2009 Calendar

The Two New Jerseys -- An NJN Film
Auditorium New Jersey State Museum 205 West State Street Trenton, NJ 609-292-6300	Admission Free	Date & Times Wednesday, December 9, 2009 Monday, December 28 1 - 2 PM
The Two New Jerseys is a 30 minute NJN film. After the English conquest of New Netherland, King Charles II of Britain granted the former Dutch territories to his brother James, Duke of York, who divided the colony into New York and New Jersey. James gave New Jersey to his friends, who sold their shares to other investors, known as proprietors. In 1676, the colony was divided into East and West Jersey. From the outset, the two New Jerseys were beset with problems. In 1702, the proprietors asked the crown to take over the government, reuniting New Jersey.

“Marching In” Weekend! French & Indian War Exhibit Opening!
Old Barracks Museum 101 Barrack Street Trenton, NJ 08608 609-777-	Admission $8 adults $6 seniors & students Children under 5 free	Date & Times Exhibit opens Saturday, November 21 Old Barracks Museum is open Daily from 10am~5pm
The Trenton Barracks is one of just three downtown structures that survive from 1784. Built in 1758-59, it served as winter quarters for British “regulars” returning from campaigns in frontier regions of the French and Indian War. This new exhibit celebraties the 250th anniversary of the Old Barracks and explores the construction and occupants of the five British barracks in New Jersey; the role of the Lenape/Delaware people of New Jersey and Pennsylvania in the French & Indian War; and the campaigns of the New Jersey regiment, the famous “Jersey Blues.” Come and enjoy this visually rich exhibit that features rare artifacts of the French and Indian War from private and public collections.

Trenton 1784 Lunch and Dinner Specials
The Archives Restaurant Marriott Trenton Lafayette Yard 1 West Lafayette Street Trenton, NJ 08608 609-421-4000	Admission $17.84 including state sales tax.	Date & Times Lunch and Dinner, November 1 - December 24, 2009
The Archives Restaurant invites you to celebrate 1784, the year when Trenton was the capital of the United States for 54 days from November 1 through December 24 by offering the 1784 Lunch and Dinner Specials, both for $17.84 including state sales tax! Come enjoy a soup and sandwich combo and a warm apple crumb tart for lunch or a salad, entree and warm bread pudding for dinner.

Royal Rule and Religious Revival -- NJN Film
Auditorium New Jersey State Museum 205 West State Street Trenton, NJ 08618 609-292-6300	Admission Free	Date & Times Wednesday, December 16, 2009 1 pm; 30 minutes
Royal Rule and Religious Revival is a 30 minute NJN film. The reunion of New Jersey did not solve its problems. New Jersey shared a governor with New York, Lord Cornbury, who aroused the ire of many New Jerseyans. In 1738, New Jersey obtained its own governor, Lewis Morris. Land ownership continued to be disputed, resulting in widespread rioting. At the same time, a religious revival known as the Great Awakening spread throughout the British colonies, resulting in the founding of Rutgers and Princeton universities. African Americans and Native Americans were drawn into the Awakening. In challenging established church authorities, the revival helped pave the road to the American Revolution.

Trenton 1784 Tavern Trek
Downtown Trenton Bars/Restaurants START -- the bar Marriott at Lafayette Yard 1 West Lafayette Street Trenton, NJ For information call 609-393-8998 x.13 or email eva@trenton-downtown.com	Admission What's in your wallet?	Date & Times Friday, December 18, 2009 5 – 6 p.m. Marriott Trenton, E. Lafayette St. 6 – 6:45 p.m. The Phoenix, 120 S. Warren St. 6:45 – 7:30 p.m. Checkers, 14 S. Warren St. 7:30 – 8:15 p.m. Settimo Cielo, 17 E. Front St. 8:15 – 9 p.m. Mill Hill Saloon,300 S. Broad St. FINISH Marriot Trenton, E. Lafayette St.
Tavern Trek aka Pub Crawl....On Friday, December 18. Meet at the Trenton Marriott between 5 and 6 pm or join the group anytime during the trek/crawl to other bars/restaurants -- including The Phoenix, Settimo Cielo, Mill Hill Saloon for ale, hearty vittles (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=vittles), merriment and more. Check this site for updates.

Fireside Kitchen: Colonial Christmas NJN Film
Auditorium New Jersey State Museum 205 West State Street Trenton, NJ 08618 609-292-6300	Admission Free	Date & Times Wednesday, December 23, 2009 Thursday, December 31, 2009 1 - 1:30 PM
A 30 minute NJN Film Fireside Kitchen: Colonial Christmas The holiday season in the colonial era was much longer than modern holiday seasons, lasting anywhere from 12 to 16 days. Filmed on location "at the historic Rockingham" in Rocky Hill, New Jersey, Dorothea Connelly prepares her special colonial New Jerseyans. Additionally, Mrs. Connolly looks at the traditional holiday crafts that were made in the colonial era. This show discusses the preparation of: Oyster Bisk, Roast Turkey with Sausage and Chestnut Stuffing, Sweet Potatoes with Pineapple, Red Cabbage with Wine, Brussel Sprouts with Chestnuts, Fruit Cake, Date Steamed Pudding. Egg Nog, and Wassail.

The Republican Rebellion -- An NJN Film
Auditorium New Jersey State Museum 205 West State Street Trenton, NJ 609-292-6300	Admission FREE Adminission	Date & Times December 29, 2009 1 PM
The Republican Rebellion is a 30 minute NJN film. New Jersey was the Crossroads of the American Revolution, being strategically located between the British military headquarters in New YOrk City and the Continental Congress meeting in Philadelphia. The film exmines protests in New Jersey against the Stamp Act and other British imperial measures, the passage of New Jersey's first state constitution in 1776, Washington's stunning victories at the battles of Trenton and Princeton and the effects of the Revolution on women and African-Americans.

Crossroads to Victory Film
Auditorium New Jersey State Museum 205 W. State Street Trenton, NJ	Admission FREE Admission	Date & Times Wednesday, December 30,2009 1 PM
Crossroads to Victory is a 30 minute documentary that examines the Revolutionary War in New Jersey and the impact that New Jersey had on the War. Incorporating a large cast of historic re-enactors, the program recounts the tale of Washington's army -- from the triumph of the Declaration of Independence through the bloody retreat across New Jersey to the eventual triumph which would loosely cement New Jersey and the 12 other states into "a more perfect union."