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October 10-11

Somerset County’s Weekend Journey through the Past ..an annual collaborative heritage event Saturday, October 10, from 10 a.m. to 5:00p.m. and Sunday, October 11 from Noon to 5:00p.m.

Leisurely visit 27 historic sites, countywide, in scenic Somerset County, NJ. open FREE to the public of all ages for this annual Autumn weekend of interpreted tours led by costumed docents, featuring exhibitions of special collections, period military drills and reenactments, traditional blacksmithing, 19th century firefighting wagons/apparatus, gravestone carver re-enactor will discuss the folk art of grave stone carving and significance/meaning of traditional motifs, golf history, live theatre, music, and period dance performances, demonstrations, participatory activities, antiques sales, assistance & guidance with your genealogical research, daily chores of 18th century life, colonial games for children and access to some sites not generally open to the public.

…Do remember to enter the contest for prizes from the convenience of your home computer following your visits to a number of this year’s featured historic house museums/sites…details on the event website.

An initiative of the Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission and Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders, in collaboration with representatives of local history organizations and artists/arts organizations. For comprehensive details of all sites and travel directions from site to site visit the event website: www.SCHistoryWeekend.com. Info:
(908) 231-7110.

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Another annual October event is the Monmouth County Archives Day event. It will be held this year on October 10th at the Monmouth County Archives in Manalapan. Don’t let the name fool you! Archives, libraries and societies from around NJ will be there with information tables, vendor booths, exhibits, etc. It’s a great way to spend a Fall day – and find some great history/genealogy books, too! Also, it looks like the NJ History Room will be open all day and they are offering tours of the Archives!

More information on the event can be found on the Monmouth County Archives website at:

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