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’ HISTORIANS ROUNDTABLE DECEMBER 7, 2013

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  1. ’ HISTORIANS ROUNDTABLE DECEMBER 7, 2013

  2. http://officialnj350.com/ June 23-24, 1664 – King Charles II to James, Duke of York, who in turn deeded to John, Lord Berkeley, and Sir George Carteret the land named for the Channel Isle of Jersey.

  3. AGENDA 1. Progress on Establishment of Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences 2. Involvement of Local Historical Societies in Programs, Exhibits, Themes at Lyceum 3. Update on Status of County Open Space and Historic Preservation Funding 4. Anniversaries and Commemorations – 2014 5. Promotion of Freeholder Preservation Awards - May, 2014

  4. 6. Grant for Emancipation Anniversary Programs at Library - New Views Tour - May 17 7. Farm Fair 2014 - July 17-19 - Fresh Ideas for History Faire at the Farm Fair 8. Rotation of Future Roundtable Meetings - April 19 and June 1 9. Round Robin of Attendees Projects and Programs 10. Open Forum

  5. 1. Progress on Establishment of Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences. Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences 307 High St., Mt. Holly

  6. Dedication of the Burlington County Lyceum of History and Science at Mount Holly - August 23, 2013

  7. Dedication of the Burlington County Lyceum of History and Science at Mount Holly - August 23, 2013 Click here for Link to Burlington County Times article Reporting on Event. Click here for Courier Post article Reporting on Event Click here for South Jersey Edition of Phila. Inquirer article & pictures Message delivered by Joseph M. Laufer, Burlington County Historian at Event

  8. Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences, 307 High Street, Mt. Holly. King George III first chartered the Mt. Holly Library in 1765 as the Bridgetown Library and for a time during the nineteenth century the institution also carried the dual name of The Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Science. It is the fifth oldest library in New Jersey. The present Georgian style building dates to 1830 and once served as the mansion of James Langstaff, a wealthy farmer. It became the library’s first permanent home in 1957. King George III of England 1738-1820

  9. 2. Involvement of Local Historical Societies in Programs, Exhibits, Themes at Lyceum. • Clearing House for Historical Research • First Step: Inventories of Historical Documents, Photographs and Artifacts shared with Lyceum • Shared resouces for local inventories • Supervised research area • Local Historical Society sponsored exhibits and themes • “Focus on (Town)…” Focus on Agriculture… Focus on Industry… • Commemorative Themes (350th Anniversary; Sesquicentennial of the Civil War, “Month” themes (Women’s History, African American History, Preservation Month, etc. ,) • Traveling Exhibits • Natural Science Themes…

  10. 3. Open Space Funds for History? • Report on Meeting of Joe Laufer and Paul Schopp with Freeholder Director Joe Donnelly and Resource Conservation Director Mary Pat Robbie on May 8, 2013, concerning allocation of Open Space funds for Historic Preservation and related history projects.

  11. 4. 2014 Nova Caesarea (New Jersey) Formed as Colony 1664 350 225 – James Fenimore Cooper born in Burlington, NJ - 1789 200 – Star Spangled Banner Written - 1814 150 – Federal Hospital Established at Beverly - 1864 75– CRRNJ BLUE COMET Wrecks at Chatsworth- 1939 50 – NJ Legislature: Farmland Assessment Act- 1964

  12. 1614: Pocahontas marries English colonist John Rolfe in Jamestown, Virginia; Captain Cornelius Mey sailed up the Delaware River 1639: Swedes begin settling along the east side of the Delaware River 1664: The colony of Nova Caesarea formed after the English won New Netherland from the Dutch 1689:

  13. 1714 – 1813 –Two-hundred-and-one to Three-hundred years ago 1714: A Portion of Burlington County set off to form Hunterdon County 1739: 1764: Sandy Hook Lighthouse completed by Burlington native Isaac Conarroe 1789: George Washington elected as the first President of the United States on February 4; Washington passes through New Jersey on his way to New York City; The first U.S. Congress meets at Federal Hall in New York City; New Jersey becomes the first state to ratify the Bill of Rights; James Fenimore Cooper born in Burlington

  14. 1814 – 1913 –One-hundred-and-one to Two-hundred years ago 1814: British occupy Washington, D.C. and set numerous buildings on fire; Star-Spangled Banner written; Treaty of Ghent signed officially ending the War of 1812 1839: Slaves aboard the AMISTAD rebel and capture the ship 1864: Bass River Township formed March 30 from Little Egg Harbor and Washington townships; Many Civil War battles, including the Wilderness Campaign and Spotsylvania; United States Sanitary Commission's Sanitary Fair occurs in Philadelphia; Federal Hospital established in Beverly 1889:

