Lambertville Commemorates Our Nation’s 250th Anniversary and Celebrates Our Area’s Importance During the American Revolution
Upcoming Events
Community Picnic for the Nation’s 250th Anniversary on the Holcombe House lawn
July 18, 4:00-7:00 pm
260 N. Main Street
Lambertville
Free; Rain date July 19
Hosted by the Lambertville Historical Society, City of Lambertville, Lambertville Free Public Library and Fisherman’s Mark
Bring your own blankets, chairs, food and picnic items. Treats such as cupcakes and cookies will be shared.
Schedule of Activities
4:00–4:30 p.m.
Arrive and get settled on the lawn. Bring your own blankets, chairs and food. There will be free treats prepared by neighbors such as cupcakes, cookies and sheet cake.
4:30–4:45 p.m.
Welcome Remarks from the Hosts.
4:45–5:00 p.m.
Community Reading of the Declaration of Independence. Volunteers each read a portion of the document.
5:00–5:30 p.m.
Patriotic Sing-Along. Lyrics sheets will be provided.
5:30–5:45 p.m.
History Quizzes. Family-friendly historical trivia with prizes contributed by the Library.
5:45–6:15 p.m.
Guided Tour of the Holcombe House and Barn. Learn about Lambertville’s oldest existing buildings.
6:15–7:00 p.m.
Continue picnicking!
Partners
Supporters
Resources
Washington Crossing State Park
Washington Crossing Park Association
“The Road Along the Rocks, 1758 ‘The Bungtown Road” by John and Barbara Hencheck
Crossroads of the American Revolution
Revolutionary War Sites in Hunterdon County
Revolutionary Hunterdon County
New Jersey in the American Revolution, 1763-1783: A Documentary History
Battles and Skirmishes of the American Revolution in New Jersey
New Jersey in the American Revolution
Historical New Jersey Revolutionary War Maps