Events
Events
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Unfinished Revolution: New Perspectives on the American Revolution in NJ
War Memorial 1 Memorial Drive, Trenton, NJ, United StatesFor conference agenda and registration information visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/unfinished-revolution-new-perspectives-on-the-american-revolution-in-nj-tickets-691944242857?aff=oddtdtcreator The New Jersey Historical Commission (NJHC) is pleased to present, Unfinished Revolution: New Perspectives on the American Revolution, the 2023 New Jersey History Conference, to be held at the War Memorial in Trenton, NJ on Friday, November 17, 2023. This conference is designed to help scholars, public historians,…
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Autumn Arts: Pennsbury Portraits For all Skill Levels
Take a tour of 17th century portraits in the Manor, then try your hand at drawing with a live model in 17th century clothing. Materials provided.
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Giving Thanks: The Origins of the American Thanksgiving Holiday
Washington Crossing State Park 355 Washington Crossing Pennington Rd, Titusville, NJ, United StatesHistorians at the Johnson Ferry House, the only remaining witness structure to George Washington's Crossing of the Delaware, will present an Open House with an emphasis on the origins of our American Thanksgiving holiday. The event will feature cooking on the hearth, quill pen writing demonstrations, and discussions of colonial education. It will feature hot…
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Open Hearth Cooking: The 17th Century Confectioner
The cooks will revel in the extravagant use of sugar and spices to impress William Penn’s guests.
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The Stars of 1776
New Jersey State Museum 205 West State Street, Trenton, NJ, United States11 am, 2 pm, and 3 pm Admission Fee New Jersey State Museum Planetarium Check out the Planetarium Shows and explore the night sky as it would have been seen in 1776 by George Washington and his troops. Star shows: 11:00 AM – Magic Treehouse & 1776 sky talk; 2:00 PM – Áróra & 1776…
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November Book Club: Feeding Washington’s Army: Surviving the Valley Forge Winter of 1778
Virtual PA, United StatesIn partnership with the Friends of Washington Crossing Park the next meeting of the Washington Crossing Historic Park Book Club is set for Monday, November 20, 2023 at 5:30 PM. This meeting will be held virtually using Zoom. Click here to register. Registration is required. Zoom meeting details will be provided upon registration. Museum Curator…
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Wreaths & Greens Workshop
Make a fragrant evergreen wreath to take home. Please bring clippers with you. Limited to 12 people per session. Sessions from 10:00-12:00 and 1:00- 3:00.