John Matthew Shippen, Jr.

The Historical Society of Scotch Plains and Fanwood New Jersey presents a free movie night Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at 7:30pm At the Scotch Hills country club (aka “Shady Rest”).

We will be showing the movie “A Place For Us” The movie shows the past history of the Scotch Hills country club and its connection to the first American born golf professional, John Shippen
who was head golf pro at Scotch Hills from 1931 until 1960. He also was the first African – American to compete in the U.S. Open in 1896. Also included in the movie is it’s connection to jazz greats such as Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington and many other great musicians of the era.

Come join us at the very site which this movie depicts as we work toward preserving its rich history.

The Historic Shady Rest Golf and Country Club

Preserve the former Shady Rest Golf and Country Club, eligible for placement on the state and national register of historic places.

The Scotch Hills Country Club is located at 820 Jerusalem Rd., Scotch Plains , NJ 07076.  For more information, please contact us. Hope to see you there!

Please join us on Sunday, August 4, 2013, from 2PM to 4PM, at the Osborn-Cannonball House Museum.

A variety of doll’s dressed in colonial fashion will be on display. Also view our newly acquired 1880’s Mason and Hamilin reed pump organ.

The event is open to the public, and there is no charge for admission. We hope to see you there!

We will be having a Board Meeting instead of a program at our monthly meeting on Tuesday evening May 28th. We have a lot of issues to discuss and get updated on. Everyone is still welcome and invited!

The meeting takes place at the Scotch Hills Country Club on Plainfield Avenue and Jerusalem Road in Scotch Plains,  on Tuesday, May 28 at 8:00PM.  Fellowship and refreshments follow the meeting.

Contact Connie Klock at 908-232-9489 for further information or write to us.