The 2011 MARCH Events Calendar is available for download as a PDF file: MARCHCalendar of Events2011.pdf
Additional information may also be found at the Montague History Blog site.
May 21, Saturday at 2:00
Joseph Brandt in the Minisink Valley,
Frank Salvati from the Minisink Valley Historical Society, and local Lenape expert, will talk about Joseph Brandt in the Minisink Valley. He is always a dynamic speaker and promises to bring along interesting Indian artifacts. At the Foster-Armstrong House, refreshments served, donation welcomed.
NPS Training: Saturday, June 11, 2011
Photographing Your Historical Collections
Learn best practices for photographing historical collection. Instructor: Lori Rohrer, from 10:00a.m. -2:00p.m at the FAH. Registration required by 5/28/11 to (570) 426-2417.
June 18, Saturday at 10:00 am
The Nature Conservancy in Montague;
Eric Olsen of the Nature Conservancy will be joining us to share lots of interesting information about local nature and conservation in Montague. There will be a short presentation at the Foster-Armstrong House on River Road, followed by two walking field trips in the area.
June 26, Annual Opening of the 1790 Foster-Armstrong House on River Road and the early 1800’s Nelden-Roberts Stonehouse on Route 206. Tours will be conducted by docents at each house every Sunday through August 28. See a small version of Cole’s General Store, the Foster Tavern, a new Indian exhibit, items from the Brick House Hotel, a quilt collection, hand-made covered bridges and a special Armstrong Family exhibit at the Foster-Armstrong House. Both houses will be open from 1 P.M. to 4 P.M. Donations for house maintenance are welcomed.
June 26, Sunday afternoon
Mother Goose’s Chickens, a mini-farm presentation by Sharon Orce with chickens and geese. Bring your children for a fun time at the Foster-Armstrong House between 1 and 4 P.M.
July 3, Sunday Both houses will be closed for the Fourth of July weekend.
NPS Training, Saturday, July 9, 2011
Cataloging your Historical Collections
Gain knowledge that will assist you in identifying a system that will uniquely identify and catalog your historical collections. Instructor: Lori Rohrer, from 10:00a.m. -2:00p.m.at the FAH. Registration required by 6/25/11 to (570) 426-2417.
July 10, Sunday
Chair caning demonstration by Richard Jones
On the porch of the Foster-Armstrong House from 1 – 4 p.m. Questions about all types of chair seat repairs are welcomed. Many caning examples to see.
July 17, Sunday
Exhibit of Nature Photography and song by Karen Stevenson, Karen will dazzle you with her great photography and cheer you with her music at the Foster-Armstrong House, River Road starting at 1P.M. and ending at 4P.M. The Minisink Garden Club will conduct tours of the herb garden next to the Nelden-Roberts Stonehouse on Route 206.
July 22, 23, 24 –Christmas in July at the DAR, Chinkchewanska Chapter, Elias Van Bunschooten Museum. 1097 Rt. 23, Wantage, NJ; featuring complimentary house tour, period costumes & uniforms, demonstrations, history exhibits, crafters & food; from 11am – 4 pm.
July 23, Saturday at 1:00 with Kevin Wright;
1609: A Country That Was Never Lost. Book signing with Kevin Wright of The 400th Anniversary of Henry Hudson’s visit with North Americans of the Middle Atlantic Coast, at the Foster-Armstrong House. Taking excerpts from his most recent book, this history lover with family roots in Montague, and past President of the Sussex County Historical Society, Kevin will be talking about one of his favorite topics, the Minisinks in the Upper Delaware Valley. Seating is limited so arrive early.
July 24, Sunday
Basket weaving display and ‘how to’ by Barbara Meyer and friends at the Foster-Armstrong House, River Road, from 1-4 P.M. Refreshments served, donations welcomed.
July 25, 10:00 Basket Making Class –
Make a basket to take home. Small charge for materials, pre-registration required. Leave message at (973) 293-3106.
July 31, Sunday Nature Photography and some anecdotes. Keith Utter will also display some of his award-winning photographs of scenery, wildlife and history; at the Foster-Armstrong House in the front keeping room, from 1-4 P.M.
