Join the Friends of Millstone Township Historic Registered Properties as we mark the grand re-opening of the Clarksburg Cultural Center and kick off celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution! Visit the CCC at 510-512 Stagecoach Road on Saturday, April 26 at 1:30 pm to hear historian John Fabiano’s presentation about Molly Pitcher. Stick around for some Q&A, light refreshments and a chance to explore the CCC and the opening exhibit of historic views of Millstone. This event is free and seating is limited, so reserve your spot today.

https://www.savinghistorywithfriends.org/events/2025/4/26/molly-pitchers-local-origins-revisited

Do You Remember the Bicentennial in 1976?

The Millville Historical Society does and looks forward to the 250th anniversary next year! Many commemoratives were produced leading up to the 1976 Bicentennial and the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

In 1975, reporter Gail Bronson wrote in the Wall Street Journal, “The buy-centennial has begun.”

The program highlights the preparations and celebrations of the Bicentennial, with a focus on Millville’s activities. More than 40 examples of Bicentennial Era Commemoratives will be displayed, and attendees will be encouraged to share their own memories and experiences. The Millville Historical Society is a Proud Partner of RevolutionNJ.

This insightful presentation is by Kathryn Saxton-Granato, Program Specialist with South Jersey Curations LLC, with funding from a grant from the Cumberland County Cultural and Heritage Commission. The program will take place at 2:00 pm on April 26th at the Wood Mansion located at 821 Columbia Avenue. Prior to Kathryn’s presentation, the Millville Historical Society will hold its Annual Members Meeting at 1:30 pm.

Light refreshments will be served. Parking is behind the Mansion accessible from Church Street. The event is free and open to the public. Donations are welcomed.

Join the Bergen County Historical Society as they celebrate Chwame Gischuch: Under the Shad Moon.

At 2 pm in the state historic 1752 Steuben House join Teri Hislop tribal member and Clan Mother of the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania who teaches the Southern Unami dialect of the Lenape Language as she gives a presentation about the surge in language revitalization projects as native people reclaim their cultures and traditions.

On display for viewing in the Steuben House will be Revolutionary War artifacts as well as Native American artifacts from the society’s extensive collection.
Primitive Technologist Steve Adams will be speaking throughout the day on The Material Culture of Prehistory. He will be demonstrating the use of stone tools and flint knapping as well as the working of plant fibers.

Stop by the Westervelt-Thomas Barn (weather permitting) to see a broom making demonstration and be sure to visit with the blacksmith on site to see what he is making.

Tour the Campbell-Christie House and visit the gift shop while you enjoy refreshments including donuts, cornbread, and lemonade throughout the day. Do not forget to visit the society’s authentic Jersey Dutch out-kitchen to see interpreters prepare a planked fish, three sisters succotash with maple syrup, and popcorn on a stick.

Activities for families include corn husk doll making (weather permitting) and the society’s QR Code cell phone-based scavenger hunt.

Ticket reservations are encouraged: $12 adults, $7 students, BCHS members free.
Free parking available on site or take the train to the “New Bridge Landing” station on the Pascack Valley Line.

Dogs are permitted on site on a leash but not in the houses.

For ticket reservations and more information visit the society’s website www.bergencountyhistory.org

Carla Lynne Hall and Jim Keyes present music of early America at the intersection of Africa and Europe featuring Pinkster, the Dutch and African Dutch celebration of spring.

Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets for this outdoors springtime concert in the Old Dutch Garden. Imagine the restoration of the Old Dutch Garden as part of Revitalization of Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Sites “Down the Brook” with the Wallace House and Old Dutch Parsonage Association and Somerville Environmental Commission.

This program is part of a series made possible by the Wallace House and Old Dutch Parsonage Association with the sponsorship of New Jersey Council for the Humanities, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this series do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the New Jersey Council for the Humanities.

