’ HISTORIANS ROUNDTABLE
DECEMBER 7, 2013
http://officialnj350.com/
June 23-24, 1664 – King Charles II to James, Duke of York,
who in turn deeded to John, Lord Berkeley, and Sir George
Carteret the land named for the Channel Isle of Jersey.
AGENDA
1.
Progress on Establishment of Lyceum of History and
Natural Sciences
2.
Involvement of Local Historical Societies in Programs,
Exhibits, Themes at Lyceum
3.
Update on Status of County Open Space and Historic
Preservation Funding
4.
Anniversaries and Commemorations – 2014
5.
Promotion of Freeholder Preservation Awards - May,
2014
6.
Grant for Emancipation Anniversary Programs at Library New Views Tour - May 17
7.
Farm Fair 2014 - July 17-19 - Fresh Ideas for History Faire
at the Farm Fair
8.
Rotation of Future Roundtable Meetings - April 19 and
June 1
9.
Round Robin of Attendees Projects and Programs
10.
Open Forum
1. Progress on Establishment of Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences.
Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences
307 High St., Mt. Holly
Dedication of the Burlington County Lyceum
of History and Science at Mount Holly August 23, 2013
Dedication of the Burlington County Lyceum of History and Science at Mount Holly
- August 23, 2013
Click here for Link to Burlington County Times article Reporting on Event.
Click here for Courier Post article Reporting on Event
Click here for South Jersey Edition of Phila. Inquirer article & pictures
Message delivered by Joseph M. Laufer, Burlington County Historian at Event
Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences, 307 High Street, Mt. Holly.
King George III first chartered the Mt. Holly Library in 1765 as the
Bridgetown Library and for a time during the nineteenth century the
institution also carried the dual name of The Burlington County Lyceum of
History and Natural Science.
It is the fifth oldest library in New Jersey. The present Georgian style building
dates to 1830 and once served as the mansion of James Langstaff, a wealthy
farmer. It became the library’s first permanent home in 1957.
King George III of England
1738-1820
2. Involvement of Local Historical Societies in Programs, Exhibits, Themes at Lyceum.
1. Clearing House for Historical Research
a. First Step: Inventories of Historical Documents,
Photographs and Artifacts shared with Lyceum
b. Shared resouces for local inventories
c. Supervised research area
2. Local Historical Society sponsored exhibits and themes
a. “Focus on (Town)…” Focus on Agriculture… Focus on
Industry…
3. Commemorative Themes (350th Anniversary; Sesquicentennial
of the Civil War, “Month” themes (Women’s History, African
American History, Preservation Month, etc. ,)
4. Traveling Exhibits
5. Natural Science Themes…
3. Open Space
Funds for History?
• Report on Meeting of Joe Laufer and Paul
Schopp with Freeholder Director Joe
Donnelly and Resource Conservation
Director Mary Pat Robbie on May 8, 2013,
concerning allocation of Open Space funds
for Historic Preservation and related history
projects.
4.
2014
350
Nova Caesarea (New Jersey) Formed as Colony
1664
225 –
James Fenimore Cooper born in Burlington, NJ -
1789
200 – Star Spangled Banner Written - 1814
150 – Federal Hospital Established at Beverly - 1864
75– CRRNJ BLUE COMET Wrecks at Chatsworth- 1939
50 – NJ Legislature: Farmland Assessment Act- 1964
1614:
Pocahontas marries English colonist John Rolfe in Jamestown,
Virginia; Captain Cornelius Mey sailed up the Delaware River
1639:
Swedes begin settling along the east side of the Delaware River
1664:
The colony of Nova Caesarea formed after the English won New
Netherland from the Dutch
1689:
1714 – 1813 –Two-hundred-and-one to Three-hundred years ago
1714:
A Portion of Burlington County set off to form Hunterdon County
1739:
1764:
Sandy Hook Lighthouse completed by Burlington native Isaac
Conarroe
1789:
George Washington elected as the first President of the
United States on February 4;
Washington passes through New Jersey on his way to New York
City;
The first U.S. Congress meets at Federal Hall in New York City;
