RED MILL MUSEUM VILLAGE
2008 Calendar of Events
Red Mill Concert Series
Thursday, April 24—Newark Boys Chorus School Apprentice Chorus
Sponsored by Friends of the Red Mill.
Clinton Presbyterian Church, Center St. Clinton
11:30 a.m.
Performance and lunch $25 per person.
For reservations call (908) 735-4101 ext. 100.
Thurs.-Sun., July 10, 11, 12, 13—Black Potatoe Music Festival
Come out and support your independents.
Special admission.
Saturday, July 19—Big Band Concert: Salute to World War II Veterans
Gates open 5:30 p.m. for picnics (prize for best picnic), music begins at 7:30 p.m.
Swing and sway under the stars to the sounds of the 1940s.
Admission: Adults $10, Seniors $8, Members $7, Children (6-12) $6
Saturday, August 16—Bluegrass Concert: Featuring the Travis Wetzel Trio and String Fever
Gates open 5:30 p.m. for picnics (prize for best picnic), music begins at 7:30 p.m.
Swing and sway under the stars to the sounds of the 1940s.
Admission: Adults $10, Seniors $8, Members $7, Children (6-12) $6
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Lectures, Workshops & Educational Programs
Tuesday, January 8—Revolutionary War Lecture Series: "Battle of Monmouth"
Presented by Richard Bellamy.
Clinton Community Center
8:00 p.m.
Admission $5, Museum members, $4.
Tuesday, January 15—Craft Workshop: Needle Felting
Presented by Lois Macknik.
Museum Administration Building
7:00 p.m.
Admission: $5, Museum members $12. Pre-registration required.
Tuesday, February 5—Civil War Round Table Meeting: Grant vs. Lee 1864-1865
Presented by Glenn LeBoeuf.
Museum Administration Building
7:30 p.m.
Admission: $5.
Monday, February 11—Basket Weaving
Presented by Lois Macknik.
Sponsored by Friends of the Red Mill.
Museum Administration Building
10:00 a.m.
Non-member admission: $5 (includes materials).
Tuesday, February 12—Revolutionary War Lecture Series: "Archeology of Battle of Monmouth"
Presented by Dan Sivilich.
Clinton Community Center
8:00 p.m.
Admission: $5, Museum members, $4.
Tuesday, February 19—Lecture: From Hearth to Cookstove
Presented by Susan McLellan Plaisted.
Museum Administration Building
7:00 p.m.
Admission: $10, Museum members, $8. Pre-registration required.
Tuesday, March 4—Civil War Round Table Meeting: Major Mary Walker M.D.
Presented by April R. Koshker.
Museum Administration Building
7:30 p.m.
Admission: $5
Tuesday, March 11—Revolutionary War Lecture Series: "Hunterdon Militia at Monmouth"
Presented by Bill Schleicher and Sue Winter.
Clinton Community Center
8:00 p.m.
Admission: $5, Museum members, $4.
Monday, March 17—The Hunterdon County Historical Society and the Doric House
Presented by Terry McNealy, executive administrator.
Sponsored by Friends of the Red Mill.
Museum Administration Building
10:00 a.m.
Non-member admission: $3.
Tuesday, March 18—Presentation: "The Unsinkable Molly Brown"
Presented by Melissa Yiaski-Rabinsky.
Museum Administration Building
7:00 p.m.
Admission $10, Museum members, $8. Pre-registration required.
Tuesday, April 1—Civil War Round Table Meeting: The Women of Philadelphia
Presented by Robin Stokes.
Museum Administration Building
7:30 p.m.
Admission $5
Tuesday, April 8—Revolutionary War Lecture Series: "The Charles Lee Controversy"
Presented by Jay Jorgensen.
8:00 p.m.
Clinton Community Center
Admission: $5. RMMV members, $4.
Tuesday, April 15—Lecture: Remedies from the Kitchen
Presented by Judith Krall Russo.
Museum Administration Building
7:00 p.m.
Admission: $12, Museum members $10. Pre-registration required.
Saturday, May 3—Revolutionary War Bus & Walking Tour: The Battle of Monmouth
Monmouth Battlefield State Park
$40 per person (not including lunch).
