Tag: Bordentown Historical Society
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Bordentown Historical Society to hold screening of WWII vet interview
Bordentown residents will have an opportunity to view a personal account of World War II history this December. Bordentown patrons are encouraged to attend a Dec. 7 screening event that will be sponsored by the Bordentown Historical Society for a special presentation. The event will feature, “Bridge Over the River Kwai,” a Japanese slave labor…
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Bordentown Historical Society acknowledges local commerce with panel discussion
In recognition of the Bordentown’s businesses and merchants, the Bordentown Historical Society served as the host to an event to explore the past and future of the area’s local commerce. As part of the Bordentown Historical Society’s current exhibit, “Made, Bought, and Sold in Bordentown,” the organization was the sponsor to a Nov. 9 panel…
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An alleged ‘ghost’ once haunted Bordentown patrons in the 1800s
The Bordentown area is well-known for its historical ties to people such as Thomas Paine, Francis Hopkinson, Clara Barton and Joseph Bonaparte, but the small river community once gained national attention in the 1800s for something obscure rather than historical significance. According to an article published in the original Bordentown Register in 1877, an “apparition”…
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New Bordentown Historical Society exhibit to celebrate local commerce
Since the late 1800s, local commerce has served an essential role in the history of Bordentown City. In recognition of the city’s past and present businesses, the Bordentown Historical Society is planning to dedicate its upcoming exhibit, “Made, Bought, and Sold in Bordentown,” to honor its local commerce. The exhibit is scheduled to open on…
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Fall House Tour returns to Bordentown this weekend
One of Bordentown’s most celebrated events for more than 40 years returns to the area this weekend. This year’s Fall House Tour event, sponsored by the Bordentown Historical Society, is set to take place on Sept. 21 (rain date Sept. 22) from 1-5 p.m. The event gives participants the opportunity to traverse through Bordentown to…
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New Bordentown school district employees are welcomed into community
When new staff members of the Bordentown Regional School District enter the upcoming school year, their introduction into the district begins not only in the opening week of classes, but in the community. For the past three years, Bordentown school district officials have inaugurated their newest members in the educational community by introducing them to…
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Annual peach social event returns to Bordentown this August
For more than a decade, Bordentown’s Peach and Ice Cream Social has aimed to gather local patrons for a leisure-filled activity to enjoy one of nature’s fruits. Sponsored by the Bordentown Historical Society, the event is set to take place for Aug. 16 and all are welcomed to enjoy their choice of a fresh peach…
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Bordentown Historical Society’s horticulture series comes to a close this month with two events
The Bordentown Historical Society is scheduled to serve as the host of two special events in August as part of its ongoing “How Does your Garden Grow?” exhibition series. In conjunction with the closing of the historical society’s horticulture spring and summer exhibition series, residents will have the opportunity to learn about gardens in France…
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Bordentown Historical Society to hold two horticulture events
In continuation of the Bordentown Historical Society’s ongoing exhibit, “How Does Your Garden Grow?” locals will have the opportunity to attend two featured events for the series in July. The exhibition series will be the host for two upcoming programs on July 6 and July 13. Both presentations are scheduled for 1 p.m. and are…