Sat. Oct. 4
Archaeology and apples
at the Trenton House
The 1719 William Trent House Museum is inviting the public to witness the opening of an archaeology "dig," from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the house, located at 15 Market St. in Trenton.
The dig is being done as research to locate the house’s distinctive kitchen addition, including quarters for slaves referenced in 18th-century maps and documents. It’s one of a series of activities marking the 75th anniversary of the house’s opening as a museum.
Apple Day will also be celebrated at the Trent House on this day. Guests can participate in the process of making fresh-pressed apple juice the old-fashioned way, and enjoy apple crafts and activities for the whole family. Free cider and donuts.
For more information,[email protected] or call 609-989-0087.
Hillips House
grand opening at Howell
The grand opening of the Henry Hillips House at Howell Farm will include a ribbon cutting at 1 p.m., followed by a reception with music, refreshments and exhibits.
Listed on New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places, the house is the centerpiece of the Mercer County Park Commission’s 130-acre Howell Living History Farm. Its four-year restoration sets the stage for new programs that will introduce visitors to the work, living conditions and social activities associated with the house during the farm’s 1890-1910 period of interpretation.
Members of the public will be invited to participate in a special walk-through of the house that showcases the restoration process as well as furnished rooms.
During the morning, games, ice cream making and other children’s activities will be offered on the farmhouse front lawn. Exterior tours of the house will feature the kitchen garden, windmill and icehouse. Admission to the farm and grand opening is free. Hayrides, food service, and a children’s craft program, "Quilt Pictures," can be purchased.
Howell Farm is located on Valley Road, off Route 29, two miles south of Lambertville. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, go to www.howellfarm.org or call at 609-737-3299.
Sun., Oct. 5
Morven to present
needlework symposium
Morven Museum & Garden is presenting a needlework symposium, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Nassau Inn, 10 Palmer Square, Princeton. The symposium is in conjunction with Morven’s current exhibit, "Hail Specimen of Female Art! New Jersey Schoolgirl Needlework, 1726-1860.
The event will feature Amy Finkel, Stephen and Carol Huber, Leslie Warwick, Dan and Marty Campanelli, and Daniel Scheid.
Registration costs $85; $75 for Friends of Morven. Registration can be done at Morven’s gift shop, located at 55 Stockton St. in Princeton. To register by phone or email, contact Michelle at 609-924-8144, ext.106 or [email protected].
Eco Del Sur
concert in Princeton
Eco Del Sur will perform a concert beginning at 3 p.m. on Hinds Plaza, outside the Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon St. Princeton.
With members from various countries in South America the group performs music of the Andes and Latin America using traditional and contemporary musical instruments. The band’s music includes a wide range of styles and rhythms such cumbias, joropos, guajiras, huaynos, valz, sanjuanitos and more.
The performance is presented by the Arts Council of Princeton and the Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund. There will be food and activities celebrating Hispanic heritage at the Arts Council’s Paul Robeson Center from noon to 4 p.m.
In the event of rain, the performance will be in the library’s Community Room. For more information, go to www.princetonlibrary.org or call 609-924-9529.
