SPECIAL ARCHIVE EVENT, FALL PROGRAMMING AND WE'LL SEE YOU AT THE FAIR!

SATURDAY, AUGUST 12TH:  SPECIAL EVENT ADDED!  RARE DOCUMENTS FROM TWO HUNTERDON COUNTY ARCHIVES:  JOIN US FOR A RARE VISIT TO THE HUNTERDON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S ARCHIVES TO VIEW RARE DOCUMENTS FROM BOTH THE SOCIETY AND HUNTERDON COUNTY'S ARCHIVES!  Please join us  as the Hunterdon County Historical Society partner with the Hunterdon County Archives as we hold an event featuring a display of important treasures from their collections.  Donald Cornelius, the Manuscript Curator of the Hunterdon County Historical Society, will host the event at the Hunterdon County Historical Society's Archives Building on River Road in Raritan Township.  

Mr. Cornelius will display and discuss the history and significance of several manuscripts from the collections of the Hunterdon County Archives.  These materials are on loan to the Society especially for this event, and they include Civil War Enlistments, American Revolutionary War pension papers, 18th Century Minutes from the Board of Chosen Freeholders, and Indictments and the Criminal Docket Book of notorious individuals.    

Mr. Cornelius will display and discuss items from the collections of the Historical Society, including the County Oaths of Loyalty and Abjuration, a priceless document signed by the Pre-American Revolution Who's Who of Hunterdon County, swearing allegiance to the King, the Hunterdon County Manumission Collection, and Early Church Records of Hunterdon County, among others.

Don't miss this event; it is a rare occasion to see inside the Historical Society's Archives Building and an even more rare opportunity to view original documents from from the collections of the County and the Historical Society.

Two sessions are being offered: a morning session from 10:30 am until noon and an afternoon session from 1 pm to 2:30 pm.  Please reserve your preferred time slot via Eventbrite.

$20 per person payable by August 5 of which 100% will go to the preservation of historic items held by the Historic Society.  

Please mail checks payable to the Hunterdon County Historical Society, 114 Main Street, Flemington, NJ 08822.  If you prefer to pay with cash, you can drop it off in an envelope in the Hunterdon 300th's mail slot located at 3 Chorister Place, Flemington, NJ.  Please make sure you mark in the subject line or leave a note as to which time you signed up for.  As soon as we receive your payment you will receive a confirming email.  

Both sessions are limited to only 20 guests!

If you experience trouble using the below reservation links, we recommend cutting and pasting the url (address) into a new browser:

MORNING SESSION (10:30 AM TO NOON):  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rare-documents-from-two-hunterdon-county-archives-morning-session-tickets-684285886507?aff=oddtdtcreator

AFTERNOON SESSION (1 PM TO 2:30 PM): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rare-documents-from-two-hunterdon-county-archives-afternoon-session-tickets-684288253587?aff=oddtdtcreator

THE HISTORIC HUNTERDON COUNTY 4-H FAIR STARTS ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23RD AND WE'LL BE THERE IN THE COMMUNITY TENT RIGHT NEXT TO OUR 2023 THEME PARTNER THE HUNTERDON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY. AS ALWAYS, WE'LL BE RUNNING A "FAIR SPECIAL" ON SOME OF OUR MERCHANDISE SO STOP BY AND BROWSE OUR TABLE AND SAY HI!

OUR SERIES OF TALKS ABOUT THE COUNTY HISTORIC SOCIETY'S TREASURES, SHOWCASING ITEMS RARELY SEEN FROM THE SOCIETY'S COLLECTION, CONTINUES AFTER LABOR DAY - 3 NEW TALKS ADDED!:

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH:  "LOST PARKS OF HUNTERDON COUNTY":  Join Historian John Kuhl as he describes parks that were here and now gone, or planned and never built including Bellewood Park, Packers Island and the Aerodrome.  