  15. 1914 – 2013 – one to One-hundred years ago 1914: Major gale swept the New Jersey coast with substantial damage done 1939: Medford Lakes Borough formed on May 17 from Medford Township; Opening shots of World War II when Germany invades Poland; New York World's Fair opens; The Central Railroad of New Jersey’s famous BLUE COMET train wrecks south of Chatsworth; War of the Worlds broadcasted on radio with the announcer placing the Martian ground-zero as New Jersey 1964: The Beatles come to America; Democratic National Convention held in Atlantic City; New Jersey promotes an extensive tercentenary celebration; Legislaturepasses Farmland Assessment Act 1989:

  16. Agenda Item 5 – Promotion of Freeholder Preservation Awards – May, 2014

  17. Agenda Item 6 - Library “Created Equal” Grant – Films & Panels - 2014 Four Films with panelists to discuss them at the County Library throughout 2014, beginning Februay 2nd. New Views Bus tour of African American Sites sponsored by the Friends of the Library on Saturday, May 17, 2014

  18. Fresh Ideas for the 2014 History Faire at the Farm Fair. JULY 17-19, 2014 • Hours? – Evenings only? (5 or 6 pm. Till 10?) • Staffing of exhibits? - bring your own tables (commitment!) • Interactive Exhibits preferred (examples: Yahoos; Childrens’ History Center) • Themes with related exhibitions (Old Fire Trucks, pumpers (eg. Springfield) • Costumed Docents from historic sites (eg. Smithville) • Assist with preliminary genealogical research via computer, etc. • Other ideas…..?

  19. 8. Suggested schedule of Roundtable Meetings • and locations for 2014 • April 19, 2014 • June 1, 2014 Alice Smith SUGGESTED VENUES Burlington Co. Lyceum of History & Natural Sciences; Zurbrugg Watch Case Factory (Headquarters of the Riverside Historical Society); Roebling Museum; Burlington County Historical Society; Burlington County Library Headquarters; One of the Quaker Meeting Houses (New Quaker Conference Center, Burlington); Smithville Mansion Billiard Room; Other.

  20. 9. Self introductions and brief announcements of "What's happening in your neck of the woods?"

  21. 'Tis the season to celebrate at Historic Smithville Park The holiday season is upon us and Santa will make his entrance on a horsedrawn carriage Sunday to celebrate at Burlington County’s annual Victorian Holiday Celebration at the Historic Smithville Park. The free event runs from noon to 6 p.m. rain or shine, with the mansion and grounds decked out for the holidays. Santa, who has a vintage and Victorian flare with his deep red-and-gold ensemble, is scheduled to arrive at 1 p.m. by horse and carriage and will be available for photos after. Carriage rides will be offered from 1 to 4 p.m. New this year will be the Christmas tree lighting at 4:30 p.m. with the Pemberton High School Carolers singing the songs of the season. A luminary tour of Smithville Village will follow with stops at the restored worker’s house and gallery and visitor center, among others.

  22. Throughout the day, visitors will find a variety of attractions in the park along the Rancocas Creek including: professional ice carving demonstrations; live music; and Dasher’s Holiday Trivia Blizzard Game Show, where visitors can test their knowledge answering seasonal trivia questions. There is even something for those who are working on their holiday shopping list. About two dozen vendors are expected in the holiday marketplace, organizers said. They will have items for sale including handcrafted jewelry, Christmas wreaths, handmade goods made from alpaca wool, wooden gifts, holiday ornaments, artwork, photos and collectibles. www.co.burlington.nj.us/parks

  23. MOUNT HOLLY December 14 - Saturday - 10 AM - 4 PM . Battle of Iron Works Hill Re-enactment Join us at Dempsters Sports Pub and Restaurant on Monday, December 9 from 6:00-8:00 pm for Guest Bartender Night. Our Guest Bartenders will be dressed in period clothing and donating their tips to Main Street Mount Holly in support of the commemoration of the Battle of Iron Works Hill. Come for drinks and/or dinner: 437 Pine Street (just North of Route 38) in Mount Holly. http://ironworkshill.org/schedule.htm#special

  24. Ticket Information

  25. Sunday, January 12th at Doane Academy – Speaker: Diane Allen Program: Brief presentations about Burlington County’s representatives on the New Jersey Women’s Heritage Trail.

