NUTLEY, NJ — The Township of Nutley recently announced that several events will be held to recognize the 250th anniversary of the United States.
The following community events are scheduled in June:
Wednesday, June 10 – Annie Oakley Documentary
Starts 6:30 pm – Nutley Museum, 65 Church Street
Come celebrate the life of Nutley resident Annie Oakley with a special screening of a new documentary, North Star, at the Nutley Museum and Historical Society at 65 Church Street on Wednesday, June 10, at 6:30 p.m. Annie, who lived in Nutley for about a dozen years, died one hundred years ago this November. For more information, contact johnsimko1014@gmail.com or (973)752-8984.
Sunday, June 14 – Flag Day Ceremony & Flag Retirement Ceremony
10:30 am to noon – Nutley Elks lodge 1290, 242 Chestnut Street
Come be a part of Flag Day with us and the US Army’s 251st birthday for a Flag Day Ceremony at the Nutley Elks Lodge immediately followed by a flag retirement ceremony at Vreeland Home at 226 Chestnut Street. For more information, contact djacoby@nutleynj.org or (973)284-4951, ext. 2428.
Saturday, June 20 – 250th Celebration Ruck March
Starts 9 am – Vreeland Homestead, 226 Chestnut Street
Join us for a moderate paced 5K ruck march from the Vreeland Homestead through Memorial Park system to the Kingsland Manor and back to the Nutley Health Department where we will collect canned donations for the food pantry. For more information, djacoby@nutleynj.org or (973)284-4951, ext. 2428.
Sunday, June 21 – Kingsland Manor Historical House Tour
1 to 4 pm – Kingsland Manor, 3 Kingsland Street
The Kingsland Manor Historic House Tour at the Manor will feature demonstrations of the exciting skills and food of the colonial period along with incredible insight into the history of both the home and the Township of Nutley. For more information, contact djacoby@nutleynj.org or (973) 284-4951, ext. 2428.
Sunday, June 28 – History Walk & Tour
9 to 10 am – Vreeland Homestead, 226 Chestnut Street
Join us for a special historical tour of the Vreeland Homestead! Discover the rich history of the historic Vreeland Homestead and learn about its role in our community's past. Following the tour, enjoy a guided walk to Passaic Avenue as we explore the stories of the home, the people who lived there, and the businesses that once lined Chestnut Street. For more information, contact twnhstnut@aol.com
Tuesday, June 30 – Nutley Little Theater “My Dearest Friend”
Starts 7 pm – NLT Barn, 47 Erie Place
"My Dearest Friend" is a compilation of the letters of John and Abigail Adams from four eras of their lives -- from their courtship in 1762 to the end of Adams' Presidency in 1801. Choosing the highlights from one of the most complete records of marital correspondence in all of history, "My Dearest Friend" chronicles the course of the Adams' relationship with warmth and humor. For more information, contact Victoria Chalk at chalky321@aol.com
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