Main Branch, County Library, Route 12. 2 PM.  $5 dollar suggested donation to go to the Hunterdon County Historical Society for the preservation of our county's historical treasures.  Refreshments follow.  Reservations recommended by going to or cutting and pasting into a new url:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lost-parks-of-hunterdon-county-tickets-621822456707 If you experience trouble using the reservation link, we recommend cutting and pasting the url (address) into a new browser

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH: FLEMINGTON IN THE 20TH  CENTURY AND 100 YEARS OF KARROW HISTORY:  Join Mayor Marcia Karrow as she takes a mental stroll down Main Street in the historic County Street of Flemington, remembering businesses, growing up, and three generations of her family's involvement in both government and volunteerism as seen thru business memorabilia from downtown Flemington.

Main Branch, County Library, Route 12. 2 PM.  $5 dollar suggested donation to go to the Hunterdon County Historical Society for the preservation of our county's historical treasures.  Free refreshments follow.  Reservations recommended by going to or cutting and pasting into a new url: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/flemington-in-the-20th-century-and-100-years-of-karrow-history-tickets-686635714907?aff=oddtdtcreator  If you experience trouble using the reservation link, we recommend cutting and pasting the url (address) into a new browser 

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8TH: PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 12TH:   STORIES OF THE MILFORD HOTEL THRU ITS REGISTRY":  with Milford Historian Rob Castagna.  A fascinating look at who visited Milford and their stories including First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt.  

Main Branch, County Library, Route 12. 2 PM.  $5 dollar suggested donation to go to the Hunterdon County Historical Society for the preservation of our county's historical treasures.  Free refreshments follow.  Reservations recommended by going to or cutting and pasting into a new url:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stories-of-the-milford-hotel-thru-its-registry-tickets-621840570887 If you experience trouble using the reservation link, we recommend cutting and pasting the url (address) into a new browser 

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15TH: "FUN FACT ITEMS FROM THE COLLECTION":  Historian and Trustee of the Hunterdon County Historical Society explores the curious bits, bobs, plaques, and more that fill the collection of the Society but don't fill any of our talks neatly.  John is a favorite as he brings his humor and wit to all Fun Fact talks!  

Main Branch, County Library, Route 12. 2 PM.  $5 dollar suggested donation to go to the Hunterdon County Historical Society for the preservation of our county's historical treasures.  Refreshments follow.  Reservations recommended by going to or cutting and pasting into a new url:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fun-fact-items-from-the-collection-tickets-621826278137  If you experience trouble using the reservation link, we recommend cutting and pasting the url (address) into a new browser

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22ND: "THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE CONTINENTAL SOLDIER": With military collector and historian John Dwyer.  Description forthcoming.  

Main Branch, County Library, Route 12. 2 PM.  $5 dollar suggested donation to go to the Hunterdon County Historical Society for the preservation of our county's historical treasures.  Refreshments follow.  Reservations recommended by going to or cutting and pasting into a new url:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-life-and-times-of-the-continental-soldier-tickets-621829728457  If you experience trouble using the reservation link, we recommend cutting and pasting the url (address) into a new browser

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27TH: 7 PM: THE CRIME AND EXECUTION OF THE MURDERER JAMES "LITTLE JIM" GOULD:  Join County Historian Emerita Stephanie Stevens as she details a grisly murder and subsequent trial, hanging and rumors of haunting in 19th Century Hunterdon County.  James "Little Jim" Gould was the last person executed by hanging in 19th Century Hunterdon. The Historic Society owns the actual murder weapon which will be on display that evening.  This talk will be held in the parlor of the Doric House on Main Street, Flemington.  Attendance is limited and reservations will be required.  Time to be announced.  $10 dollar suggested donation to go to the Hunterdon County Historical Society for the preservation of our county's historical treasures.  Refreshments follow.

