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Greetings!
The 300th anniversary of the settlement of Haddonfield, NJ is off to a great start. Here is the latest news:
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Service for Worship
Haddonfield Friends Meeting, January 27, 2013
On January 27, 2013, the year of Haddonfield's Tricentennial-themed events began with a Quaker Service for Worship at Haddonfield Friends Meeting. Quakers gave a brief introduction to their history and beliefs, then led a shortened Meeting for Worship, similar to Friends practice on First Day. After worship, all were invited attend a reception in the Friends auditorium for tea and biscuits. The Historical Society of Haddonfield unveiled reproduction period clothing circa 1713, in the style that John and Elizabeth Haddon Estaugh would have worn. Pam Perry from Meeting and Dianne Snodgrass and Carol Carty from the Historical Society coordinated the event.
photo credit: Maureen Eyles
The photo shows Dianne Snodgrass posing with "Elizabeth and John". The pieces were meticulously researched and created by machine and hand. Lauren Carl provided illustrations of period shoes for both John and Elizabeth, Pam Chase created John's frock coats and every button hole, Laurie Reiter Eason created Elizabeth's petticoat and mantua, Darlene Kelly created John's waistcoat, Jean Lawes created John's shirt, breeches and Elizabeth's shift, and Dianne Snodgrass created John's neck cloth, Elizabeth's whisk, apron, and stomacher, and hand-work for Elizabeth's hood, petticoat and mantua.
Additional assistance for the event was provided by: Bob Brooks, Linda Lotz, Judy Owens, and Deedy Roberts from Meeting; Liz Albert, Pearl Barry, Connie Brooks, Carol Carty, Pam Chase, Debbie Denslow, Virginia Dowd, Jill Heindel, Barbara Hilgen, Cindi Kolaski, Carol Malcarney, Connie McCaffrey, Pam Perry, Kathryn Raiczyk and Deedy Roberts assisted with the reception and reproduction period-clothing; and Tina Admonson, Dennis Dunn, Kathi Stokes, Julie Wiberg from the Haddonfield Cello Society performed.
The event was a wonderful example of two groups working together to open their doors and share a piece of history for the enjoyment of the community. Thank you to everyone who attended, and to those who worked so hard to make it a success. |
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Community Service Projects honor MLK
January 19, 2013 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
Central School 5th graders gathered for a Service Day on January 19.
All across the community, children and adults dedicated time to service during January. The "Martin Luther King Day of Service" on January 19 gave local students the chance to serve many worthwhile local charities, including local animal shelters, elder-care facilities, local soup kitchens, food pantries and more.
All in all, more than 740 hours were spent in service to the community during the month of January.
The Haddonfield Tricentennial's 300 Days of Service campaign is all about giving back. Using this year to mark our gratitude for the gifts in our lives and honor those who came before us, we hope to inspire even more people to spend a day, an hour or many hours in service. If you'd like to get involved but you are not sure where to begin, visit our website to see a list of upcoming February service projects, and keep visiting the site for updates.
If you do volunteer, don't forget to let us know - we're counting the community service hours and hope to make it to our goal of 300 Days of Service! That's 7,200 hours and we're more than 10% there, just one month into the year.
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Meet Elizabeth & John on Feb. 9
1pm, Indian King Tavern
The Haddonfield Tricentennial Committee has hired two first-person historical interpreters who will portray Elizabeth Haddon Estaugh and John Estaugh at many community events in 2013.
Meet them the day of their debut performance at the Indian King Tavern's Open House on February 9. The doors will open at 1pm, and Elizabeth & John will make a short presentation at 2pm. Admission is free but seating is limited.
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Historic Gardens Lecture on Feb. 12
12pm, First Baptist Church
The Haddonfield Garden Club will present a program titled "Historic Gardens of Haddonfield" as part of Haddonfield's 300th Anniversary Year of Celebrations.
The meeting, which is open to the public, is scheduled to start with light refreshments at 12 Noon at the First Baptist Church of Haddonfield, 124 E. Kings Highway on Tuesday, February 12, 2013.
Snow date, if necessary, is February 19, 2013.
Speakers are Katherine Tassini, Assistant Librarian, and Kim Custer, Research Librarian at the Historical Society of Haddonfield, who will present a power-point program at 12:45 PM. This program of late 18th to early 20th century Haddonfield Gardens includes photographs of Elizabeth Haddon Estaugh's Garden dating from 1713 which contains her famous Yew Trees and Boxwoods.
Anyone with questions may contact: Sharon Winge at 856-795-9279
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Celebrate with Juniors on Feb. 23
7pm, The Haddon Fortnightly
The Junior Women's Club of the Haddon Fortnightly will host its Annual Fundraising Gala and Silent Auction on Saturday, February 23rd from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
In celebration of the 300th Anniversary of Haddonfield, this year's Gala will be held at the Haddon Fortnightly and will feature the cuisine of local Haddonfield restaurants.
In addition to celebrating the legacy of Elizabeth Haddon, this year's Gala will celebrate the legacy of the women who have supported the Junior Women's Club of the Haddon Fortnightly. Former members and friends of the JWC are encouraged to attend this very special event. Please email your pictures from past JWC events, stories and quotes about your JWC experience to haddonjrs@gmail.com. These photos and comments will be part of the evening's presentation.
Tickets are $50 per person and include a selection of local cuisine, beer and wine, and entertainment. All proceeds are donated to local and regional charities. To purchase your tickets please go to www.haddonjrs.org.
Last year's Gala and Silent Auction benefited several charities including the Valerie Fund, an organization that provides health care for children with cancer and blood disorders in the tri-state area.
To donate items or services for the Gala and Silent Auction (please email haddonjrs@gmail.com). Donors will be listed on the website and on the event program.
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Sincerely,
Maureen Eyles
Executive Director
Haddonfield's Tricentennial Committee
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