Oakland Historical Society
July Open House — The Declaration and New Jersey
Sunday, July 12, 1:00–4:00 PM
Historic Van Allen House
Franklin Avenue and Ramapo Valley Road, Oakland
Join us as we celebrate the 249th anniversary of Washington’s visit to the Van Allen House, which became the headquarters of the Continental Army during his stay.
– Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence @ 2 pm
– America250 Pop-Up Exhibit: Revolutionary War Muskets, Bayonets, Battlefield Artifacts, Colonial Currency, and Much More!
– Blacksmithing + Spinning Demonstrations
– Crafts & Games
– House Tours + Oakland Museum
– Refreshments
Educational and fun for all ages.
★ Free Admission ★ Activities for the Entire Family! ★ Donations Gladly Accepted ★
Rain or Shine; Some Activities are Weather Permitting; Events are Subject to Change.
America250 talks sponsored by the Oakland Public Library will resume in September.