County, New Jersey
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County, New Jersey
WARREN County, New Jersey Taking Nature Under Our Wing Ecotourism Destinations Portals to the Past Warren County Landmarks “Thomas” 2009 Tourism Award Winner Welcome New Jersey Supported in part by a grant from the New Jersey Department of State, Division of Travel and Tourism. Uncover the bounty beneath the beauty . . . Publisher Robert L. Goltz, President/CEO Warren County Regional Chamber of Commerce Editor Eileen Seiler Designer & Printer Debra Bowlby Pinpoint Design & Printing, LLC Contributing Photographers Ralston G. Bartholomew Edward Kaminski Henry Kielblock Ph: (908) 835-9200 Toll-Free: (866) 927-6282 www.visitwarren.com Produced by Warren County Regional Chamber of Commerce From flourishing farmland and panoramic views to notable landmarks and abundant wildlife, Warren County is brimming with beautiful things to see. But that is only the beginning. The rich history and culture that sustain this beauty is worth exploring even further. When you visit one of Warren County’s many attractions, you will be greeted by the people who dedicate their time and talents to preserving history, protecting the environment, cultivating fresh produce and promoting the arts and family entertainment. Each has a story to tell. In the pages of this guide, you will meet nature enthusiasts who collect valuable data for wildlife preservation and a museum director who reaches back into the past to enhance the significance of a county landmark. You will read about a tourist attraction that puts a popular face on a piece of history and a group that brings you closer to the stars. When you visit Warren County, you also can become acquainted with our winemakers, learn the culinary and medicinal value of herbs, discover what makes a hot air balloon fly or how an organic farm is run. For a “classic” education, you can check out the 2010 Car Shows and Cruise Nights. Whatever you choose, you are guaranteed to come away with a richer knowledge and – who knows – maybe a new interest or two. So don’t just come to see Warren County. Come to know it. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED/COPYRIGHT 2010 All information contained within is accurate as of the date of publication 5/10 3 Contents Welcome Things to See and Do Accommodations Agri-Tourism Farmers’ Markets Wineries Art Attractions Dining Eco-Tourism Golfing Historical Sites Parks & Recreation 6 7-12 8 12 5 13-14 16-17 22 15 25-27 23-24 Calendar of Events 33-35 car shows & cruise nights 31-32 Features Taking Nature Under Our Wing Ecotourism Destinations 19-21 Portals to the Past Warren County Landmarks 28-30 “Thomas” Tourism Award Winner 18 W ARTS hen it comes to arts and entertainment, Warren County has a rhythm all its own. Anytime of year, in cozy cafes, out in the open air, or attending a live performance, visitors can enjoy everything from jazz and blues to country and rock, from dance performances to classic plays and art displays. The county really comes alive in the spring with outdoor music festivals, concerts and street fairs featuring local musicians and artists of all kinds. Check out the Calendar of Events on pages 33-35 for more information about what activities are in store for 2010. Centenary Stage Company Lackland Center Opening 2010 Centenary Stage Company is a not-for-profit Professional Actors Equity theater dedicated to bringing the performing arts to the Warren County area, including classic and innovative new theater, music and dance. The new 22,000 square foot Lackland Center, opening this year, will offer seating for 500 and an exciting lineup of entertainment. 400 Jefferson Street •Hackettstown, NJ 07840 Tel: (908) 979-0900 Web: www.centenarystageco.org 5 Hotel Belvidere This restored, circa 1830s, hotel is located in Victorian Belvidere close to antique shops and outdoor activities with easy access to airports, ski resorts and metropolitan areas. The traditionally decorated rooms feature comfort as well as conveniences such as voicemail and Internet access. A conference room is available for business events. 