This week in Burlington CountyHistory events
November 1-5, 2017November 1-3, noon-4:00pm – “ALICE PAUL: IN PURSUIT OF ORDINARY EQUALITYEXHIBIT”, Paulsdale (218 Hooton Road, Mount Laurel 08054) Enjoy a tour of historic Paulsdale, the childhood home of Alice Stokes Paul, who fought for the right to vote for women. Tours begin with a 15-minute DVE presentation, The Life of Alice Stokes Paul, 1885-1977. Guests then walk around the porch to learn about the farm that once surrounded Paulsdale. Inside the house, visitors view the exhibit Alice Paul: In Pursuit of Ordinary Equality and learn about the Paul family’s daily life in the house, the restoration of the site, and its present-day use as a women’s history center and a leadership institute for women and girls. Admission is $5 per person. For more information contact the Alice Paul Institute at 856-231-1885 or email info@alicepaul.org. Visit their website at www.alicepaul.org
November 2, 6:00pm-8:00pm - “FEMINISM 101 LECTURE SERIES: NEVERTHELESS, SHE PERSISTED: VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN”, Paulsdale (218 Hooton Road, MountLaurel 08054) An in-depth look at how intimate partner violence and rape effect American women. We will explore the concept of rape culture and see how the U.S. compares to other nations as we look at statistics on violence against women. Admission is $12.50 per person. For more information contact the Alice Paul Institute at 856-231-1885 or email info@alicepaul.org. Visit their website at www.alicepaul.org
November 4, 9:00am-noon – “ARMED FORCES HERITAGE MUSEUM”, Freedom Park (86 Union Street, Medford 08055)The mobile museum will be at the WWI monument dedication. November 4, 10:00am-2:00pm – “OPEN HOUSE AT SHIPMAN MANSION”, Shipman Mansion (221 Edgewater Avenue, Edgewater Park 08010)The Shipman Mansion is a Second Empire style home built c. 1869 on the banks of the Delaware River by Paul and Alice Shipman. It is listed on the NJ and Federal Registry of Historic Places. Many of its original architectural details are preserved including the fireplaces, three-story stairwell, and ceiling medallions. The mansion also houses a collection of antique canoes and artifacts from the early history of the Red Dragon CanoeClub founding in 1887. For more information contact the Shipman Mansion at 856-986-7969. Visit their website at www.shipmanmansion.org
November 4, 10:00am-3:00pm – “VOLUNTEER WORKDAY”, Whitesbog Village (120 W. Whitesbog Road, Browns Mills 08015)Have a scout troop of family friend? Bring them to the village! We have benches to paint, trails to clear, supplies to organize, signs to create…We are open to all and all abilities! We have tools, gloves, drop clothes, etc. to get you started. This month we are working in the Garden, the garage, shed, on the trails and the General Store and porch. All participants get lunch in the General Store. Burn calories, meet new people, get volunteer hours for school. For more information contact Whitesbog Preservation Trust at 609-893-4646. Visit their website at www.whitesbog.org
November 4, noon-3:00pm – “OPEN HOUSE AT RIVERFRONT HISTORICAL SOCIETY”, Riverfront Historical Society (Beverly Library Annex, 441 Cooper Street, Beverly08010)Visit the present collection and a new donation table to see recent gifts. This month’s surprise is a model of a room in Wall Rope made in the 1930’s as a gift for Mr. Wall. The model has equipment and people from a work area that you can see. The full story will be told next month. For more information contact the Historical Society at 609-387-1079. Visit their website at www.orgsites.com/nj/riverfronthistoricalsociety
November 4, noon-4:00pm – “OPEN HOUSE AT SHINN-CURTIS LOG CABIN”, Mount Holly Historical Society (83 Park Drive, Mount Holly 08060)The log cabin is an historic structure which houses a collection of artifacts maintained by the Mount Holly Historical Society. The first to own the cabin and probably the builder was Quaker, Thomas Shinn. He willed the cabin in 1751 to his son, Anguilla, a merchant and importer who sold Jamaican Rum from the cabin to local Native Americans. The Indians rowed their canoes down the Rancocas Creek and visited the cabin. A room in the basement was reserved for them when they came to trade.
November 4, 6:00pm – “MOONLIGHT WALK”, Whitesbog Village (120 W. Whitesbog Road, Browns Mills 08015)Listen to the night sounds of the Pines, learn about Whitesbog and experience the seasonal changes of the Pinelands. All walks are 3-5 miles in length, weather permitting and led by experience leaders. Well behaved dogs on leash are welcome. A donation of $5 is suggested. RSVP by leaving your name and contact number at 609-893-4646. Visit their website at www.whitesbog.org
November 4, 7:00pm-midnight – “PUBLIC GHOST HUNT”, White Hill Mansion (217 4th Street, Fieldsboro 08505)Lean ghost hunting from paranormal investigators. Use professional equipment and hunt with the investigators. You never know who or what you may find! Tickets are $35 each. Tickets can be purchased at www.whitehillmansion.com.
I wish I could post the same for you from Camden County, but if there is such mailing list, I don't have it! It is a wonderful idea to keep everyone informed of what's going on and promote attendance in that way!
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