historic-flemington-630-pm-10-per-adult5-per-child-tickets-179311915767
7 PM TO 8:30 PM: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ghost-tour-of-historic-flemington-7-pm-10-per-adult5-per-child-tickets-179312076247
7:30 PM TO 9 PM: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ghost-tour-of-historic-flemington-730-pm-10-per-adult5-per-child-tickets-179312186577
If you are closed out of this event and wish to be on our Waiting List, please email us at 300info@co.hunterdon.nj.us
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH: WALKING TOUR OF RINGOES, 10 AM: Take a walking tour of downtown Ringoes and discover its rich history. Our tour guide is Dave Harding, former Hunterdon County Historical Society trustee, founding member of the East Amwell Historical Society, and author of a self-guided walking tour of Ringoes. Dave will tell us about John Ringo’s arrival in the early 1700s where he became a reluctant tavern owner, and discuss the legend of his buried treasure. We'll learn about the Sons of Liberty meeting at the tavern of “the second” John Ringo, an ardent patriot who hung a portrait of George Washington outside his establishment (unless the British were passing through!). We’ll swing past the Henry Landis House where the Marquis de LaFayette convalesced after falling ill, and we’ll talk about the local doctor who rushed to his aid. Speaking of doctors, we’ll also tell you all about Dr. Mary Tidd Bennett, the town’s rare 1800s female physician, and we’ll stand beside the home and publishing house of Dr. Cornelius Larison, and discuss this physician, teacher, publisher, author, interviewer of ex-slave Sylvia DuBois and advocate of phonetic spelling. We’ll also learn about the impact of the railroad on the community and what the village looked like a century ago. Join us to learn about the fascinating, historic hamlet.
Reservations are required. Approximately 90 minutes.
Meeting location to be disclosed to those holding
reservations only EAST AMWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ 08551
Walk limited to 20 people.
There is no rain date for this event. In case of cancellation, you will receive notification thru Eventbrite. For tickets use this link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/walking-tour-of-ringoes-tickets-179280852857
If you are closed out of this event and wish to be on our Waiting List, please email us at 300info@co.hunterdon.nj.us
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH: HUNTERDON HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S DORIC HOUSE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH RESERVATIONS, 1 to 3 PM: The Hunterdon County Historical Society is looking forward to welcoming you back to their Doric House Museum. The house is a beautiful example of Greek Revival architecture that serves as an exhibit space for a selection of our Hunterdon artifact collection. The collection includes antiques, portraits, quilts, Stangl and Fulper pottery, political buttons, as well as historic photos, maps and documents of Hunterdon County. The tour will take you to the attic and basement and a peak in Miss Bessie’s upstairs parlor. Tours run for about 45 minutes. Free but reservations are required. MASKS ARE REQUIRED INSIDE THIS VENUE.
Links to ticketing here:
1 PM TOUR: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/doric-house-open-house-tour-1-pm-tickets-183063546997
1:45 PM TOUR: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/doric-house-open-house-tour-145-pm-tickets-183064088617
2:30 PM TOUR: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/doric-house-open-house-tour-230-pm-tickets-183064339367
If you are closed out of this event and wish to be on our Waiting List, please email us at 300info@co.hunterdon.nj.us
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH: WALKING TOUR OF THREE BRIDGES 10 AM: Join County Historian and Three Bridges native John Kuhl for a walking tour of historic Three Bridges. John knows every nook and cranny of this special hamlet. Wear comfortable shoes!
Walk limited to 30 people.
The walk is free but reservations are required.
Meeting location will be disclosed to people with reservations only.
There is no rain date for this event. In case of cancellation, you will receive notification thru Eventbrite. For tickets, link below:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/walking-tour-of-three-bridges-tickets-179281675317
If you are closed out of this event and wish to be on our Waiting List, please email us at 300info@co.hunterdon.nj.us
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST: TOURS OF THE HISTORIC CASE-DVOOR HOUSE: COME TO THE FARMERS' MARKET AND GET A DOSE OF ARCHITECTURE AND HISTORY! The historic Case-Dvoor House on Dvoor Circle, under the stewardship of the Hunterdon Land Trust, is opening its doors for free, small-group tours.
Dave Harding, HLT outreach director and Hunterdon County Historical Society administrator, will conduct this basement to attic tour of the Georgian-style Dvoor Farm house, built in 1798 by Philip and Amy Case. The program features an historical exploration of the property’s history, and the story of the three families (Case, Davis and Dvoor) who owned and farmed the land for about 250 years.
