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East Jersey Olde
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PROGRAMS The Village presents original research and timely topics,
interpreting the history, society and people of the Raritan Valley. No
other museum or historic site in the state, presents compelling and
fascinating historical narrative about the place where you live -
Middlesex County and its neighboring towns along the Raritan River.
Programs draw on expertise and experience from across New Jersey, and
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EXHIBITIONS
Take a step back in time for “A Look at the
History of the Vanderveer House.” This exhibit
traces this historic structure and its occupants
from construction in 1745 by Jacobus Vanderveer,
to its moving to East Jersey Olde Towne Village
in May of 1976. Through text and images, the
home’s historic building techniques and the
Vanderveer family history are discussed.
Artifacts found during the restoration of the
house are displayed. These items include, among
other things, bottles from the mid 1800s, eating
utensils from the early 1800s and a shoe from
the late 1700s. Visitors will want to explore
Runyon House, and learn about the residents of
Raritan Landing (once the name of the area along
the River in Piscataway) and discover the
occupations which made up this once-thriving
river port.
Changing exhibitions include “Traditions of the
Season,” that traces the history of antique
holiday tree ornaments from 1850 to 1950. Often
handmade, these glass decorations were made by
highly skilled craftsmen. In February, visitors
will enjoy the display of Valentine Greetings
representing 1840 to 1940, explaining the
origins of Valentine cards in the mid 1800s to
the mass production of cards. |
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LECTURES
East Jersey Olde Towne Village presents a number
of exciting lectures throughout the year. Held
in conjunction with exhibits at the Village,
participants learn about the traditions of
Valentine’s Day in February and the origins of
Holiday traditions in December. Other exciting
lectures for 2004 will focus on archaeology, the
history of the Jewish communities in Middlesex
County, and the fine craftsmanship of reverse
painting on glass, a decorative folk art. |
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STORYTELLING Once a month, the Village presents a storyteller, representing a
world culture, who is expert in this folk art. The Storytellers
Cottage series is the only project in the state, that preserves ethnic
traditions through the spoken word. Ask for a
schedule. |
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SPECIAL
CELEBRATIONS
Photography: Sharon
Marsh |
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Street address
1050 RIVER ROAD
PISCATAWAY NEW JERSEY Intersection of River Road & Old Hoes Lane
Phone No: 732.745.3030
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The Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage
Commission is funded in part by the
New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a partner agency of
the National Endowment for the Arts
New Jersey Historical Commission, a Division of Cultural Affairs in the
Department of State
Middlesex County Cultural & Heritage Commission 703 Jersey Ave New Brunswick, NJ 08901-3605
(732) 745 4489 FAX (732) 745 4524 Email culturalandheritage@co.middlesex.nj.us
TTY users only call (732) 745 3888
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