Tag: Bordentown Historical Society
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Bordentown Historical Society holds rededication ceremony for Clara Barton Schoolhouse
As the first-ever public school in New Jersey, the Clara Barton Schoolhouse holds a lot of significance for not just the City of Bordentown but the whole state as well. It was on June 11, 1921, when a dedication ceremony was held to honor the Clara Barton Schoolhouse after it was saved from destruction by…
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Bordentown Historical Society awarded for Untold Stories, Harrowing Histories programs
The Bordentown Historical Society received two Burlington County history awards for its programs designed to chronicle and celebrate the legacy of the area. The Burlington County Division of Parks holds a countywide History Recognition Program each year to honor county residents, organizations and municipalities who have taken steps to explore, record and reveal history, as…
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Clara Barton Schoolhouse welcomes Girl Scout Troop 25891 for Women’s History Month
There was a very special presentation held at the Clara Barton Schoolhouse on March 26 as part of Women’s History Month. The Bordentown Historical Society welcomed 10 girls from Girl Scout Troop 25891 to learn more about the trailblazer that was Clara Barton. Troop 25891 is a Mansfield Township-based Girl Scout troop with children ages…
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New roof installed atop the Clara Barton Schoolhouse
BORDENTOWN – It was last summer when the Bordentown Historical Society began its “Raise the Roof” campaign to help raise money to replace the roof on top of the Clara Barton Schoolhouse, the first-ever public school in the state of New Jersey and a historic landmark in Bordentown City. Through its fundraising efforts to raise…
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MacFarland student sets up lemonade stand fundraiser to help fix Clara Barton Schoolhouse roof
BORDENTOWN – The Bordentown Historical Society began its “Raise The Roof” campaign last month to raise money to replace the roof on top of the Clara Barton Schoolhouse. Since the Bordentown Historical Society began its fundraiser, the organization has received numerous donations from local donors and has gotten great support from the Bordentown community. To…
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Bordentown Historical Society starts ‘Raise the Roof’ campaign to fix Clara Barton schoolhouse roof
BORDENTOWN – The Clara Barton Schoolhouse has been a historic landmark in the Bordentown community since 1852 when the world-renowned nurse helped build the first-ever public school in the state of New Jersey. Barton, who also founded the American Red Cross in 1881 and was the first woman to be a full-time employee of the…
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Six stories of murder, mayhem, tragedy pulled from Bordentown’s rich history for live outdoor performance
As true crime shows like “American Horror Story” and “MindHunter” rise in popularity, the Bordentown Historical Society (BHS) unveils its new performance event, Harrowing History. The series, created by BHS Art Director Kristi Kantorski, will debut with six stories of murder, mayhem and tragedy pulled from the back pages of Bordentown’s rich history. Playing on…
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Bordentown Historical Society looking for local participants in upcoming event series
The Bordentown Historical Society is looking for the area’s best storytellers to step up and participate in a brand-new program this spring. Local patrons who have an affection for storytelling and the obscure mysteries of the area’s history will have the opportunity to share these interests when the Bordentown Historical Society presents its new event…
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Thomas Paine comes back to Bordentown
Bordentown patrons had the opportunity to step back in time to hear stories, tales and accounts from one of the country’s – and Bordentown’s – most notable historical figures. Sponsored by the Bordentown Historical Society and Bordentown Library Association, approximately 50 locals attended a Dec. 28 event at the Bordentown Library to witness a reenactment…