New Jersey becomes the first state to ratify the Bill of
Rights;
James Fenimore Cooper born in Burlington
1814 – 1913 –One-hundred-and-one to Two-hundred years ago
1814:
British occupy Washington, D.C. and set numerous buildings on fire;
Star-Spangled Banner written;
Treaty of Ghent signed officially ending the War of 1812
1839:
Slaves aboard the AMISTAD rebel and capture the ship
1864:
Bass River Township formed March 30 from Little Egg Harbor and
Washington townships;
Many Civil War battles, including the Wilderness Campaign and
Spotsylvania;
United States Sanitary Commission's Sanitary Fair occurs in
Philadelphia;
Federal Hospital established in Beverly
1889:
1914 – 2013 – one to One-hundred years ago
1914:
Major gale swept the New Jersey coast with substantial damage done
1939:
Medford Lakes Borough formed on May 17 from Medford Township;
Opening shots of World War II when Germany invades Poland;
New York World's Fair opens;
The Central Railroad of New Jersey’s famous BLUE COMET train wrecks south of
Chatsworth;
War of the Worlds broadcasted on radio with the announcer placing the Martian ground-zero
as New Jersey
1964:
The Beatles come to America;
Democratic National Convention held in Atlantic City;
New Jersey promotes an extensive tercentenary celebration;
Legislature passes Farmland Assessment Act
1989:
Agenda Item 5 – Promotion of Freeholder Preservation Awards – May, 2014
2013 - HISTORIC PRESERVATION
A. PRESERVATION/RESTORATION
no nomination
B. CONTINUING USE
no nomination
C. ADAPTIVE USE/REHABILITATION
Wrightstown Grist Mill-Synergy Enterprises
Denis McDaniel
D. PUBLIC STRUCTURE/OBJECT/SITE
Woodlawn Cemetery, Woodland Twp.
Woodland Hist. Soc.
E. PRESERVATION PLANNING/EDUCATION
Indian Mills School: Still Family Cemetery
Indian Mills Hist. Soc.
F. ARCHIVAL RECORDS/DOCUMENTATION
Cataloging and Tagging Historical items.
Tabernacle His. Soc.
G. PRESERVATION LEADERSHIP
Fieldsboro Mayor David Hansell
Friends of White Hill
A. PUBLISHED HISTORY
Lumberton, Then & Now, by Weldon Storey
Lumberton Hist. Soc.
B. ACHIEVEMENT & LEADERSHIP
Terry Schmidt – Washington Twp. Archives
Paul W. Schopp
C. EDUCATION
no nomination
D. NEW HISTORY
no nomination
2012 HISTORY RECOGNITION
Agenda Item 6 - Library “Created Equal” Grant – Films & Panels - 2014
Four Films with panelists to discuss them at the County Library throughout 2014,
beginning Februay 2nd.
New Views Bus tour of African American Sites sponsored by the Friends of the
Library on Saturday, May 17, 2014
7. Fresh Ideas for the 2014 History Faire
at the Farm Fair.
JULY 17-19, 2014
Hours? – Evenings only? (5 or 6 pm. Till 10?)
Staffing of exhibits? - bring your own tables (commitment!)
Interactive Exhibits preferred (examples: Yahoos; Childrens’ History Center)
Themes with related exhibitions (Old Fire Trucks, pumpers (eg. Springfield)
Costumed Docents from historic sites (eg. Smithville)
Assist with preliminary genealogical research via computer, etc.
Other ideas…..?
8. Suggested schedule of Roundtable Meetings
and locations for 2014
April 19, 2014
June 1, 2014
Alice Smith
SUGGESTED VENUES
Burlington Co. Lyceum of History & Natural Sciences; Zurbrugg Watch Case Factory
(Headquarters of the Riverside Historical Society); Roebling Museum; Burlington County
Historical Society; Burlington County Library Headquarters; One of the Quaker Meeting
Houses (New Quaker Conference Center, Burlington); Smithville Mansion Billiard Room;
Other.
9. Self introductions and brief announcements of
"What's happening in your neck of the woods?"
'Tis the season to celebrate at
Historic Smithville Park
The holiday season is upon us and Santa will make his entrance on a horsedrawn
carriage Sunday to celebrate at Burlington County’s annual Victorian Holiday
Celebration at the Historic Smithville Park.
The free event runs from noon to 6 p.m. rain or shine, with the mansion and
grounds decked out for the holidays. Santa, who has a vintage and Victorian flare
with his deep red-and-gold ensemble, is scheduled to arrive at 1 p.m. by horse
and carriage and will be available for photos after.
