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2008
Calendar
For events not held at Acorn Hall, click on the link to
the host site for directions. Additional events will
continue to be added, so check back often!
January
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February
Sunday,
February 17
Membership Tea
1-4PM
At Acorn Hall
Find out about the benefits of MCHS membership while
enjoying tea and light refreshments. Free for MCHS
members and their guests. Regular admission for all
others, admission paid may be used
towards new membership dues.
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March
Sunday, March
9
"The Past, Present and Future of the Mt. Hope Miner’s
Church"
2-4
PM
At the
Frelinghuysen Arboretum
The program will focus on the history of the Mt. Hope
Miner’s Church and the social impact that the mining
industry had on Morris County, it will also provide
details on the Morris County Park Commission’s efforts
to restore the Church and its plans for the future use
of the building. The speakers will be MCHS director
Bonnie-Lynn Nadzeika and Morris County Park Commission
Director of Historic Sites Mark Texel.
Free
Thursday,
March 13
Exhibit Opening
Games Victorians Played
1 PM
At Acorn Hall
Visitors will discover the various sport and game clubs
throughout Morris County in the nineteenth century, from
the Morris County Golf Club to the Morristown Field
Club. The exhibit will feature antique sporting clothes
and equipment. There will also be information about
today’s sports such as tennis and croquet with roots in
the Victorian era. Also included will be parlor games
(games played indoors) and children’s toys and games.
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April
Sunday,
April 6
Collection Care for the Non-Conservator
At the
Frelinghuysen Arboretum
A workshop for volunteers of local historical societies
and organizations. Attendees will learn basic
information for handling artifacts, display methods and
identification of situations requiring professional
assistance. Speakers will be professionals from Morris
County museums and historical organizations.
Pre-registration required and space is limited. Call
(973) 267-3465 to register.
May
Saturday, May 3 & Sunday, May 4
Fifth Annual Victorian Weekend
An event held in conjunction with
the Morris County Park Commission's Fosterfields Living Historical Farm. See the Events page
for more details.
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June
Sunday,
June 1
"Games Victorians Played"
2-4
PM
At the
Frelinghuysen Arboretum
A lecture presentation
based on the current MCHS exhibit, the program will
focus on sport and gaming in the Morris County area in
the late nineteenth century.
FREE
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July
Sunday,
July 27
Old Fashioned Fun Day
1-4PM
At Acorn Hall
Enjoy a day of family fun at Acorn Hall. Special kids
tours of Acorn Hall, games on the lawn, Victorian dress
up, tea and cookies, and a take-home craft.
Regular admission prices apply.
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August
Sunday,
August 24
Exhibit Opening "Who's Minding the Store?" & Member's
Garden Party
1-4 PM
At
Acorn Hall
The opening of “Who’s Minding the Store?”
will take place at the Society’s annual Garden Party and
feature a “Baking Contest” and “Home-grown Tomato
Competition.” A raffle will include a gift certificate
to a local food business and food-related merchandise.
"Who's Minding the Store?" is a traveling
exhibit from the Jewish Historical Society of Metrowest. A
reconstructed store from Morris County’s earlier days,
the exhibit will demonstrate how people once shopped for
food and other essentials. The exhibit will be
augmented with agricultural, dining, and food
merchandising artifacts from the collection of the
Morris County Historical Society.
MCHS member's are welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy on
the lawn of Acorn Hall. Tea and dessert will be served.
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September
September
Poster and Essay Contest – Theme: “Foods of My Family.”
Area teachers will receive mailers
with instructions for their students and information
about the
Key Ingredients
exhibit. The essay is a food-oriented oral history
project. Students will interview a family member to
find out their memories of food, cultural associations,
the significance of a specific food, etc., and write
down the recipe. Recipes will be added to the website.
Younger students will draw their impressions. Teachers
will also be provided with the resources available on
the
Key Ingredients
website.
The
winners will receive gift certificates to local
restaurants. Posters and essays will be on display at
the County Library and Acorn Hall during the exhibit and
posted on the
Key Ingredients
website.
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October
Saturday,
October 4
“Harvest Tea”
2:30 - 4:30 PM
At Acorn Hall
A tea featuring ingredients grown in New Jersey. Served
in Acorn Hall’s beautiful Victorian dining room the
sit-down Afternoon Tea will include scones with clotted
cream and jam, tea sandwiches, a selection of desserts,
and choice of tea. A short program about the tradition
and etiquette of tea will be presented. Reservations are
required and there will be a fee for this fund-raising
event.
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November
Sunday,
November 9
Lecture
2PMFrelinghuysen Arboretum
At the
Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Topic TBA
Free
December
Monday,
December 8 - Monday, December 22
Canned Goods Collection
At
Acorn Hall
Bring canned goods and non-perishable
food when you visit Acorn Hall during this time and
receive ½ off the admission price. The Interfaith Food
Pantry will receive the food that is collected.
Celebrate the spirit
of seasonal giving and enjoy the opportunity to view
Acorn Hall's renowned Christmas decorations.
Saturday, December 13
Opening Reception for Key Ingredients
At
The Gallery at the Morris County
Library
The Morris County Historical Society was chosen by the
New Jersey Council of the Humanities as a host
organization of the Smithsonian Institution's traveling
exhibition, Key Ingredients: America by Food. On view at
the Morris County Library through January 25, 2009.
Free. For library information visit:
http://www.gti.net/mocolib1/
For more about Key Ingredients visit:
www.keyingredients.org
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