Crossroads of the Revolution Events calendar for the rest of the summer

In case you are not on the mailing list, here are the events listed!  I am especially happy to see White Hill on the list as it was just in the process of being saved and cleaned up by a friend of mine (Loretta) who led the struggle to conserve and open the house when I first toured the beautiful Revolutionary era house.

By the way, three of my friends have been instrumental in the saving and opening of historic houses and they are worthy of mention, remembering, and honoring:  Chris Borget with a group of devoted Alice Paul fans saved her family homestead in Mount Laurel and turned it into the Alice Paul Institute.  Loretta saw and studied White Hill for a conservation degree she was working to achieve and it became a long life's work for her to save it, clean it out, and set up a touring schedule.  Barbara Solem worked tirelessly to open up Atsion Mansion to the public and organized a group of volunteers to do tours there.  Just ordinary people can do extraordinary things in the history world!

August 18 Ice Cream Day at the Whitall House in National Park. Learn the history of ice cream and sample cold treats from the 18th century as you tour Red Bank Battlefield's Whitall House. 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. More information. The Village Inn House Tour in Englishtown. Visit the tavern that hosted a conference of Continental Army leaders on the eve of the Battle of Monmouth. 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. More information. Tour the 1760 Joseph Turner House in Hampton. Discover the story of the Union Forge and how it provided ammunition to the Continental Army during the Revolution. 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. More information. Tour the 1761 Brearley House in Lawrenceville. Enjoy more than 40 acres of parkland plus a tour of this 18th century gem. 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. More information.  August 16 Tour White Hill Mansion in Fieldsboro. Learn about the namesake family of Fieldsboro and tour their 300 year old mansion. 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. More information. August 20 Tea Rooms & Taverns Lecture in Woodbridge. Learn about the development of tearooms, taverns, hotels, restaurants and other social establishments in Woodbridge and New Jersey from historian Judith Krall-Russo. 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. More information. August 25 DAR Van Bunschooten Museum Tour in Wantage. Tour the historic home of Rev. Elias Van Bunschooten and other buildings. 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. More information. Revolutionary Intelligence Gathering at Dey Mansion in Wayne. Learn about the secret war of New Jersey and more about revolutionary espionage from historian Todd Braisted. 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.  More information. August 29  William Livingston Day at Liberty Hall in Union. Celebrate the 243rd anniversary of New Jersey's first elected governor with fun and games on his estate. 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.  More information.  Twilight Walking Tours at Historic Morven in Princeton. See the home of Richard and Annis Stockton in a new light on this combination architectural, historical, and garden twilight tour. 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Reservations and more information. September 1 Walking Tour of the Battle of Monmouth at Monmouth Battlefield State Park in Manalapan. Take a walking tour and learn first-hand about the longest battle of the Revolution. 1:30 p.m. More information. Walking Tour of Lambertville. Start at the Marshall House to walk your way through the history of this charming Delaware River town. 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. More information. Tour the 1760 Joseph Turner House in Hampton. Discover the story of the Union Forge and how it provided ammunition to the Continental Army during the Revolution. 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. More information. September 1 and 2 Historical Fun and Games at Historic Walnford in Upper Freehold. From tangrams to trap ball, enjoy a fun-filled day of activities and games for all ages. 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. More information. September 7 Comparing Country Houses: George III's America and George V's England at Wallace House and the Old Dutch Parsonage in Somerville.  Explore the similarities and difference between these 18th century New Jersey homes and British estates. 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Reservations and more information. September 8 Open House at the Garretson Forge & Farm in Fair Lawn. Visit this nearly 300-year old farmstead for a look into one family's agricultural life. 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. More information. Watson House guided tours in Hamilton. Visit the oldest house in Mercer County and take a look into the life of the Quaker Issac Watson, who came from England in 1684. 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. More information. DAR Van Bunschooten Museum Tour in Wantage. Tour the historic home of Rev. Elias Van Bunschooten and other buildings. 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. More information. September 14 Spirit of the Jerseys State History Fair in Manalapan. Join us at Monmouth Battlefield State Park and experience over 300 years of New Jersey history! Exhibitors sharing artifacts and history will be present with fun for all ages. 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. More information.

Recurring events and site tours* Every Tuesday Tour Buccleuch Mansion in New Brunswick. Visit the 18th century mansion representing Colonial, Victorian, and Federal design styles and furnishings, plus 18th century children's toys. 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. More information. Wednesday - Sunday Historical Craft and Trade Interpreters at East Jersey Old Town Village in Piscataway. Discover and learn of Revolutionary War-era trades in 14 historic Raritan Valley buildings. 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Open until 8:00 p.m. on Thursdays in August) More information. Every Friday Tour Morven's Reimagined Historic Gardens in Princeton. Enjoy a 45-minute tour of what's in bloom. Garden guides will share how the house and gardens evolved under each family that resided at Morven, starting with Annis Boudinot Stockton, based upon writings and journals. 11:00 a.m. Online registration and more information.