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W W W . C L I N T O N T W P N E W S L E T T E R . C O M
D o n ' t m i S S t h e
D e L a w a r e v a L L e Y
B e a D S o C i e t Y
h o L i D a Y J e w e L r Y S a L e o n n o v e m B e r 1 5 !
Come to the DVBS Holiday Jewelry Sale on Saturday, November
15 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Clinton Community Center, 63
Halstead Street in Clinton! (Free parking and admission.)
If you are searching for unique, hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind jewelry
to give as a gift for the winter holidays, or a special birthday, or just
to keep for yourself, this is the event you won't want to miss! Make
your selections from the beautiful collections of necklaces, bracelets,
earrings, and other jewelry adornments created by six jewelry
designers, members of the Delaware Valley Bead Society. Friend the
DVBS at: www.facebook.com/DelawareValleyBeadSociety. Visit the
DVBS website at: www.DelawareValleyBeadSociety.org. We hope to
see you there!
C e L e B r a t e a m e r i C a ' S 2 5 0 t h
a n n i v e r S a r Y i n h u n t e r D o n C o u n t Y !
Hunterdon County's many historical and cultural organizations
have just kicked off a 16-month celebration of American
Independence and the American Revolution in Hunterdon County.
Did you know that many battles and other important events took
place in our county during colonial days?
Now through December 31, 2026, there will be over 150 lectures,
talks, tours, music, movies, and fun! Events include (but not limited
to):
1. A celebration parade in Flemington Borough for Flag Day, June 14, 2026!
2. A re-enactment of the reading of the Declaration of Independence, which was
first read aloud (outside of Philadelphia) in Hunterdon County on July 8, 1776!
3. A lecture to celebrate Black History Month on a free black man who served
in the Hunterdon Militia, crossed the Delaware River with George Washington,
and is buried in Flemington!
4. A final talk at the end of 2026 on the Ten Crucial Days of the Revolution!
For more information, to receive event updates by mail, or to
volunteer at these events, visit: www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/1367/
Hunterdon-300th or email: 300info@co.hunterdon.nj.us.
o P e n h o u S e a t t h e
h i S t o r i C B o u m a n - S t i C k n e Y f a r m S t e a D !
The Readington Museums' Bouman-Stickney Farmstead will be open
for tours on Sunday, November 2, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm! Explore the
1741 home, learn about the Bouman and Stickney histories, and/or hike the
scenic Bouman-Stickney Trail that runs through the farmstead.
The Farmstead is located at 114 Dreahook Road in the Stanton
section of the Township. For GPS, use Lebanon, NJ. This is a free, family-
friendly event, though donations are appreciated. For more information, please
visit: www.ReadingtonTwpNJ.gov/community/readington-museum
or call: 908.236.2327.
Made possible with funds from the Hunterdon County Cultural & Heritage
Commission, a partner of the New Jersey Historical Commission.
h u n t e r D o n C o u n t Y S t u D e n t S . . .
L e t ' S g e t C r e a t i v e a B o u t h i S t o r Y !
History Challenge offers students a chance to win cash and awards!
Submit an original essay, poem, painting, sculpture, needlework, music, dance
routine, drama, skit, science project, or other creative idea. In short, almost
anything as long as it's about history.
The competition is open to all Hunterdon County students in
elementary and high school, including homeschoolers. It is sponsored
by the Hunterdon County Historical Society and the local chapter of the Sons of
the Revolution. The deadline is December 31, don't miss it!
The Categories are: $250 for an original essay of 800 to 1,200 words on
any aspect of American history, and $250 for an original expression of any
sort about American history. For more information and application
forms, visit www.HunterdonHistory.org.