  26. 94 sites in New Jersey 7 sites in Burlington County Education Also Mary Van Meter Grice and St. Mary’s Hall Women’s Work. Reform Movements Arts, Cluture Sports PatienceWright Historic Preservation (none) Domestic Life (none)

  27. Dr. James Still Historic Office Site – Education Center 209-211 Church Road, Medford, NJ 08055 www.MedfordHistory.org January 11, 2014 – 9:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m (Snow Date: January 18) Herbs for Healing, Health & Happiness (Workshop Event). The WHY/WHAT/HOW of Dr. James Still’s successful homeopathic medical practice Pre-registration and $25 fee. Monday, January 20, 2014 – 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY OF SERVICE.

  28. Dr. James Still Historic Office Site – Education Center 209-211 Church Road, Medford, NJ 08055 www.MedfordHistory.org Saturday, February 22, 2014 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Symposium on Relationships & Community Building Note: Due to the anticipated response to this topic, the Symposium has been scheduled in a larger venue at the Holly Room, Medford Leas. This special event will begin with a panel presentation with participants providing a unique and diverse perspective through an exploration of the topic “relationships and community building” using Dr. James Still’s own thoughts as expressed in his autobiography. Invited speakers include Joseph Laufer, Burlington County Historian; Marc Lorenc, Ph D Candidate in Commu-nity Archeology, UMASS; Angeline Dean, author of Not Just a Slave; Dr. Bev-erly Richardson, VP of BCC; and Leana Sykes, Director of Guidance & Coun-seling, Lindenwold Schools. Following the panel presentations, during a working lunch, participants will have the opportunity to share in smaller groups, facilitated by descendants of the Still family and area educators, for the purpose of guided discussion and reflection. *Pre-registration at mhsedcenter@gmail.com is required. The fee of $20 covers lunch and materials. More details will be forthcoming. Saturday, March 15, 2014/3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Victorian Tea with Charity Still Participants are invited to attend a Victorian “High” Tea at which Charity Still, formerly enslaved woman and mother of Dr. James Still and his brothers and sisters, will make an “appearance” to share her story with the guests. Participants are invited to bring along a treasured tea cup or use one availa-ble at the Center. *Due to limited space, pre-registration at mhsedcenter@gmail.com will be required along with a fee of $20 per guest to cover costs.

  29. Sunday, April 20, 2014/1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Community Gardening Celebration of Earth Day continues with an invitation to local gardeners who would like to join a community garden effort on the grounds of the Center. The day would begin with a presentation by local expert gardeners and con-tinue with readying areas for community gardening. The soil is rich at the Center! Those who want to participate in the community garden must attend this event and will be asked to schedule assistance in caring for other plant-ings on the property. Participants will also be asked to share a portion of each harvest with a local food pantry. *Pre-registration is required at mhsedcenter@gmail.com. No fee, but donations welcome. Thursday, May 15, 2014/7:30 – 9:00 p.m. Impressions from Dr. Still’s Garden Diane Emerson, accomplished artist and Medford resident, will provide a demonstration of how herbs, such as those used by Dr. James Still, might also be immortalized through the use of clay. Participants will have the oppor-tunity for a hands-on experience in this artistic process. Diane has demon-strated her tile making on HGTV and one of her pieces was recently published in a juried book entitled 500 Prints on Clay. *Pre-registration is required Thursday, April 10, 2014/ 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. Dr. James Still’s Childhood Years Paul Schopp, well-respected historian and expert on members of the Still family, will provide insights into James Still’s childhood years in Shamong and where and how Dr. Still’s story began. No fee, but donations are wel-come. Friday, April 18, 2014/8:30 – 12 noon Celebration of Earth Day through Volunteerism by Area Students

  30. Saturday, May 17, 2014 Burlington County Cradle of Emancipation Bus Tour The Dr. Still Historic Office Site and Education Center will be honored to be included in the bus tour hosted by Joseph Laufer, Burlington County Historian. Two options will be available: to join the bus tour for the full day visit to several area historical sites or to be present as the group stops for a talk and tour at the Church Road site. More details will be forthcoming. Note: Pinelands Garden Club will also have herbs and native plants available for sale on Saturday, May 17, 2014, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

  31. 25TH ANNUAL PINELANDS SHORT COURSE MOVING FROM BCC TO STOCKTON STATE COLLEGEFOR 2014 SATURDAY MARCH 8, 2014 To be held in Stockton’s Campus Center and in the newly opened Unified Science Center. www.nj.gov/pinelands

  32. Update: Barbara Solem Stull ATSION MANSION TOURS: SUMMER 2014 . The address of Atsion is 744 Route 206, Shamong, NJ 08088.

