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HUNTERDON COUNTY TRICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

300 YEARS OF HISTORY

AUGUST 2014 EVENTS CALENDAR

Hunterdon County Celebrates 300 Years in 2014
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ABOUT THE ARTISTS, LECTURERS AND FUNDRAISING PARTNERS AT OUR EVENTS
JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL
MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST
SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER

 

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ORANGE = Lectures PURPLE = Special Event BLUE = Performances GREEN = Reenactment  PINK = Municipal Event
RED = Tour LIME = Headquarters Open BURGUNDY = Committee Meetings BLACK = Special Partner TEAL = Childrens' Programs
$ = Cost for Event T = Ticket Required R = Reservation Required (FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIC - SPECIFIC DETAILS WILL BE POSTED FOR EACH EVENT)
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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

 

 

 

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300TH ANNIVERSARY PHOTO CONTEST 
Entry Forms Available.  Photograpy accepted only for pictures taken January 1, 2014 through October 1, 2014.  All contest submissions must be made October 1st through October 6th.
~ Press Release
~ Rules
~ Entry Form

RED MILL MUSEUM EXHIBIT
"Over Hunterdon: A History Through Aerial Photography"

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TRICENTENNIAL HEADQUARTERS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
10am - 2pm

RED MILL MUSEUM EXHIBIT
"Over Hunterdon: A History Through Aerial Photography"

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TOUR HISTORIC LAMBERTVILLE
Take a walking tour led by the Lambertville Historical Society.
Meet at the James Marshall House, 60 Bridge Street, Lambertville.
Call 609-397-0770 or email for further information.
Free - donations welcomed.
2pm

(R) ICE CREAM SOCIAL FOR TEENS AND TWEENS
Hosted by the Hunterdon Dairy Princess and 4H Junior Leaders Club Members
Limited to 100 Children and Young Adults ages 10 to 18.
Court Street Park, Flemington
2:30pm - 4pm

SORRY - Event has been Cancelled

RED MILL MUSEUM EXHIBIT
"Over Hunterdon: A History Through Aerial Photography"

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PRALL HOUSE DOCENT TOURS
at the Prallsville Mills in Stockton, NJ
1pm to 4pm
Delaware River Mill Society
609-397-3586

RED MILL MUSEUM EXHIBIT
"Over Hunterdon: A History Through Aerial Photography"

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PRALL HOUSE DOCENT TOURS
at the Prallsville Mills in Stockton, NJ
1pm to 4pm
Delaware River Mill Society
609-397-3586

RED MILL MUSEUM EXHIBIT
"Over Hunterdon: A History Through Aerial Photography"

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(R) GET READY FOR THE COUNTY FAIR ON AUGUST 20TH
BY LEARNING THE HISTORY OF THE FLEMINGTON (HUNTERDON COUNTY) FAIR
Join  Hunterdon County Agricultural and 4H Fair Committee member Terry Wright for this informative discussion.  Terry will have a powerpoint presentation of historical photographs from fairs gone by.
Refreshments follow.
Route 12 County Complex, 314 State Route 12, Building #1, Assembly Space, Fleminton
7pm

PRALL HOUSE DOCENT TOURS
at the Prallsville Mills in Stockton, NJ
1pm to 4pm
Delaware River Mill Society
609-397-3586

RED MILL MUSEUM EXHIBIT
"Over Hunterdon: A History Through Aerial Photography"

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FREE CONCERT UNDER THE STARS - with the "JAZZ CELEBRATION BIG BAND"
The Hunterdon County Tricentennial Committee and their star sponsers have booked a special concert series that highlight 300 years of music found in Hunterdon County.
Deer Path Park, 120 West Woodschurch Road, Flemington
7pm

Visit the County's Free Concert Under the Stars Music Series web page for more information
After the Concert stay and enjoy the Fabulous Fire Works Display (originally scheduled for July 3rd)

PRALL HOUSE DOCENT TOURS
at the Prallsville Mills in Stockton, NJ
1pm to 4pm
Delaware River Mill Society
609-397-3586

RED MILL MUSEUM EXHIBIT
"Over Hunterdon: A History Through Aerial Photography"

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(R $) TOUR OF LINDBERGH'S HOME AND IMPORTANT KIDNAPPING SITES
Join us for a unique opportunity to tour the site of the world's most famous kidnapping, the home of Charles and Anne Lindbergh. Author, historian and Lindbergh expert Jim Davidson will tour us through the house and grounds and then take us to see other important sites of the murder including the location where Charles, Jr.'s body was found.
Meet at the East Amwell Township Municipal Building
1070 Route 202/31, Ringoes
Refreshments Available