430 Front Street • Belvidere, NJ 07823 Tel: (908) 475-2006 Email: [email protected] Web: www.hotelbelvidere.com Comfort Inn The Comfort Inn, set in downtown Hackettstown, serves both tourists and business travelers with 44 guestrooms, continental breakfast, wireless and high speed Internet services, meeting and ballroom facilities and convenient access to area attractions, as well as shopping and restaurants within walking distance. 1925 Route 57 West • Hackettstown, NJ 07840 Tel: (908) 813-8500 Fax: (908) 813-8860 Email: [email protected] Web: www.comfortinnhtown.com The Phillipsburg Inn The Phillipsburg Inn features 73 comfortable and spacious rooms with queen or king size beds. Guests can enjoy an Olympic size pool, cable TV, free wireless Internet access, complimentary 24-hour coffee in the lobby and a restaurant on-site. The Inn is convenient to Lehigh Valley and Newark Liberty international airports as well as area attractions. 1311 Route 22 West • Phillipsburg, NJ 08865 Tel: (908) 454-0461 Fax: (908) 454-3034 Email: [email protected] Web: www.phillipsburginn.com 6 A&J Messina Greenhouses Denville Farms 54 Sandhill Road Blairstown, NJ 07825 Tel: (908) 362-6570 Email: [email protected] Web: www.ajmessinagreenhouses.com 10 Knowlton Road Knowlton, NJ 07833 Tel: (908) 459-9869 Asbury Raspberry Farm 211 Asbury-Broadway Road, Route 643 Asbury, NJ 08802 Tel: (908) 689-8182 Donaldson Farms Asbury Village Farm 10 Asbury Bloomsbury Road Asbury, NJ 08802 Tel: (908) 537-2846 Web: www.asburyfarm.org Best’s Fruit Farm Route 46 Hackettstown, NJ 07840 Tel: (908) 852-3777 Brook Hollow Farm Frog Pond Road Columbia, NJ 07832 Tel: (908) 496-4577 Web: www.njskylands.com/_brookhollow.htm Country Fresh Farms 70 West Asbury Anderson Road Hampton, NJ 08827 Tel: (908) 537-9009 This farm market, open daily March through November, offers seasonal fruits and vegetables including pick-your-own strawberries, pumpkins and flowers. During the fall season, visitors can enjoy hayrides, a small zoo and a corn maze. Fresh baked goods are available as well as gluten-free items. 345 Allen Road Mansfield Township, NJ 07840 Tel: (908) 852-9122 Web: www.donaldsonfarms.net Genesis Farm 41 B Silver Lake Road Blairstown, NJ 07825 Tel: (908) 362-6735 Web: www.genesisfarm.org Glenview Farm 2 Glenview Lane Blairstown, NJ 07825 Tel: (908) 362-6904 Web: www.glenviewfarm.com 7 Horse Sleigh Farm 438 Route 5 W Washington, NJ 07882 Tel: (908) 246-3044 Howling Wolf Farm 25 Swayze Mill Road Hope, NJ 07834 Tel: (908) 459-4474 Hum-Dinger Alpacas 239 Route 627 Phillipsburg, NJ 08865 Tel: (908) 995-7313 Ise Farms Inc. Godlewsky Farms and Greenhouses This third-generation family-owned business offers a large selection of annuals, perennials, herbs, and vegetable plants, hanging baskets, mums, poinsettias and more. The grounds include 42 greenhouses, along with sod farms and cut flowers. Open to the public, the farm sells both wholesale and retail. Alphano Road Great Meadows, NJ 07838 Tel: (908) 637-4927 Web: www.godlewskyfarms.com H.A. Race and Son 388 Hazen-Oxford Road Belvidere, NJ 07823 Tel: (908) 453-2374 Hawks Willow Ranch 196 State Park Road Blairstown, NJ 07825 Tel: (908) 459-5127 8 Good Springs Road Broadway, NJ 08808 Tel: (908) 454-4148 Kash Farm 181 Petersburg Road Hackettstown, NJ 07840 Tel: (908) 852-0570 Kimball’s Upick 110 Sarepta Road Belvidere, NJ 07823 Tel: (908) 475-4473 Longmeadow Farm 561 Route 521 Hope, NJ 07844 Tel: (908) 459-5351 Mackey’s Orchard Inc. 284B Route 519 Belvidere, NJ 07823 Tel: (908) 475-1507 Web: www.mackeysorchard.com Maple Grove Farm Stand 3089 Belvidere Road Phillipsburg NJ 08865 (908) 475-1111 Marshall’s Farm Market Rt. 46 Delaware, NJ 07833 Tel: (908) 475-1989 Matarazzo Farms This farm is open mid-September through October for pick-your-own pumpkins and apples. Visitors can enjoy hayrides and a corn maze and enjoy a light lunch at Aunt Sadie’s Café. 783 Rt. 519 Belvidere, NJ 07823 Tel: (908) 475-3671 Fax: (908) 475-3555 Web: www.matarazzo.com Race Farm Market & Garden Center (farm) 224 Route 94 South Blairstown, NJ 07825 Tel: (908) 362-8151 (market) 93 Belcher Road Blairstown, NJ 07825 Tel: (908) 362-8520 Stoneyfield Orchards Tranquility Farms Open from April through December, Tranquility Farms offers a large selection of hanging baskets, flats, planters and shrubbery as well as fresh vegetables and pick-yourown flowers, pumpkins, corn maze, petting zoo and Christmas trees, wreaths, and grave blankets. Route 517 Allamuchy, NJ 07820 (908) 979-0303 Web: www.tranquilityfarms.com Tree-Licious Orchards 135 Karrville Road Port Murray, NJ 07865 Tel: (908) 689-2906 Well-Sweep Herb Farm 205 Mount Bethel Road Port Murray, NJ 07865 Tel: (908) 852-5390 Web: www.wellsweep.com 5 Orchard Street Belvidere, NJ 07823 (908) 475-5209 9 Hackettstown Farmers Market Open Saturdays from mid-June through October, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Washington Borough Farmers Market Open Fridays from June 18 through October 1, 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Located on the corner of Routes 31 and 57 in the parking lot of the Methodist Church, the Annual Washington Borough Farmers Market features fresh and local fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs, baked goods, herbs, spices and more. Baking and cooking contests also are part of the festivities. The market is accessible by public transportation. For more information, contact the Washington Borough Business Improvement District at (908) 689-4800 or visit www.washingtonbid.org. Blairstown Area Farmers Market Open Saturdays, Mid-June through October, 10:00 a.m. to 2p.m. The Foodshed Alliance project features agricultural products grown or raised within a 25-mile radius of Blairstown. The market has a NEW LOCATION this year. For details, contact the Foodshed Alliance at (908) 362-7967, by email at : [email protected] or visit www.foodshedalliance.org. 10 The Hackettstown Farmers Market features local, fresh product and baked goods. It is open to the public and all vendors are welcome. The market is located at 225 W. Stiger Street in the Livestock Auction parking lot. For more information, call (908) 852-0444 or visit www. hackettstownlivestock.com Hackettstown Downtown Farmers Market Open Mondays from June 21 through October, 11, 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Located in the parking lot adjacent to Stella G’s on Main Street, the Hackettstown Downtown Farmers Market invites visitors to enjoy freshly grown fruits, vegetables, herbs and other produce along with delicious baked goods from local providers. The market is not only a place to shop but also a social event at which visitors can talk with farmers and the growing and preparing of food. For information, contact the Hackettstown Business Improvement District office at (908) 850-5004 or visit www.hackettstownbid.com. Perfect Christmas Tree Farm Dutch Valley Tree Farm 166 Changewater Road Washington, NJ 07882 Tel: (908) 689-0793 999 US Highway 22 Phillipsburg, NJ 08865 Tel: (908) 387-1225 The Quick Farm 4 Morris Lane Great Meadows, NJ 07838 Tel: (908) 637-6426 Sunset Christmas Tree Farm 21 Frontage Road, Blairstown, NJ 07825 Tel: (908) 459-4048 Evergreen Valley Christmas Tree Farm 71 Jackson Valley Road Washington, NJ 07882 Tel: (908) 256-3329 Wyckoff’s Tree Farm 249 Route 519 Belvidere, NJ 07823 Tel: (908) 475-4508 Web: www.wyckoffs.com Hidden Hollow Farm 18 Spring Lane Washington, NJ 07882 Tel: (908) 689-5678 Jolly Holly Christmas Tree Farm 56 Maple Lane Blairstown, NJ 07849 Tel: (908) 362-6327 Mt. Bethel Tree Farm 41 Mt. Bethel Road Port Murray, NJ 07865 Tel: (908) 319-4527 11 Villa Milagro Vineyards Located along the Delaware River in Finesville, Villa Milagro harvests organically grown grapes to create blends from a wide range of varietals. The winery also offers cooking and wine tasting classes and is available for picnics, parties, weddings and other occasions. 