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n Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at 2 PM the Meadowlands Museum will again present one of its history partnership programs at the NJ Meadowlands Commission Environmental Center. Historian, Phil Jaeger’s presentation will follow the 81 mile long Passaic River through its seven NJ Counties, from its source in Mendham to its end at Newark Bay with an emphasis on historic activities and structures along the river in past centuries.
This program will have an emphasis on historic activities and structures along the river, in past centuries. The program will focus on topics such as: early mills, Glacial Lake Passaic, the first successful test of a submarine, extant Native American art and constructions, the country’s first industrial city and the heroic exploits of the “great descender” Sam Patch.
Phil Jaeger is a retired math teacher from Cedar Grove. Upon his retirement he had the time to explore the river from top to bottom which has enriched his presentation about the history of our local river.
The program is free of charge and will be held at the NJMC Environmental Center, 2 DeKorte Parkway, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071, 201-460-8300. We hope to see you there.
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On Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at 2PM, the Museum will again present a NJ History Program as part of our partnership with the NJ Meadowlands Commission.The program will be held at the Environmental Center, 2 DeKorte Park Plaza, Lyndhurst, 201-460-8300. Tom Meyers of the Fort Lee Film Commission will come to share his knowledge of Madame Blache. Join us for this free program.
Alice Guy Blache, born in France, was one of the first three filmmakers in France. She started directing for Gaumont in Paris in the late 1890′s and by the early 1900s she was experimenting in synchronized sound film and color films. In 1910 she came to Flushing, New York with her husband Herbert Blache and they established Solax Studio. In 1912, Madame Blache came to the then motion picture capital of the world, Fort Lee, NJ, and built her $100,000 studio Solax on Lemoine Avenue. Here she produced, wrote and directed hundreds of films in the days before women in this nation had the right to vote. Madame Blache is the first woman director in cinema history.
Tom Meyers is a life long resident of the Borough of Fort Lee. His family started in the film industry with his grandmother, born in 1902, she was an extra in movies in Fort Lee as a child and along with her brothers and sisters as an adult worked in the film labs of Fort Lee. Meyers is the founder and Executive Director of the Fort Lee Film Commission. The Film Commission is currently working to get Madame Blache entered as a member of the Director’s Guild of America.
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Thank You
We have so many people to thank for a successful evening of chocolate and fun at last month’s Chocolate Tasting and Tour. Most of all we wish to thank our sponsors and donors and hope that even though Valentine’s Day is over, that you will go buy some chocolate from one of the many wonderful makers of chocolate treats in our area. We list them in alphabetical order.
Chocolate Dreams-307 Hackensack Street, Carlstadt, 201-933-6688-they make great sugar free candy, which our volunteers who are diabetic absolutely love, but that is only the start of the many other great chocolate treats available that you should try. It is a really great store that you will enjoy visiting.
Chocolate Fantasia, 137 Ridge Road, Lyndhurst, 201-935-8723- www.chocolatefantasia.net – they provided us with chocolate covered pretzels this year which were great, but our staff favorites are the chocolate covered potato chips and popcorn! Lots of other great chocolate treats are available.
Elegant Desserts – 275 Warren Street, Lyndhurst, www.elegantdesserts.com Their name says it all – their desserts are indeed elegant. They not only taste great but they are each a work of bakery art. Anytime that you are having a party or event, their desserts will add a very special touch to your event.
Goffin’s Hallmark, 64 Park Avenue, Rutherford, NJ, (201) 438-0265 – they sell a wonderful selection of chocolates, candy as well as Godiva chocolates. Chocolate and raisins, chocolate and pretzels, chocolate and peanut butter…..the list goes on. You could try a different treat each time you visit.
Hanna Krause, Route 17 South, Paramus, 201-843-0337, www.hannakrausecandy.com – Wow – what a selection of chocolate. Each year they donate a large selection of chocolate delights to the Museum’s chocolate tasting. The most difficult thing to do when you walk into their store is to make a decision on what to buy!
Varrelmann’s Bakery, 60 Park Avenue, Rutherford, 201-939-0462, Check them out on YouTube and on Facebook. They make the best chocolate brownies. Varrelmann’s describes themselves as an old-fashioned German bakery and their shop is full of wonderful treats to purchase.
We also wish to thank our business donors:
Boiling Springs Savings Bank, 25 Orient Way, Rutherford, www.bssbank.com This year the bank sponsored our chocolate fountain as well as donated other supplies and food. They have earned a well deserved reputation as being generous supporters of our community groups. Check out their website for information on how to join their Community Action Program – it does not cost you anything, but the support of this program has been a huge help to the Museum and its programs.
Coccia Realty/Bea Goldberg, 11 Park Avenue, Rutherford, 201-939-0001, www.cocciarealty.com – Bea Goldberg again donated the most wonderful chocolate covered oreo-cookie “lollipops”. Thanks Bea for your donation and your support of the Museum.
The South Bergenite, 33 Lincoln Avenue, Rutherford, www.southbergenite.com Our area’s local paper supported the Museum’s Chocolate Tasting by sponsoring our champagne table. We thank them for their constant support of not only the Museum, but of all area nonprofits.
Stop and Shop, 625 Paterson Avenue, Carlstadt – The Stop and Shop donated a gift card to use at their store for anything we needed for this year’s Chocolate Tasting and Tour. Thanks Stop and Shop for helping us out.
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Join us on Friday, February 11, 2011 anytime between 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM for our annual Chocolate Tasting and Tour. Thanks to the generosity of area businesses you can begin your tour with a champagne toast (sparkling cider or water) and then tour the Museum’s newest exhibits and sample different chocolates.
