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Events Week of Nov. 6-14

There are two events this week on Sunday Nov. 9th the you can have your antiques appraised at the Sparta Ambulance Building.  On Thursday Nov 13th a panel of veteran’s will address the Sparta Historical Society.

Sparta Historical Society  & Sussex County Literacy Volunteers                    
Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014,  11:00-4:00 pm     

Sparta Ambulance Building 14 Sparta Ave.     
Antique Alley, the joint fundraiser for Literacy Volunteers of Sussex County and Sparta Historical Society, invited antique and art dealer and collector Jon Felz to appraise antiques and heirlooms last November for anyone who cared to know if their possessions were valuable.
For $5 per item, locals learned if their goods were jewels or junk.
This year’s Antique Alley will be held Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sparta Ambulance Building. All proceeds go to Sparta Historical Society and Literacy Volunteers of Sussex County, a nonprofit that provides free, one-on-one, confidential tutoring to adults based on individual needs and goals. The local organization offers tutoring in basic literacy and English for speakers of other languages and in 2012, more than 3,200 hours of tutoring were spent with 116 students.
The Sparta Historical Society’s next endeavor to preserve the town’s heritage is the purchase of the 1786 Van Kirk House, which sits on Route 517.
Veterans Speak   
 Sparta Historical Society  
 Thursday  November 13, 2014   7:30 pm                  
 Sparta Ambulance Building 14 Sparta, Ave.  Sparta, NJ
We celebrate Veteran’s Day on November 11 to honor the service that all Veterans have provided to our county.
On Thursday November 13th a  panel of veterans have agreed to share their service experiences with us.  Rev. Ernie Kosa,  Marty Schweighard, Donald Devore and Frank  Armario,  and Mike Rahill veteran’s of the Korean and Vietnam War comprise our panel.
Rev. Koza Korean experience included front line experience included  living in a cave at the front line and having his life saved from by a guide who pushed him to the ground and fell on him when a shell fell next to them.  Rev Koza also saw service during the Vietnam War where he followed the troops to the front lines.  The panel is sponsored by the Sparta Historical Society and the meeting will take place at the Sparta Ambulance Building located 14 Sparta Ave. at 7:30 pm.
Marty Swheighard, a navy veteran, served  three years on a Navel Cruiser during the Korean war will share life what it is like to serve on a military vessel.
Frank Armanio served in Vietnam from 1966-1967. Frank is the Second Vice President of the State Council of Vietnam Veterans of America.  Frank will relate his experiences in service and as an advocate for all Veterans. He will the discuss the post service needs of our veterans.
Mike Rahill spent one year stateside for training and  two years with the Army’s 9th Infantry in the Vietnam’s Mekong Delta.  Rahill notes they were call the  “Brown Water Navy”.
Donald Devore served with the infantry in Vietnam.  He is active an active veteran serving as the Chaplin for the 21st  of the VFW.

Shadows and Light Reception and Exhibit
Friday Nov 14 6:00-8:00
Sussex County Arts and Heritage Council
133 Spring Street Newton, NJ

Without the play of light on object, all would be shadowed or dark.  We learn to recognize images by understanding light as it wraps around shapes and highlights the three dimensions of our world.  Two-dimensional painting use these hints to conjure shape and fool the eye. In what ways will you use or pay homage to shadow an light through your art?

The reception is Friday Nov. 14th from 6:00-8:00 pm.  The art exhibit will be accompanied by an exhibit of text panels from the Picatinny Arsenal Cultural Resource Program’s Storeyboard Exhitibt.

This entry was posted on November 6, 2014.

Historical Society Open This Weekend

The Sussex County Historical Society will be open this weekend for the Sussex County Arts and Heritage Councils tour.

This entry was posted on October 8, 2014.

Events Sept-28-30th

A busy first fall weekend  for Sussex County Events — Stillwater is hosting its Harvest Festival, The Sterling HIll Mines has its gem show and Peter’s Valley is hosting a Craft Fair at the Fairgrounds.  The  History Alliance of Sussex County has meeting on Tuesday, September 30th.

Stillwater 9th Annual Fall Festival
Stillwater Historical Society
September 28, 2014  11:00 am-4:00 pm
Stillwater School, Stilllwater, NJ

The event will include hayrides, food, pumpkins, antiques, pony rides and games.

Sterling Hill Mining Museum
Saturday, September 27, 2014-Sunday, September 28, 2014 Franklin-Sterling Gem and Mineral Show and Outdoor Swap and Sell
Where: Franklin School – Franklin, NJ, and Sterling Hill Mining Museum – Ogdensburg, NJ
Time: 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Description: September 27 (Saturday)
– See more at: http://sterlinghillminingmuseum.org/visitor/schedule.php#events

Peter’s Valley Craft Fair
September 27 & 28
Held at the Sussex County Fair Grounds in Augusta, NJ
This venue is fully accessible.
37 Plains Road, Augusta, NJ 07851
Admission: $9.00 at the gate

is annual event showcases beautiful American Craft made by 150+ exhibiting artists from across the country. Come & discover the pleasure of living with handmade objects and the beauty they bring to your life. Browse five buildings of amazing artwork, meet the makers, watch an array of artist demonstrations and find the perfect gift for yourself or someone special. This a juried show of exhibitors, who are each selected for excellence and originality in twelve different media. There are always ongoing artist demonstrations, live music, great food and kid’s art activities.

