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Betsy Carpenter speaks on Elias Wright

Posted on May 18, 2015 by kinsellt

Elias Wright—22 June 1830-2 January 1901 Teacher, Brevet Brigadier General, Land Agent, Surveyor, and Joseph Wharton’s Friend Presenter: Betsy Carpenter Date: June 13, 2015 Time: 1:00 p.m. Place: Batsto Visitors Center Auditorium One of Joseph Wharton’s many talents was his … Continue reading →

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Martha Furnace

Posted on May 5, 2015 by kinsellt

On May 4th, 2015, the SJCHC documentary crew, led by Tim Chivalette and Ian Angotti, headed out to Martha Furnace with Budd Wilson to film the second half of Budd’s Tale of Two Towns. We have already filmed Budd’s discussion … Continue reading →

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Folklore & Folk Music at the Noyes

Posted on May 5, 2015 by kinsellt

Last Saturday afternoon, May 2, 2015, Russell Juelg was joined by Tom Mckee and Scott Breeman; together they brought a toe-tapping afternoon of music and storytelling to the Noyes Museum in Oceanville. Russell introduced stories about the Pines that led … Continue reading →

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Amatol

Posted on May 3, 2015 by kinsellt

Taking advantage of a beautiful day, Tom Kinsella and Ken Tompkins drove from Stockton down Moss Mill Road toward Hammonton and took a walk at the site of the old Amatol Raceway. Saving the ruins of the shell-loading site for … Continue reading →

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Pine Barrens Jamboree

Posted on April 13, 2015 by kinsellt

This Thursday night at the Noyes Museum in Oceanville! Come join us for a Pine Barrens Jamboree with Ong’s Hat Band. Community members of all ages are invited to attend this exciting event. Admission is $5 for adults and $4 … Continue reading →

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2nd Opening Pine Barrens Exhibition, plus The Lure of the Pines Q&A, March 26

Posted on March 15, 2015 by kinsellt

The exhibition Pine Barrens: Life and Legends is “rebooting” at the Noyes Museum in Oceanville. On Thursday, March 26, from 5:00 – 6:30pm we invite visitors to join us for an exhibition walk through and light refreshments. The first opening … Continue reading →

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Lines on the Pines Video

Posted on March 13, 2015 by kinsellt

Here is a video from the Burlington County Times, March 9, 2015, on Lines on the Pines.

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Seasons

Posted on March 13, 2015 by kinsellt

Dallas Lore Sharp was born in 1870 in Haleyville, Cumberland County, New Jersey. After a childhood spent exploring the fields, forests, and swamps of South Jersey, he attended Brown University and eventually became Professor of English at Boston University. Writing … Continue reading →

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Pine Barrens: Life and Legends

Posted on March 13, 2015 by kinsellt

The catalogue for the exhibition Pine Barrens: Life and Legends is now at press and will be available at the “2nd Exhibition Opening,” March 26th, at the Noyes Museum, 5:00-7:30pm. Included is the full text of the exhibition, images of … Continue reading →

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Herbert Payne

Posted on March 13, 2015 by kinsellt

“I’ve burned charcoal every conceivable way,” Herbert Payne once told the writer, “from using that metal kiln you see sitting over there to that partially buried pit with the drainage pipes sticking out.” A master of adaptation, Payne successfully combined … Continue reading →

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