Celebrate Thanksgiving 1900s Style, Observe Armistice At Morris Township Farm

MORRIS TWP., N.J.– The Morris County Park Commission is inviting residents to "travel back in time" to enjoy a 1900s-style Thanksgiving celebration at at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm in Morris Township on Nov. 13.

During the four-hour event, which runs from noon to 4 p.m., attendees will experience first-hand Thanksgiving preparations at the farmhouse, assist with season farm chores, tour the Willows and speak with historical re-enactors, according to the MCPC.

An Armistice program to commemorate U.S. veterans is scheduled for 1 p.m.

"Since Nov. 11, 1919, Armistice Day, later named Veterans Day, has honored the men and women who have served in the U.S. armed forces,” said Mark Sutherland, manager of historic sites for the Morris
County Park Commission. "This year the focus is on women, who most often served as non-combatants, but played important roles during the Revolutionary War, Civil War, and World War I."

Guests will be able to pitch in by helping the farmers shock corn, shell dried corn for the animals and even assist with a gasoline engine demonstration, according to Sutherland.

"Saw the wood, which is needed for winter heating and cooking, and rake falling leaves at the cottage. Crank the cider press, and watch the apple juice flow," he said.

There are cows, horses, pigs, sheep, chickens, ducks and turkeys on the farm.

Admission is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors (65+), $6 for children 4-16, and $4 for 2- and 3-year-olds.

Children under 2 are free. Same with current military personnel and veterans.

Friends members receive half-price admission with a current membership card.

For more information and directions to Fosterfields Living Historical Farm in Morris Township, click here or call (973) 326–7645.

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