RED MILL MUSEUM EXHIBIT
"Over Hunterdon: A History Through Aerial Photography"

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TRICENTENNIAL HEADQUARTERS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
10am - 2pm

(R) BIG MAGIC: THE PROCESS OF WRITING A NEW BOOK AND HOW MY HOMETOWN OF FRENCHTOWN INSPIRES ME
Join author, businesswoman and world traveler Elizabeth Gilbert in a fascinating talk about the process she went through when writing her last book "The Signature of All Things".  Our speaker will also discuss how living in Frenchtown and Hunterdon County has inspired her projects.  Booksigning and refreshments follow.

County Complex, Building #1, 314 Route 12, Flemington
2pm

RED MILL MUSEUM EXHIBIT
"Over Hunterdon: A History Through Aerial Photography"

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RED MILL MUSEUM EXHIBIT
"Over Hunterdon: A History Through Aerial Photography"

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PRALL HOUSE DOCENT TOURS
at the Prallsville Mills in Stockton, NJ
1pm to 4pm
Delaware River Mill Society
609-397-3586

RED MILL MUSEUM EXHIBIT
"Over Hunterdon: A History Through Aerial Photography"

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TRICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE MEETING
(Meeting original scheduled for August 13th)
Public Welcome to Attend.
3 Chorister Place, Flemington
7pm - 9pm

PRALL HOUSE DOCENT TOURS
at the Prallsville Mills in Stockton, NJ
1pm to 4pm
Delaware River Mill Society
609-397-3586

RED MILL MUSEUM EXHIBIT
"Over Hunterdon: A History Through Aerial Photography"

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(R) THE PROBATE PROCESS
Join Hunterdon County Surrogate Susan Hoffman for this informative discussion about the Probate Process.
Refreshments follow.
Main Branch of the County Library, County Complex, 314 Route 12, Flemington.
7pm

TRICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE MEETING (MEETING MOVED TO AUGUST 11th)
Public Welcome to Attend.
3 Chorister Place, Flemington
7pm - 9pm

PRALL HOUSE DOCENT TOURS
at the Prallsville Mills in Stockton, NJ
1pm to 4pm
Delaware River Mill Society
609-397-3586

RED MILL MUSEUM EXHIBIT
"Over Hunterdon: A History Through Aerial Photography"

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FREE CONCERT UNDER THE STARS - Beatles Tribute featuring the 'cast' of Beatlemania
The Hunterdon County Tricentennial Committee and their star sponsers have booked a special concert series that highlight 300 years of music found in Hunterdon County.
Deer Path Park, 120 West Woodschurch Road, Flemington
7pm

Visit the County's Free Concert Under the Stars Music Series web page for more information

PRALL HOUSE DOCENT TOURS
at the Prallsville Mills in Stockton, NJ
1pm to 4pm
Delaware River Mill Society
609-397-3586

RED MILL MUSEUM EXHIBIT
"Over Hunterdon: A History Through Aerial Photography"

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RED MILL MUSEUM EXHIBIT
"Over Hunterdon: A History Through Aerial Photography"

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TRICENTENNIAL HEADQUARTERS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
10am - 2pm

(R) STORY SONGS OF HISTORY WITH GORDON THOMAS WARD
Join Gordon as he sings, plays a variety of instruments and tells tales about the Lenape tribe that used to inhabit Hunterdon County, the Revolutionary soldiers, and the Rockabye Railroad that used to run out of Whitehouse, just to name a few.  Great for all ages.
Refreshments follow.
Main Branch of the County Library, County Complex, 314 Route 12, Flemington.
2pm

RED MILL MUSEUM EXHIBIT
"Over Hunterdon: A History Through Aerial Photography"

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(T - $) TEWKSBURY TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY - TOUR TEWKSBURY BY AUTO
PRESS RELEASE
Rain or Shine
Tewksbury Township Historical Society's official event as part of Hunterdon County’s 300th anniversary.  Come to Society Headquarters, purchase a tour booklet and spend the day driving around Tewksbury.  See many historic sites, travel our scenic and historic roads, stop and visit a local business, have lunch in Oldwick, Pottersville or Mountainville.
10am - 4pm
Tour booklet is $10 per person.

