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The Abraham Staats House Presents “American Girl: Growing Up in Revolutionary America”

The Abraham Staats House Presents  “American Girl:  Growing Up in Revolutionary America”

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Abraham Staats House, 17 Von Steuben Ln, South Bound Brook, NJ, 08880

Saturday, May 23, 2026~ 3PM ~ 5PM

17 von Steuben Lane, South Bound Brook, NJ 08880

Text Box:  Drawing by Margaret Staats, likely showing herself and sister Sarah, Joan Birdsall collection.The Abraham Staats House is pleased to host Dr. Denise Rompilla, Professor of Art History and Women’s History at Middlesex College, and Rutgers Honors Student Avery Trautman, for their program: “American Girl: Growing Up in Revolutionary America.”

During this fascinating presentation, you will learn about the daughters of the Abraham Staats household and the effects of growing up in a revolutionary household, with a special focus on Sarah through original, rarely seen family embroideries and silhouettes.

After this program, enjoy light refreshments and tour the historic Abraham Staats House until 5PM close.  

Admission - $10 per person  House Opens at 3PM for seating: Presentation at 3:30PM  Seating limited; Advance Reservations encouraged, at: Eventbrite or www.staatshouse.org/By Phone: 732-369-3583

Please allow a two-week notice for accessibility and assistive services requests.

Text Box:

Friends of Abraham Staats House, Inc.

17 von Steuben Lane, South Bound Brook, NJ08880

E-mail: info@staatshouse.orgWebsite: www.staatshouse.org

Tel: 732-369-3583

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