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At Acorn Hall
WINTER 2010
… and our membership Spend Valentine’s Day with Us!
continues to grow
Green Village, and for bership in the MCHS. Cur-
Please welcome the reelection as Secretary, rent MCHS members are
following new members: Barbara M. Benedict of also encouraged to attend
Madison. All Society and bring a guest at no
Suzanne Andrews members whose mem- charge. No advance reser-
Craig Berry bership is current as of vation is required for the
Matthew Connahan January 14 may vote. tea.
Cosy Cupboard Tea
During the tea, pro- A portion of the tea re-
Room
spective members can freshments is being under-
Kathryn DeMarco learn about the Soci- written by the Cosy Cup-
David & Diane Fish ety’s many benefits and board Tea Room, a tradi-
resources while enjoy- tional afternoon tea room
Mary Flintosh
ing the Victorian ritual opening in March at 4 Old
Wayne Frey Alice Castleman Hone listens in of afternoon tea. The Turnpike Road in Convent
on the conversation between
Mary Harrigan Jennifer Ochman and Helen day’s $6 admission fee Station. The tea is also co-
Uma Rathore Clear. ($5 for seniors, $3 for sponsored by the Metro-
students, and of course, politan Ladies Society,
Lauren Swern The Morris County His- free to MCHS mem- whose members will be on
torical Society will hold bers) includes a tour of hand to model nineteenth
Inside this issue: both its annual member- the Acorn Hall, the ex- and early twentieth century
ship drive tea and its hibit “Life After fashions. The tri-state-
Historical Happenings 2
annual meeting on Sun- George: Morristown area-based group is in-
From the Director 3 day, February 14, at After the Revolution,” volved in living history
Acorn Hall. The tea will and a delicious after- demonstrations and a vari-
Home Garden Club 3 run from 1 to 4 p.m., noon tea buffet. The ety of philanthropic pro-
Spinning Demonstration 4
with the annual meeting fee is applicable to- jects.
taking place at 2 p.m. wards an annual mem-
Revolutionary Weekend 4
The business meeting,
In the Oakleaf Gallery 5
which is open to the Save the Date!
Thank you! 5 public, will include elec-
tions and a brief presen- The MCHS Annual Yard Sale will be held on
At the Ball 6 tation on the Society’s Saturday, May 22, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at
2009 Annual Campaign 6 activities and growth Acorn Hall. You may find a new treasure, and all
during the past year. Up proceeds benefit MCHS programs.
Membership 7 for reelection to the po-
sition of President is
David G. Holdsworth of
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Historical Happenings
Boonton Historical Society for the Humanities. 7 p.m., The Valley, NJ 07853. If you have
Bethel in Mt. Tabor. additional questions about this
Wednesday, February 17 —
workshop, contact Shelly Here-
“Lincoln: Man of Sorrow” gives For additional information: tyk at the WTHS at 908-876-
insights into the personal and po- (973) 586-1564 9 6 9 6 o r b y e - ma i l a t
litical struggles of one of our www.mounttabornj.org info@wthsnj.org.
greatest presidents. A program
sponsored by the New Jersey Roxbury Historic Trust &
Council for the Humanities. 2 Roxbury Township
p.m., Senior Center, 126 North Historical Society
Main Street. Free. Sunday, February 14 — Open
House at the King Store, King Is your business fashion-
Wednesday, March 17 — “The
Homestead Museum and Silas oriented? Contact the MCHS
Boonton Police Department:
Riggs Saltbox House. 1 – 4 p.m. office to learn about sponsor-
1867-1999,” with former police
ship opportunities for the next
Chief Steven Stross. 7 p.m., Sen- Sunday, March 14 — Open Society exhibit, Gowns: From
ior Center, 126 North Main Street. House at the King Store, King Birth to Bedroom to Ballroom.
