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Children’s Quilting Class at the Cranbury Museum

Children, ages nine and above, are invited to join us in a fun machine quilting class and learn the basics of quilting. Judy Kronmeyer, a 2009 Trustee of the State Quilt Guild of New Jersey will provide quilt instruction at the Cranbury Museum on Sunday, July 12, 1 - 4 PM. Using two work stations, Judy will provide a hands on experience as the children learn how to piece and sew a quilt square and discover the process of completing a project on their own. The activity will be held in the Museum's Exhibit Room, which will feature the exhibit, "American Quilts: Our Cranbury Collection" which runs June 28 through October 25.

For More information and to reserve an appointment please contact Lisa Beach at 609-409-1289 or jlmtjbeach@aol.com
This is a free event.



New Museum Exhibit coming June 28th

American Quilts: Our Cranbury Collection

Immerse yourself in a sampling of quilts culled from the collection of the Cranbury Historical & Preservation Society and its members. Spanning a period of over 160 years, the exhibit , "American Quilts: Our Cranbury Collection," features a variety of quilt patterns, colors, designs and materials. View samples of applique, pieced blocks, crazy quilts, album quilts, children's quilts and more!

"American Quilts: Our Cranbury Collection" opens at the Cranbury Museum beginning Sunday, June 28th thru October 2009.



Request for Photos
Roi Taylor has the following request:


I would like to post a request from the people out there for any copies of photos of Cranbury's Second Presbyterian Church, Parsonage and the first Session House. Early photos of the church before the steeple was added, interiors and of ministers if photos exist. The 2nd Presbyterian Church was demolished about 1935. The Session House was removed in 1869 and replaced with a chapel known as Westminster House. 

Please contact Roi at the History Center if you can help.



Request for Information
Roi Taylor has the following request:


The History Center is seeking military information on:
Major James Sutphin
died April 23, 1871 - age 82

His age at death suggests he may have served in the War of 1812 -
His grave in the Presbyterian Church needs recognition of his service with a marker and flag.
He was possibly from Monroe Township - South Brunswick or Cranbury, NJ

Please contact Roi at the History Center if you can help.




2009 House Tour Date Announced

The CHPS House Tour will be Saturday, October 17, 10-4 PM.



2009 Event Schedule

July 5- Mercer County Symphonic Band Concert & Fireworks- Village Park
July 12- 2 PM Cranberry Mills Historic Marker Dedication- History Center
September 12- Cranbury Day- CHPS sales table and Autumn Plant Sale
October 17- House Tour, 10 AM-4 PM
November 6- Annual Membership Meeting & Pot Luck Supper, 6:30 PM
November 15- 2 PM, Museum- Quilt Raffle Drawing
December 5- Christmas Tea, 1-4 PM at the Museum



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