August 7, Sunday
Model train display by the Sussex County Railroad Club at the Foster-Armstrong House, from 1 to 4 P.M. Come and talk about railroads with folks who know.
NPS Training Day: Saturday, August 13, 2001
Historic Research Dos and Don’ts.
Gain knowledge and skills to assist you with historical research. Instructor: Lori Rohrer, from 10:00a.m. -12:00p.m.at the FAH. Registration required by 7/30/11 to (570) 426-2417.
August 14, Sunday
Local Postcards with Dee Dee Backus and a Covered Bridge Display by Bill Coughlin at the Foster-Armstrong House, from 1–4 P.M. A postcard display will be inside and covered bridges will be outside on the front porch. What a day!
August 21, Sunday
Lost Art Lacers at the Foster-Armstrong House, from 1-4 P.M. Join the ladies as they demonstrate how they make their lovely lace pieces.
Tuesday, August 23
Introduction Genealogy Class - presented by Rich Jones, Mim Carpenter, and Nancy Conod. Presentation from 9AM to 11 at the Foster-Armstrong House. Then from 12 -2 for those who choose to travel to the Port Jervis Library, the HUB will provide internet instruction on Ancestry.com. Bring a bag lunch.
August 25 – 7:00 p.m. Thursday evening. Regular Business Meeting, Foster-Armstrong House, River Rd. Refreshments served.
August 28, Sunday
Quilting exhibit and ‘how to’ by Sylvia (Greening) Lau at the Foster-Armstrong House, from 1-4 P.M. See how hand quilting is done with many quilts on display as examples.
September 10, Saturday
Montague Day at the Town Hall
September 17, Saturday, Noon to 4p.m.
MARCH’s annual picnic for members only at the Foster-Armstrong House, rain or shine!
October 27, Thursday evening, 7:00p.m.
Regular business meeting at Foster-Armstrong House.
November 5, Saturday at 1 p.m.
The Native American Indian Indigenous to Montague and Lenapehoking: Past, Present and Future. Join us at the Foster-Armstrong House for Dr. Sam Beeler’s American Indian presentation. Limited seating so come early.
November 20, Sunday, from 3 – 5 p.m.
Wine and Cheese Reception
for Members and Benefactors at the Foster-Armstrong House. Preview of Holiday Exhibits.
November 26 and 27, Saturday and Sunday
Annual Old fashioned Holiday Weekend at the Foster-Armstrong House, from 1-4 P.M. Come and enjoy our holiday decorations, select wonderful handmade crafts made by our members, buy a book for a family member, and experience a warm welcome as you tour through six decorated rooms. Refreshments will be served and donations are welcomed. Weather permitting.
December 3, Saturday, Candlelight Tour
Annual Old fashioned Holiday Weekend at the Foster-Armstrong House, from 6-8 P.M. Come and enjoy our special candlelight open house. Experience a warm welcome as you tour through six decorated rooms with costumed docents. Refreshments served, weather permitting.
December 4, Sunday
Annual Old fashioned Holiday Weekend at the Foster-Armstrong House, from 1-4 P.M. Come and enjoy a warm welcome as you tour through six decorated rooms. Refreshments served. Weather permitting.
December 10 and 11, Saturday and Sunday
Annual Old fashioned Holiday Weekend at the Foster-Armstrong House, from 1-4 P.M. Come and enjoy our holiday decorations, select wonderful handmade crafts made by our members and experience a warm welcome as you tour through six decorated rooms. Refreshments served. Weather permitting.
Open Hearth Cooking Demonstration
at Fort Decker in Port Jervis, NY,
May – October from 1p.m. – 4p.m.
on the last Saturday of each month. Sponsored by the Minisink Valley Historical Society.
For further info:
Website: www.montaguehistory.org
Phone: 973 293-3106, leave message
The Foster-Armstrong House is located on SC521/River Road, about 1 mile north of the Milford/Montague Bridge, in Montague, N.J.
The Nelden-Roberts Schoolhouse is located on
Rt. 206, about 1 mile south of the Milford/Montague Bridge in Montague, N.J.