This event is limited to 20 people.  Reservations are required.  Ticketing opens up no October 1st.  Go to or cut and paste into a new url:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/just-in-time-for-halloween-the-tale-of-the-murderer-little-jim-tickets-621834542857  If you experience trouble using the reservation link, we recommend cutting and pasting the url (address) into a new browser 

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH:  HISTORIC SOCIETY'S FALL MEETING AND FREE TALK: CEMETERY JOURNEYS: UNDERSTANDING LOCAL CEMETERIES AND GRAVESTONES WITH CHERYL JACKSON:  Flemington Presbyterian Church, Main Street, Flemington.  No reservation required.  Free and open to the public.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH:  "FACES OF HUNTERDON: OUR HISTORY THRU PORTRAITURE":  Historians from the Society will bring along their favorite portraits of some of Hunterdon's most interesting Who's Who.  Description forthcoming.  Main Branch, County Library, Route 12. 2 PM.  $5 dollar suggested donation to go to the Hunterdon County Historical Society for the preservation of our county's historical treasures.  Free refreshments follow.  Reservations recommended by going to or cutting and pasting into a new url:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/faces-of-hunterdon-our-history-thru-portraiture-tickets-621844974057  If you experience trouble using the reservation link, we recommend cutting and pasting the url (address) into a new browser

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10TH:  "EARLY MEDICINE AND MEDICAL EQUIPMENT":  Join Dr. Gary Grover as he explores the interesting and often disturbing medical practices of the 19th and early 20th centuries thru the collection of medical artifacts in the Historic Society's archives.  Do you know what a scarificator is?  Find out in this fascinating talk! Main Branch, County Library, Route 12. 2 PM.  $5 dollar suggested donation to go to the Hunterdon County Historical Society for the preservation of our county's historical treasures.  Free refreshments follow.  Reservations recommended by going to or cutting and pasting into a new url: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/early-medicine-and-medical-equipment-tickets-684291082047?aff=oddtdtcreator  If you experience trouble using the reservation link, we recommend cutting and pasting the url (address) into a new browser

EVENTS FROM OUR HISTORICAL PARTNERS AROUND THE COUNTY

NOW THROUGH SEPTEMBER 7TH: LEBANON TOWNSHIP MUSEUM PLEIN AIR REGISTRATION: Registration is now open for the 2nd Annual Paint the Town Plein Air Event as well as the Student Art Competition! 

The Paint the Town plein air event celebrates Lebanon Township's charm by inviting artists to capture the beauty of local historic sites from Saturday, September 9th through Saturday, September 23rd.

Artists will exhibit their best work at the Art Show & Silent Auction to be held on Sunday, September 24th at the Inn at Glen Gardner, 161 Main Street, Glen Gardner, NJ.

1st Prize $500, 2nd Prize $250, 3rd Prize $150 & Student Prize $100.

Registration is open now through September 7th. Register online museum@lebtwp.net

STARTING FRIDAY AUGUST 4: READINGTON MUSEUM PRESENTS: FRIDAY MORNINGS AT THE MUSUEM: The Readington Museum is pleased to announce Friday Mornings at the Museum, a hands-on summer program for children ages 8 to 12, on the following consecutive Fridays: August 4, 11,18, and 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Bouman-Stickney Farmstead. During each session, the children will make history-inspired crafts, learn a historic trade, play historic games, or learn an English country dance.

The cost of each program is $10.00 per child, for each session registered. Preregistration and payment before each session are required.

Please register online Here or through the link on our homepage:

