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History on the Green
History on the Green Step back into the past and visit Revolutionary-era New Jersey at Somerset County's living history event for the whole family - History on the Green! Explore a pop-up encampment & visit with Revolutionary War soldiers! Meet General George Washington and his valet, William "Billy" Lee, on horseback! Experience early-American artisan demonstrations! Play colonial toys & games And SO MUCH MORE LOCATION: The Courthouse Green on Main Street (between N. Bridge St. & Grove St.) Somerville, NJ 08876 NJ Fifes & DrumsEnjoy the NJ Fifes & Drums live performances of late 18th-century music that would have been performed by a military corps of music during the Revolutionary War. This local group will be dressed in field musician uniforms of the 2nd New Jersey Regiment. Hand-Cut Colonial Silhouettes Watch in awe and excitement as professional artist Lauren Muney creates a hand-cut, colonial style portrait of you to take home. You have the easy part - sit and enjoy the experience! Basketweaving of Colonial America Watch the talented artisan, Mary May, demonstrate colonial-era basketweaving techniques and traditions! Learn how basketweaving was an integral domestic activity in early America. Colonial Toys & Games with Liberty Hall Museum Experience the toys and games of the past with Liberty
Walk an Alpaca – Saturday Mornings
Walk an Alpaca - Saturday Mornings PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!!! NON REFUNDABLE!!!!! NON CHANGEABLE!!!! Alpaca Halter Training (Walking): Walk one of our beautiful, friendly Alpacas around our property. Enjoy their wonderful personalities and cuteness overload. You will be instructed on how to handle your alpaca and we will give you a little bit of information on our Alpacas. 1 reservation is 1 Alpaca and 1 Person. Children under the age of 9 cannot walk by themselves. Your walk will last around 15 minutes. Feel free to take lots of pictures with your alpaca and if you need assistance doing so, please as one of our Volunteers for help. This is a rain/snow or shine unless torrential rain then we will postpone. PLEASE BE ONTIME! IF YOU ARE MORE THAN 5 MINUTES LATE FOR YOUR SCHEDULED WALK, YOUR WALK WILL BE CANCELLED!!!!! Our helpers are all volunteers, so tipping is appreciated.
Crystals, Stones, and More: Advice and Readings
Crystals, Stones, and More: Advice and Readings with Shannon Stumped and at a crossroads? Ready for the next step? Uncertain of what the future holds? Whether it's finding soul mates, love and relationships, career, soul healings, or sage spiritual guidance along the journey, come see Shannon and set the course for happier ever after in your life. All sessions always free. Sign-ins from noon to 2PM, with Shannon, who specializes in miracle-making (and a whole lot more), including: Decision-making Problem-solving Spiritual Guidance Wisdom Inspiration Encouragement Prayer Letting Go Cutting Soul Ties Soul Healings Wishes & Dreams Blessings Anointings Commitment Ceremonies Happiest Ever Afters NEW: Text Sunnyside Gift Shop to sign-up! 908-409-3884 What to Know: All sessions are in Divine timing (sign-ins by arrival time only); always free (no costs, no strings); complementary with all belief systems (secular or nonsecular) and all walks of life. For more information, you are welcome to contact Shannon @ JoyAlchemy.com.
Brunswick Resolves for Somerset County’s History on the Green
Brunswick Resolves for Somerset County’s History on the Green 250 years ago in July 1774 Somerset County convened a committee of correspondence and 71 delegates from 11 of New Jersey’s 13 counties gathered in New Brunswick to appoint delegates from New Jersey to the First Continental Congress. Visit Old Dutch Parsonage, historic home of two delegates to New Jersey’s Provincial Congress, for an open house discussing Somerset County’s role on the road to revolution 250 years ago this summer. Somerset County’s History on the Green featuring a pop-up encampment and more living history continues all day 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on the Courthouse Green between N. Bridge St. & Grove St. on Main Street in Downtown Somerville: https://www.co.somerset.nj.us/government/public-works/cultural-heritage/history-on-the-green
90’s Nostalgia Crafts: Spin Art
90’s Nostalgia Crafts: Spin Art Relive the magic of 90’s camp craft classics in this come-when-you-can, open studio workshop. Drop in between the hours of 2-5PM, no registration required. Step up to the wheel, drop a bit of paint and create a mini masterpiece! The same fun you had 20 years ago, but you get to leave the mess with us. Gather your friends and come walk down memory lane, or share the crafts you loved as a child with the next generation (10 and up).
Laser Magic
Laser Magic at RVCC Planetarium Enjoy a laser show featuring such selections as “Fireworks” by Katy Perry; “We Don’t Talk about Bruno” from Encanto; “Call Me Maybe” by Carly Rae Jepsen; and “Let It Go,” sung by Idina Menzel. (Recommended for ages 6-12)
