Tag: Middlesex County Office of Arts and History
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Free archaeological dig in Woodbridge open to the public on Sept. 28, 29
The Middlesex County Office of Arts and History invites the public to tour an active archaeology dig from noon to 4 p.m. on Sept. 28 and 29 at 650 Rahway Ave., Woodbridge. This open house archaeology project will be conducted by the Middlesex County Office of Arts and History in conjunction with the Archaeological Society…
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More than 350 unmarked graves found at historic South River cemetery
SOUTH RIVER–Historians from Middlesex County commissioned a ground penetrating radar survey that discovered rows of unmarked graves, containing nearly 400 burials, according to the Middlesex County Office of Arts and History. There is an area in the southeast corner of Washington Monumental Cemetery, located on Hillside Avenue in South River, that is mostly empty…
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Trio Sefardi to perform at Jewish Community Center
The Middlesex County Office of Arts and History will present Trio Sefardi, an afternoon of music and songs reflecting a lyrical picture of Sephardic culture that conveys love, loss and hope, at 3 p.m. on Oct. 21 at the Jewish Community Center, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison. To register, text “culture” to 56512 or call…
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Tablescape, wreath decorating part of free craft workshops
Middlesex County’s Office of Arts and History is offering two free craft workshops to teach residents how to dress up the home during the changing seasons and to encourage getting into the holiday spirit. Both workshops will be held at the Lodge in Thompson Park, 1701 Perrineville Road, Monroe. The first workshop, “Design on a…
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Archaeological Dig at Thomas Edison’s Home Sept. 23
The Middlesex County Office of Arts and History will hold an Archaeology Open House at Thomas Edison’s Home in Menlo Park on Sept. 23 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 37 Christie St., Edison. There will be an archaeological dig in an attempt to locate the foundations of Edison’s home and any associated artifacts. The…