Carriage rides will be offered from 1 to 4 p.m.
New this year will be the Christmas tree lighting at 4:30 p.m. with the Pemberton
High School Carolers singing the songs of the season. A luminary tour of
Smithville Village will follow with stops at the restored worker’s house and gallery
and visitor center, among others.
Throughout the day, visitors will find a
variety of attractions in the park along the
Rancocas Creek including: professional ice
carving demonstrations; live music; and
Dasher’s Holiday Trivia Blizzard Game
Show, where visitors can test their
knowledge answering seasonal trivia
questions.
There is even something for those who are
working on their holiday shopping list.
About two dozen vendors are expected in
the holiday marketplace, organizers said.
They will have items for sale including
handcrafted jewelry, Christmas wreaths,
handmade goods made from alpaca wool,
wooden gifts, holiday ornaments, artwork,
photos and collectibles.
www.co.burlington.nj.us/parks
MOUNT HOLLY
December 14 - Saturday - 10 AM - 4 PM .
Battle of Iron Works Hill Re-enactment
Join us at Dempsters Sports Pub and Restaurant on Monday, December 9 from
6:00-8:00 pm for Guest Bartender Night. Our Guest Bartenders will be dressed in
period clothing and donating their tips to Main Street Mount Holly in support of the
commemoration of the Battle of Iron Works Hill. Come for drinks and/or dinner: 437
Pine Street (just North of Route 38) in Mount Holly.
http://ironworkshill.org/schedule.htm#special
10:00 to 3:00
•Crown Forces Camp - Burlington County Prison Museum (Directions)
Living History inside, in the front and back yards, and in the adjacent
Warden's House: British military surgeon (inside)
•18th century field cooking by Mercy Ingraham (front yard)
•"Sutlers" display and sell 18th century goods to reenactors and the public
(see the Links page for a tentative list). (front yard)
•11:00 - "Spies of the Revolution," presented by author John Nagy, who will
also be selling/signing his books (Warden's House)
•11:00 & 1:00 - New recruit drilling for children of all ages. (front yard)
•2:30 - Artillery firing demonstration. (front yard)
10:00 to 3:00
•Colonial Forces Camp - Mill Race Village (Directions) Reenactors will describe
camp life and military campaigns.
•Mike Kochan will discuss and demonstrate a 100-calibre wall gun (commonly
used in fortifications and aboard merchant and naval ships), mines used in
the Delaware River against British warships, a Franklin battery, and a model of
the 1775 submarine "Turtle."
Ticket Information
Sunday, January 12th at Doane Academy – Speaker: Diane Allen
Program: Brief presentations about Burlington County’s representatives
on the New Jersey Women’s Heritage Trail.
94 sites in New Jersey
7 sites in Burlington County
Arts, Cluture Sports
Domestic Life (none)
Patience Wright
Historic Preservation (none)
Dr. James Still Historic Office Site – Education Center
209-211 Church Road, Medford, NJ 08055
www.MedfordHistory.org
January 11, 2014 – 9:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m (Snow Date: January 18)
Herbs for Healing, Health & Happiness (Workshop Event).
The WHY/WHAT/HOW of Dr. James Still’s successful homeopathic
medical practice
Pre-registration and $25 fee.
Monday, January 20, 2014 – 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY OF SERVICE.
Dr. James Still Historic Office Site – Education Center
209-211 Church Road, Medford, NJ 08055
www.MedfordHistory.org
Saturday, February 22, 2014 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Symposium on Relationships &
Community Building
Note: Due to the anticipated response to this topic, the Symposium has been scheduled in a
larger venue at the Holly Room, Medford Leas.
This special event will begin with a panel presentation with participants providing a unique
and diverse perspective through an exploration of the topic “relationships and community
building” using Dr. James Still’s own thoughts as expressed in his autobiography. Invited
speakers include Joseph Laufer, Burlington County Historian; Marc Lorenc, Ph D Candidate
in Commu-nity Archeology, UMASS; Angeline Dean, author of Not Just a Slave; Dr. Bev-erly
Richardson, VP of BCC; and Leana Sykes, Director of Guidance & Coun-seling, Lindenwold
Schools. Following the panel presentations, during a working lunch, participants will have
the opportunity to share in smaller groups, facilitated by descendants of the Still family and
area educators, for the purpose of guided discussion and reflection.
