Summer will soon be upon us...
The Montague Association for the Restoration of Community History, Montague's historical society, which formed in 1979 during the Tocks Island Dam era to preserve the remnants of the Town's heritage - will open two sites administered by the organization under agreements with the Dept. of the Interior and within the Delaware Water Gap National Rectreation Area each Sunday, June 24th through Aug. 26th, from 1-4 p.m.
The ca. 1790 Foster-Armstrong House [FAH] is on CR 521 at 320 River Road, about 1 mile north of the Milford/Montague Bridge, in Montague, N.J. It is on the National Register of Historic Sites.
The Nelden-Roberts Stonehouse [NRS] is at 501 Rt. 206 North, about 1 mile south of the Montague-Milford Bridge, and listed on the State Historic Register of N.J.
No charge for admission at either site - donations toward maintenance of the sites welcomed.
Special Exhibitors being featured:
June 24, Sunday, 1-4; FAH: “Mother Goose’s Chickens” - Mini-farm presentation by Sharon Orce, along with live chickens and geese.
July 1, Sunday, 1 - 4, FAH; “Nature Photography and Local Anecdotes”. Keith Utter will display some of his award-winning photographs of scenery, wildlife and local Sussex County history.
July 8, Sunday, 1 – 4, FAH; Basket weaving display and ‘how to’ by Barbara Meyer and friends. Watch as they make it look easy to weave varied decorative and useful baskets! Many handmade examples on display.
July 15, Sunday, 1 – 4; FAH: Exhibit of Nature Photography and song by Karen Stevenson. Karen will display her great photography and greet you with music in the keeping room at the Foster-Armstrong House.
at NRS: The Minisink Garden Club members will share info about the traditional herb garden theymaintain at the Nelden- Roberts Stonehouse.
July 22, Sunday, 1 – 4, FAH: Chair caning demonstration by Richard Jones. Get answers to questions about chair seat repairs and see varied caning examples on display.
July 29, Sunday, 1-4, FAH: Covered Bridge Display by Bill Coughlin on the porch and room on 2nd floor – showing his recreated to scale models from around the U.S., along with Model Trains displayed by the Sussex County Railroad – who can share info about Sussex County’s own early railroads.
August 5, Sunday, 1 – 4; FAH: Montague Q & A with town historian, Alicia Batko. Come with any questions you have about the town’s history or its places. She will share her knowledge about Montague and display local Tri-State postcards and local items. Acquire the Montague book, published by Arcadia as a way to generate support for M.A.R.C.H. – and have it personalized by the author.
August, 12, Sunday, 1 – 4; FAH: Baskets, books and the music of the Lenape and other Indian tribes by Beth Jones. See her personal collection, as well as M.A.R.C.H.’s, of Indian artifacts and learn their stories.
August 19, Sunday, 1 – 4; FAH: Lost Art Lacers. Come watch the ladies demonstrate how the lovely, detailed lace pieces are still made by hand.
August 26, Sunday, 1-4; FAH: Quilting exhibit and ‘how to’ by Sylvia (Greening) Lau. See how hand quilting is done. View sample quilts displayed and M.A.R.C.H.’s own vintage quilt collection.