Call (908) 735-4101 for information.
Tuesday, May 6—Civil War Round Table Meeting
Museum Administration Building
7:30 p.m.
Admission $5
Monday, May 19—Yarn Making from Colonial Times to the Civil War
Presented by Lois Macknik.
Sponsored by Friends of the Red Mill.
Museum Administration Building
10:00 a.m.
Non-member admission: $3
Thursday, May 22—Friends of the Red Mill Bus Trip to Paterson Museum, Paterson Falls and Lambert Castle
Cost: $65 (includes lunch at the Brownstone Restaurant)
Bus departure from Red Mill Museum Village (TBA). Call (908) 713-9801 for information and reservations.
Tuesday, May 20—Lecture: Quilts: What is "Traditional?"
Presented by Toby Preston.
Museum Administration Building
7:00 p.m.
Admission: $12 or $10 for RMMV members.
Tuesday, June 3—Civil War Round Table Meeting
Museum Administration Building
7:30 p.m.
Admission $5
Tuesday, September 2—Civil War Round Table Meeting
Museum Administration Building
7:30 p.m.
Admission $5
Monday, September 15—History of Fleming Castle
Presented by Janice Armstrong.
Sponsored by Friends of the Red Mill.
Museum Administration Building
10:00 a.m.
Non-member admission: $3.
Tuesday, October 7—Civil War Round Table Meeting
Museum Administration Building
7:30 p.m.
Admission $5.
Tuesday, November 11—Civil War Round Table Meeting
Museum Administration Building
7:30 p.m.
Admission $5.
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Living History & Reenactments
Saturday, April 5—Civil War Era Weekend
Reenactors from both Union and Confederate forces. Drills, weapons, music, camps, Civil War artifact exhibit, parade on Saturday and evening period dance at Clinton Community Center open to public. 19th century civilian lifestyles and domestic skills also featured.
Adults $9, Seniors $7, Children (6-12) $5. RMMV members: free.
Sunday, April 6—Red Mill/Mulligan Quarry/Bunker Hill Schoolhouse Day
An afternoon of 19th century industrial history with tours, (1:00 p.m.. 3:00 p.m.) explanations and interpretation of the Red Mill and the Mulligan Quarry and its buildings. Civil War era schoolhouse activities, games etc. (12:00-3:30 p.m.) Civil War Camps open. No skirmish on Sunday.
Admission: Adults $9.00, Seniors $7.00, Children (6-12) $5.00, RMMV members free.
Sat.-Sun., April 12-13—French and Indian War Encampment
Reenactors of the New Jersey Frontier Guard will camp and demonstrate the military and civilian life styles of the mid-18th century and their role in protecting the New Jersey Frontier during the French and Indian War.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Sunday: 10:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Admission: Adults $8, Seniors $6, Children (6-12) $5. RMMV members free.
Sat.-Sun., July 26-27—Revolutionary War Days
Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Sunday: 10:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
18th century camps, weapons, drills, skirmishes, and educational demonstrations.
Adults $9, Seniors $7, Children (6-12) $5. RMMV members free.
Sunday, July 27—Morgan Log Cabin Day
A tribute to Hunterdon County born Revolutionary War hero Daniel Morgan. Guided tours, 18th century lifestyle and domestic crafts demonstrations around the Morgan Log Cabin and Herb Garden.
Admission: Adults $9.00, Seniors $7.00, Children (6-12) $5.00, RMMV members free.
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Car Shows
Sunday, June 1—British Car Day
MGs, Austin Healeys, Jaguars, military vehicles, a Rolls and maybe a Bentley…the pride of the British Isles showcased on the Museum's historic grounds. British and non-British food also served. Pre-registration of vehicles required.
10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Admission: Adults $9.00, Seniors $7.00, Children (6-12) $5.00, Museum members free.
Sunday, June 15—Spring Classic Car Show
Featuring Hot Rods and Muscle Cars. Pre-registration of vehicles required.
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Admission: Adults $9.00, Seniors $7.00, Children (6-12) $5.00. RMMV members free.
Sunday, September 21—Fall Classic Car Show
Featuring Hot Rods and American Muscle Cars. Pre-registration of vehicles required.
