There are a number of events this week, visit a canal, mine minerals, visit an art gallery and attend a Scandinavian fete.

Stewards of Park History — Meeting and Dessert
Monday August 25, 6:45-9:00 pm
Call 973-534-2845 for more information
Email: hdannatt@earthlink.net for more information

Waterloo Canal Heritage Day
Saturday Aug. 30 11:00am-5:00pm
Waterloo Village
525 Village of Waterloo
Stanhope, NJ 07874
Phone: 908-722-9556
973-347-0900
Web Page Canal Society of New Jersey
http://canalsocietynj.org/2014canaldaymainboard.html

Guided tours of the village and Morris Canal, special presentations, exhibits and craft demonstrations. Waterloo Village.

Sussex County Senior Citizen Art Show
The show is on display at the SCAHC until Sept. 16, 2014
Sussex County Arts and Heritage Council
133 Spring Street Newton, NJ
973-383-0027
http://www.scahc.org/event_details/sussex_county_senior_citizen_art_show1/

Arts Festival
SCAHS  is also selling tickets for the 2nd annual festival of art, which is hosted by the Lake Mohawk Pool,  The festival take place on Sunday Sept 7 (rain date Sept 14)

Purchase tickets by phone (973) 383-0027
or online  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/festival-of-art-tickets-12150655939

Mineral Collecting at Sterling Hill Mine
Sunday August 31 9:00-3:00
Sterling Hill Mine
30 Plant Street
Ogdensburg, NJ
Phone: 973-209-6463
info@steringhillminingmuseum.org

Description: Collecting is allowed on the Mine Run Dump and in the Passaic Pit and the  saddle area.  This event is open to the public. Wear  study footwear, a strong hammer, (carpenter claw hammers are not allowed),  and eye protection. A dark room with short wave ultra-violet light is provided.  Read more details about the Mineral collecting at http://sterlinghillminingmuseum.org/visitor/mineralcollect.php

Fee: $5.00 admission and $1.50 per pound of  mineral taken. Fee does not include the mine tour.
Age Requirement: Must be at least 7:00 year old for  Mine Run dump and 13 and up elsewhere.

30th Annual Scandinavian Fete
Sunday August 31 10:00am-6:00pm
Vasa Park
One Wolfe Rd
610-417-1483
Fee: $14.00

The heritage festival celebrates the Nordic regions: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden. Food, crafts, authentic gifts, entertainment, dancing, folk dress, vikings, kids’ events, and re-enactors. This year’s featured guests are Telge Glima, Swedish wrestlers who practice and show old sports and games.

There are a number of events this week, visit a canal, mine minerals, visit an art gallery and attend a Scandinavian fete.

Stewards of Park History — Meeting and Dessert
Monday August 25, 6:45-9:00 pm
Call 973-534-2845 for more information
Email: hdannatt@earthlink.net for more information

Waterloo Canal Heritage Day
Saturday Aug. 30 11:00am-5:00pm
Waterloo Village
525 village of Waterloo
Stanhope, NJ 07874
Phone: 908-722-9556
973-347-0900
Web Page Canal Society of New Jersey
http://canalsocietynj.org/2014canaldaymainboard.html

Guided tours of the village and Morris Canal, special presentations, exhibits and craft demonstrations. Waterloo Village.

Sussex County Senior Citizen Art Show
The show is on display at the SCAHC until Sept. 16, 2014
Sussex County Arts and Heritage Council
133 Spring Street Newton, NJ
973-383-0027
http://www.scahc.org/event_details/sussex_county_senior_citizen_art_show1/

Arts Festival
SCAHS  is also selling tickets for the 2nd annual festival of art, which is hosted by the Lake Mohawk Pool,  The festival take place on Sunday Sept 7 (rain date Sept 14)

Purchase tickets by phone (973) 383-0027
or online  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/festival-of-art-tickets-12150655939

Mineral Collecting at Sterling Hill Mine
Sunday August 31 9:00-3:00
Sterling Hill Mine
30 Plant Street
Ogdensburg, NJ
Phone: 973-209-6463
info@steringhillminingmuseum.org

Description: Collecting is allowed on the Mine Run Dump and in the Passaic Pit and the  saddle area.  This event is open to the public. Wear  study footwear, a strong hammer, (carpenter claw hammers are not allowed),  and eye protection. A dark room with short wave ultra-violet light is provided.  Read more details about the Mineral collecting at http://sterlinghillminingmuseum.org/visitor/mineralcollect.php

Fee: $5.00 admission and $1.50 per pound of  mineral taken. Fee does not include the mine tour.
Age Requirement: Must be at least 7:00 year old for  Mine Run dump and 13 and up elsewhere.

SCAHS  is also selling tickets for the 2nd annual festival of art, which is hosted by the Lake Mohawk Pool,  The festival take place on Sunday Sept 7 (rain date Sept 14)

Purchase tickets by phone (973) 383-0027
or online  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/festival-of-art-tickets-12150655939

Mineral Collecting at Sterling Hill Mine
Sunday August 31 9:00-3:00
Sterling Hill Mine
30 Plant Street
Ogdensburg, NJ
Phone: 973-209-6463
info@steringhillminingmuseum.org

Description: Collecting is allowed on the Mine Run Dump and in the Passaic Pit and the  saddle area.  This event is open to the public. Wear  study footwear, a strong hammer, (carpenter claw hammers are not allowed),  and eye protection. A dark room with short wave ultra-violet light is provided.  Read more details about the Mineral collecting at http://sterlinghillminingmuseum.org/visitor/mineralcollect.php

Fee: $5.00 admission and $1.50 per pound of  mineral taken. Fee does not include the mine tour.
Age Requirement: Must be at least 7:00 year old for  Mine Run dump and 13 and up elsewhere.

