Workshops are held at 10am in our 220 Burnt Mill Rd Branchburg NJ studio. Let your creativity flow as you create a pot from coils. These pots will be decorative as well as functional. Many design options are available. All workshops are appropriate for beginners or advanced potters ages 8 and up. Items are available for pick up about 4 weeks after the workshop.

Join us for a rejuvenating yoga session at Szymanski Family Farms! Immerse yourself in nature's beauty as you stretch and breathe in the fresh air by the river. Our farm hand is also our in-house yoga instructor and will guide you through a series of poses suitable for all levels, think long stretches with a sprinkle of challenge. Whether you're looking to improve flexibility, find inner peace, or simply enjoy a relaxing workout, this in-person event is perfect for you. So grab your yoga mat and come join us for a blissful morning of yoga in the serene surroundings of Szymanski Family Farms. Namaste! * BRING YOUR OWN MAT* Bring WATER - It's summertime, so it's going to be hot, we are under the trees so shade is available but please be mindful of your hydration * This is by a River so there are at times bugs, mosquitoes, etc. We will have bug spray but feel free to bring your own or dress accordingly* We will also have our farm stand available for produce, jams, pickles, tea, candles, and flowers.

250 years ago in June 1775 George Washington was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army. Gen. Washington’s first stop following his appointment was the tavern, setting to work organizing the new army’s affairs. Join George Washington in the historic Dutch barn of Flounder Brewing Co. for a discussion of the spirits of his age. Topics will include Gen. Washington’s foray into the commercial distilling of whiskey and corn liquor and experiments with viniculture and home brewing. Hear about Gen. Washington’s favorite wines, champagnes, and other beverages and enjoy anecdotes about some of his favorite watering holes in New Jersey and Philadelphia, New York, Virginia and other points in between. David Emerson of History on the Hoof portrays George Washington in this living history program. Children and adults are invited to color or write cards of appreciation to veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces for delivery to New Jersey Veterans Memorial Homes in honor of the 250th Birthday of the U.S. Army & Armed Forces. The Wallace House and Old Dutch Parsonage Association, Proud Partner of Revolution NJ, sponsor this program with funding from the Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission as part of the Somerset County Docent Training Program. Admission

Sunday, June 29, 2025 12:00?PM  3:00?PM Flounder Brewing Co. (map) 250 years ago in June 1775 George Washington was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army. Gen. Washington’s first stop following his appointment was the tavern, setting to work organizing the new army’s affairs. Grab a pour of our colonial porter or smoked colonial brown and head up to the loft. Join living history interpreter David Emerson of History on the Hoof in the historic Dutch barn of Flounder Brewing Co. as he portrays George Washington discussing the spirits of his age. Topics will include Gen. Washington’s foray into the commercial distilling of whiskey and corn liquor, and experiments with viniculture and home brewing. Hear about Gen. Washington’s favorite wines, champagnes, and other beverages and enjoy anecdotes about some of his favorite watering holes in Philadelphia, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, and other points in between. The Wallace House and Old Dutch Parsonage Association, Proud Partner of Revolution NJ, sponsor this program. Admission is free. Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage and Flounder Brewing Co. are destinations for Sip & See Somerset, a passport to heritage tourism and craft drink in Somerset County: https://visitsomersetnj.org/see-central-somerset/ #SipSeeSomerset Travels with Darley visits Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage

On the drizzly evening of February 6, 1951, the Pennsylvania Railroad commuter train known as “The Broker” derailed in Woodbridge, New Jersey, killing 85 and injuring hundreds in what remains the deadliest railroad accident in the state’s history and among the top five in the United States. What happened is reasonably well-understood. The Broker hit a temporary track around a New Jersey Turnpike construction site going between 50- and 65-miles-per-hour, though the speed limit was set at 25. Why it happened, however, is an area of controversy that few (if any) histories have fully explored. While the role of speed is generally accepted, why the otherwise experienced and skilled engineer failed to properly observe the speed restriction drew attention at the time to systemic issues within the Pennsylvania Railroad itself and seemed to reflect what many had come to believe about the industry as a whole. Author Gordon Bond will be presenting his research on this tragic and relatively recent piece of history. He is an independent historian, author, and lecturer. His website, www.GardenStateLegacy.com, offers free resources for the New Jersey history community, including a speaker’s bureau and online museum. Mr. Bond has written an in-depth book titled “MAN FAILURE:

Author Gordon Bond will be presenting his research on this tragic and relatively recent piece of history. He is an independent historian, author, and lecturer. He is the author of six books about aspect of New Jersey history ranging from the first colonial era printer to the first African American to vote under the Fifteenth Amendment to the deadliest train wreck in state history.