An Historic Haunting has A“wake”ned Historic Speedwell
MORRISTOWN, NJ - You are cordially invited to attend the 1864 wake of Stephen Vail, a family patriarch at Historic Speedwell in Morristown, on Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a program call Death and Mourning. The Vail Home becomes the setting for a traditional 19th century funeral. Learn how the family would have prepared for this event including period dress, home decorations, and the casket. Mourners witness how Vail’s family would have prepared to host the event in their home, as well as, the customs and traditions that were carried out when someone died.
Follow the horse-drawn cart as it carries Stephen’s body to his home at Speedwell. Journey back to this period with authentically costumed interpreters. Share the reasons wakes were held in homes, and what preparations were made for the event. Tours are conducted every hour and preregistration is required. For more information or to register, please call 973 285-6550.
Follow the horse-drawn cart as it carries Stephen’s body to his home at Speedwell. Journey back to this period with authentically costumed interpreters. Share the reasons wakes were held in homes, and what preparations were made for the event. Tours are conducted every hour and preregistration is required. For more information or to register, please call 973 285-6550.
Labels: halloween, historic sites
Fosterfields Energizes the Country Fair with 1920s’ Flair
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Morris County Park Commission’s Fosterfields Living Historical Farm welcomes you to the 1920s Country Fair on Sunday, September 13 from 12 Noon until 5:00 p.m. for an afternoon of farm animals, wagon rides, and much more! Meet the farm animals including horses, cows, pigs, sheep, and chickens. Hop aboard the open-air wagon for a unique ride into the past.
Hear the clang of the blacksmith hard at work, see a grain preparation demonstration, and learn about the workings of the early gasoline engine and apple cider press. Test your knowledge of Jersey cattle with the Cow Quiz Bowl. Be certain to check out the “latest” in automobiles and agricultural equipment.
The spirit of the 1920s roars back to life through music. Made popular nearly a century ago, the tunes are new again as you tap your toes, snap your fingers, and clap your hands. Learn to dance the Charleston, and enjoy live music by vocalist Linda Russell and the Long Hill String Band.
Visit the farm market tent where food concessions, as well as fresh produce and honey, are available for purchase. In this area, learn how honey is produced at a beekeeping exhibit.
For more information on Fosterfields Living Historical Farm and the 1920s Country Fair on Sunday, September 13 from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 pm, please call 973-326-7645 or visit www.morrisparks.net.
Hear the clang of the blacksmith hard at work, see a grain preparation demonstration, and learn about the workings of the early gasoline engine and apple cider press. Test your knowledge of Jersey cattle with the Cow Quiz Bowl. Be certain to check out the “latest” in automobiles and agricultural equipment.
The spirit of the 1920s roars back to life through music. Made popular nearly a century ago, the tunes are new again as you tap your toes, snap your fingers, and clap your hands. Learn to dance the Charleston, and enjoy live music by vocalist Linda Russell and the Long Hill String Band.
Visit the farm market tent where food concessions, as well as fresh produce and honey, are available for purchase. In this area, learn how honey is produced at a beekeeping exhibit.
For more information on Fosterfields Living Historical Farm and the 1920s Country Fair on Sunday, September 13 from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 pm, please call 973-326-7645 or visit www.morrisparks.net.
Labels: animals, country fair, farm, historic sites, wagon