Events
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Nighttime Moth Walk
Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough, NJ, United StatesJoin Educator Toni on a nighttime walk in search of local moth species with a chance to see them up close! Butterflies often steal the spotlight. Moths deserve attention, too. These remarkable insects pollinate flowers and provide food for birds, bats, and other wildlife. Some species fly during the day. Many become active only after sunset. Join us for a nighttime walk and discover the amazing diversity of moths at Duke Farms. We’ll use a blacklight to attract moths for close observation. Learn how to identify different species and explore the important role they play in local ecosystems. You may never look at moths the same way again. We will be meeting first behind the Farm Barn Orientation Center before departing for our program! This class involves traveling less than 1 mile on mixed (paved and unpaved) surfaces, with participants moving for the entire duration. Most program routes can be adapted to accommodate mobility needs.
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Bernardsville Farmers’ Market
Bernardsville Station 50 Mine Brook Rd, Bernardsville, United StatesThe market features farm fresh produce, food items made from farm products, and freshly prepared and frozen meals. In addition to fruits and vegetables, specialties include delicious baked goods, honey, soup, empanadas, pasture-raised meats and poultry, olive oil, pickles, Italian and Indian prepared foods, fresh locally grown flowers, and much more. Live music from the PB&J Band. Pop-up vendors with unique products are also welcomed.
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Welcome World to George Washington’s Rockingham
Rockingham State Historic Site 84 Laurel Avenue, Franklin Township, United StatesNew Jersey welcomes the world to Rockingham State Historic Site for the 250th Birthday of the United States. Visit the historic New Jersey Dutch Barn for an illustrated introduction to George Washington’s final headquarters of the Revolutionary War. Handle reproduction artifacts of the Revolutionary War. Sign up for tours of the grounds. Rockingham was George Washington's final wartime headquarters. Arriving from New York, Washington stayed at Rockingham from August 23, 1783 and left November 10, 1783. While at Rockingham, Washington entertained guests, issued his Farewell Orders to the Army, and learned the United States became formally independent with the signing of the Treaty of Paris. The historic house remains closed due to construction for stabilization of the south elevation. ? Revolution NJ is New Jersey’s official observance of the 250th anniversaries of New Jersey’s first Constitution July 2, 2026 and the American Revolution in New Jersey from 2024 – 2033.
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History on the Green
FeaturedSomerville Courthouse Green Main Street - Between North Bridge and Grove Street, Somerville, NJ, United StatesStep back into the past and visit Revolutionary-era New Jersey at Somerset County's free living history event for the whole family - History on the Green! Celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary and learn about Somerset County's rich local history during this fun-filled day of Revolutionary War-era activities and performances. Join us on the Historic Somerset County Courthouse Green in Somerville to: Explore a pop-up encampment & visit with Revolutionary War soldiers! Meet George and Martha Washington! (Don't forget to get their autographs!) See early-American artisans in action! Experience cannon and musket firing demonstrations! Play colonial toys & games! Listen to live period music! And SO MUCH MORE 2026 ACTIVITIES, PERFORMANCES & DEMONSTRATIONS Meet Famous Historical Figures! General George Washington and his wife Martha, along with Benjamin Franklin, will be visiting History on the Green to tell the story of how they met and how their lives were affected by the Revolution. Don't forget to get their autographs! New Jersey Militia - Heard's Brigade Experience everyday life in an encampment during the American Revolution! It wasn’t all battlefields and fighting- see how the NJ Militia would have spent their time cooking, cleaning, playing games, and more. Music of the Colonies Enjoy traditional
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Meet Ben Franklin – Presented by Dr. Michael Norris ( Warren Township Library)
SCLSNJ's Warren Township Library branch 42 Mountain Blvd., Warren, NJ, United StatesTHIS EVENT TAKES PLACE AT WARREN TOWNSHIP LIBRARY, 42 MOUNTAIN BLVD, WARREN 07059 Through art and artifacts drawn from East Coast museums and collections, meet the author, printer, political theorist, politician, Freemason, postmaster, scientist, inventor, civic activist, statesman and diplomat you know as Benjamin Franklin. Presenter: Dr. Michael Norris got his BA in classics from the University of California at San Diego and his MA in classics and Ph.D. in art history at the University of California at Santa Barbara. He spent twenty years at the Cloisters Museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and has lectured on trips all over the world. He lives in Teaneck, New Jersey.
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Liz Longley Live at the Ross Farm | EmpowHER Concert July 18
Ross Farm 135 N Maple Ave, Basking Ridge, NJ, United StatesAn evening concert with acclaimed Nashville singer-songwriter Liz Longley + full-day access to EmpowHER programming at the historic estate. We are thrilled to welcome Liz Longley, with special guest Rachael Sage, to the Ross Farm MainStage this summer for an unforgettable EmpowHER evening of music. Known for her powerful vocals, deeply honest songwriting, and captivating live performances, Liz Longley has built a devoted national following, and we’re honored to bring her to our stage for this special evening. Nashville-based, Liz is celebrated for her stop-you-in-your-tracks voice and emotionally resonant music, blending folk, pop, and Americana. She has earned accolades from prestigious songwriting competitions, including the BMI John Lennon Songwriting Scholarship Competition. Her self-titled debut album was praised as “stunning” by HuffPost and marked by “cleverness and wit” by the Dallas Morning News. Her follow-up album Weightless (2016) was called “a thing of beauty” by Pop Dose. Her sixth album, Funeral For My Past, became a major independent success after fans raised more than $150,000 on Kickstarter to fund its release, making her the #4 most-funded solo female musician in Kickstarter history. The album earned widespread acclaim, with Billboard praising its range from Americana to shimmering pop anthems. Becoming a mother
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