Tag: museum
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Five historic flags in ‘Seeing Stars’ exhibit moving to other museums
HIGHLANDS — The new “Seeing Stars” exhibit at the Twin Lights Museum has been setting attendance records thanks in large part to the “wow” factor of its historic flags and patriotic artifacts. However, five of those flags will soon be headed to other museums. The Buffalo Soldier guidon, Grand Union flag, 1860s Free flag, 1818 20-star…
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Dinosaurs part of new exhibition at NJ State Museum
TRENTON – The New Jersey State Museum (NJSM) is pleased to announce the return of dinosaurs to the Natural History Hall. “Written in the Rocks: Fossil Tales of New Jersey” is open to the public. The exhibition delves back in time to explore the progression of life from the oldest fossils up through the Ice…
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund reacts Orlando terror attack
WASHINGTON – The monstrous terrorist attack in Orlando was the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history, leaving 49 innocent persons dead and 53 more injured. We join with our fellow citizens and with caring people from around the world in standing in solidarity with the Orlando community and offering our thoughts and prayers for all of the…
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49th annual Newark Fireman’s Muster on June 5
NEWARK – Everyone loves a parade and the sounds of a pipe and drum band, especially when it includes shiny fire trucks with sirens blasting. But that’s only part of the family festivities planned for the 49th annual Fireman’s Muster on Sunday, June 5, from 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Newark Museum and across…
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Fife and Drum Taptoe concert series at Trenton’s Old Barracks Museum
TRENTON – The Old Barracks Museum celebrates history, music, and warm summer evenings with the fourth annual Taptoe Concert Series on July 8 and July 29. Gates open at 7 p.m. and the music starts at dusk to magically and musically transport you to the eighteenth century. Reserved seating is available on the balconies or…
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Pledge of Allegiance anniversary celebrated at Twin Lights
HIGHLANDS – Friends and supporters of the Twin Lights Historical Society gathered atop the Navesink highlands on Monday, April 25, to mark the 123rd anniversary of the day the Pledge of Allegiance was given as America’s national oath of loyalty for the first time. In a ceremony held on a bright, breezy day in front…
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Mini Maker Faire comes to Newark Museum
NEWARK N.J. – The Greater Newark Mini Maker Faire, a celebration of creativity and ingenuity in and around New Jersey, will take place Saturday, April 30, 2016 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Newark Museum, 49 Washington St., Newark. Makers from Tech Startups to Public Schools, from metalsmiths to wearable technology designers will…