Meeting on October 23, 2012 – Unidentified Photos, can you help?

18 October 2012

The Historical Society of Scotch Plains and Fanwood has many unidentified pictures of places and people around Scotch Plains and Fanwood. At the October meeting we hope people will help us identify these pictures. People are encouraged to bring their own pictures as well.

The meeting is free and open to everyone.  The meeting will be held at the Scotch Hills Country Club on Plainfield Avenue and Jerusalem Road in Scotch Plains,  on Tuesday, October 23rd at 8:00PM.  Light refreshments and fellowship follow the meeting. Contact Connie Klock at 908-232-9489 for further information or write to us.

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Union County Four Centuries in a Weekend 2012 at Osborn Cannonball House Museum

17 October 2012

The Osborn Cannonball house museum located at 1840 Front St. in Scotch Plains, NJ will be open on Saturday, October 20, 2012, from 10am to 5pm and on Sunday, October 21, 2012 from 12pm-5pm as part of the 2012 Union County Four Centuries in a weekend event.

Admission is free and open to all. We look forward to seeing you there!

 

 

 

 

 

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Meeting on September 25, 2012 – Aaron M. Osborn, Good as Old

16 September 2012

He now looks as good as old, like when he was painted in the 1820’s.  Aaron Miller Osborn’s portrait returns to us from his latest venture at Winterthur Museum where nationally prominent paintings conservator, Dr. Joyce Hill Stoner, conserved/restored him.
On Tuesday evening, September 25th, his tale of ownership & travels will be told.  The story of his remarkable artist, Micah Williams will also be shared.  The decision to conserve Aaron set the Society on a course to apply for a grant to have his wife Harriet Manning Osborn also conserved.  This led a few of our members down many, new and exciting paths.  Stumbling blocks arose and solutions eventually were found.  Sleuthing was unable to solve some clues.  Connie Klock, Dave Bierman and Ginger Bishop will share these adventures.

Aaron behind Curtains

Everyone is encouraged to come to this meeting and see Aaron in his restored glory.  The meeting is free and open to everyone.  The meeting will be held at the Scotch Hills Country Club on Plainfield Avenue and Jerusalem Road in Scotch Plains,  on Tuesday, September 25th at 8:00PM.  Light refreshments and fellowship follow the meeting.   Please join us for a most fascinating evening.  Contact Connie Klock at 908-232-9489 for further information or write to us.

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