Tag: history
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Old Bridge Township to celebrate 150 years with a number of events
OLD BRIDGE – Township officials are rolling out a marketing campaign with the theme “Celebrate Old Bridge” and are holding a number events to mark the township’s 150 years. In the coming weeks, street banners, pole banners and other signs, which include a logo of the township’s years 1869 to 2019 and names Madison-Old Bridge,…
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Club members will discuss Eisenhower tome
MANALAPAN – The History Book Club will present a discussion about “Three Days in January: Dwight Eisenhower’s Final Mission” when it meets at 11 a.m. Aug. 28 in the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan. The program is open to all and no reservations are necessary. “Three Days in January: Dwight Eisenhower’s Final…
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The recent demolition of two 19th century homes in Metuchen has raised concerns
METUCHEN — The recent demolitions of two 19th century homes on High Street have raised concerns of the members of the Metuchen Historic Preservation Committee. The committee is concerned about the potential loss of a third historic home in the area. “I know this is happening in various places around the town, but our focus…
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North Edison Local History Day set for April 7
North Edison Local History Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 7 at the Edison Public Library’s North Branch, 77 Grove Ave., Edison. There will be a 30-minute interactive presentation; old photographs of the area, local homes and landmarks; and historical displays of maps and other memorabilia. Members of the…
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The Holiday Season Spectaculars
By Richard Pender Special to Newspaper Media Group Our annual holiday season begins with the arrival of Santa Claus in the Thanksgiving Day Parade. This cold weather season of feasting, parties and shopping overshadows days and events of historical significance that occurred during this season in years past. The Thanksgiving holiday in 1950 brought…
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Apple Festival Nov. 12 in Old Bridge
The Madison Township Historical Society will hold its 52nd annual Apple Festival from noon to 4 p.m. on Nov. 12 at the Old Bridge Township Civic Center, Route 516 and Cottrell Road, Old Bridge. The annual event will have home-made apple pies, holiday crafts, and living history re-enactments. Holiday gifts and stocking stuffers will be…
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Explore New Jersey’s unique history at Old Bridge Library
The Old Bridge Public Library will offer two special programs in September that explore New Jersey’s unique history. At 11 a.m. on Sept. 16, the library will welcome author and blogger Beth Lennon, AKA Mod Betty, and her Retro Roadmap program where attendees will discover the distinct vintage treasures that the Garden State has to…
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History, traditional costumes and dance at Barron Arts Center Sept. 19
The Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre will present in History of the Spaniards in New Jersey, a lecture and demonstration focusing on Galician migrations of the past 150 years, at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19 at the Barron Arts Center, 582 Rahway Avenue, Woodbridge. The lecture will be presented by Celso Castro and accompanied by traditional costumes…
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Historical Society to meet July 25 at South Brunswick Library
The South Brunswick Library’s Historical Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. on July 25 in the Local History Room of the library, 110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick. Attendees are encouraged to share memorabilia, photos, stories, etc. For more information, call 732-329-4000, ext. 7290.