This is the first celebration of the Museum’s 50th Anniversary and we hope you will join us. There is a $20/adult ($10/child) donation at the door. No reservations or advance tickets necessary. Just come and eat chocolate! Chocolate is said to have many curative powers – it may even make you forget how much snow is outside – at least for a little while!
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Remember the smiley face and peace signs? Their use began in the 1960′s just when the Museum was also beginning. As we celebrate our 50th anniversary in 2011 we want to do an exhibit of what life was like in our NJ Meadowlands Area during the 60′s. We need some help!
We are hoping that you have some 1960′s items stored away that you might want to either donate or loan to the Museum for our exhibit. Can’t quite remember what was going on in the 60′s. Here is a list to help refresh your memory!
Toys and Games: Ants in the Pants, Colorforms, Rock em Sock em Robots, See ‘n Say, Slime, Don’t Break the Ice, Easy Bake Oven, Etch a Sketch, Stratego, Twister, Battleship, Spirograph, Gumby, Slip n Slide from Wham-O, Rummikub, Lawn Darts and Mr. Machine.
Dolls: Chrissy, Cricket, Tressy, Ken, Tammy, Velvet and G I Joe.
Items from TV and Movies: Charlie Brown’s Christmas, The Sound of Music, Star Trek, The Smother’s Brothers, Laugh-In, American Bandstand, Addams Family, Ben Casey, The Beverly Hillbillies, Bewitched, The Brady Bunch, Car 54 Where Are You, The Dating Game, The Dick Van Dyke Show, Gentle Ben, Gidget, Gilligan’s Island, Gomer Pyle, Green Acres, Hawaii Five-O, Hogan’s Heroes, I drem of Jeannie, I Spy, The Jetsons, Lost in Space, Man from U.N.C.L.E., The Munsters, My Mother the Car, My Three Sons, Petticoat Junction, Dr. Kildare, F Troop,The Flintstones, Flipper, The Flying Nun, McHale’s Navy, The Mod Squad, The Monkees, Mr. Ed, Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea and The Wild, Wild West.
Clothing and Popular Culture Items: Mood Rings, Lava Lamps, The 1964 World’s Fair, Bell Bottom Pants, Granny Glasses, Slot Car Racing, Paisley, Go-go boots, Mini Skirts, Op Art, Tie-Dye, Neru Jackets, Afro hair styles, the “Mod” look, Hippies, etc.
Music: Motown: Smokey Robinson, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross & The Supremes, the Jackson 5, the Temptations, the Four Tops, The Beatles, Joan Baez, The Beach Boys, Bob Dylan, Peter Paul and Mary, Pete Seeger
So….have any items that will help us to tell the 60′s story? Do you have any photographs from local 1960′s events or of you dressed in typical 1960′s clothing? Let us borrow the photographs and scan and make copies for our exhibit.
Give us a call or send an e-mail. Thanks for your help.
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The Meadowlands Museum will be hosting a NJ book based reading group in 2011. Joan Velez, retired assistant director of Rutherford Public Library has agreed to moderate a book group at our Museum. All books will either be about NJ or written by a NJ author. We will include both fiction and non-fiction books. Are you interested? The group will meet at the Museum either on Tuesday during the day or in th
e evening, depending on the preference of those who join. So, let us know if you would like to join and let us know your preference of day or evening. Either give us a call at 201-935-1175 or drop us an e-mail – meadowlandsmuseum at verizon.net. Our first title will be “The Meadowlands” by Robert Sullivan – a really fun and quick read.
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Join us for a
beer tasting featuring the Beers and Beer Makers of NJ. On Sunday, October 10, 2010 from 3-5 PM the Museum will host a fundraiser sponsored by our friends at simplybeer.com. Featured beer will come from Ramstein (Butler), NJ Beer Company (North Bergen), Boaks Beer (Pompton Lakes), Cricket Hill (Fairfield) and Hunterdon Distributors (Phillipsburg). Music will feature jazz guitarist Joseph Frame. A silent auction will also be held (cash and checks only). Tickets are $40 each and can be purchased by contacting the Museum either by phone (201-935-1175) or e-mail (meadowlandsmuseum@verizon.net). This event is ONLY for those 21 yrs and older and proof of age will be required at the door.
The event will be held at Halo Lounge, 14 Glen Road in Rutherford (haloloungenj.com)
This event is sponsored by Kearny Federal Savings, Boiling Springs Savings Bank and The South Bergenite
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Check out our summer schedule for children’s programs for 2010! It is listed under the “Programs” tab and then under “August Days“. Our schedule includes special once a week programs for children ages 8 years old and up in woodworking and quilting. Our week long programs are for children 6 and 7 years old, 8 and 9 years old, and children ages 10 and up. These programs teach basic skills such as sewing, weaving, candle making and book making all in the frame of historic crafts. Our programs are fun as well as educational and the crafts we do all result in high quality projects. The cost for each program is $75 per child which includes all supplies. Call or e-mail to sign up today!
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Morris Canal lock
Join us on Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at 2:00 PM at the NJ Meadowlands Environment Center when we host a program with speaker Joe Macasek of the NJ Canal Society. The Morris Canal was a world famous engineering marvel of its time. Approximately 102 miles long, the canal primarily transported anthracite coal, iron ore, limestone, and agricultural products. Operating from 1831-1924, the canal employed a system of 23 lift locks and 23 inclined planes to overcome the impressive elevation change of 1,674 feet.
The Meadowlands Environment Center is located at Two DeKorte Park Plaza in Lyndhurst, NJ. Hope to see you there.
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