*Pre-registration at mhsedcenter@gmail.com is required. The fee of $20 covers lunch and
materials. More details will be forthcoming.
Saturday, March 15, 2014/3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Victorian Tea with Charity Still
Participants are invited to attend a Victorian “High” Tea at which Charity Still, formerly
enslaved woman and mother of Dr. James Still and his brothers and sisters, will make an
“appearance” to share her story with the guests. Participants are invited to bring along a
treasured tea cup or use one availa-ble at the Center.
*Due to limited space, pre-registration at mhsedcenter@gmail.com will be required along
with a fee of $20 per guest to cover costs.
Thursday, April 10, 2014/ 7:30 – 9:00
p.m. Dr. James Still’s Childhood
Years
Paul Schopp, well-respected historian
and expert on members of the Still
family, will provide insights into James
Still’s childhood years in Shamong and
where and how Dr. Still’s story began.
No fee, but donations are wel-come.
Friday, April 18, 2014/8:30 – 12 noon
Celebration of Earth Day through
Volunteerism by Area Students
Sunday, April 20, 2014/1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Community
Gardening
Celebration of Earth Day continues with an invitation to
local gardeners who would like to join a community garden
effort on the grounds of the Center. The day would begin
with a presentation by local expert gardeners and con-tinue
with readying areas for community gardening. The soil is rich at
the Center! Those who want to participate in the community
garden must attend this event and will be asked to schedule
assistance in caring for other plant-ings on the property.
Participants will also be asked to share a portion of each
harvest with a local food pantry. *Pre-registration is required at
mhsedcenter@gmail.com. No fee, but donations welcome.
Thursday, May 15, 2014/7:30 – 9:00 p.m. Impressions from
Dr. Still’s Garden
Diane Emerson, accomplished artist and Medford resident, will
provide a demonstration of how herbs, such as those used by
Dr. James Still, might also be immortalized through the use of
clay. Participants will have the oppor-tunity for a hands-on
experience in this artistic process. Diane has demon-strated
her tile making on HGTV and one of her pieces was recently
published in a juried book entitled 500 Prints on Clay.
*Pre-registration is required
Saturday, May 17, 2014
Burlington County Cradle of
Emancipation Bus Tour
The Dr. Still Historic Office Site and
Education Center will be honored to be
included in the bus tour hosted by Joseph
Laufer, Burlington County Historian. Two
options will be available: to join the bus
tour for the full day visit to several area
historical sites or to be present as the
group stops for a talk and tour at the
Church Road site. More details will be
forthcoming.
Note: Pinelands Garden Club will also
have herbs and native plants available for
sale on Saturday, May 17, 2014, from
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
25TH ANNUAL PINELANDS SHORT
COURSE MOVING FROM BCC TO
STOCKTON STATE COLLEGE FOR
2014
SATURDAY MARCH 8, 2014
To be held in Stockton’s Campus
Center and in the newly opened
Unified Science Center.
www.nj.gov/pinelands
Update: Barbara Solem Stull
ATSION MANSION TOURS: SUMMER 2014
.
The address of Atsion is 744 Route 206, Shamong, NJ 08088.
Update: Bob Von Bargen
White Hill Mansion
Fieldsboro
I know I've been missing in action lately as far as
the Historic Society is concerned, but I don't
think I can make it this Saturday. I've got a big
meeting on Sunday with Helen Crossley, our
benefactor about another donation and with
Christmas right around the corner it's gonna be
hectic. We do have good news thought, we
got our 501(c)3 and there's a good chance
we're gonna get a grant from the DAR. If, by
chance, I make it Saturday I'll tell you all about
it. If not - Merry Christmas! Loretta (Kelly)
The "White Hill Mansion" was the 18th Century home of the American patriots Robert and Mary Field. An early
activist for the American cause, Field was to die shortly after the Revolution began, leaving his wife alone to protect
her young family through the ravages of war. More than once her home was occupied and she was frequently
interrogated for her alleged patriotic activities.
As a result of the British army's capture of Philadelphia in the fall of 1777, most of the American navy, which had
been stationed on the Delaware, became trapped upstream. For lack of a better place to moor, the vessels stood at
the foot of White Hill in the spring of 1778, near the Field landing.
