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 Bound Brook - Aug 14/15 - Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy Step back in time and immerse yourself in the dark and mysterious world of Edgar Allan Poe. This exclusive speakeasy will transport you to a bygone era as you sip on expertly crafted cocktails inspired by four of Poe's most beloved stories. Led by the speakeasy’s lead mixologist and Poe historians, this immersive evening promises to be a chillingly unforgettable experience. Don't miss your chance to bring Poe's tales to life, one sip at a time.  Learn more ? tinyurl.com/boundkillers ? ? The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy typically SELLS OUT FAST!! If you do not see the event listed when you click the link, it's sold out. Follow the event/save the date: facebook.com/events/1828573531448765 #edgarallenpoe #speakeasy #theraven #edgarallenpoespeakeasy #mystery #macabre #boundbrook #alley14

Join Author Michael Gabriele as he reveals the crucial role played by taverns in 18th-century revolutionary America. His book, “Colonial Taverns of NJ: Libations, Liberty & Revolution” explores taverns as the seedbeds of the Revolution, the internet of the time, where people met, debated new ideas and, in many cases, joined militias to take up arms. Gabriele takes a deeper look at the significance of these local establishments and how in between brew and conversation, American history was shaped.

This event will take place at Hillsborough Library, 379 S Branch Rd, Hillsborough Township, NJ 08844. Jefferson and Adams were two of our Founding Fathers. But, they were close friends for much of their lives. Learn their story in this performance from the American Historical Theater. Ages 12 and up are welcome. Bitter political rivals and close personal friends: Adams (Peyton Dixon) and Jefferson (Steve Edenbo) discuss, debate, and sometimes decry the revolutionary storms they weathered throughout a relationship spanning fifty years. They recall their bumpy collaboration on the Declaration of Independence in 1776, parting ways on its final content and even on the most appropriate date for commemorating American independence. They clash on Constitutional issues such as term limits, freedom of speech, Presidential powers, the Tenth Amendment, the First Amendment, as well as the virtues and vexations of a two-party system. By means of this dialogue between their differing visions for The United States, their contrasting views of human nature, and their political careers that inter weaved collaboration and opposition, our 2nd and 3rd Presidents find the common ground that inspired Benjamin Rush to dub them “rival friends”. This is a debate, but not one fueled by party animosity