Free. Homestead Museum and Silas Your company name can be
For additional information: Riggs Saltbox House. 1 – 4 p.m. included in exhibit signage,
(973) 316-0976 press releases, the MCHS
For additional information:
www.boonton.org/Community/ newsletter and website, the
(973) 927-7603
HistoricalSociety.htm. catalogue, and other exhibit-
www.roxburynewjersey.com
related materials. Featuring a
Madison Historical Society Washington Township Worth gown, an elaborate
Wednesday, March 24 — “History Historical Society three-dimensional lace court
of the Madison Fire Department.” gown, and other stunning
Wednesday, March 3 — dresses, this
7 p.m., Chase Room, Madison “Practical Tips for the Care of exhibit prom-
Public Library, 39 Keep Street. Historical Documents,” pre- ises to be a
Free. sented by Joseph M. Ciccone, show-
For additional information: J.D., C.A.; co-sponsored by the stopper and
(973) 377-0722 ext. 8 Morris County Heritage Com- a crowd-
mission. Networking and re- pleaser –
Mt. Tabor Historical Society freshments at 5:30 p.m.; pro- and one
Thursday, February 11 — gram 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Morris worth
“Victorianism,” presented by County Cultural Center, 300 being
Bonnie-Lynn Nadzeika of the Mendham Road, Morris Twp. a
Morris County Historical Society. Free, but advance registration by part
7 p.m., The Bethel in Mt. Tabor February 26 is required. Contact of.
Thursday, March 11 — the Washington Township His-
“Traditional Celtic Tales” with torical Society by e-mail at
David Emerson. A program spon- info@wthsnj.org, by telephone
sored by the New Jersey Council at 908-876-9696, or by mail at
WTHS, P.O. Box 189, Long
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Like every other historic organization, we are dealing with a loss of income, particularly from grants so
we are trying new things to bring in new members. Few people realize that MCHS is not an official
government entity and we receive less than x% of funds from the County. We are currently looking for
new members to fill positions in our Board of Trustees, which raises funds and directs Society policy.
If you are interested and have some new ideas, please contact me.
I look forward to seeing our many members and friends in the months to come!
-- Bonnie-Lynn Nadzeika
Spinning Demonstration
New York fiber artist Elizabeth goods. In the Victorian era, spin- both spinning and sharing her
Cherry will be demonstrating ning demonstrations recalled millinery skills.
how fibers are spun into yarn at days of yore and were often fea-
Acorn Hall on Sunday, March tured during patriotic celebra- The demonstration is free with
21, from 1 to 4 p.m. Ms. Cherry tions like the Fourth of July. In regular admission to Acorn Hall.
will produce knitter-friendly recent years it has regained
yarns from animal and vegetable popularity and even has its
materials using her Kromski Ma- own magazine, Spin Off.
zurka spinning wheel. Visitors
can try their hands at spinning Elizabeth Cherry is a vo-
using drop spindles. Drop spin- cal musician who also
dle kits will also be available for holds a millinery certifi-
purchase. cate from the Fashion In-
stitute of Technology in
Spinning was an essential skill New York. She worked at
prior to the Industrial Revolu- Waterloo Village where
tion. Prior to the American she conducted demonstra-
Revolution, wearing clothing tions in pottery. She has
made out of “homespun” fabric been a popular attraction
was a sign of rebellion against at Acorn Hall’s Victorian
Great Britain’s tax on imported Weekend in past years,
Revolutionary Weekend
Visitors in Morristown for the in the Morris County Historical open during that weekend from
“Revolutionary Weekend” April Society’s exhibit Life After 10 to 4 on Friday, April 16, and
16 through 18 may be interested George: Morristown After the 1 to 4 on Sunday, April 18
in finding out what happened Revolution. This will be the final (closed Saturday).
next – after Washington left opportunity to view the exhibit,
town. They can find the answer which examines the history – The exhibit recounts significant
technological, events that occurred in Morris-
social, and cul- town in the 19th and early 20th
tural – that con- centuries. Those years saw the
tinued to be invention of the telegraph, the
made after that development of the Morris Ca-
date through the nal, and the growth of the town
early 20th century from a sleepy farming commu-
in Morristown nity to a major population and
and the surround- commercial center to the “town
ing area. Life Af- of millionaires” in the Gilded
ter George is in Age. Also spotlighted are his-
Acorn Hall’s sec- toric sites including Macculloch
ond-floor exhibit Hall, Historic Speedwell, Foster-
rooms. It will be fields, and Acorn Hall itself.
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Thank You!
We may be prejudiced, but we think Acorn Hall Special thanks to
looked better than ever during this year’s holiday The Home Garden Club of Morristown
season. Thanks to all the volunteers who assisted MCD Print and Document Solutions
with decorations. The Metropolitan Ladies Society
The young ladies of the Villa Walsh Academy
Lucia Borecki History Club
Helen Clear
Betsy Cooper
Lucille Eckerson
Diane Freedman
Vivi Klesch
Meg Imbriale
Mo Khawaja
The students of Montgomery Academy
Elizabeth Pierce
Bob Schultz
Lynne Taylor
Tom Thornton
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