In early May word reached the area that a detachment of British ships was sailing up the river to seize the
American fleet and the inhabitants of this tiny community, acting under orders, took the only course open to them to
prevent the seizure. When the British reached White Hill on 6 May 1778 they found the riverfront ablaze-local
patriots having put the torch to each and every vessel.
Who’s Speaking Where
PEACHFIELD
BURLINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
SOUTHAMPTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY
ALICE PAUL INSTITUTE
COUNTY HISTORIAN
MEDFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PRISON MUSEUM
WHITESBOG PRESERVATION TRUST
ROEBLING MUSEUM
PEACHFIELD - NJ COLONIAL DAMES
2013-2014 CALENDAR OF EVENTS –
FIRST SUNDAY AND ONCE IN-A-WHILE WEDNESDAY PROGRAMS
.
To commemorate the 350th anniversary of New Jersey, we have selected the theme,
"Traveling New Jersey History via the Turnpike" for this year's First Sunday at Peachfield
program series.
•-December 8 - Sunday - 2 PM - Holiday Tea
•-December 11 - Wednesday - 11 AM or 2 PM - Holiday at Peachfield House Tour
•-December 14 - Saturday - 10 AM - 4 PM - Battle of Iron Works Hill at the Old Schoolhouse
Check Peachfield Website for details and costs.
BURLINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
SUNDAY LECTURE SERIES 2013-14 AT THE CORSON POLEY CENTER
Behind 457 High Street, Burlington - 2-4 PM - Q & A Period and Refreshments
follow.
Email: burlcohistsoc@verizon.net
Join us for "The Story of the Gingerbread Man" on
December 8, 2013 from 1-3. Hear the story of the
favorite holiday treat! Make ornaments and decorate
your own Gingerbread train car. $5 per child (children
under 2 are free) includes all activities, crafts, and
snacks!
December 8: from 1-3 p.m. "The Evolution of the
Gingerbread Man" with Susan McClellan Plaisted of
Heart to Hearth cookery. Come hear the story of
this favorite holiday treat. Ornament making and
crafts for kids.
SOUTHAMPTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY – 2013 -14
FIRST MONDAY MEETINGS – OLDE TOWN HALL, 25 PLUM ST.7:30 PM
Program Chairman: Joe Laufer
Email: info@BurlcoHistorian.com
Winter, 2014
March 3 :
April 7 :
May 5 –
June 2: -
COUNTY HISTORIAN JOE LAUFER
2014 LECTURES
Monday, January 13, 2014 - "John Woolman Conscience of Quakerism, Apostle of Abolition" 7:30 p.m. -History Club - Laurel Hall Leisuretown, Southampton.
Tuesday, February 4, 2014 - Burlington County
Trivia - Unusual People Places & Things " - 11:30
a.m. - Indian Spring Questers - regular meeting private home.
February 9 -16, 2014 - Vacation
Saturday, February22, 2014- Symposium at Dr.
James Still Education Center, Medford
"Relationships and Community Building" - Panel
member. - 1:00 p.m. -Panel, using Dr. Still's own
thoughts expressed in his autobiography.
February 23 through March 3, 2014 - Rediscover CUBA a Collette Vacations Caribbean Cultural Experience
Saturday, March 8, 2014 - "The Pinelands and
the American Revolution " - Annual Pinelands
Short Course - 8:00 a.m. till 3:00 p.m.
Stockton State College, Pomona, NJ Sponsored by the NJ Pinelands Commission.
http://www.nj.gov/pinelands
Monday, March 10, 2014 - "Notable Women of
Burlington County " - 7:00 p.m. - Daughters of
the American Revolution - at the Mt. Holly
Lyceum/Library, High St., Mount Holly.
Tuesday, March 28, 2014 – “Burlington
County, Crossroads of the American Revolution
- 7:30 P.m. - Easton Bible Church Covered
Dish dinner - Easton Bible Church, Fostertown
Rd., Hainesport, NJ
Tuesday, May 17, 2014 -Annual New Views
Bus Tour: "Burlington County: Cradle of
Emancipation (African American Historical
Sites) - 9 till 4 - Friends of the Library,
Westampton. $50 - Includes Box Lunch Register at "Events" - www.bcls.lib.nj.us.
.
MEDFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY - 2014
First Thursday - 7:30 p.m. - Medford Friends Meeting House, 14 Union St., Medford
Program Chairperson: Janet Jackson Gould: 609-654-6485
jsjacksongould@comcast.net
Website: www.medfordhistory.org - click on "Events" for program details.
