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EVENTS
Throughout
the year, the Atlantic Heritage Center offers a wide variety of
programs and entertaining special events for all ages. Mark
your calendar now and please plan to attend - we look forward
to seeing you! Events are held in the Center's 2nd floor
auditorium unless otherwise noted. We apologize, but our
facilities are not handicapped accessible.
Events
Calendar:
January
- March
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Saturday,
February 2
11:00am
- 2:00pm
Atlantic
Heritage Center
Free
Workshop |
Oral
History Training Workshop
The
Atlantic Heritage Center is a partner-archive with the
American
Folklife Center at the Library of Congress to collect
and preserve the personal narratives and memoirs of
area veterans. The workshop will acquaint "free-time"
interviewers with guidelines and techniques, and
all participants will receive a Field Kit for the Veterans
History Project. Volunteers of all ages are
welcome.
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Thursday,
February 21
7:00pm
Atlantic
Heritage Center Auditorium
Free
Admission
Donations
Appreciated
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Black
History Month Event
Bob
Barnett will present a follow-up to his current Atlantic
Heritage Center Yearbook article entitled: Lucy
Harris-Jackson, c1780 – c1875: The End of Slavery, and
the Last People Enslaved, in South Jersey.
He
has been able to identify several of the individuals involved
and will be sharing what is known on their living situations.
The presentation will explain why the slavery pattern
in South Jersey differed radically from that in North
Jersey counties where over 90% of New Jersey's enslaved
persons resided.
Light
refreshments will be served following the event.
Click
here for additional resources related to Black History
Month.
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Wednesday,
March 26
7:30pm
Township
of Hamilton Historical Society
49
Mill Street
Mays
Landing, NJ
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Treasures
at the Atlantic Heritage Center
Diane
Miller and Dale Lonkart will present an overview of our
collections and artifacts at a meeting of the Township of
Hamilton Historical Society.
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April - June
| Each
Saturday
10:00am
- 4:00pm
Each
Sunday
1:00pm
- 5:00pm
Risley
Homestead
8
Virginia Avenue
(near
400 block of Shore Road)
Northfield,
NJ
Free
Admission
Donations
Appreciated |
Risley
Homestead Seasonal Tours
The
Risley
Homestead is one of two 18th century houses in Atlantic
County individually listed on the National Register of Historic
Places and was home to many generations of Risley oystermen.
The
Atlantic Heritage Center received the Homestead and all
of its furnishings by bequest from Virginia Risley Stout
in 1989. The Homestead is open for individual and
small group guided tours. Closed on major
holidays. |
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Tuesday,
April 22
6:30pm
- 8:30pm
Atlantic
Heritage Center
Free
Workshop
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Oral
History Training Workshop
The Atlantic Heritage Center is a partner-archive
with the American
Folklife Center at the Library of Congress to collect
and preserve the personal narratives and memoirs of
area veterans. The workshop will acquaint "free-time"
interviewers with guidelines and techniques, and all
participants will receive a Field Kit for the Veterans
History Project. Volunteers of all ages are welcome.
Click
here for more background on our organization's involvement
with this project.
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Thursday,
May 8
7:00pm
Atlantic
Heritage Center
Free
Admission
Donations
Appreciated
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Remedies
from the Kitchen with Judith Krall-Russo
Learn about the history and folklore of home remedies.
Long before pharmacies existed, people concocted their own
remedies for everything from coughs and sore throats to
hiccups, and hangovers. Our ancestors relied mainly
on everyday foods that could be found in the kitchen or
garden such as honey, spices, onions, garlic, and herbs.
Some of the information imparted is practical, some humorous,
and some downright bizarre!
Light refreshments will be served. |
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Wednesday,
May 21
5:30pm
– 9:30pm
Bally's
Hotel & Casino
Grand
Ballroom
$75.00
per person
Tickets
available through April 23 at the
Atlantic Heritage Center
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13th
Annual Paul Aiken Encore Awards
The
Paul Aiken Encore Awards, sponsored by the South
Jersey Cultural Alliance, honor individuals and organizations
that have made significant contributions in support of the
arts and heritage community.
The Atlantic Heritage Center is proudly honoring our Treasurer,
Carol Kraus, for her many years of service to our organization.
Reserve your ticket by April 23 - checks should be made
payable to the South Jersey Cultural Alliance.