33 Warren Glen Road Finesville, NJ 08865 Tel: (908) 995-2072 Web: www.villamilagrovineyards.com Alba Vineyard 269 County Road 627 Milford, NJ 08848 Tel: (908) 995-7800 Brook Hollow Winery 52 Frog Pond Road Columbia, NJ 07832 Tel: (908) 496-8200 12 Four Sisters Winery Four Sisters Winery features educational tours and wine tastings that offer visitors an understanding of the processes involved in growing grapes and making wine. The winery is available for corporate picnics, weddings and other gatherings and hosts grape stomping parties, Murder Mystery Dinners and Comedy Nights. 83 Route 519 Belvidere, NJ 07823 Tel: (908) 475-3671 Web: www.foursisterswinery.com Balloonatics and Aeronuts 231 Brainards Road Phillipsburg, NJ 08865 Tel: (908) 454-3431 Email: [email protected] Web: www.aeronuts.com Island Dragway 20 Island Road Great Meadows, NJ 07838 Tel: (908) 637-6060 Fax: (908) 637-8867 Web: www.islanddragway.com Land of Make Believe 354 Great Meadows Road/Route 611 Hope, NJ 07844 Tel: (908) 459-9000 Web: www.lomb.com Lazy River Outpost 4 Union Square Phillipsburg, NJ 08865 Tel: (570) 242-8020 Web: www.lazyriveroutpost.com Delaware River Railroad Excursions New Jersey’s only operating steam locomotive runs year round and features seasonal and special events such as the Polar Express, the Great Pumpkin Train, the Corn Maze Train, the Easter Bunny Train Ride and Egg Hunt and a Day Out with Thomas the Tank Engine. The Warren County Wine Train ride runs from May through October. 100 Elizabeth Street Phillipsburg, NJ 08865 Tel: (877) train-ride Web: www.nyswths.org Oakwood Lanes Oakwood Lanes is a full-featured bowling alley that offers computerized scoring and special attractions such as Bumper Bowling and Glow Bowling, arcade games, pro shop, bar and lounge, and on-site restaurant. Corporate and birthday parties can be accommodated. 234 Route 31 N Washington, NJ 07882 Tel: (908) 689-0310 Web: www.oakwoodlanes.com 13 Rainbow Ranch 255 Brass Castle Road Oxford, NJ 07863 Tel: (908) 453-3661 Web: www.rainbowranchnj.net Slot Racing Revival Oxford Furnace Lake 410 State Route 94 Columbia, NJ 07832 Tel: (908) 496-4422 Web: www.slotracingrevival.com Kaufman Street Oxford, NJ 07863 Tel: (908) 453-3098 www.oxfordnj.org/thingstodo/oxfordlake.asp Warren County Farmers Fair and Hot Air Balloon Festival County Road 519 and Strykers Road Harmony Township, NJ 07882 Tel: (908) 475-6505 Web: www.warrencountyfarmersfair.org Victorian Days In early September, the historic town of Belvidere celebrates its Victorian past with a weekend of crafts, antiques, house tours, music and more. Visitors can view classic cars and a fashion show with authentic vintage clothing. Hot lunches, refreshments, funnel cakes, kettle corn, and more are available. 14 Tel: (908) 475-4124 Web: www.victorianbelvidere.com Apple Mountain Golf & Country Club Located between Belvidere and Oxford, this public golf course is built on Apple Orchard Farm and offers scenic views and a challenging layout, including its signature hole number 17, cited in New Jersey Magazine as one of the “Most Perfect Holes” in the state. Also featured are a restaurant, banquet facilities and special events. 369 Hazen-Oxford Road County Route 624 Belvidere, NJ 07823 Tel: 1(800)-PLAYGOLF Web: www.applemountaingolf.com Architects Golf Club 700 Strykers Road Phillipsburg, NJ 08865 Tel: (908) 213-3080 Fax: (908) 213-3081 Blair Academy Golf Club The 9-hole course at the Blair Academy Golf Course features 3,000 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 35. The course rating is 68 and it has a slope rating of 123. 2 Park Street Blairstown, NJ 07825 Tel: (908) 362-6121 Fax: (908) 362-2034 Hawk Pointe Golf Club Hawk Pointe Golf Club offers a relaxed, family atmosphere and recreational and social activities for every age, including golf, tennis, swimming, fitness, dining, and social events. The par 72 course features a “core layout,” with each of the nines leading back to the clubhouse. Offering four sets of tees, the course is open to players of all abilities. Each of the holes has its own distinct characteristics, including natural areas, wetlands, dense woods, historical markers, or glimpses of wildlife such as hawks, deer, turkey, and a variety of birds. 