Discover the remarkable story of Mary Field, a resilient New Jersey widow who steered White Hill Mansion through the chaos of the American Revolution. This lecture explores how Field’s diplomacy and determination transformed her home into a sanctuary for both British and American officers, while highlighting the complex intersections of war, gender and slavery in […]
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Two centuries ago, fifty-two men met in total secrecy to create a new government. During four long months, those delegates debated over how much power the government and the people would have. Fresh in the memories of all Americans at that time, was the tyranny of a king and the violence that followed. From that […] |
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The Preserving Black Haddonfield History Project brings you a FREE family friendly and informative event that extends their AMERICA 250 Celebrations program. Please set your calendar so you can be part of the second annual WHAT WOULD MARTIN SAY? Forum. Presenters will include a distinguished local civil rights worker-turned attorney-in-charge at the U.S. Attorney’s Office […]
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3 events,Join Mr. Serfass, dressed in 18th century military clothing for a Revolutionary presentation. Together with some 18th century props, the outline of the presentation will include What's so important about 2026 ~ The Revolutionary War from beginning to end, and here in Gloucester County ~ The Sons of the American Revolution ~ The Revolutionary War […]
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Celebrate America’s 250th and 104th Candlelight Dinner on April 8 Princeton Battlefield and Ten Crucial Days in 1777 Get your ticket today for an opportunity to join Will Krakower from Princeton Battlefield State Park speaking at our 104th annual Candlelight Dinner on April 8, 2026 at Tavistock Country Club. Will is the Resource Interpretive Specialist at […]
Join Mr. Serfass, dressed in 18th century military clothing, for a Revolutionary presentation. Together with some 18th century props, the outline of the presentation will include What's so important about 2026 ~ The Revolutionary War from beginning to end, and here in Gloucester County ~ The Sons of the American Revolution ~ The Revolutionary War […] |
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The first Junior Lyceum of 2026 will take children back in time to the colonial era where they will learn about what it was like to be a child at the time of the American Revolution. Kids will make colonial crafts and toys such as corn husk dolls, whirligigs, and thaumatropes, an early handmade musical […]
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Stephen Girard came to America by way of Philadelphia in 1776 through circumstance rather than by purpose. His influence was evident in shipping, construction, banking, and politics, and later in coal mining and railroads. In the first weeks of Girard’s residence in Philadelphia, the Declaration of Independence was finalized. Girard saw an opportunity to help […] |
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Fort Mott comes alive with World War 1 living history. See encampments, special displays, and working vehicles. Call (856) 935-3218 or email [email protected] for more information.
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The Swedesboro-Woolwich Historical Society is hosting a juried art exhibition on April 11, 2026, to commemorate the 248th anniversary of the Revolutionary War skirmish that took place in Swedesboro on April 4, 1778. This exhibition is part of the special program on April 11, 2026 in Swedesboro, as well as part of the nationwide America […]
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The Preserving Black Haddonfield History Project's Spring walking tour will be staged on Saturday, April 11, 12 Noon. We will convene at Centennial Field (Park Place and Lincoln Avenue). Suggested donation is $10. Duration is approximately one hour. Additional details can be found here: https://www.haddonfieldlibrary.org/local-history . |
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Spilling the Tea Since 1773 As we continue celebrating our upcoming 250th Anniversary, we are excited to launch this special guided painting class. In tribute to the political triumph achieved by the Colonists at the Boston Tea Party, participants will create artwork using a unique medium—a mixture of real brewed tea. This special mixture will […]
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I Like my Coffee Black: Steeped in History As we continue celebrating our upcoming 250th Anniversary, we are excited to launch this special guided painting class. In tribute to the political triumph achieved by the Colonists at the Boston Tea Party, participants will create artwork using a unique medium—a mixture of real brewed coffee. This […] |
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Kick off America's 250th Birthday with a Colonial Life Experience! Tavern Tours Period Reenactors Blacksmithing Colonial Crafters Primitive Archery Shoot a Flintock Rifle Children's musket drills And more! Join the fun, admission is free!
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Authors will share their publications, book sale of used and new books, A day full of hands-on displays and demos from the Viking Age through Elizabethan Times and onto the history of Whitesbog itself! There will be dye and wool displays, Norse and Anglo-Saxon cooking, weaving, replica items, fletching and arrow making, pottery, blacksmithing, Grizzly […]
Greenwich Tea Burning Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution INVITES YOU TO CELEBRATE AMERICA 250 with Mrs. Alexander Hamilton, Eliza! Join us to meet this powerful, fascinating heroine and philanthropist. A woman tested by public scandal and heartbreak whose indomitable spirit prevailed to create an important historic legacy. PORTRAYAL BY ALISA DUPUY - LADIES OF […]
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Kick off America's 250th Birthday with a Colonial Life Experience! Tavern Tours Period Reenactors Blacksmithing Colonial Crafters Primitive Archery Shoot a Flintock Rifle Children's musket drills And more! Join the fun, admission is free!
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Sunday April 19, 2026 from 11:00am-4:00pm Join us in celebrating Earth Day at the Spring Festival! Free Earth Day Exhibits/Presentations & Colonial Craft demonstrations/activities- Glass making, Pottery, Hearth Cooking, Spinning/Weaving; Farm Animals; Kids Crafts & Games; Live Music; Craft vendors; Food Trucks; Magic Show; Battlefield Tours & Whitall House Tours.
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Please join us at this Society meeting on Monday, April 20, 2026 in the lower level of the Haddon Heights Library. “Asserting Their Just Rights” – New Jersey’s Declaration of Independence The Provincial Congress of New Jersey in Burlington on July 2, 1776 declared our State independent of Great Britain. This was two days before the […]
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