Your ticket purchase supports the educational programs offered by Peters Valley School of Craft. This popular, yearly event is always held the last full weekend in Sept. that does not conflict with a holiday.

UPDATE ON HORTON MANSION TO ALSO BE PROVIDED

Tuesday September 30th 7:00 pm

History Alliance at the Lafayette Center For Preservation

Ludlum-Mabee House

115 Rt 15 Lafayette, NJ

NEWTON – Has your historical society wondered how to attract new members while keeping your current members?

Ed Brannon will be addressing this pressing issue and suggest various strategies that  can be effectively used to stabilize and expand your membership base. One such

strategy is to involve various generations and people with diverse skills in history, preservation and organizations.

The talk will be given at the Ludlum-Mabee House, located on Route 15 in Lafayette. The Ludlum-Mabee House is the former Lafayette Township Municipal Building, and now is the home of the Lafayette Center Preservation Foundation. The presentation will begin at 7:00 PM.

Ed Fritsch, the president of the Sussex County History Alliance, noted that Ed Brannon is currently involved with the Historic Preservation Trust of Pike County (PA.) and is

working on a project that will preserve a historic home while allowing the development of a new court house building to move forward. Brannon lives in Milford, Pa. with his wife.

Brannon is the former Executive Director of Grey Towers, which is located in Milford. As director, he led the planning, design and completion of the restoration and

rehabilitation of the Pinchot Estate complex, which is known as Grey Towers. This $18,000,000 project spanned ten years and was widely recognized as one of the finest examples of adaptive reuse in the nation.

This entry was posted on September 23, 2014.

Events September 20-21

Highland Days
Waterloo Village
September 20, 21

A music and environmental festival. The Highlands Festival at Waterloo brings non-stop music back to this historic venue over two days and on two stages.The Marketplace will feature local vendors with products produced with a consciousness of ecology, sustainability, fair labor and social justice.The Highlands Festival at Waterloo offers a series of Chef’s Demos and talks on local on Saturday and Sunday. Held in the Meeting House.

Walpack Historical Society
September 21, 2014
30th Anniversary of the Society.

Park History Tour
September 21, 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Pocono Environmental Education Center
538 Emery Road Dingman’s Ferry
http://peec@peec.org
Fee: $10.00 members/$15.00 non members

Park History Tour. Explore the Park to find the many scenic and historic sites within our beloved recreation area. Bring a water bottle, lunch and a camera. To to reserve a seat in the van. Carpooling encouraged

This entry was posted on September 17, 2014.

Events September 13th-16th

Unique Gourd Art
M.A.R.C.H. (Montague Association for the Restoration of Community History)
Sunday Sept. 14 -1 – 4 pm Open House Foster-Armstrong House and Nelden Roberts Schoolhouse

Demonstrator: Sharon Kelly – “Unique Gourd Art,  Hand-painting on all shapes and sizes of gourds!
The Foster-Armstrong House, FAH, is located on CR 521/ 320 River Road, about 1 mile north of the Milford/Montague Bridge, in Montague, N.J.; is listed on the National Register of Historic Sites; was built in 1790.

Waterloo Canal Heritage Day
Waterloo Village
September 13,  10:00-5:00pm

Waterloo takes on a new look in the fall.  If you haven’t visted recently, several of the buildings are now open to the public on Heritage Day’s. Waterloo is located at 525 Waterloo Road in Stanhope, NJ.

Peter Lubrecht Civil War Memorials
Civil War Round Table
September 16, 7:30 pm

Civil War Memorials; Hidden and Otherwise. Remembrance or Guilt?
Meetings are held at 7:30 PM in the Theater, in building D, of the Sussex County Community College.
The College is located at One College Hill Road in Newton,  N.J.  The meetings are open to the public and are free of charge. Membership in the Round Table is encouraged

This entry was posted on September 10, 2014.

Event September 6th through 11th

Harvest Moon Celebration and Garlic Fest

Saturday, September 6

Lusscroft Farm

50 Neilson Road

Wantage, NJ 07461

Sparta Historical Society presents Thomas Edison, major local employer

Thomas Edison built a massive industrial complex in Sparta/Ogdensburg that employed 500 men at its peak in the late 1800s, only to close in 1900 forever.  Vestiges of his operation are visible near the monument on Edison Road, but they barely hint at the story.