Learn about the 1803 basement murder and come see the 18th-century graffiti in the attic. Tours run for about an hour and are offered at 10, 11 and noon. Free but reservations are required. MASKS ARE REQUIRED INSIDE THIS VENUE.
Links to ticketing here:
10 AM TOUR: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/case-dvoor-house-tour-10-am-tickets-183064660327
11 AM TOUR: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/case-dvoor-house-tour-11-am-tickets-183066726507
NOON TOUR: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/case-dvoor-house-tour-noon-tickets-183067599117
If you are closed out of this event and wish to be on our Waiting List, please email us at 300info@co.hunterdon.nj.us
STAY TUNED FOR ADDITIONS TO OUR CALENDAR SOON!
EVENTS FROM OUR HISTORICAL PARTNERS AROUND HUNTERDON COUNTY!
The Nixon Cemetery has no exact address and is located on Croton Road (Route 579), a half mile south of the village of Quakertown. Please use 1159 or 1161 Croton Road, Pittstown NJ for GPS directions. Parking will be available.
Join Quakertown Friends for refreshments afterwards a half mile away at the First Day School, next from the Meetinghouse at 290 White Bridge Rd (at the intersection of Quakertown Rd/County Route 579). The Meetinghouse will be open for tours.
Any CDC Covid restrictions in effect at the time will apply, such as wearing masks, standing a distance apart, etc. Refreshments at the First Day School may be outdoors if necessary.
ABOUT THE MEETING: The Quakertown Friends Meeting, founded in 1729, is a faith community welcoming all ages, religious backgrounds, races, education, sexual orientations, gender identities, and classes. Meeting for Worship is held every Sunday at 10:30 AM. All are welcome. The buildings are wheelchair accessible. For GPS purposes use 290 White Bridge Rd, Pittstown, NJ 08867. For further information, contact Marty Campanelli, Recording Clerk, Quakertown Monthly Meeting. PO Box 520, Quakertown, NJ 08868, quakertownfriends@gmail.com, https://www.pym.org/directory/meeting/quakertown-friends-meeting, 908-735-0353.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2 THRU SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30: HAND-MADE QUILT EXHIBITION: At the Lebanon Township Museum, New Hamden. The quilts are coming back! Exquisite handmade works following both conventional and modern traditions will adorn the museum throughout the month of October.
During the duration of this exhibit, historic quilts from the museum's permanent collection will be hung on a clothesline outside. This will serve the dual purpose of displaying them for the public's enjoyment as well as giving the quilts a chance to air out before being storage.SUNDAY, October 3RD: READINGTON MUSEUMS PRESENTS LENAPE LIFEWAYS: FOODWAYS, GARDENING, AND FORAGING, 1:00-4:00 p.m.: Susan McLellan Plaisted, proprietress of Heart to Hearth Cookery, a food history business based in Bucks County, PA, will be presenting a program on Lenape lifeways focusing on foodways, gardening and foraging. This program will be outside on the grounds of the Bouman-Stickney Farmstead. Plaisted grows Lenape corn, beans and squash from original seed and processes Puhwem (Lenape white flour corn) into hominy. She will be discussing the use, processing and preservation of grown, hunted and foraged foods. Plaisted was a Pennsylvania Commonwealth Speaker on Lenape Foodways for many years and has been interpreting Lenape foodways since 1988. She has a BS in Food and Nutrition and an MS in Health Education.
OCTOBER 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29TH, THE RED MILL MUSEUM PRESENTS 30 YEARS OF FEARS, 5-10 PM: Experience over 50 live (or are they?) terrifying performers, 10 acres of frights, 3 petrifying structures, 1 haunted hayride.....it all adds up to the most spine-chilling experience of your life! The entry line starts at 5 p.m. the attraction opens at dark and runs until all attendees have made it through. There are general admission tickets or if you want to skip the long wait express tickets are available. This year there are 8 nights available!OCTOBER 9, 16, 23, 30TH, THE RED MILL MUSEUM PRESENTS HAPPY HAUNTS: 10-1 PM:
Explore a small portion of the Haunted Red Mill with a friendly ghoul, then go for a fun hayride, return for cider and donuts! Rain date will be the Sunday after the date of ticket purchase.
OCTOBER 14, 21, 28TH, THE RED MILL MUSEUM PRESENTS LIGHTS ON! 7:30-9:30 PM:
