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Welcome to

Dear Four Centuries Visitor,

This year, 2007, marks the150th Anniversary of theestablishment of the County ofUnion. In 1857, the land thatwas roughly the area of theoriginal Elizabethtown, became the last NewJersey county to be formed.

This booklet, Special Events of Four Centuriesin a Weekend 2007, describes the uniquefashion in which this significant anniversary is

being celebrated.

The booklet lists the talented performing artists,musicians and speakers who are adding theirown special dimension to the Weekend.

Look to see where storytellers, performers, re-

enactors, historians and musicians are located.Some are performing at specific times andothers are available to speak with visitorsthroughout both afternoons.

We know that you will enjoy your visit toUnion County's historic house museums andsites and their added attractions for FourCenturies 2007.

Sincerely,

Bette Jane Kowalski,Chairwoman

Union County Board ofChosen Freeholders

Angel G. Estrada, Vice ChairmanChester HolmesAdrian O. MappAlexander Mirabella

Rick ProctorDeborah P. ScanlonDaniel P. SullivanNancy Ward

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CELEBRATING UNION COUNTYS

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Special EventsDESERTED VILLAGE OFFELTVILLE-GLENSIDE PARK

Cataract Hollow Road

On both days at 2:00, Daniel Bernier ofthe Union County Division of ParkPlanning portrays David Felt, the New

York businessman who created Feltville i n 1845.

BERKELEY HEIGHTS

CLARK

CRANFORD

DR. WILLIAM ROBINSONPLANTATION MUSEUM

593 Madison Hill Road

Between 12:30 and 4:30 on both days , Dr.Joe Craig, a National Park Ranger, portraysa surgeon at the time of the AmericanRevolution.

BERKELEY HEIGHTS

CRANE-PHILLIPSHOUSE MUSEUM

124 North Union Avenue

Saturday afternoon,a Zouave Civil

War re-enactor talks with visitors.On Bothdays hear a talk about

"Two Henrys," Henry J. Phillips andHenry Vanderver. The discussionoffers the contrast between white and black soldiers during the

Civil War. A black soldier re-enactor from the 22nd UnitedStates Colored Troops describes his war experiences.

BOXWOOD HALL STATEHISTORIC SITE

Boudinot Mansion1073 East Jersey Street

Meet a soldier from the Mexican-American War (1846-1848). Chris

Keenan portrays a Quarter MasterSergeant of the 4th US on both days.

ELIZABETH

Special Events

LITTELL-LORDFARMSTEAD

31 Horseshoe Road

Stroll through this pastoral site thatincludes a 19th-century Gothic cottage,

childs Victorian bedroom, stone spring-house, summerkitchen, Osage orange trees and pond.

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Union County Office ofCultural and Heritage AffairsBarbara A. Fuller, Administrator

Libby Reid, Special Events Coordinator

Ethel Washington, History Programs Coordinator

Kathy Kakaletris, Education Programs Coordinator

For information about the historians and performingartists, contact the Office of Cultural and HeritageAffairs at 908-558-2550 or culturalinfo@ucnj.org.

George W. Devanney,County Manager

M. Elizabeth Genievich, C.M.C., M.P.A.

Deputy County Manager/

Director of Administrative Services

Nicole L. DiRado, R.M.C., M.P.A.Clerk of the Board

Alfred J. Faella, DirectorDepartment of Economic

Development

The Union CountyBoard of Chose

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Adrian O.Mapp

ChesterHolmesBette JaneKowalskiChairwoman

DeborahP. Scanlon

Daniel P.Sullivan

NancyWard

RickProctor

Angel G.EstradaVice Chair

AlexanderMirabella

The programs and performances by historians and performing

artists at Four Centuries sites is made possible by a

2007 HEART (History, Education Arts Reaching Thousands)Grant

from the Union C ounty Board of Chosen Freeholders.

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FIRST PRESBYTERIANCHURCH OF ELIZABETH

42 Broad Street

Saturday lecture, Stranger Stop and

Cast an EyeFour Centuries of NewJersey Burial Grounds, by Dr. Richard Veit and Mark

Nonestied at, 11:00 and 2:00 in the Church. Saturday

Burial Ground Tours at 12:15 and 3:15. J. Christopher

Frey of the Keystone Preservation Group, gives a gravemarker restoration demonstration. Sunday there areon-going tours of the church and burial ground.

HILLSIDE

KENILWORTH

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WOODRUFF HOUSE/EATON STORE MUSEUM

111 Conant Street

Elizabeth Athletic Club baseball player, Paul

Salomone, discusses baseball history on bothdays at 1:00 and 3:00. He will talk about anddemonstrate 1891 base ball rules and equipment,

and the evolution of the game to modern times.

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ELIZABETH

KENILWORTH OSWALD J.NITSCHKE HOUSE

49 South 21st Street

Both days are being spent celebrating the 100th

Anniversary of the Borough of Kenilworth. Guidesdressed in 1900s clothing will interpret local historical

characters. Come and see the latest restoration. Souvenirs,refreshments and commemorative coverlets are available.

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DEACON ANDREW HETFIELDHOUSE

Constitution Plaza

On both days at 1:00, 2:00 and 3:00, StacyRoth tells stories and sings songs about 18th

century women - a repertoire that illustrates

their struggles, triumphs and privatethoughts, emphasizing New Jersey women.