294 Route 31 South Washington, NJ 07882 Tel: (908) 689-1445 Fax: (908) 689-8303 Web: www.hawkpointegolf.com Infini-tee Golf Center This indoor golf center features state-ofthe-art simulators, driving bays, 1,300 sq.ft. putting green, more than 4,000 sq.ft. of short game practice areas and a challenging 18-hole miniature golf course. The facility also offers a fitness and work out area and business meeting room. Stockton Street, Suite 18 Phillipsburg, NJ 08865 Tel: 908-454-0610 Fax: 908-454-5551 fax 224 Email: [email protected] Web: www.infini-teegolf.com Minebrook Golf Club Built in 1919, Minebrook Golf Club is one of New Jersey’s oldest golf courses. Originally the Muscanetcong Country Club, the course was redesigned throughout the 1960s and an additional nine holes were added. The club’s banquet facilities feature beautiful golf course views, seating for 30 to 200 guests and unique menus for special occasions. 500 Schooley’s Mountain Road Hackettstown, NJ 07840 Tel: (908) 979-0366 Fax: (908) 979-0368 Web: www.palmergolf.com Panther Valley Golf & Country Club The Panther Valley Golf & Country Club offers a challenging 18 hole-course overlooking 1500 acres of scenic countryside and a 25,000 square foot clubhouse with great views. Three golf professionals, a practice range, and a fully equipped pro shop are available. Other amenities include three lighted professional tennis courts, two swimming pools, and dining, banquet, and meeting facilities. P.O. Box 194 Allamuchy, NJ 07820 Tel: (908) 850-0800 Fax: (908) 850-4828 Web: www.panthervalleygolfcc.com 15 Enzo’s Pizzeria & Pasta Grill Charlie Brown’s Steakhouse 109 Grand Avenue Hackettstown, NJ 07840 Tel: (908) 979-0446 Fax: (908) 979-0067 Enzo’s offers a wide array of appetizers, soups, salads, hot and cold sandwiches, pasta, meat and seafood entrees and traditional and specialty pizzas. Catering is available. 916 Route 57 Hackettstown, NJ 07840 Tel: (908) 813-8535 Web: www.enzospastagrill.com Hong Kong Palace Hong Kong Palace offers traditional Chinese fare with special family dinner combinations. It is open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. 192 Mountain Avenue Hackettstown, NJ 07840 Tel: (908) 850-4212 or (908) 850-4213 Web: www.hongkongpalacehackettstown.com Delahanty’s Tavern on the Square This sports-themed pub is located in historic Phillipsburg with views of the Delaware and Lehigh Rivers. Open for lunch and dinner, Tuesday through Saturday, Delahanty’s offers appetizers, burgers, sandwiches, salads and a variety of seafood, steak and chicken entrees. 62 South Main Street Phillipsburg, NJ 08865 Tel: (908) 213-3500 Web: www.delahantys.com Enzo’s Pizzeria & Pasta Grill Enzo’s offers a wide array of appetizers, soups, salads, hot and cold sandwiches, pasta, meat and seafood entrees and traditional and specialty pizzas. Catering is available. 328 W. Washington Avenue Washington, NJ 07882 Tel: (908) 689-3652 Web: www.enzospastagrill.com Mama’s Pizza and Café Baci Mama’s is a family owned and operated business located in Hackettstown. An extensive menu has something for everyone, and includes glutenfree and healthy alternatives. Cafe Baci features live entertainment and delicious meals, as well as gourmet coffees and desserts. Outdoor seating is available. Mama’s offers catering on and off premises. 260 Mountain Avenue Hackettstown, NJ 07840 Tel: (908) 852-2820 or (908) 852-2821 Web: www.mamascafebaci.com 16 Prickly Pear 80-30 Main Street Hackettstown, NJ 07840 Tel: (908) 979-0003 Fax: (908) 979-0004 Web: www.pricklypearrestaurant.com Rita’s Italian Ice/Stewartsville Mattar’s Bistro Mattar’s family-owned bistro offers American eclectic cuisine with seasonal menus, warm, attentive service, and an extensive wine list. Experience the new outside veranda for summer dining. Entertainment is available in the lounge on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. Catch A Rising Star Comedy Club at Mattars Bistro-Monthly. Nationally known headliners perform such as Vinny Pastore, Robert Klein, Kevin Meaney, check out web site for dates and show times. Route 517 & Ridge Road Allamuchy, New Jersey 07820 Tel: (908) 852-2300 Fax: (908) 852-1941 Web: www.mattars.com Rita’s Italian ices are made fresh daily and available in more than 30 different flavors. Also featured are cones, shakes, old-fashioned frozen custard, and Rita’s famous Gelati made with layers of Italian ice and frozen custard. Sugarfree ices are available. 