Hands On History
Join us in the lab and discover how archaeologists reconstruct the activities of past cultures! Working alongside an expert, participants will handle real artifacts from our collection and learn how …
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Passaic County Archaeology Center 1093 Greenwood Lake Turnpike, Ringwood, NJ
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Dinner with the Washingtons and Warrens
Dey Mansion Washington's Headquarters 199 Totowa Road, Wayne, NJStep into 1780 and join General George Washington, Martha Washington, Mercy Otis Warren, and James Warren for an unforgettable evening of dining and living history at Dey Mansion. Enjoy a …
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Dress with Mrs. Washington
Dey Mansion Washington's Headquarters 199 Totowa Road, Wayne, NJBegin your evening with an exclusive glimpse into Martha Washington’s private world as she prepares for dinner at General Washington’s headquarters. Visit her dressing room and discover how an eighteenth-century …
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Dinner with George & Martha Washington
Step back to 1780 and join General George Washington and Martha Washington for an unforgettable evening of fine dining and living history at Dey Mansion. Enjoy a historically inspired dinner …
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PCAC: Paint and Sip
Passaic County Arts Center at the John W. Rea House 675 Goffle Rd, Hawthorne, NJEach month at PCAC, we are dedicating an evening to celebrating "The Greats" - artists whose work shaped art history and continue to inspire us to this day. November's Featured …
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You Are What You Eat
Passaic County Archaeology Center 1093 Greenwood Lake Turnpike, Ringwood, NJWhat can bones, shells, and even trash reveal about historic life? This Thanksgiving season, step into the shoes of an archaeologist to discover how animal remains help uncover diets from …
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PCAC Artist Talk Series: Felicia Sherelle
Passaic County Arts Center at the John W. Rea House 675 Goffle Rd, Hawthorne, NJWe are honored to welcome author, poet, freelance journalist, ghostwriter, blogger, school climate and culture consultant, Felicia Sherelle, for a special artist talk. During this event, Sherelle will present a …
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Colonial Christmas Concert
Dey Mansion Washington's Headquarters 199 Totowa Road, Wayne, NJExperience the warmth and joy of an eighteenth-century Christmas as Linda Russell & Company present a festive concert of traditional holiday music at Dey Mansion. Enjoy period songs, beloved carols, …
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Can You Dig It?
Passaic County Archaeology Center 1093 Greenwood Lake Turnpike, Ringwood, NJJoin us for a simulated archaeological excavation! Learn how archaeologists uncover, document, and analyze artifacts through an exciting hands-on experience. Working together, participants will carefully excavate a simulated site, screen …
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Holiday Tea at the Dey Mansion
Dey Mansion Washington's Headquarters 199 Totowa Road, Wayne, NJCelebrate the season with an elegant Holiday Tea at Dey Mansion, Washington’s Headquarters. Enjoy freshly baked scones, savory holiday bites, seasonal sweets, and a selection of fine teas surrounded by …
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Wine and Cheese Fundraiser
Dey Mansion Washington's Headquarters 199 Totowa Road, Wayne, NJRaise a glass in support of history at Dey Mansion’s Annual Wine & Cheese Fundraiser. Enjoy an evening of fine wine, artisan cheeses, light hors d’oeuvres, and live music in …
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PCAC: Paint and Sip
Passaic County Arts Center at the John W. Rea House 675 Goffle Rd, Hawthorne, NJEach month at PCAC, we are dedicating an evening to celebrating "The Greats" - artists whose work shaped art history and continue to inspire us to this day. December's Featured …