Answer the Call for Action of Two Lights for Tomorrow and consider bringing a donation of supplies needed for the Food Bank Network of Somerset County: https://www.somersetfoodbank.org/about/give-supplies/

Join Dr. Philip Papas for a presentation of "1780 in New Jersey: Year of Crisis, Year of Hope," followed by a walking tour of the Revolutionary Trees in the UNCJ tree grove with Dr. Tom Ombrello.

Cost $50 per person - Lunch included. Deadline to register 4/15/25

Checks to: NJARRT
PO Box 1493
Morristown NJ 07962

Topics:

The NJ Volunteers, 1776-1783: T. Braisted

Battle of Springfield and the Revolutionary Spirit of 1780: K. Vancio

William Franklin: Divided Loyalty: R. Bell

William Livingston’s American Revolution: J.Gigantino

Historic New Bridge Landing – A Bergen

Battlefield : T. Braisted

Questions:ARRT.nj@gmail.com

Presenter Ellen Alford will address the Black presence of both residents and those black people who traveled through Cape May. She will speak to who some of these people were and how their actions affected others in town.

Bring a bag lunch and learn during these informative talks on popular topics of history, culture, science and the arts. Lunch & Learn programs are offered both LIVE at the Cape May Lutheran Church Hall, 509 Pittsburgh Ave., Cape May, and by ZOOM. You may bring your lunch and beverage but no food or drink is provided. The hall is accessible and free parking is available. No registration is needed if you plan to attend in person.

Presented by Pat Schuber.

Part of the Bergen County Revolutionary War Roundtable Speaker Series, sponsored by Bergen 250.

The Gloucester County Board of Commissioner presents four opportunities to walk Red Bank Battlefield and learn different facets of its history.

May 10: Hessian Burial Discovery Site Tour

Don Juan de Miralles, Spanish representative from Cuba to the Continental Congress, traveled into New Jersey and visited George Washington’s headquarters at the Wallace House in May 1779.

Celebrate “Dia de Don Juan” at Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage with a reading and discussion of the correspondence between George Washington and Don Juan de Miralles during the Revolutionary War.

Learn about the Revitalization of Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Sites and efforts to feature Spanish and Hispanic contributions to the American Revolution as part of Revolution NJ.

This free lecture will cover the fascinating story of the Vought family from their arrival in the colony of New Jersey in 1710 through their activities during the American Revolution and their fate after the war. We'll also delve into some of our recent restoration projects and findings from an archaeological investigation in the cellar of the building. The Vought House, built in 1759 by Christoffel Vought, is on the National Register of Historic Places for its connection to events of the American Revolution and its architectural significance.

NOTE: Registration is required as seating is limited.
Please register at: https://hclibrary.libcal.com/event/13902085

Frontline Arts will be at the East Jersey Old Town Village History Day on May 18th from 10am to 4pm! 

About the event: “Immerse yourself in art, culture, craftsmanship, and architecture as our historical interpreters bring history to life! Enjoy home & hearth demonstrations, traditional musical performances, wagon rides, children’s crafts, stone carving, and our 19th century print shop! With a dedicated children’s area and a historical tavern, there is fun for guests of all ages!”

Led by expert Historical Interpreters, our battlefield tours include an in-depth walk through the historic Thomas Clarke House and an immersive look at the pivotal Battle of Princeton.

Registration required at https://pbs1777.org/battlefield-tours/

Get the latest details on each date at:

www.revolutionarycrawlsandevents.com/upcoming-events

This is not just a pub crawl; it's an experience!

Join us for a spirited adventure into America's past where history comes alive as you journey through historic towns, stopping at four unique pubs. Led by fife and drum, you'll be accompanied by iconic figures like George Washington, Ben Franklin, John & Abigail Adams, Benedict Arnold, as well as unsung heroes of the Revolution for Freedom. At each stop, crawlers will enjoy a captivating historical presentation by professional reenactors and discounted drinks and fare.

The Gloucester County Board of Commissioner presents four opportunities to walk Red Bank Battlefield and learn different facets of its history.

