Events

Join the Franklin Trails Advisory Committee (TAC) for a combined hike and historic house tour. Franklin was at the center of the action during the American Revolution – from the victories at Trenton and Princeton through the end of the conflict. This special America 250 event combines a leisurely hike with commentary about the area’s importance in the Revolution and a guided tour of Rockingham, George Washington’s final wartime headquarters. Patrick Murray, TAC member and former president of the Crossroads of the American Revolution Association, leads the hike. Paul F. Soltis, historian for Rockingham State Historic Site, hosts the historic house tour. Attendance is free, but registration is required: https://franklintwp.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=2657 Hike begins and ends at John W. Flemer Preserve, Franklin Township, NJ 08528. The Rockingham Association serve as friends of Rockingham State Historic Site. ? Revolution NJ is New Jersey’s official observance of the 250th anniversaries of the American Revolution in New Jersey from 2024 – 2033. Franklin Township and Somerset County are Revolution NJ Communities.

Join us on August 1st at 11AM for our Monthly Tuna Cutting Show — one of the most exciting events at Kasia Market. Click “Going” by August 1st for a chance to win a Kasia bag and Tuna Sashimi! (The winner will be announced on-site and can take their prize home the same day.)  What to expect:• A live tuna breakdown by our chef• Premium cuts like Otoro• Fresh tastings and special tuna offerings  Free to attend  Kasia Market 11:00 AM Bring your friends, bring your appetite, and come experience one of the most impressive seafood traditions up close

THIS EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE AT MONTGOMERY LIBRARY, 100 COMMUNITY DRIVE, SKILLMAN, NJ 08558. Come learn about reading, writing and education in Colonial America with a hands-on display of original and reproduction books, newspapers, printing type, and more! Appropriate for ages 4+. Discover the science behind preserving historic documents, try your hand at creating your own document by writing with a hand-cut quill pen and ink made from an 18th century recipe, or fold and seal a letter to take home. Presenter: Ben Bartgis is a conservator based in Annapolis, MD who loves bringing conservation science out of the lab and into historic sites, schools, and more through living history demos and activities. They received their MA in Preventive Conservation from Northumbria University, a certificate from Rare Book School at the University of Virginia, and participated in the Revolution in Books NEH Summer Institute at Florida Atlantic University in 2022.