Meetings
There will be no meetings during the summer. Please check
back in September.
There will be no meetings during the summer. Please check
back in September.
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Upcoming
This exhibit explores the world of séances, ouija boards, fairies
and ectoplasm through photographs and artifacts and shows
why the Victorian world was so fascinated by mediums and
psychics. At the Carriage House Gallery of the Emlen Physick
Estate, 1048 Washington St., Cape May, NJ. Admission $2 for
adults, $1 for children (ages 3-12), or free with any tour of the
Physick Estate. Open daily; times vary. Sponsored by the Mid-
Atlantic Center for the Arts (MAC). For more information, call
609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
Princeton Battlefield events in July
In honor of Princeton ’s 1783 Celebration, The Princeton
Battlefield Society, with collaboration from the New Jersey
Parks Division on the first event, is planning three major events
on the Princeton Battlefield. They are:
July 4 - Old Barracks Fifes & Drums & Interpretative
History
Demonstrations (10-11 am Fifes & Drums; 11-4pm
Interpretative Demonstrations). The series of events will be
kicked off on July 4 at 10 am by the music, demonstrations,
and lessons of the Old Barracks Fifes and Drums.
July 5 - The Play - “Ghosts of Princeton Battlefield” (A
Premier) (7-10pm).
The play, Ghosts of Princeton Battlefield, authored by Laura
Crockett, will present various people who fought during the
battle. The play tells the story of important events in Princeton
six years before Congress made Princeton the Capital in 1783.
The “Ghosts” and other personalities will tell their parts of the
story beginning with how the soldiers of each army met
unexpectedly early on the cold morning of January 3, 1777 and
culminating in what many historians have called Washington’s
greatest victory.
July 5 and 6 - Revolutionary Soldiers’ Encampment (10-
9pm Sat.; 10-4pm Sun.)
The Continental Army was victorious at the Battle of Princeton,
which was fought on January 3th, 1777. This Battle was the
Continental Army’s first success against British regulars and is
considered by historians to be the turning point of the
American Revolution. Each of the two days will begin with
revelry, posting of the guards, colours posted, safety
inspection and orders read. During the day there will be
practice battle maneuvers with artillery and infantry firing
demonstrations.
Visitors walking among the encamped soldiers are encouraged
to ask questions. The Encampment will continue into the
evening hours, so you can hear talk of the day’s maneuvers
and see how the soldiers and camp followers entertained
themselves. As the dusk deepens, the camp will be lit by
campfire and lanterns on posts.
On Saturday, the Encampment begins at 10:00 am when
visitors will be able to begin moving among the encamped
soldiers and followers with opening events followed by activities
and mini-demonstrations throughout the day, until 9pm. On
Sunday, the encampment begins again at 10:00am. At 4:00
pm soldiers will retire the colours and decamp.
The Battlefield is open from Dawn to Dusk. The Thomas
Clarke House is open 10-4pm, Wednesday through Saturday
and opened 1-4 on Sunday. There is parking on Mercer Street
and also on the South side of the Battlefield.
For more information on these events, call 609-731-9336.
Bottle Hill Day, Saturday, October 4th 11 AM - 4 PM
Visit the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts during this annual
town festival. Explore our different exhibits and participate in
some fun activities. FREE!
The Museum of Early Trades & Crafts - admission is $5.00 for
adults, $3.00 for seniors, students & children 6 and older, and
free for members and children under 6. Family maximum
admission $13.00.
The Museum is open Tuesday – Saturday 10 A.M. to 4 P.M.
and Sunday Noon to 5 P.M. Closed Monday. (SUMMER
HOURS- July & August, Tuesday-Saturday 10 A.M. to 4 P.M.
and Closed Sunday & Monday.)
and ectoplasm through photographs and artifacts and shows
why the Victorian world was so fascinated by mediums and
psychics. At the Carriage House Gallery of the Emlen Physick
Estate, 1048 Washington St., Cape May, NJ. Admission $2 for
adults, $1 for children (ages 3-12), or free with any tour of the
Physick Estate. Open daily; times vary. Sponsored by the Mid-
Atlantic Center for the Arts (MAC). For more information, call
609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
Princeton Battlefield events in July
In honor of Princeton ’s 1783 Celebration, The Princeton
Battlefield Society, with collaboration from the New Jersey
Parks Division on the first event, is planning three major events
on the Princeton Battlefield. They are:
July 4 - Old Barracks Fifes & Drums & Interpretative
History
Demonstrations (10-11 am Fifes & Drums; 11-4pm
Interpretative Demonstrations). The series of events will be
kicked off on July 4 at 10 am by the music, demonstrations,
and lessons of the Old Barracks Fifes and Drums.
July 5 - The Play - “Ghosts of Princeton Battlefield” (A
Premier) (7-10pm).
The play, Ghosts of Princeton Battlefield, authored by Laura
Crockett, will present various people who fought during the
battle. The play tells the story of important events in Princeton
six years before Congress made Princeton the Capital in 1783.
The “Ghosts” and other personalities will tell their parts of the
story beginning with how the soldiers of each army met
unexpectedly early on the cold morning of January 3, 1777 and
culminating in what many historians have called Washington’s
greatest victory.
July 5 and 6 - Revolutionary Soldiers’ Encampment (10-
9pm Sat.; 10-4pm Sun.)
The Continental Army was victorious at the Battle of Princeton,
which was fought on January 3th, 1777. This Battle was the
Continental Army’s first success against British regulars and is
considered by historians to be the turning point of the
American Revolution. Each of the two days will begin with
revelry, posting of the guards, colours posted, safety
inspection and orders read. During the day there will be
practice battle maneuvers with artillery and infantry firing
demonstrations.
Visitors walking among the encamped soldiers are encouraged
to ask questions. The Encampment will continue into the
evening hours, so you can hear talk of the day’s maneuvers
and see how the soldiers and camp followers entertained
themselves. As the dusk deepens, the camp will be lit by
campfire and lanterns on posts.
On Saturday, the Encampment begins at 10:00 am when
visitors will be able to begin moving among the encamped
soldiers and followers with opening events followed by activities
and mini-demonstrations throughout the day, until 9pm. On
Sunday, the encampment begins again at 10:00am. At 4:00
pm soldiers will retire the colours and decamp.
The Battlefield is open from Dawn to Dusk. The Thomas
Clarke House is open 10-4pm, Wednesday through Saturday
and opened 1-4 on Sunday. There is parking on Mercer Street
and also on the South side of the Battlefield.
For more information on these events, call 609-731-9336.
Bottle Hill Day, Saturday, October 4th 11 AM - 4 PM
Visit the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts during this annual
town festival. Explore our different exhibits and participate in
some fun activities. FREE!
The Museum of Early Trades & Crafts - admission is $5.00 for
adults, $3.00 for seniors, students & children 6 and older, and
free for members and children under 6. Family maximum
admission $13.00.
The Museum is open Tuesday – Saturday 10 A.M. to 4 P.M.
and Sunday Noon to 5 P.M. Closed Monday. (SUMMER
HOURS- July & August, Tuesday-Saturday 10 A.M. to 4 P.M.
and Closed Sunday & Monday.)
Other History Happenings