Tag: Joseph Bonaparte
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Learn about former King of Naples, Point Breeze Historic Garden in Bordentown Oct. 1
Standing on the plot of land once owned by Joseph Bonaparte — former King of Naples and Spain and brother of Napoleon – garden steward Lara Periard shares her enthusiasm for developing the Point Breeze Historic Garden. “This project is unique for several reasons,” Periard said. “Unlike a standard vegetable garden or farm, its purpose…
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D&R Greenway Land Trust, NJM Insurance Group support Point Breeze preservation
Representatives from NJM Insurance Group (NJM) joined D&R Greenway Vice Chair Adrian Huns and D&R Greenway staff to spruce up the gardens at Point Breeze in Bordentown in honor of Earth Day. The teams worked collaboratively on April 22 on a spring cleanup that involved weeding, mulching and preparing garden beds surrounding the historic…
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Bordentown museum will reopen to the public, feature new Bonaparte exhibit
The Bordentown Historical Society (BHS) will reopen the Bordentown Friends Meetinghouse Museum and present its new Joseph Bonaparte exhibit. The launch of the exhibit marks the first public opening of the meetinghouse in more than two years, according to information provided by BHS. Guests will be hosted in the space following the most significant renovation…
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Princess visits Bonaparte estate in Bordentown
On a recent Saturday, a surprise visitor arrived at Point Breeze, the preserved Bordentown estate that once served as the home of her famous European family, the Bonapartes. Princess Caroline Murat descends from the sister of Joseph Napoleon Bonaparte, who lived at Point Breeze. They were both siblings of Napoleon I, emperor of France. Upon…
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French ambassador to U.S. will join D&R Greenway’s celebration of land preservation
The French ambassador to the United States, Phillipe Etienne, will join D&R Greenway Land Trust’s annual celebration of land preservation. The event will feature Point Breeze, the former estate of Joseph Napoleon Bonaparte, the exiled King of Spain, located in Bordentown. Point Breeze once drew famous dignitaries from Spain and France, as well as founders…
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D&R Greenway preserves 315th property since its founding three decades ago
As 2021 unfurls, D&R Greenway Land Trust celebrates its newest milestone: permanent preservation of its 315TH property since its 1989 founding. “Preserving land is our first priority in a state that is the most densely populated in the nation,” Linda Mead, president and CEO, said in a prepared statement. “This noble work provides benefits to…
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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…