On Thursday, September 11 at 7:30 pm, the Sparta Historical Society welcomes Leonard DeGraaf, an archivist at the Thomas Edison National Historical Park, who will present an illustrated program on this important piece of local history.  While researching for his latest book on Edison, DeGraaf came across interviews of miners who had worked in this complex, including some who had known Thomas Edison, so he will share stories of innovation, business development, and lives of the workers as well as show photographs of Edison’s ore milling operation.

Before joining the National Park Service in 1991, DeGraaf was on the staff of the Thomas A. Edison Papers.  He is the author of Historic Photos of Thomas Edison (2008), and in his 2013 book, Edison and the Rise of Innovation, he chronicles Edison’s life and work by making lively and lavish use of never-before-published primary sources. The book includes Edison’s personal and business correspondence, lab notebooks, drawings, and advertising material, along with both historic and modern photographs. Another famous innovator – Bill Gates – wrote its foreword.

DeGraaf’s books will be available for purchase and signing.  Refreshments will be served.

This event will be in the lower level of the Sparta Ambulance Building at 14 Sparta Avenue, Sparta.  Admission to this program is free to all members.  Guests are invited to attend for a nominal charge of $1 per student, $3 per adult.  For more information, please contact Ed Fritsch at 973-729-0644.

This entry was posted on September 6, 2014.

Events September 6th-11th

Harvest Moon Celebration and Garlic Fest
Saturday, September 6
Lusscroft Farm
50 Neilson Road
Wantage, NJ 07461
Sparta Historical Society presents Thomas Edison, major local employer
Thomas Edison built a massive industrial complex in Sparta/Ogdensburg that employed 500 men at its peak in the late 1800s, only to close in 1900 forever.  Vestiges of his operation are visible near the monument on Edison Road, but they barely hint at the story.
On Thursday, September 11 at 7:30 pm, the Sparta Historical Society welcomes Leonard DeGraaf, an archivist at the Thomas Edison National Historical Park, who will present an illustrated program on this important piece of local history.  While researching for his latest book on Edison, DeGraaf came across interviews of miners who had worked in this complex, including some who had known Thomas Edison, so he will share stories of innovation, business development, and lives of the workers as well as show photographs of Edison’s ore milling operation.
Before joining the National Park Service in 1991, DeGraaf was on the staff of the Thomas A. Edison Papers.  He is the author of Historic Photos of Thomas Edison (2008), and in his 2013 book, Edison and the Rise of Innovation, he chronicles Edison’s life and work by making lively and lavish use of never-before-published primary sources. The book includes Edison’s personal and business correspondence, lab notebooks, drawings, and advertising material, along with both historic and modern photographs. Another famous innovator – Bill Gates – wrote its foreword.
DeGraaf’s books will be available for purchase and signing.  Refreshments will be served.
This event will be in the lower level of the Sparta Ambulance Building at 14 Sparta Avenue, Sparta.  Admission to this program is free to all members.  Guests are invited to attend for a nominal charge of $1 per student, $3 per adult.  For more information, please contact Ed Fritsch at 973-729-0644.

 

This entry was posted on September 5, 2014.

Events September 6-11th

Harvest Moon Celebration and Garlic Fest
Saturday, September 6
Lusscroft Farm
50 Neilson Road
Wantage, NJ 07461

Sparta Historical Society presents Thomas Edison, major local employer

Thomas Edison built a massive industrial complex in Sparta/Ogdensburg that employed 500 men at its peak in the late 1800s, only to close in 1900 forever.  Vestiges of his operation are visible near the monument on Edison Road, but they barely hint at the story.

On Thursday, September 11 at 7:30 pm, the Sparta Historical Society welcomes Leonard DeGraaf, an archivist at the Thomas Edison National Historical Park, who will present an illustrated program on this important piece of local history.  While researching for his latest book on Edison, DeGraaf came across interviews of miners who had worked in this complex, including some who had known Thomas Edison, so he will share stories of innovation, business development, and lives of the workers as well as show photographs of Edison’s ore milling operation.

Before joining the National Park Service in 1991, DeGraaf was on the staff of the Thomas A. Edison Papers.  He is the author of Historic Photos of Thomas Edison (2008), and in his 2013 book, Edison and the Rise of Innovation, he chronicles Edison’s life and work by making lively and lavish use of never-before-published primary sources. The book includes Edison’s personal and business correspondence, lab notebooks, drawings, and advertising material, along with both historic and modern photographs. Another famous innovator – Bill Gates – wrote its foreword.

DeGraaf’s books will be available for purchase and signing.  Refreshments will be served.

This event will be in the lower level of the Sparta Ambulance Building at 14 Sparta Avenue, Sparta.  Admission to this program is free to all members.  Guests are invited to attend for a nominal charge of $1 per student, $3 per adult.  For more information, please contact Ed Fritsch at 973-729-0644.

This entry was posted on September 5, 2014.