450 Route 517 Stewartsville, NJ 08886 Tel: (908) 387-9300 Web: www.ritasice.com Sports Scene Restaurant Enjoy casual dining at the Sports Scene restaurant, on-site at Oakwood Lanes bowling alley. 234 Route 31 North Washington, NJ 07882 Tel: (908) 689-0310 Fax: (908) 689-8434 Web: www.oakwoodlanes.com Mediterranean Bistro This bistro offers contemporary Mediterranean cuisine using the freshest ingredients. Daily specials are available as well as the popular Martini menu. There also is live music on Friday and Saturday nights. 301 W. Washington Avenue Washington, NJ 07882 Tel: (908) 689-5107 Web: www.mediterraneanbistronj.com 17 Warren County Business Awards On the Right Track H “Thomas” is Top Tourist Destination ow do you get the attention of 29,000 tourists? You start with a famous name and lovable face and incorporate them into an event that kids of all ages can’t resist. “Day Out with Thomas,” the winner of the Warren County Business Award for Tourism is sponsored by Delaware River Railroad Excursions/New York Susquehanna & Western Technical and History Society, and featured Thomas, everyone’s favorite tank engine. “We are pleased to be recognized for our positive impact on both our customers and the community in which we operate,” said Chris Cotty, General Manager of Delaware River Railroad Excursions. The event consisted of a 25-minute excursion on a full-size Thomas the Tank Engine during which riders enjoyed storytelling, live music and a chance to meet Sir Topham Hatt. It drew an amazing crowd over the span of several weekends in July. According to Cotty, people from all over the United States and as far away as Australia, Singapore and the Netherlands, were among those who started the day with Thomas in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, a place many never knew existed until now. The New York Susquehanna & Western Technical & Historical Society is a non-profit educational society dedicated to the preservation of New Jersey’s railroad history. The society is primarily funded by rail-excursion trips such as those run each year by Delaware River Railroad Excursions. For more information, visit www.nyswths.org. 18 Taking Nature Under Our Wing Eco-Tourism Enables Warren County to Preserve and Prosper The better we understand something the more likely we are to take ownership of it–to nuture and protect it. This is the premise on which Eco-Tourism is based. It contains within it the hope that while we are enjoying our natural resources we are connecting to a broader view of how it is within our power to cultivate–and educate–rather than to exhaust these treasures. Warren County is host to thousands of visitors each year in addition to its residents who take advantage of its diverse venues for hiking, fishing, boating, swimming and cross-country skiing as well as birding and astronomy. The goal of eco-tourism is to connect these activities with their impact on the quality of our life. Afloat, on foot, or in flight “The Creel Census gives us an idea of how the fishery is doing,” explained Jim Mershon, Merrill Creek’s on-site coordinator. One of the most popular pastimes at Merrill Creek is birding. With the potential to spot more than 200 different species per year, birders of all levels of expertise patiently scan the water, woods and sky observing the habits of native species and hoping for a glimpse of something rare. L ocated on Scott’s Mountain in Washington, New Jersey, Merrill Creek Reservoir and Environ-mental Education Center certainly has been blessed by Mother Nature in its diversity of natural resources, habitats and scenic beauty. A microcosm of the Northwest New Jersey environment, the preserve features a 650-acre