"The Uncertain Revolution: Washington and Continental Army of Morristown"
John Cunningham, winner of a Lifetime Achievement Award from Somerset County, and noted NJ author will discuss his latest book, The Uncertain Revolution: Washington and the Continental Army at Morristown on October 4, 2008 from 2-4 p.m. at the Van Wickle House.He will explore the overlooked Revolutionary War winters of General George Washington’s army encampments at Morristown and nearby Middlebrook. He makes the case that the Continental Army and the American Revolution may have survived from 1777 until 1781 because of the geological fortress of New Jersey’s Watchung Mountains and because of the residents of the region’s small towns and farms. He also explores the founding of the country’s first National Historical Park in 1933 to preserve the physical places where Washington and his army survived in the Watchungs.

Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing. Admission is $ 10. For more information, please call (732) 690-6621.

Saturday, October 4, 2008
2-4 p.m. at the Van Wickle
1289 Easton Avenue
Somerset, NJ
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"Theodore Roosevelt: His Life and Times"
Charles McSorley presents “Theodore Roosevelt: His Life and Times as Seen Through Political Cartoons, Postcards, and Pictures of the Period.” This lecture, music, and slide presentation covers the turbulent and exciting life of Theodore Roosevelt, America’s 26th president. Stories about other public figures of the times are also part of the program. You won’t want to miss this event, coming as it does on the eve of our national election. The event will be held on October 22, 2008 from 7:30 P.M. - 9 P.M.
Tickets to this timely, exciting event are $10 each, including refreshments, and can be reserved by calling 732-560-1977.

Wednesday, October 22, 2008
7:00 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. at Tulipwood
1165 Hamilton Street
Somerset, NJ
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“A House Divided: The Marriage of Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln"
From a strange courtship of two people of different classes, temperaments, and backgrounds, Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd endured a life together of near-poverty, deaths of children, divided families, frequent absences, and confining fame, set to the backdrop of the bloodiest war in American history. Despite their many differences, they held hands in the presidential box at Ford’s Theatre, looking forward to a peaceful, well-deserved retirement. “We are proud to have Glenn W. LeBoeuf as our speaker that day,” notes Meadows Secretary and Fireside Chats Chair Christine Retz. “Well known to central New Jersey as well as national audiences, Mr. LeBoeuf is a passionate student of American and military history. He holds a bachelor’s degree in history from Monmouth University, and is a member of several Lincoln associations.” The event will be held at the historic Hageman Farm, 209 S. Middlebush Rd., Somerset, beginning at 2 p.m. on November 15, 2008 Tickets are $10 each and can be reserved by calling 732-560-1977.

Saturday, November 15, 2008
2:00 p.m. at Hageman House and Farm
209 S. Middlebush Road
Somerset, NJ
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"Ghosts of Central New Jersey"
What ghosts roam within the historic sites and buildings of Central New Jersey ? How accurate arethetraditional stories? From the shadowed woods of the Somerset Hills to the dappled banks of the Delaware River, Gordon Ward’s program delivers a rich mix of factual history and the sound investigation of ghostly phenomena. The combination of an open-minded enthusiasm and a level-headed approach underscores this collection of reports that will inform, entertain and lead listeners to places where the past is considered to be very much alive and entwined with the present. Admission is $10

Saturday, January 17, 2009
2-4 p.m. at Van Wickle House
1289 Easton Ave.
Somerset, NJ
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"Jo Becton Sings America"
Noted Philadelphia musical artist Joe Becton returns to the Meadows to celebrate Black History Month with a repertoire of 19th century spirituals and Civil War songs. This enjoyable program will have you stomping your feet and clapping your hands. Admission is $10

Saturday, February 21, 2009
2-4 p.m.at Tulipwood
1165 Hamilton St.
Somerset, NJ
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