Come celebrate the grand finale of See Passaic County Week with a day of live music, great food, and community at the beautiful Rifle Camp Park Amphitheater! Enjoy performances throughout the day featuring local and regional musicians, delicious food from area food trucks, family-friendly activities, and plenty of opportunities to discover what makes Passaic County …
Why did George Washington choose Valley Forge as the Continental Army's winter encampment in 1777–1778? And how did that decision shape the outcome of the American Revolution? Join historian and Valley Forge guide Kenneth Gavin for an engaging lecture that goes beyond the familiar story of the army's winter hardships. Drawing upon primary source documents, …
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Do you think you can reconstruct the activities of past cultures? Join us in the lab to learn how! Working alongside an expert, you will handle real artifacts from our collection to unlock the secrets they hold. You will learn the methods modern archaeologists use to investigate and interpret the artifacts they encounter and will …
Passaic County Community College Vs. County College of Morris Women's Volleyball
Join us for a special evening at the Passaic County Arts Center in Hawthorne as we celebrate our newest exhibition. Enjoy an intimate night of art, conversation, wine, and good food featuring a selection of wine, beautifully prepared charcuterie, and passed hors d'oeuvres while exploring the gallery and discovering the work of our featured artists. …
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Each 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. October's Featured Artwork: Edvard Munch's "Scream (1893)" and the Expressionism movement Bring your favorite beverages and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere while you paint. Limited spots available! Click Here to …
Saturday, October 10 | 10:00AM - 5:00PM Sunday, October 11 | 10:00AM - 2:00PM Experience the American Revolution during the Dey Mansion's annual Fall Encampment. Meet historical reenactors, explore Revolutionary War encampments, watch live demonstrations, and discover how soldiers and civilians lived during America's fight for independence at General George Washington's 1780 headquarters. Admission is …
Join 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 the soil, examine their discoveries, and discuss what the artifacts reveal. Registration is required due to limited space. Two Sessions: October 11th, 10:00 AM - …
Join Dey Mansion Docent Tom Dempsey for an engaging lecture exploring the life and military career of Colonel Alexander Scammell, one of the Continental Army’s most respected officers. As General George Washington’s Adjutant General, Scammell played an important role in organizing and maintaining the Continental Army throughout the Revolutionary War. Learn about Scammell’s leadership, service, …
Ever wonder what stories are buried beneath our feet? Explore the history of Dundee Island Park, from prehistoric times through its industrial past, and learn how local flooding has shaped the area’s archaeology. Come early or stay after the talk to explore the Passaic County Archaeology Center and view artifacts connected to the area’s history. …
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Celebrate International Archaeology Day at the Passaic County Archaeology Center! Explore local history through demonstrations, exhibits, and hands-on activities. Enjoy a morning lecture, guided tours, site mapping, a mock excavation, artifact mending, and more. There is something for all ages!
Join us for an elegant afternoon tea at Lambert Castle featuring freshly baked scones with clotted cream, savory and sweet treats, and a selection of teas. During the tea, historian Karen Bachmann will explore Victorian mourning practices and how grief shaped 19th-century customs and material culture. Learn about the sentimental art of mourning jewelry and …