reservoir for fishing, kayaking and boating (electric motors only), surrounded by a 290-acre environmental preserve and 2000 acres of woods and fields that attract hikers, nature lovers and an devoted cadre of birders. On site is an Environmental Education Center that helps visitors relate what they see to how it affects their environment. The reservoir is a two-story fishery stocked with cold-water trout and warm-water large and small mouth bass. Anyone dropping a line into the reservoir can become part of research project known as a Creel Census, in which the fish that are caught are counted, weighed, measured and studied to determine the quality of their environment. “About two winters ago, we spotted a brown pelican,” Mershon recalled. “This bird usually is never found inland and we may never have another one.” Watching is not all that takes place at Merrill Creek. According to Mershon, Scotts Mountain has long been a migratory flyway for various types of raptors including hawks, eagles, falcons and osprey. As a member of the Hawk Migration Association of North America, the center is a designated hawk watch site from which data on raptor migration patterns is collected and recorded daily from September 1st to November 30th by a dedicated group of birders led by Henry Kielblock. Eileen Page of Phillipsburg, a retiree from Johnson & Johnson has been a regular counter at Merrill Creek since 2004. She has seen – and counted – her share of raptors and has witnessed some unique moments such as resident eagles attending to their young in a nearby nest and the sighting of a rare juvenile Northern Shrike. She hopes to someday catch site of a Gyr Falcon that has yet to be seen this far south. 19 Above and beyond L ate in the evening and far above the migrating hawks, the sky over Warren County has its own story to tell and visitors can understand it best from the Greenwood Observatory at Jenny Jump State Forest in Hope. Established by the United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey in 1992, the observatory sits 1,100 ft in elevation in a setting with minimal light pollution for some of the best views around. The observatory features a rollback roof that exposes the 16-inch Newtonian telescope. From the first Saturday in April to the last Saturday in October, the telescope is available free to the public along with a brief educational program to point out what there is to see. “People line up to see whatever happens to be up there,” said Ron Russo, member and former president of UACNJ. “Jupiter and Saturn are especially pretty to look at.” “It is the biggest telescope east of the Mississippi,” Russo noted that the most impressive event he has witnessed is the Leonitz meteor shower that peaks every 33 years enabling visibility of up to 1200 meteors an hour on a clear night. Also situated on the property is the UACNJ office that includes meeting space, a library, a museum housing a real meteorite and a lecture room that holds up to 60 people. The outside area offers parking for about 40 cars. An exciting new addition to the observatory is a 48-inch telescope installed by the New Jersey Institute of Technology for the purpose of teaching undergraduate and graduate students as well as for promoting the sciences to the public. The NJIT project will be using LIDAR (Light Detecting & Ranging) technology to look for gravity waves in the atmosphere. According to retired research scientist and UACNJ member Gil Jeffer, scientists are now realizing the significance of these waves that act as conveyors of energy. “Gravity waves affect weather, may contribute to airplane turbulence and are linked to the strengthening of tornados,” Jeffer said. “We are starting to understand them more.” UACNJ takes its show on the road, telescope in tow, doing outreach programs for schools and organizations such as scout groups. The group also conducts classes in binocular astronomy. 