Get Your History On! Driveable Historical Events Today

Looking for fun stuff to do on a cold March day? Take the family out for some palatable history events today - all driveable and all either free or available for a reasonable charge:

Sunday, March 3 - Morris County
Macculloch Hall Historical Museum
45 Macculloch Ave., Morristown
973-538-2404  

In honor of Women's History Month, the "Moonlight Duo" present "Herstory - Classical music by female composers from Europe and the US" at 4:30 pm on Sunday March 3rd. While treasure hunting for lost and forgotten music, the Moonlight Duo has found beautiful pieces by female composers from Germany, England and the U.S. including a manuscript by Katharine Lucke from Baltimore. Other composers featured are Clara Faisst from Germany, May Mukle and Rebecca Clarke from England and more. With inspiring stories and unique facts about these women and their compositions, the Moonlight Duo presents a very special treat: beautiful music wrapped around a historical journey.

Tickets for Sunday programs will go on sale from 1 pm on the day of the program; no advance sales. A separate ticket ($12) is required for the musical programs; discounted ($10) for members, seniors,  students and those who purchased a museum tour ticket that afternoon. House tours (regular admission applies) take place throughout the afternoon, the last tour leaves at 3 pm. On program days the upstairs galleries will remain open until 4:30 pm, the "A Fine Collection" exhibit will close at 3 pm in preparation for the program.

Sunday, March 3 - Morris County
Jefferson Township Museum/George Chamberlain House
315 Dover-Milton Road
Jefferson Township, NJ
973-697-0258 

The Jefferson Township Museum, also known as the George Chamberlain House, will have an open house on Sunday, March 3, from 1 to 4 pm. Costumed docents will give tours of the museum at that time. Admission is free. 

The theme of this month's exhibit will be "Put on Your Easter Bonnet" with vintage accessories such as hats, gloves, artificial floral corsages, feathers, shoes, scarves, fans, etc., on display. The Jefferson Township Museum, located at 315 Dover-Milton Road, was entered into the National and State Registers of Historic Places. Be sure to visit Miss Elizabeth's Shoppe located in the original kitchen of the Museum, where small antiques, collectibles, handmade and handcrafted items will be offered for sale.

For further information, refer to the Jefferson Township's Historical Society website at www.jthistoricalsociety.org, or call Christine Williams, Jefferson Township Historical Society president at 973-697-0258.

Sunday, March 3 - Essex County
Israel Crane House Tours
108 Orange Road
Montclair, NJ 07042
973-744-1796 

The Israel Crane House is open for tours on the first Sunday of the month; it takes place this Sunday, March 3, from 1 to 4 pm. Stop by to visit the house and see what's cooking in our exterior kitchen. 

Program presented at 3:00 pm by Jane Eliasof, Executive Director, about the YWCA Period, when the Israel Crane House served as a YWCA for girls and young women of color. Learn more about the first half of the 20th century in Montclair.

Admission is $8 per adult/$5 per child. Members are free. Call 973-744-1796 or visit their website at montclairhistorical.org for information. You can also email at mail@montclairhistorical.org.

Sunday, March 3 - Morris County
Museum of Early Trades and Crafts
9 Main Street
Madison, NJ
973-377-2982, ext. 14

Join museum fans for 'Songs of the Past'. Join singer and pianist Deborah Fennellyas as she and pianist David Mauillofill the air with songs. Program begins at 2 pm. Space is limited. Pre-registration is strongly recommended. Admission is $10 for non-members & $5 for members.

 
Sunday, March 3 - Monmouth County
Eatontown Community Center
68 Broad Street
Eatontown, NJ 

March is Women's History Month! The Eatontown Historical Committee invites you to join us for Dramatic Readings from the Docudrama on Mary Todd Lincoln, 'Pass My Imperfections Lightly By," done by Linda Turash of NINE Theatricals. The play has been described as a dramatic examination of a unique personality, which history tends to simplify, written by Vaughn McBride. Ms. Turash, who will select highlights from the play, has been an actress for over 30 years performing in various venues including the Strand Theater, Ocean County and Brookdale Community Colleges, and various community theaters. 

The even will be held from 1 pm to 2 pm, and admission is free. Suggested Audience Age: 13 and older.

Tea will be served at the Eatontown Historical Museum (across from the Community Center) following the program. For further information email: bguysmom@aol.com