  33. Update: Bob Von Bargen

  34. White Hill Mansion Fieldsboro I know I've been missing in action lately as far as the Historic Society is concerned, but I don't think I can make it this Saturday.  I've got a big meeting on Sunday with Helen Crossley, our benefactor about another donation and with Christmas right around the corner it's gonna be hectic.  We do have good news thought, we got our 501(c)3 and there's a good chance we're gonna get a grant from the DAR.  If, by chance, I make it Saturday I'll tell you all about it.  If not - Merry Christmas!  Loretta (Kelly) The "White Hill Mansion" was the 18th Century home of the American patriots Robert and Mary Field. An early activist for the American cause, Field was to die shortly after the Revolution began, leaving his wife alone to protect her young family through the ravages of war. More than once her home was occupied and she was frequently interrogated for her alleged patriotic activities. As a result of the British army's capture of Philadelphia in the fall of 1777, most of the American navy, which had been stationed on the Delaware, became trapped upstream. For lack of a better place to moor, the vessels stood at the foot of White Hill in the spring of 1778, near the Field landing. In early May word reached the area that a detachment of British ships was sailing up the river to seize the American fleet and the inhabitants of this tiny community, acting under orders, took the only course open to them to prevent the seizure. When the British reached White Hill on 6 May 1778 they found the riverfront ablaze-local patriots having put the torch to each and every vessel.

  35. Who’s Speaking Where • PEACHFIELD • BURLINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY • SOUTHAMPTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY • ALICE PAUL INSTITUTE • COUNTY HISTORIAN • MEDFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY • PRISON MUSEUM • WHITESBOG PRESERVATION TRUST • ROEBLING MUSEUM

  36. PEACHFIELD - NJ COLONIAL DAMES • 2013-2014 CALENDAR OF EVENTS – • FIRST SUNDAY AND ONCE IN-A-WHILE WEDNESDAY PROGRAMS • . • To commemorate the 350th anniversary of New Jersey, we have selected the theme, "Traveling New Jersey History via the Turnpike" for this year's First Sunday at Peachfield program series. • -December 8 - Sunday - 2 PM - Holiday Tea • -December 11 - Wednesday - 11 AM or 2 PM - Holiday at Peachfield House Tour • -December 14 - Saturday - 10 AM - 4 PM - Battle of Iron Works Hill at the Old Schoolhouse • Check Peachfield Website for details and costs.

  37. BURLINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY SUNDAY LECTURE SERIES 2013-14 AT THE CORSON POLEY CENTER Behind 457 High Street, Burlington - 2-4 PM - Q & A Period and Refreshments follow. Email: burlcohistsoc@verizon.net Join us for "The Story of the Gingerbread Man" on December 8, 2013 from 1-3. Hear the story of the favorite holiday treat!  Make ornaments and decorate your own Gingerbread train car.  $5 per child (children under 2 are free) includes all activities, crafts, and snacks!  December 8: from 1-3 p.m. "The Evolution of the Gingerbread Man" with Susan McClellan Plaisted of Heart to Hearth cookery.  Come hear the story of this favorite holiday treat.  Ornament making and crafts for kids. 

  38. SOUTHAMPTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY – 2013 -14 FIRST MONDAY MEETINGS – OLDE TOWN HALL, 25 PLUM ST.7:30 PM Program Chairman: Joe Laufer Email: info@BurlcoHistorian.com Winter, 2014 March 3 : April 7 : May 5 – June 2: - Corner of Main and Mill Streets, Vincentown “Roadside Greeting,” Vincentown, NJ Gene D/Agostino

