2008 SCHEDULE
(Completed programs printed in grey)
Saturday, July 26, 2008 - Tour of Pemberton Borough as part of "Paddle, Talk and Walk" program - 11:30 a.m.
Saturday, August 9, 2008 - Tour of Smithville Park as part of "Paddle, Talk and Walk" program - 11:30 a.m.
Saturday, August 30, 2008 - Tour of Mt. Holly as part of the "Paddle, Talk and Walk" program - 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008 - "The Rancocas Creek, Waterway to Burlington County History." - Smithville Lyceum Series - Smithville Mansion - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 4, 2008 - "Burlington County: Crossroads of the American Revolution" - Mayflower Society - Carlucci's Restaurant, Mt. Laurel - 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008 - "Hezekiah B. Smith: Relationships, Politics and Impact." - Smithville Lyceum Series - Smithville Mansion - 7:00 p.m.
Monday, October 20, 2008 - "Historic One Room School Houses of Burlington County" - Indian Mills Historical Society - Shamong Municipal Building. 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008 - "William Penn and the Quaker Imprint on West Jersey." - Smithville Lyceum Series - Smithville Mansion - 7:00 p.m.
Monday, December 1, 2008 - Topic to be announced - Women's Club of Moorestown, Moorestown Community Center - 1:30 p.m.
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2009 SCHEDULE
Wednesday, March 18, 2009 - "Notable Women of Burlington County." - AAUW of Willingboro. - Burlington County Library - 7 p.m.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009 - "Notable Women of Burlington County." - Haddonfield DAR - Springdale Farms, Springdale Road, Cherry Hill - 12:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 9, 2009 - "Quaker Meeting Houses of Burlington County." Haddonfield Questers - Private Home - 12:00 p.m.
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The Burlington County Office of Tourism has just published three leaflets based on three of Joe's most popular lectures. Joe served as a consultant for the projects.
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"Quaker Meetinhouses of Burlington County" is a 12 page multi-flold which highlights the location of 10 active Friend's Meetings and 7 former Meetinghouses.
"Notable Women of Burlington County" provides an overview of 15 prominent women of Burlington County whose lives influenced world events far beyond the confines of Burlington County.
"One Room Schoolhouses in Burlington County" lists, illustrates and describes 17 Burlington County One-Room Schoolhouses scattered throughout Burlington County
A fourth leaflet, "Tour Guide of African American Historic Sites of Burlington County", created by Black History expert Giles Wright, is also available through the Office of Cultural Affairs and Tourism. |
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STEAMBOATS ON THE DELAWARE
Between June 2, 2007 and August 26, 2007, the Office of Cultural Affairs and Tourism conducted 14 Riverboat tours on the Delaware River, attracting 1,179 passengers. The original idea was to conduct only two tours. However, once the word got out, telephone calls requesting tickets became overwhelming, to the point that many who desired tickets were unable to get them. The boat held only 100 people. The tour started at the Oneida Boad House on the Promenade in The City of Burlington, and proceeded south on the Delaware to "Andalusia", the Biddle Mansion on the Pennsylvania shore across from Delanco. Paul Schopp and Joe Laufer shared the narration, pointing out the historic sites and mansions along the way. The tour lasted approximately 2 hours. Discussions are underway to determine whether the tours should be scheduled again in the summer of 2008.
NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR PRESERVATION AWARDS - 2008
Once again we are looking for nominations for the annual Preservation awards in a variety of categories. Click here to view the categories and criteria for the awards, presented each year during National Historic Preservation Month (May) by the Burlington County Freeholders.
2008 DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS:
MARCH 24, 2008
Request application forms by calling 609-265-5068 or
email: Information@BurlcoHistorian.com
BORDENTOWN CITY: 325 YEARS OLD IN '07
The historic city of Bordentown will celebrate its 325th anniversary next year. One of Burlington County's most historic towns, Bordentown has a number of historic sites and has maintained its sense of history through preservation and proactive efforts to promote its heritage. A series of events are planned for a two-week period in September of 2007. Larry Denny is president of the anniversary committee and can be reached at 609-298-1892.
Click here for related BC Times Article - 3/23/06
COUNTY BELL CAST 250 YEARS AGO
We are fortunate in Burlington County to have the "County Bell", which hangs in the tower of the historic Court House on High Street in Mount Holly, as one of our historic keepsakes, both because of its symbolism and its direct connection with significant county events. It relates directly to two of our most historic towns, Burlington and Mt. Holly; it is our link with our country’s struggle for independence, and has always been associated with our court system, which champions the basic rights of our citizens. Therefore, for Burlington Countians, it is as significant as the Liberty Bell is for all Americans.
The "County Bell" was cast in England in 1755 (only four years after the "Liberty Bell" was commissioned by the Pennsylvania Legislature to celebrate the 50th anniversary of William Penn's Charter of Privileges for Pennsylvania*). The Burlington County Bell was first used at the early court house in Burlingtron City, and while there, in 1776, rang the news of our contry's independence. It was in 1797 that the bell was transferred to the belfry of the Court House at Mount Holly, where it remains till this day.
*After its arrival in Philadelphia from England, the Liberty Bell was melted down and recast twice, and the final version wasn't hung and used until June, 1753 -- which makes the Liberty Bell only about 2 years older than the County Bell.
See article on the County Bell in the Courier Post, Friday, December 31, 2005
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