May 31: “What are we growing in our garden this year?

Led by expert Historical Interpreters, our battlefield tours include an in-depth walk through the historic Thomas Clarke House and an immersive look at the pivotal Battle of Princeton.

Registration required at https://pbs1777.org/battlefield-tours/

Rick Geffken returns to discuss the Garden State’s evolving attitudes after New Jersey was the last northern state to ratify the 13th Amendment which abolished slavery everywhere. Jim Crow laws and attitudes legalized racial segregation. How did New Jersey “white wash” its history of slavery from books and the public educational system?

Join us for a series of fascinating talks with author Larry Kidder, exploring the untold human stories and military events surrounding the Battle of Princeton

The Historical Society of the Somerset Hills invites you to "The March to Yorktown Day" Panel Discussion and Exhibit, June 22, 2025 at 1 pm at the Brick Academy, 15 West Oak St., Basking Ridge, NJ.

For details contact Cynthia Crosson, Trustee, The Historical Society of the Somerset Hills, Phone: 908-217-9667.

One of the most highly anticipated events in South Jersey, with over 10,000 attending.

Visit https://www.hammontonnj.us/red-white-blueberry-festival for more information.

Every year, Morven is the host of a free, family-friendly celebration of Independence Day! Stop by our beautiful gardens in the early-to-mid-afternoon for patriotic activities, food trucks, live entertainment, and so much more!

Led by expert Historical Interpreters, our battlefield tours include an in-depth walk through the historic Thomas Clarke House and an immersive look at the pivotal Battle of Princeton.

Registration required at https://pbs1777.org/battlefield-tours/

Join us for a series of fascinating talks with author Larry Kidder, exploring the untold human stories and military events surrounding the Battle of Princeton

Led by expert Historical Interpreters, our battlefield tours include an in-depth walk through the historic Thomas Clarke House and an immersive look at the pivotal Battle of Princeton.

Registration required at https://pbs1777.org/battlefield-tours/

Our 4th annual Women’s Equality Day Festival will be held on Saturday, August 23rd from 12-4PM at historic Paulsdale, childhood home of suffragist Alice Paul. This free public event welcomes over 500 visitors annually and features 50+ women owned businesses and organizations from across NJ and PA.

This year’s event will feature free tours of Paulsdale, kids’ activities, including a bounce house and craft making, a beer garden, local food trucks, live music, and 50/50 raffle opportunities. 

Led by expert Historical Interpreters, our battlefield tours include an in-depth walk through the historic Thomas Clarke House and an immersive look at the pivotal Battle of Princeton.

Registration required at https://pbs1777.org/battlefield-tours/

Presented by Keith Muchowski.

Join us for a series of fascinating talks with author Larry Kidder, exploring the untold human stories and military events surrounding the Battle of Princeton

The Fortnightly Club of Summit, which owns historic Twin Maples, received a HEART grant from Union County for an event on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025 titled, New Jersey Privateers and the American Revolution.

The event includes a discussion of the role of Privateers played in running the British blockade. It will feature the New Jersey SeaDogs, a musical group, singing sea shanties of the Colonial period and an exhibition of artifacts related to the Privateers. There will be re-enactors participating.

There will be a presentation at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Tickets will go on sale to the general public on August 15 for a minimal amount to support the preservation of Twin Maples, built in 1908 in the Colonial Revival style resembling the White House.

The Club will be hosting a Colonial Tavern night featuring the Regimental Brewmaster and the Ministers of Apollo (music and dance), after the event.

Presented by Larry Kidder.

Presented by John U. Rees.

Presented by Robb Haberman.

The National Flag Foundation asks all American cities, to the extent possible, to light red, white, and blue as a national evening of unity to celebrate our nation's 250th Birthday. The NFF also seeks to unify our country in these historically divisive times by asking all Americans to fly an American Flag on July 4, 2026.

https://nationalflagfoundation.org/