Sunday, December 8, 2013 – Holiday Open House at6 the 1912 Farmhouse – holiday
celebration with a lighted tree, natural decorations, and a table set for dinner. Holiday
music by the Medford School of Music will welcome you, and coffee, hot chocolate,
and holiday sweets will be available.
Thursday, January 2, 2014Thursday, February 6, 2014Thursday, March 6, 2014Thursday, April 3, 2014Thursday, May 1, 2014-
BURLINGTON COUNTY HISTORIC PRISON MUSEUM
LECTURES AT THE MT. HOLLY LYCEUM OF HISTORY & NATURAL SCIENCES
307 High St., Mt. Holly
Burlington County and the American Revolution
Date:
Wed, 12/18/2013 - 2:00pm
Thu, 12/19/2013 - 6:30pm
Location:
Mount Holly
This presentation will focus on Burlington County's involvement in the American Revolution
and the integral role that the area played in securing our independence.
The presentation will take place at the Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural
Sciences (307 High St, Mount Holly).
Please choose from one of the following two dates:
Wednesday, December 18th at 2 pm or Thursday, December 19th at 6:30 pm.
Registration is required. To register please email mbozarth@co.burlington.nj.us or call (609)
265-5476.
WHITESBOG PRESERVATION TRUST
ROEBLING MUSEUM
Santa and Mrs. Claus are visiting the
Roebling Museum on Saturday,
December 14th (11-5)! $5 admission,
children under 2 free.
Bring the family to enjoy holiday
refreshments, ornament crafts,
decorated trees and a happy visit with
the jolly one! You can also purchase a
professional photograph of your little one
with Santa during your visit.
Pictured left: Santa will be sitting on the
original chair once used at the Roebling
General Store. Thank you to Szucs Meat
Market for generously allowing the
museum to borrow this special piece of
Roebling history for our holiday event!
John Seitter of Brigantine, Atlantic County, has been named
executive director. He brings to the position 16 years of
experience in history and tourism. Seitter succeeds Patricia
Millen, who left in September after serving since the museum’s
inception.
Seitter, who praised Millen as a researcher, curator, manager,
publicist and grant writer, also acknowledged that his role won’t be
to “recreate the wheel.”
“I think it’s just to continue all the great work that’s been done,”
said Seitter, who has spent the last few weeks studying the history
of the steel mill, known for providing the cable used to build some
of the nation’s most famous bridges and the reason for the
township’s namesake village.
Most recently, Seitter was project manager of the Pennsylvania
state program commemorating the Civil War, a role in which he
focused on improved methods of communication at the local and
state levels. He’s currently an adviser to Gettysburg’s Seminary
Ridge Museum and the State Museum of Pennsylvania, and
teaches history courses on the world wars at Rutgers
University in New Brunswick.
His past posts have included president of the South Jersey
Tourism Corp., executive director of the Camden County
Historical Society, and vice chairman of the New Jersey
Tourism Task Force, where he created heritage tourism resources
throughout the state. He also worked in the hospitality industry and
has a graduate degree in public history from Rutgers.
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR SPEAKERS ON
HISTORICAL TOPICS FOR PROGRAM CHAIRPERSONS
http://www.burlcohistorian.com/SpeakersBureau.htm
BURLINGTON COUNTY LOCAL SPEAKERS' BUREAU
Compendium of Speakers on Local Historical Topics
Compiled from Recent Public Programs at Various Local Historical
Society Meetings.
Compliments of Burlington County Historian, Joe Laufer
1. Marisa Bozarth – Mt. Holly Prison Museum Curator – Talks on Ellis Parker (Fabled Chief
Detective of Burlington Co., involved in the Lindburgh Case), Burlington County crimes
and criminals, and the historic Burlington County prison. 609-265-5476 –
mbozarth@co.burlington.nj.us
2. Jennifer “Jen” Bulava – Naturalist for Burlington County Parks System. Talks on
Burlington Co. Parks System, flora and fauna of Burlington County. 609-265-5068 –
jbulava@co.burlington.nj.us
3. Betsy Carpenter – Author featuring Elias Wright: Teacher, Military Leader (Civil War),
Surveyor Extraordinaire – 609-923-7653 – betsy4133@gmail.com
4. Jude del Preore – Burlington County Trial Court Administrator – The Historic 1796
Burlington County Court House, Mount Holly: History, Architecture and Famous Trials. –
609-518-2510 – Donna.Mazzanti@judiciary.state.nj.us
5. Jane Peters Estes – Civil War Historian and re-enactor – The Battle of Gettysburg –
Where Were the Women? – 609-526-4299 – janestarrtours@yahoo.com
6. Mercy Ingraham – “Colonial Open Hearth Cooking” – in period costume. -215-7574397 – mercyme@peoplepc.com - website: www.openhearthcook.com