(R) CEMETERY WALKING TOUR - LEBANON BOROUGH
with Joe Hauck
Details coming soon.
3pm

Lebanon Borough

RED MILL MUSEUM EXHIBIT
"Over Hunterdon: A History Through Aerial Photography"

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PRALL HOUSE DOCENT TOURS
at the Prallsville Mills in Stockton, NJ
1pm to 4pm
Delaware River Mill Society
609-397-3586

RED MILL MUSEUM EXHIBIT
"Over Hunterdon: A History Through Aerial Photography"

CLICK FOR MORE INFORMATION

PRALL HOUSE DOCENT TOURS
at the Prallsville Mills in Stockton, NJ
1pm to 4pm
Delaware River Mill Society
609-397-3586

RED MILL MUSEUM EXHIBIT
"Over Hunterdon: A History Through Aerial Photography"

CLICK FOR MORE INFORMATION

PRALL HOUSE DOCENT TOURS
at the Prallsville Mills in Stockton, NJ
1pm to 4pm
Delaware River Mill Society
609-397-3586

RED MILL MUSEUM EXHIBIT
"Over Hunterdon: A History Through Aerial Photography"

CLICK FOR MORE INFORMATION

PRALL HOUSE DOCENT TOURS
at the Prallsville Mills in Stockton, NJ
1pm to 4pm
Delaware River Mill Society
609-397-3586

RED MILL MUSEUM EXHIBIT
"Over Hunterdon: A History Through Aerial Photography"

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(CANCELLED) TAVERN TOUR: AN EVENING AT THE FRENCHTOWN INN: THE HISTORIC TAVERNS OF NEW JERSEY
A Tavern Tour on steroids!  Join New Jersey tavern historian and expert Dennis Bertland for an evening of fabulous hors d'oeurves from the Frenchtown Inn's kitchen with wine to compliment the fare. 

SORRY THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED (We will be returning money to those who have already purchased tickets - inquires please call 908-788-2030)

RED MILL MUSEUM EXHIBIT
"Over Hunterdon: A History Through Aerial Photography"

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CANCELLED
TRICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE MEETING
Public Welcome to Attend
3 Chorister Place, Flemington
9am - 11am

TRICENTENNIAL HEADQUARTERS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
10am - 2pm

RED MILL MUSEUM EXHIBIT
"Over Hunterdon: A History Through Aerial Photography"

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RED MILL MUSEUM EXHIBIT
"Over Hunterdon: A History Through Aerial Photography"

CLICK FOR MORE INFORMATION

PRALL HOUSE DOCENT TOURS
at the Prallsville Mills in Stockton, NJ
1pm to 4pm
Delaware River Mill Society
609-397-3586

RRED MILL MUSEUM EXHIBIT
"Over Hunterdon: A History Through Aerial Photography"

CLICK FOR MORE INFORMATION

PRALL HOUSE DOCENT TOURS
at the Prallsville Mills in Stockton, NJ
1pm to 4pm
Delaware River Mill Society
609-397-3586

RED MILL MUSEUM EXHIBIT
"Over Hunterdon: A History Through Aerial Photography"

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(R) KINGWOOD'S HIDDEN PAST: THE LENNI-LENAPE INDIANS
Listen to Kingwood Township Historian Sal DeSapio as he talks of the Hidden Past of Kingwood Township and the Lenni-Lenape Indians
Refreshments Follow
North County Branch Library, 65 Halstead Street, Clinton
7pm

PRALL HOUSE DOCENT TOURS
at the Prallsville Mills in Stockton, NJ
1pm to 4pm
Delaware River Mill Society
609-397-3586

RED MILL MUSEUM EXHIBIT
"Over Hunterdon: A History Through Aerial Photography"

CLICK FOR MORE INFORMATION

PRALL HOUSE DOCENT TOURS
at the Prallsville Mills in Stockton, NJ
1pm to 4pm
Delaware River Mill Society
609-397-3586

RED MILL MUSEUM EXHIBIT
"Over Hunterdon: A History Through Aerial Photography"

CLICK FOR MORE INFORMATION

RED MILL MUSEUM EXHIBIT
"Over Hunterdon: A History Through Aerial Photography"

CLICK FOR MORE INFORMATION

TRICENTENNIAL HEADQUARTERS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
10am - 2pm

RED MILL MUSEUM EXHIBIT
"Over Hunterdon: A History Through Aerial Photography"

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FRENCHTOWN BOROUGH RIVERFEST
Details TBA
Visit Riverfest Website

RED MILL MUSEUM EXHIBIT
"Over Hunterdon: A History Through Aerial Photography"

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