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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T173000
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URL:https://www.earlymusicamerica.org/events/1776-the-news-reaches-german-
 valley/
SUMMARY:1776 — The News Reaches German Valley
DESCRIPTION:The Washington Township Historical Society (WTHS) invites the c
 ommunity to step back in time with “1776 — The News Reaches German Val
 ley\,” a unique\, entertaining and immersive living history event commem
 orating the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding.\nThe year is 177
 6. The Declaration has been signed in Philadelphia—and the news has just
  arrived in German Valley.\nResidents gather at the historic Union Church.
  Uncertainty fills the air.\nWhat would it feel like to suddenly hear that
  America had declared independence from Britain?\nIs it a cause for celebr
 ation… or concern?What will independence mean for family\, livelihood\, 
 and future?\nGuests will have the opportunity to assume the roles of local
  residents — farmers\, widows\, soldiers\, merchants\, and others — an
 d join in the conversations\, questions\, and uncertainty surrounding inde
 pendence.\nNo costumes are required — just come ready to experience hist
 ory in a whole new way.\nThis program is designed to make history personal
 \, yet fun and lively. It allows participants to experience the uncertaint
 y and decision- making that defined everyday life at the start of the Amer
 ican Revolution.\nThe evening will feature:\n\nLive authentic period music
  (Flutes\, including two original 200+ year old flutes\, Recorders\, Whist
 les\, Fife\, Violin\, Cello)\nDelicious appetizers with local cheeses\, co
 ld meats\, veggies\, fruit and more\nLocal wines\, beer\, cider and other 
 beverages\nAn interactive atmosphere on the grounds of the 250-year-old St
 one Church\n\nParking is available at Zion Lutheran Church\, 11 Schooley
 ’s Mountain Road\, Long Valley.\nRain Date June 14
CATEGORIES:Festivals
LOCATION:Old Union Schoolhouse and Old Union Church Cemetery\, 6 Fairview A
 venue\, Long Valley\, New Jersey\, 07853\, United States
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