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July - September
| Each
Saturday
10:00am
- 4:00pm
Each
Sunday
1:00pm
- 5:00pm
Risley
Homestead
8
Virginia Avenue
(near
400 block of Shore Road)
Northfield,
NJ
Free
Admission
Donations
Appreciated |
Risley
Homestead Seasonal Tours
The
Risley
Homestead is one of two 18th century houses in Atlantic
County individually listed on the National Register of Historic
Places and was home to many generations of Risley oystermen.
The
Atlantic Heritage Center received the Homestead and all
of its furnishings by bequest from Virginia Risley Stout
in 1989. The Homestead is open for individual and
small group guided tours. Closed on major
holidays. |
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Thursday,
August 7
1:00pm
– 3:00pm
Atlantic
Heritage Center
Outside
– on the grounds
Free
Admission
Donations
Appreciated
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History
of Firefighting in Atlantic County
This
event is presented in conjunction with the Atlantic County
Fire Marshall, the Somers Point Fire Company, Somers Mansion
and the NJ Division of Forestry. Atlantic County Fire Marshal
Whitey Swartz will have two fire engines from his collection
on display: an 1854 hand-drawn pumper and Atlantic City's
first fire engine. A representative from Somers Mansion
will talk about fighting forest fires. The Somers Point
Fire Department will have their new modern fire engine on
exhibit and, with assistance, youngsters will be allowed
to climb aboard for educational purposes. Authentic
fire hats, coats, and boots from the past will also be on
display.
Smokey
the Bear has gotten a whiff of this presentation and (not
to be outdone) plans to make a surprise visit. Youngsters
are invited to be a part of a bucket brigade and may keep
their buckets. There will be fire safety activities,
crafts and goodie bags will be distributed.
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October - December
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Saturday,
October 11
11:30am
Atlantic
City Country Club
Northfield,
NJ
$30.00
per person
Reservations
due by Saturday, October 4
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Atlantic
Heritage Center Annual Meeting / Luncheon
Members
and the general public are invited to attend the Center's
annual meeting and luncheon. Port Republic Mayor Gary Giberson
will serve as guest speaker and installer. The Bringing
History to Life award will be presented to Dale and
George Lonkart.
Members
will vote on nominees to the Governing Board.
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| Saturdays
in October
10:00am
- 4:00pm
Sundays
in October
1:00pm
- 5:00pm
Risley
Homestead
8
Virginia Avenue
(near
400 block of Shore Road)
Northfield,
NJ
Free
Admission
Donations
Appreciated |
Risley
Homestead Seasonal Tours
The
Risley
Homestead is one of two 18th century houses in Atlantic
County individually listed on the National Register of Historic
Places and was home to many generations of Risley oystermen.
The
Atlantic Heritage Center received the Homestead and all
of its furnishings by bequest from Virginia Risley Stout
in 1989. The Homestead is open for individual and
small group guided tours. Closed on major
holidays. |
| Throughout
December during regular
hours of operation
Opening
Reception
Monday,
December 1
7:00pm
Atlantic
Heritage Center
Free
Admission
Donations
Appreciated
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Month-long
Exhibit: Spirit of Christmas' Past
Throughout the month of December, the Atlantic Heritage
Center will "deck the halls" with Christmas decorations
and adornments of days gone by.
The
opening reception on Monday December 1st will also include
a light fare of Christmas cookies from the past.
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December
dates to be announced
Risley
Homestead
8
Virginia Avenue
(near
400 block of Shore Road)
Northfield,
NJ
Free
Admission
Donations
Appreciated |
Risley
Homestead Holiday Tours
Join
us at Risley
Homestead to celebrate the festive holiday season and
imagine what Christmas was like for the Risley family during
the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries! The Homestead
is open for individual and small group guided tours. |
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Recent
Events:
The
following photographs highlight recent events and programs sponsored
by the Atlantic Heritage Center:
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| An
evening of Irish music, song and dance featuring Atlantic
County Clerk Mike Garvin
March
2006 |
Dr.
David Sperling, authority on tall-case clocks, discusses
an Edward Duffield clock in the museum of the Atlantic Heritage
Center
November
2005 |
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| Judith
Krall-Russo presents "Women and Tea in the Victorian
Era" during the first Victorian Tea held at Risley
Homestead
October
2005 |
George
Vinter demonstrates toy and games of the 18th and 19th century
during a Civil War Reenactment
August
2005 |
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