  39. COUNTY HISTORIAN JOE LAUFER 2014 LECTURES Saturday, March 8, 2014 - "The Pinelands and the American Revolution " - Annual Pinelands Short Course - 8:00 a.m. till 3:00 p.m. Stockton State College, Pomona, NJ - Sponsored by the NJ Pinelands Commission. http://www.nj.gov/pinelands Monday, March 10, 2014 - "Notable Women of Burlington County " - 7:00 p.m. - Daughters of the American Revolution - at the Mt. Holly Lyceum/Library, High St., Mount Holly. Tuesday, March 28, 2014 – “Burlington County, Crossroads of the American Revolution - 7:30 P.m. - Easton Bible Church Covered Dish dinner - Easton Bible Church, Fostertown Rd., Hainesport, NJ Tuesday, May 17, 2014 -Annual New Views Bus Tour: "Burlington County: Cradle of Emancipation (African American Historical Sites) - 9 till 4 - Friends of the Library, Westampton. $50 - Includes Box Lunch -Register at "Events" - www.bcls.lib.nj.us. . Monday, January 13, 2014 - "John Woolman - Conscience of Quakerism, Apostle of Abolition" -7:30 p.m. -History Club - Laurel Hall - Leisuretown, Southampton. Tuesday, February 4, 2014 - Burlington County Trivia - Unusual People Places & Things " - 11:30 a.m. - Indian Spring Questers - regular meeting - private home. February 9 -16, 2014 - Vacation Saturday, February22, 2014- Symposium at Dr. James Still Education Center, Medford "Relationships and Community Building" - Panel member. - 1:00 p.m. -Panel, using Dr. Still's own thoughts expressed in his autobiography. February 23 through March 3, 2014 - Rediscover CUBA - a Collette Vacations Caribbean Cultural Experience

  40. MEDFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY - 2014 First Thursday - 7:30 p.m. - Medford Friends Meeting House, 14 Union St., Medford Program Chairperson: Janet Jackson Gould: 609-654-6485 jsjacksongould@comcast.net Website: www.medfordhistory.org - click on "Events" for program details. Sunday, December 8, 2013 – Holiday Open House at6 the 1912 Farmhouse – holiday celebration with a lighted tree, natural decorations, and a table set for dinner. Holiday music by the Medford School of Music will welcome you, and coffee, hot chocolate, and holiday sweets will be available. Thursday, January 2, 2014- Thursday, February 6, 2014- Thursday, March 6, 2014- Thursday, April 3, 2014- Thursday, May 1, 2014-

  41. BURLINGTON COUNTY HISTORIC PRISON MUSEUM LECTURES AT THE MT. HOLLY LYCEUM OF HISTORY & NATURAL SCIENCES 307 High St., Mt. Holly Burlington County and the American Revolution Date:  Wed, 12/18/2013 - 2:00pm Thu, 12/19/2013 - 6:30pm Location:  Mount Holly This presentation will focus on Burlington County's involvement in the American Revolution and the integral role that the area played in securing our independence. The presentation will take place at the Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences (307 High St, Mount Holly). Please choose from one of the following two dates:Wednesday, December 18th at 2 pm or Thursday, December 19th at 6:30 pm. Registration is required. To register please email mbozarth@co.burlington.nj.us or call (609) 265-5476. Registration is required for all three programs.  To register please email mbozarth@co.burlington.nj.us or call 609-265-5476.

  42. WHITESBOG PRESERVATION TRUST

  43. ROEBLING MUSEUM Santa and Mrs. Claus are visiting the Roebling Museum on Saturday, December 14th (11-5)! $5 admission, children under 2 free.Bring the family to enjoy holiday refreshments, ornament crafts, decorated trees and a happy visit with the jolly one! You can also purchase a professional photograph of your little one with Santa during your visit.Pictured left: Santa will be sitting on the original chair once used at the Roebling General Store. Thank you to Szucs Meat Market for generously allowing the museum to borrow this special piece of Roebling history for our holiday event!

  44. John Seitter of Brigantine, Atlantic County, has been named executive director. He brings to the position 16 years of experience in history and tourism. Seitter succeeds Patricia Millen, who left in September after serving since the museum’s inception. Seitter, who praised Millen as a researcher, curator, manager, publicist and grant writer, also acknowledged that his role won’t be to “recreate the wheel.” “I think it’s just to continue all the great work that’s been done,” said Seitter, who has spent the last few weeks studying the history of the steel mill, known for providing the cable used to build some of the nation’s most famous bridges and the reason for the township’s namesake village. Most recently, Seitter was project manager of the Pennsylvania state program commemorating the Civil War, a role in which he focused on improved methods of communication at the local and state levels. He’s currently an adviser to Gettysburg’s Seminary Ridge Museum and the State Museum of Pennsylvania, and teaches history courses on the world wars at Rutgers University in New Brunswick. His past posts have included president of the South Jersey Tourism Corp., executive director of the Camden County Historical Society, and vice chairman of the New Jersey Tourism Task Force, where he created heritage tourism resources throughout the state. He also worked in the hospitality industry and has a graduate degree in public history from Rutgers.

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