Monday - Friday
8:30 - 4:30
P: (908) 534-4051
F: (908) 534-5909
509 Route 523
Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889
Monday - Friday
8:30 - 4:30
P: (908) 534-4051
F: (908) 534-5909
509 Route 523
Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889
1776 Hooked Rug Exhibit & A Visit with Soldier Deborah Sampson
Description
Learn more about this event in the media release.
Hear the true story of a woman who disguised herself as a man to serve in the Continental Army, and see a hooked rug exhibit inspired by 1776.
Featuring
Colonial Soldier Deborah Sampson
At 1:00 PM, hear the true story of a woman who disguised herself as a man to serve in the Continental Army. After the presentation, meet Deborah Sampson and ask questions!
Fiber Artist Lucy Walsh
At 2:00 PM, Walsh will speak about the handcrafted rugs on display, the historic images that inspired them, and the stories behind their designs.
Rugs designed by Lucy Walsh and Mary Passerello.
Location:
Bouman-Stickney Farmstead
114 Dreahook Road, Lebanon, NJ
No fee. Donations gladly accepted.
Made possible with funds from the Hunterdon County Cultural & Heritage Commission, a partner of the New Jersey Historical Commission.
Contact:
Readington Museums
908-236-2327