BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH PRODID://ARSO//521967 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260609T153114 VTIMEZONE:America/New_York DTSTART:20260613T213000Z DTEND:20260613T233000Z UID:521967 SUMMARY:1776 — The News Reaches German Valley LOCATION:Old Union Schoolhouse and Old Union Church Cemetery , 6 Fairview Avenue, Long Valley, NJ, 07853 DESCRIPTION:1776 — The News Reaches German Valley\n\n06/13/26 05:30 PM EST\n - 06/13/26 07:30 PM EST\Description:\nhe Washington Township Historical Society (WTHS) invites the community to step back in time with “1776 — The News Reaches German Valley,” a unique, entertaining and immersive living history event commemorating the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding.\n\nThe year is 1776. The Declaration has been signed in Philadelphia—and the news has just arrived in German Valley.\n\nResidents gather at the historic Union Church. Uncertainty fills the air.\n\nWhat would it feel like to suddenly hear that America had declared independence from Britain?\n\nIs it a cause for celebration… or concern?\nWhat will independence mean for family, livelihood, and future?\n\nGuests will have the opportunity to assume the roles of local residents — farmers, widows, soldiers, merchants, and others — and join in the conversations, questions, and uncertainty surrounding independence.\n\nNo costumes are required — just come ready to experience history in a whole new way.\n\nThis program is designed to make history personal, yet fun and lively. It allows participants to experience the uncertainty and decision- making that defined everyday life at the start of the American Revolution.\n\nThe evening will feature:\n\n\n Live authentic period music (Flutes / Recorders, Violin, Cello)\n Delicious appetizers with local cheeses, cold meats, veggies, fruit and more\n Local wines, beer, cider and other beverages\n An interactive atmosphere on the grounds of the 250-year-old Stone Church\n\n\n \n\Details:\n$65\nRain Date June 14\nParking is available at Zion Lutheran Church, 11 Schooley’s Mountain Road, Long Valley.\Location:\nOld Union Schoolhouse and Old Union Church Cemetery \n6 Fairview Avenue\nLong Valley, NJ 07853 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:1776 — The News Reaches German Valley

06/13/26 05:30 PM EST - 06/13/26 07:30 PM EST
Description:

he Washington Township Historical Society (WTHS) invites the community to step back in time with “1776 — The News Reaches German Valley,” a unique, entertaining and immersive living history event commemorating the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding.

The year is 1776. The Declaration has been signed in Philadelphia—and the news has just arrived in German Valley.

Residents gather at the historic Union Church. Uncertainty fills the air.

What would it feel like to suddenly hear that America had declared independence from Britain?

Is it a cause for celebration… or concern?
What will independence mean for family, livelihood, and future?

Guests will have the opportunity to assume the roles of local residents — farmers, widows, soldiers, merchants, and others — and join in the conversations, questions, and uncertainty surrounding independence.

No costumes are required — just come ready to experience history in a whole new way.

This program is designed to make history personal, yet fun and lively. It allows participants to experience the uncertainty and decision- making that defined everyday life at the start of the American Revolution.

The evening will feature:

 


Details:
$65
Rain Date June 14
Parking is available at Zion Lutheran Church, 11 Schooley’s Mountain Road, Long Valley.
Location:
Old Union Schoolhouse and Old Union Church Cemetery
6 Fairview Avenue
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