This week in Burlington CountyHistory events October 10 - October 15, 2017
October 11 – “Out Of My Great Sorrows” – 7:00pm - Out of My Great Sorrows tells the story of how the Armenian Genocide affected subsequent generations of survivors’ families. Susan Arpajian Jolley, who co-authored the book with her brother Allan Arpajian, shares the experience of their aunt, Mary Zakarian. Though a formidable artist, the experiences of Mary’s parents, survivorsof the Armenian Genocide, greatly shaped her life. Join us as Susan relates the lifeand experiences of a very talented, but often troubled woman. Location: Peachfield (180 Burrs Road, Westampton)
October 12 – “Hugh Campbell: American Artist” – 6:30pm – View a 30-minute documentary on the life of Hugh Campbell. See rarely before seen works of this enigmatic artist. Discover how Hugh view the 20th century world, taken from interviews and the artist’s own journals.Location: Historic Burlington County Prison Museum Courtyard (2 Grant Street, Mount Holly)
October 14 – “Feeding a Village” – 1:00pm – Join Eric Orange for a walk down the food chain. With stops at the general store, farm complex and worker’s house, you will discover how the people of Smithville fed themselves. Tours begin at the Visitor Center, Historic Smithville Park (803 Smithville Road, Eastampton)
October 15 – “Open House at White Hill Mansion” – 1:00pm-3:00pm – Over the years plenty of people have lived their lives at the White Hill Mansion. Some of them may still be here. Learn about the people who lived and died in the house. Location: White Hill Mansion (217 4th Street, Fieldsboro)
October 22 The Red Bank Battlefield - Field Day
I can't say what they will have happening there but in the past they have had Hessians and a re-enactment of the pivotal Revolutionary War Battle, plus house tours, sutlers, and demonstrations of Colonial era arts and crafts such as candle making.
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