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The
Passaic County Historical Society
Lambert Castle, Paterson, NJ
2013 Calendar of Events
Calendar subject to change. For up-to-date
calendar information,
call us at (973) 247-0085 x 200.
May 1
Wednesday
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PCHS Annual Meeting. 7 p.m., Lambert Castle. Reports and elections, plus a special program: Dr. Ian Burrow presenting "Archeaology in New Jersey: Why? How? Who?" Free admission. Presented in partnership with the New Jersey Council for the Humanities.
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May 4
Saturday
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Dr. John L. Leal: Physician, Public Health Officer and Revolutionary.
11 a.m., Lambert Castle. Join author Michael J. McGuire for a
discussion of the Paterson physician who successfully pioneered the
cause for healthier municipal drinking water. Read McGuire's "Safe
Drinking Water" blog here and his "This Day in Water History" blog here. Free admission.
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May 5
Sunday
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In Concert: Fran Iozzi and the Sweet Sixteens.
7 p.m., Lambert Castle. Pianist Iozzi is joined by a group of talented
young women soloists. $15 admission benefits the Passaic County
Historical Society.
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Opening
May 8
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We Had to be Rebels: Remembering the Paterson Silk Strike of 1913.
Lambert Castle. This year marks the 100th anniversary of this watershed
moment in labor relations and industrial history. This intriguing
exhibit reveals the stories behind the struggle on both sides.
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May 10
Friday
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Exhibit Opening Reception. 7 p.m.,
Lambert Castle. Be with us for the official opening of the We Had to be Rebels: Remembering the Paterson Silk Strike of 1913.
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May 11
Saturday
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PCHS Genealogy Club Meeting. 10 a.m., Lambert Castle. Program: "Good Deeds: Unearthing Your Ancestor in Land Records," presented by Joe Grabas.
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May 11
Saturday
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An Afternoon of English Social Dance. 1-5
p.m., Lambert Castle. The North River Colonial Dancers demonstrate the
beautiful and unique art form of social dance. Free admission.
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May 19
Sunday
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In Concert: CJSO on the Go. 5 p.m., Lambert Castle. Aritsts from the Central Jersey Symphony Orchestra performing a wide selection of traditional and new music. $15 admission benefits the Passaic County Historical Society
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June 8
Saturday
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Genealogy Club Hudson Valley Bus Trip.
Join us for a trip through New York's Hudson Valley, including stops at
Locust Grove (the Samuel Morse estate), the historic Beekman Arms Hotel
and Inn, and the Vanderbilt Mansion. Enjoy a fabulous lunch at the
Beekman Arms, America's oldest inn. Bus departs from Lambert Castle at
8:30 a.m. $65 per person. Download a reservation form here.
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June 23
Sunday
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Film Screening: Gaetano Federici: The Sculptor Laureate of Paterson.
7 p.m., Lambert Castle. Join us for a screening of Vincent Parillo's
PBS documentary on the Italian-American sculptor who carved a place in
local history. The film includes works from the Passaic County
Historical Society collection, and was partially filmed at Lambert
Castle.
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For information about any of the above
meetings or programs, or in the event of inclement weather, please call
the office at 973-247-0085 extension 200.
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