On Sunday, May 21, visitors can travel back in time to learn about Obadiah Hedden’s working farm in the year 1800 on the grounds surrounding the Durand-Hedden House in Maplewood. We’ll see what life might have been like for area residents over 200 years ago through exhibits of antique farm equipment, live animals, and a…
Join us on Saturday, July 1st, to get a close-up look at our nation’s founding through the eyes of a Revolutionary War soldier. Teacher and living historian Rob Buccheri is returning to John Jay Homestead from 11:00am – 1:00pm to provide a hands-on look at a patriot soldier’s uniform and artillery, and to discuss what…
Take a step back through time with a free demonstration from historical reenactor Tom Hunt! John Jay Homestead is thrilled to welcome back Tom, who specializes in early American craftsmanship. Using authentic eighteenth-century tools, Tom will be demonstrating broom making techniques and discussing other handicrafts. Feel free to bring your questions!
Join us on Saturday, September 2, for a hands-on presentation about Algonkian life in the Northeast during the 18th Century with Drew Shuptar-Rayvis (Pekatawas MakataweU “Black Corn”). Drew will take us on a journey exploring changes in Algonkian life during the early-1700s, including daily living, customs of war, adoption/captivity, alliances, and friendships and marriages between…
@ Join us for the second annual C.R.E.A.M. Career Fair, where career fair meets block party on Oct 13th and 14th! Presented by Weeksville Heritage Center in collaboration with performance artist Ayana Evans, this non-traditional career fair breaks barriers in NYC’s arts and music sectors who support a commitment to non-discriminatory hiring. In an effort…
@ Join us for the world premiere of Beyond Punishment: Stories of Justice and Healing, an original interview-based theater performance, co-produced by the Justice Beyond Punishment Collaborative (JBPC) and Ping Chong and Company! 11/30 and 12/1 at Weeksville Heritage Center. 12/3 at Hi-Arts. RSVP Written and directed by Kirya Traber in collaboration with the performers, Beyond Punishment follows the lives…
Downtown West Orange's annual Holiday Open House takes place on Saturday, December 2 at the Washington Elementary School, 289 Main Street. Festivities begin at 9 a.m. during Breakfast with Santa (and other fun characters) and continues throughout the day with Historic Downtown Trolley Tours personally guided by Mayor McCartney and Township officials, crafts and entertainment,…
@ What role do institutions serve in our communities, and what roles should they serve? How do we expand and reimagine the boundaries of museums and other cultural spaces? Erica Harper, our VP of Learning and Engagement will discuss the history of Weeksville and how it has challenged her and made her think differently about…
@ Our Rest and Restore yoga series led by Six of Sensate Wellness continues this Saturday, January 27th at 2pm. We invite you to join us in this free movement practice and take a moment for you! No RSVP is required, simply join us on campus for positive vibes! Open to all ages and skill…
@ Join us for March’s Torchlight Talk with Breanna J. McDaniel, author of Go Forth and Tell. This month’s talk will feature a family-friendly and interactive collage workshop led by McDaniel. McDaniel’s latest book, “Go Forth and Tell: The Life of Augusta Baker, Librarian and Master Storyteller,” is a captivating nonfiction picture book that chronicles…