30th Annual Scandinavian Fete
Sunday August 31 10:00am-6:00pm
Vasa Park
One Wolfe Rd
610-417-1483
Fee: $14.00

The heritage festival celebrates the Nordic regions: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden. Food, crafts, authentic gifts, entertainment, dancing, folk dress, vikings, kids’ events, and re-enactors. This year’s featured guests are Telge Glima, Swedish wrestlers who practice and show old sports and games.

There are several history related events this weekend in our area.

Wharton Canal Day
Saturday Aug. 25 10:00am-5:00pm
Canal Day at Huge Force Park
Web Page Canal Society of New Jersey

The canal day festival is an old time county fair that celebrates the Morris Canal and the contributions to the development of the communities along its banks.

There will be music, boat rides, arts & crafts and food.

Teddy Bear Day
Saturday August 23
Space Farms
218 Route 519
Sussex, NJ 07461
Link for visiting information and admission fees
http://spacefarms.com/visit.html

Have your bear and keep him too! Free child’s admission when you bring a teddy bear with you to visit Space Farms!  Child must be accompanied by an adult paid admission. Note: Space Farms does NOT keep the stuffed bears. More details to follow.

Miner’s Table
August 24,  2:00 pm
Riverview Inn to benefit the Minisink Historical Society and the Matamoras-Westfall Historical Society
400 Shay Lane, Matamoras, PA 18336

Miners Tale performed by Robert Thomas Hughes a lively monologue, weaves the stories of seven characters whose livelihoods depend on anthracite coal mining.  Food will be for sale before and after the presentation.
Admission $5.00

Sparta Historical Society
Bus Tour of the Walkill
Thursday Oct 9 from 9:00am – 3:00 pm
Cost: $45.00
Applications may be received by contacting Ed Fritsch at 973­-729­-0644
Checks for reservation should be
made out to the Sparta Historical Society can be mailed to the Sparta Historical Society, P.O. Box 312, Sparta, N.J. 07871.

M.A.R.C.H and the Walpack Historical Society are hosting events this weekend. There are also two request for vendors and volunteers.

Kevin Wright – POLITICAL CONFLICT IN NORTHWEST JERSEY IN THE 1860’s.

Location: Walpack Historical Society

Date: Sunday, Aug 17 The Society meets in the Walpack Church. 12pm – Noon is a Lawn picnic (bring lunch and a chair) 1pm – General Meeting followed by a speaker or field trip.

Web page: http://walpackhistory.org/

Kevin Wright will be speaking to the Walpack Historical Society and any and all listeners interested in local history on “Political dissent in Sussex County 1861-1865” at 1PM on Sunday, August 17, 2014, in the historic Walpack Methodist Episcopal Church, located on Main Street, Walpack Center, in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.

Harmony in Motion

M.A.R.C.H. The Foster-Armstrong House, 320 River Rd. Montague, NJ 07827

Phone: (973)293-3106

SaturdayAugust 16-1:00 – 1:30 Program: “Harmony in Motion” Musical Quartet “Harmony in Motion” is a group of singers dedicated to the preservation of barbershop style four part acappella harmony. They enjoy developing the skills involved in both the musical and visual aspects of their performance. They treasure the lifelong friendships made in an atmosphere of fun and camaraderie. Two groups will be singing for our performance, so come early to reserve your seat. The Foster-Armstrong House is located at 320 River Rd. Montague, NJ 07827. Visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com… for updates, pictures and more events!

Lost Art Lacers

SundayAugust 17 -1:00 – 4:00 Open House

M.A.R.C.H. The Foster Armstrong House, 320 River Rd. Montague, NJ 07827

Phone: (973)293-3106

The Montague Assoc. for the Restoration of Community History is hosting the ladies of the Lost Arts Lacers at the Foster Armstrong House on Sunday, Aug. 17th from 1:00 to 4:00 at the Foster Armstrong House, 320 River Road in Montague, NJ. Visit us to see beautiful demonstrations of handmade lace from past and present. Then stop by the Neldon-Roberts Stonehouse, circa 1820, located at 501 Rt. 206 North for a colonial herb garden tour from the Minisink Garden Club.
Web page: http://www.montaguehistory.org/Home.html

Exhibitors Wanted

2nd Annual Festival of Art

Art Food Wine Tasting event sponsors by the Sussex County Arts and Heritage Council and Hosted by the Lake Mohawk Pool.

Sunday September 7, 2014

If you would like to be an exhibiting artist a prospectus is available at on this page:

http://www.scahc.org/event_details/festival_of_art/

Stillwater Historical Society is looking for volunteers and vendors

Stillwater Fall Festival

Sunday September 28, 2014

Link to the information for vendors and volunteers:

http://www.historicstillwater.org/site/e107_plugins/content/content.php?content.63

How to Determine What to Keep in Your Collection

M.A.R.C.H. Montague
Foster Armstrong House is located at 320 River Road Montague, NJ
Saturday Aug 9 – 10:00 am-3:00 pm NPS Training Lori Rohrer: Keep VS Throw:

How do you determine what to keep in your collections? Topic: Scope of Collection Statements, Accessioning Records, Cataloging, Record Keeping, De-Accessioning and Process. FAH
RSVP 570-426 2443, Class limited to 15 (Bring your own lunch)

Open House

Foster Armstrong House is located at 320 River Road Montague, NJ
Sunday Aug 10 – 10:00-4:00
Open House Foster Armstrong House and Nelson Robert Stone House