http://www.ReadingtonMuseums.org, contact the Readington Museums at 908-236-2327, or readingtonmuseums@gmail.com. Checks made payable to Readington Township can be mailed to Readington Museums, PO Box, 216, Stanton, NJ 08885.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 4TH, 7 PM, READINGTON MUSEUM PRESENTS:  THE EVOLUTION OF THE AMERICAN FLAG: J. Richard Pierce will speak on the topic, The Evolution of the American Flag. He traces the history of the Stars and Stripes, from its beginning in 1777 to the present day, bringing to light historical accounts that speak of the timeless appeal that the flag holds for many generations of Americans. Pierce is the author of the book, The Stars and Stripes: Fabric of the American Spirit, which brings together and recounts many stories that characterize the spirit of America and honor the flag that represents the principles on which our nation was founded. It is this sense of history, this reverence for the Stars and Stripes that embodies the feeling of Americans toward their national symbol of freedom and their hopes and dreams for the future. Pierce is a retired senior banking executive whose lifelong love of the stars and stripes parallels his strong interest in politics and U.S. history. J. Richard Pierce has been collecting historic American parade flags since 1991. $5 suggested donation per person. In the Barn at Bouman-Stickney Farmstead, 114 Dreahook Road, Stanton, NJ 08885. Register by contacting the museum by email Readingtonmuseums@gmail.com, phone (908) 236-2327, or website https://www.readingtontwpnj.gov/museum-home. Reservations are highly recommended. SUNDAY, AUGUST 6TH: TEWKSBURY HISTORICAL SOCIETY SELF-GUIDED TEWKSBURY AUTO TOUR, 11 AM TO 3 PM, RAIN OR SHINE:  Tour Booklets, at $10 each lead the way on Tewksbury's country roads, through its historic villages and hamlets, along rolling hills and farmlands and past unique sites.  Antique car enthusiasts can step back in time by driving their cars and let Tewksbury's special attributes come to life!  Note: some of the tour includes dirt/stone roads to travel on. Tour Booklets can be reserved in advance, or purchased the day of the Tour.  No refunds.  All Booklets must be picked up at Society Headquarters on the day of the Tour beginning at 10:30 AM, 60 Water Street, Lebanon (Mountainville), 08833.  The Tour starts at Society Headquarters and lasts about two hours, depending on stops taken along the way.  Those wishing to spend the day in Tewksbury may consider lunch at the Oldwick General Store or the Tewksbury Inn.  Advance booklets can be reserved on-line thru PayPal at www.tewksburyhistory.net. SUNDAY, AUGUST 6TH: BLACK RIVER & WESTERN RAILROAD TOUR OF HISTORIC FLEMINGTON RAIL HISTORY:   Departing Ringoes Station at 10:45 am.  Take the train to the historic County Seat, Flemington Borough, where, upon disembarking the train, you'll walk Flemington's historic rail sites.  Go to https://www.blackriverrailroad.com/ for tickets and further information.   FRIDAY AUGUST 25TH, 7 PM, READINGTON MUSEUM PRESENTS:  WITCHES: Witches in New Jersey? Oh my! Come hear Janine Quimby speak about early modern witches! Learn about the difference between “white” and “black” witches, the connections between witches and midwives (including information about the woman who inspired Hester Prynne from The Scarlet Letter), and the evolution of witches in our modern society. Janine Quimby is an English Language Arts teacher at Ridge High School in Basking Ridge, NJ. She received her BA in English and Secondary Education and her MA in English from The College of New Jersey, matriculated in Drew University's Doctor of Arts and Letters Program, and has earned 30 post-master credits in Education. Much of her graduate work focused on the role of midwives and witches in literature. $5 suggested donation per person. In the Barn at Bouman-Stickney Farmstead, 114 Dreahook Road, Stanton, NJ 08885. Register by contacting the museum by email Readingtonmuseums@gmail.com, phone (908) 236-2327, or website https://www.readingtontwpnj.gov/museum-home. Reservations are highly recommended. SEPTEMBER 16TH: LEBANON TOWNSHIP MUSEUM: Celebrate the 25th anniversary of New Hampton being included on the National Register of Historic Places with a walking tour of the village sponsored by the Lebanon Township Historian Committee on Saturday September 16th.  More information forthcoming.

Lebanon Township Museum 57 Musconetcong River Road Hampton NJ 08827 museum@lebtwp.net (908) 638-8523 extension 405 Museum hours: Tuesdays 9-3:30 * Thursdays 1-8 * Saturdays 10-3:30 *Admission is always free*