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Admission: Adults $9.00, Seniors $7.00, Children (6-12) $5.00. RMMV members free.
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Children's Programs
Saturday, May 10—Pioneer Tea
An elegant formal tea for 7-11 year olds and their dolls. Entertainment. Details TBA, call for information.
Sunday, August 24—Old Time Teddy Bear Picnic and Children's Concert
12:00-4:00 p.m.
Bring a picnic basket and enjoy an afternoon with your favorite teddy. Read fascinating stories about teddies from long ago plus other activities. Recommended for children up to 8 years old.
Special Admission.
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Cultural & Folk Art Programs
Saturday, May 31—Quilt Dating Day
With Karen Dever, AQS Certified Quilt Appraiser.
With regular Museum admission plus $40 for written appraisals, $20 for oral consultation.
12:00-4:00 p.m.
Pre-registration required. For registration information contact: 908-735-4101 ext. 102.
Sunday, September 28—Blacksmith Hammer-In & Tool Swap
The art of the blacksmith featuring the Museum Blacksmith Shop, resident blacksmith and guest blacksmiths along the banks of the Spruce Run.
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Admission: Adults $8.00, Seniors $6.00, Children (6-12) $5.00, Museum members free.
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Environmental
Saturday, June 14—Treasures of the South Branch Environmental Fair
Focusing on environment, recreation and history. Presented by the South Branch Watershed Association. Demonstrations and exhibits of environmental friendly activities, children's games, live entertainment, food, vendors, crafts and non-profit organizations.
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Admission: Free
Interested exhibitors contact: Lynn Becker, (908) 782-0422 ext. 13
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Haunted Mill
Fri. & Sat.: October 17, 18, 24, 25—Haunted Mill
The historic Red Mill comes alive with the eerie sights and sounds of Halloween. If you survive you might want to try the haunted hay ride also. For children and fearless adults. The biggest, safest and best haunted event in the area.
Doors open 6:00 p.m.
Special Admission
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Dickens' Days
Fri. & Sat., November 28-29—Dickens' Days
Museum Shop open.
Parking on Museum grounds available for this annual Clinton holiday event. $5 per car. Proceeds benefit Red Mill Museum Village.
2008 Exhibit & Museum Calendar
Tuesday, April 1—Museum Buildings and Exhibits Open to the Public.
Hours: Tuesdays-Saturdays, 9:00 a.m-4:00 p.m.; Sundays, 12:00-5:00 p.m.
(Dates and times subject to change)
Sunday, May 18—Members Only Day
2:00-5:00 p.m.—Museum Closed to the Public
2:00-3:00 p.m.—Annual Meeting of the Membership
3:00-5:00 p.m.—Guided Tours, Refreshments, Entertainment
July 4—MUSEUM CLOSED
Thursday, October 9—MUSEUM BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS CLOSED TO PUBLIC
Gallery One: Lace, the Lovely Luxury
February 15-October 12, 2008
Painstaking to make, whether by hand or by machine, lace has always been treasured by those who prize its delicate luxury. This special exhibit highlights different kinds of quality lace used in the Clinton area from the days of the Victorians on.
Special Exhibition: Just Sew! Clinton Quilts: 1860 to Today
April 15-October 12, 2008
Tomson Gallery, Second Floor, Red Mill
A handmade quilt is a satisfying creation of color and warmth to wrap around one's loved ones. The quilts on view are local Clinton quilts, made by everyday women for their families. They used the fabric that was at hand. At first, it was homespun. Later they bought fabric, reused old clothes, and recycled flour and feed sacks. Some of these well-used quilts have tales we can deduce from their fabric and wear patterns; others have back stories that have been passed down via friends or family. Today quilts are made for the same, age-old reasons. In this exhibit, local quilters, inspired by the traditional quilts on view, have reproduced old patterns with modern fabrics, both reproduction and contemporary.
Operation and programs of the Red Mill Museum Village have been made possible in part by grant funds administered by
the Hunterdon County Cultural & Heritage Commission, made available by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State (a Partner Agency of the National
Endowment for the Arts), the New Jersey Historical Commission (a division of Cultural Affairs within the Department of State), and the Hunterdon County Board of Chosen
Freeholders.