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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
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.
May 4
Saturday
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.
May 5
Sunday
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.
Opening
May 8

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.
May 10
Friday
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.
May 11
Saturday
PCHS Genealogy Club Meeting. 10 a.m., Lambert Castle. Program: "Good Deeds: Unearthing Your Ancestor in Land Records," presented by Joe Grabas.
May 11
Saturday
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.
May 19
Sunday
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
June 8
Saturday
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.
June 23
Sunday
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.

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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