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MOUNTAINSIDE

NEW PROVIDENCE

EVERGREEN CEMETERY

1137 North Broad Street

This program is presented on both

days. At 11:45 and 1:45 re-enactorsof the 6th Regiment United StatesColored Troops tell the story of courageous African

Americans who fought in the Civil War. At 1:00 and 3:00,Harold Scheidegger conducts tours of the cemetery.

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS

PLAINFIELD

RAHWAY

ROSELLE

DRAKE HOUSE MUSEUM

602 West Front Street

Join an on-going conversation withSojourner Truth on both daysbetween1:00 and 3:00. Ali cia Washington, story-

teller, teacher and actor, portrays the 19thcentury abolitionist and feminist activist

through the delivery of historic speeches and stories.

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MERCHANTS AND DROVERSTAVERN MUSEUM

1632 St. Georges Avenue

Learn about Moral Moments in the lifeof Abraham Lincoln. Historical speaker

Glenn LeBoeuf presents rarely heard sto-ries of Abraham Lincoln's compassion,

empathy and kindness - 1:00, 2:00 and3:00 on both Saturday and Sunday.

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SALT BOX MUSEUM

1350 Springfield Avenue

On both daysbetween 12:30 and 4:00,musicians from Music for All Seasons will play the fi ddle.Hear and enjoy 18th century tunes played in an authentic

setting by Dave Rimelis on Sat. and Gary Oleyar on Sun.

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UNION COUNTYPERFORMING ARTS CENTER

1601 Irving Street

While the Union County Performing ArtsCenter plans to be open, please call 732-499-0441 or check

the website www.ucac.org to confirm that visitors cancome inside and see the important changes taking place. Ifit is open the UCPAC's organist will be playing the

Biggest Little Wurlitzer.

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ABRAHAM CLARK HOUSE

101 West Ninth Avenue

Roselle was the first municipality to

be lighted by electricity. Jack Stanleywill talk about Thomas Edison andhis inventions on both days between12:30 and 4:30. He'll demonstrate

vintage phonographs and other equipment.

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ROSELLE PARK

BERKELEY HEIGHTS

SCOTCH PLAINS

SPRINGFIELD

SUMMIT

OSBORN CANNONBALL HOUSE

1840 Front Street

Victorian harp music provides added ambiancefor A Very Victorian Christmas with theOsborn Family. Music For All Seasons

musicians will play the harp; Joanne Hansenperforms between 12:30 and 4:00 on Saturday, and DianeMichaels plays during the same hours on Sunday.

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CANNON BALL HOUSE126 Morris Avenue

The 3rd NJ Regiment, The JerseyBlues, re-enactors are at theCannon Ball house on both days

of the Weekend. They're talking

with visitors about 18th century uniforms, equipment andweapons. New recruits are joining the soldiers in a

training drill.

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ROSELLE PARK MUSEUM

9 West Grant Avenue

Enjoy the wonderful sound of the Presidents

Men between 12:30 and 3:30 on both Saturday and

Sunday. The a cappella quartet performs popular andtraditional music as well as novelty tunes - all in the f our-

part harmony style known as barbershop.

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REEVES-REED ARBORETUM165 Hobart Avenue

Soprano Molly Watson, accompanied on the

piano by Eugene Rohrer, transports you tothe turn of the last century with songs of the

Gilded Age. They're performing at theWisner House on both days at 1:30, 2:30and 3:30. View the photo display, Gardens

of a Golden Age: The Landscape and Restored Gardens atReeves-Reed. Guided tours of the grounds on the hour.

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CARTER HOUSE90 Butler Parkway

Victorian costumed Ruth Grabner, theSilhouette Lady, demonstrates the art of paper silhouette

cutting on both afternoons. She's relating the history ofthis art form that goes back to Colonial America.Silhouettes of many visitors are being created.

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UNION

WESTFIELD

SUMMIT

LIBERTY HALL MUSEUM

1003 Morris Avenue

The stories of two hundred years of the

Livingston/Kean families await you at UnionCounty's largest historic house museum.

Twenty-three acres of formal grounds and gardens sur-round the house that grew to be a mansion. Walk from thvisitor center in the Blue House to the main house. Stop

the 1882 red brick carriage house, the green house and theFire House Museum.

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CALDWELL PARSONAGE

909 Caldwell Avenue

Hear and learn about Colonial Americanmusic. Music For All Seasons musician,

John Burkhalter, plays songs of the era onthe alto and soprano recorder between

12:30 and 4:00 on both Saturday and Sunday.

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TWIN MAPLES

214 Springfield Avenue

Terri Campion is visiting this weekend onas Eleanor Roosevelt. At 1:30, 2:30 and3:30 on both days, she shares her personal

experiences growing up, her courtship withFDR, her life through two world wars, and her years after

Franklin and as First Lady of the World.

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SUMMIT PLAYHOUSE10 New England Avenue

Take a tour of the lobby that includesa Jack Manley Rose mural, co-founder and benefactorMarjorie Cranstoun Jefferson's portrait, and a water foun-

tain from the Metropolitan Opera House. Technicalrehearsals for the next production are taking place at the

playhouse this weekend.

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MILLER-CORY HOUSEMUSEUM

614 Mountain Avenue

Enjoy the aroma and taste of 18 th

century dishes prepared on both daysat an open hearth. Join the Miller-Cory

volunteers as they pay tribute to those who first lived onthese local lands: the Lenapes on Saturday and theMohawks, Micmac and others on Sunday.

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PhotobyJudyKirtley

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