7. Ian Johns – Revolutionary War re-enactor – Organizer: Battle of Iron Works Hill, Mt.
Holly – 609-267-7787 - ian.johns@xerox.com (also available through the Prison
Museum, which sponsors the annual re-enactment).
8. Valerie Josephson – Author, “New Jersey’s First Civil War Surgeons” –
cwsurgeons@aol.com web site: www.civilwarsurgeonsmemorial.org.
9. Joe Laufer – Burlington County Historian – Variety of topics on Burlington County
People, Places and Things. (40 topics listed on web site: www.BurlcoHistorian.com under
“Local History”). Also International Travelogues as world traveler – 609-859-4042 –
joelaufer@yahoo.com.
10. Dennis McDonald – Photo Journalist with Burlington County Times – Author - Historic
Pictures of Medford. – dmcdonald@phillyburbs.com
11. Millicent Moore – Whitesbog Preservation Trust, Member and Volunteer – Elizabeth
White, Her Roots: The Fenwicks of Fenwick Manor. – 609-873-4646 –
executivedirectorwpt@comcast.net
12. Margaret Riccardelli – Retired – Foreign Service and US Dept. of State – World
Traveller – “Journey Along the Silk Road” Travelogue. 609-388-4860 pearlsplace@comcast.net
13. Coles Roberts – Farm Stories and folklore of Burlington County – 609-859-2240 –
croberts53@comcast.net
14. Stacy Flora Roth – Soldiers without Guns: Women Defense Workers of WWII – History
on the Hoof, re-enactor. – 609-239-2706 - info@historyonthehoof.com
15. Paul W. Schopp – Historian – Railroads, Steamboats on the Delaware and Rancocas,
Underground Railroad, Burlington County History, Timbuctoo, Dr. James Still – Black
Doctor of the Pines – 609-462-4572 – pwschopp@comcast.net
16. Albertine Senske, Archivist, Whitesbog Preservation Trust - J.J. White, the Man and
His Legacy. – Contact through Whitesbog - 609-873-4646 –
executivedirectorwpt@comcast.net
17. Dick Sherrin – Veteran Philadelphia TV Reporter and Broadcaster –Author: “News
Hound – From Halfball In South Philly to TV News” – 609-410-1009 –
Richclave@aol.com
18. David Smith - Lockheed Martin Engineer and Researcher: “Rancocas Stud Farm to
Helis Stock Farm – A Jobstown Legacy” – 267-496-4707; 609-752-0109 davesmith11@gmail.com
19. Barbara Solem Stull – Author, “Ghost Towns & Other Quirky Places in the N.J. Pine
Barrens” – Tour organizer at Atsion Mansion, Shamong – 609-268-3566 –
barbsolem@aol.com
20. Carol Suplee – Author, Journalist – formerly with Burlington County Times “The
Stories of Willingboro Township” – 609-518-5808 – cjsuplee@comcast.net
21. Larry Tigar – President of Mt. Holly Historical Society – “Mount Holly – Then and
Now – In Pictures” also the churches of Mt. Holly. 609-261-4786 – ltigarfish@aol.com
22. Regan Young – Mt. Holly Architect and Volunteer Citizen – RYEBREAD Architects.
“Looking for a New Jersey Architecture.” 609-265-2652 – rgy@ryebread.com
23. Clifford W. Zink – Author: “The Roebling Legacy” – The Story of the Roebling Family
and the Company Town of Roebling. 609-924-4833 – Cwzink@gmail.com
http://www.burlcohistorian.com/SpeakersBureau.htm
New! - Underground Railroad Exhibit/Museum at
Smithville.
The new Visitor Center at
Smithville :
34 Maple Ave.
http://officialnj350.com/