20 Where the wild things are E co-tourism has many facets including not only conservation and preservation but also wildlife management. And the state of New Jersey, due to its diverse physical geography and abundance of habitats is on the forefront of all aspects. “New Jersey is a marvelous place to enjoy the out-doors. We have it all,” said Alfred Ivany, Spokesperson and Principle Biologist for the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Division of Fish & Wildlife. This agency oversees the Pequest Trout Hatchery in Oxford where Ivany is Supervisor of the Education Center. Located on 5000 acres of land, Pequest is used by the public for hunting, fishing, birding, hiking and wildlife observation. The hatchery is the state trout raising facility, breeding three quarters of a million trout each year and distributing them over three “stockings” to publicly accessible sites throughout New Jersey. The hatchery also issues fishing licenses that are required for anglers between 16 and 70 years of age and provides fishing education programs that focus not only on technique and equipment, but also on taking responsibility for the environment. “It is important to respect people, property and the environment,” Ivany said. “We have to manage it so there will be wildlife for people to enjoy.” In addition to fishing and hunting instruction, the education center offers informational programs to individuals and groups on a variety of local wildlife, including birds, bears, deer, foxes and coyote. The exhibit hall currently is open Monday through Friday for public visitation and self-guided walking tours. Above and beyond its educational, sport and entertainment value, Ivany pointed out that wildlife recreation brings in billions of dollars a year to the state. The Division of Fish & Wildlife is partially funded by hunting and fishing licensing fees and the number is rising each year. And, Ivany noted, it is the hunters and anglers that are among the biggest promoters of conservation. “They could lose what they love to do if the environment is suffering,” he said. Ivany’s goal is to continue and expand Pequest’s wildlife education agenda through renovation of the current facility and increased community outreach. He said he hopes that events such as Pequest’s Annual Open House can have a broader impact on bringing ecotourism to the area. “We want to encourage people to see what is in their own backyard.” Did you know? Warren County is a special place with a rich history and beautiful scenery. 21 Greenwood Observatory The Greenwood Observatory, home of the United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey, is located within Jenny Jump State Forest and offers public viewing and astronomy lectures and programs. It is open to the public from April to October. Far View Road Hope, NJ 07844 Tel: (908) 459-4366 Web: www.uacnj.org Hackettstown State Fish Hatchery The Hackettstown State Fish Hatchery, also known as the Charles O. Hayford State Fish Hatchery, opened in 1912 and was responsible for trout production up to 1981, when the Pequest Trout Hatchery took over. The hatchery currently produces and distributes 15 species of cool and warm water fish and produces bluegill sunfish to support children’s fishing derbies and gambusia (mosquitofish) for the county mosquito control commissions. 23 Reese Avenue Hackettstown, NJ 07840 Tel: (908) 852-3676 Web: www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/hacktown.htm Lakota Wolf Preserve Visitors to Lakota Wolf Preserve can observe packs of Tundra, Timber and Arctic wolves in a natural surrounding. Instructors provide information on the social structure of wolf packs, their eating habits, interaction with humans and other interesting facts. The preserve also is home to foxes and bobcats. 89 Mt. Pleasant Road Columbia, NJ 07832 Tel: (877) 733-9653 Web: www.lakotawolf.com 22 Merrill Creek Reservoir Merrill Creek Reservoir and Environmental Education Center is open all year round for hiking, fishing, birding and nature walks. The visitor’s center hosts environmental education programs and features historical, cultural and wildlife exhibits. The reserve also features a butterfly/hummingbird garden. 34 Merrill Creek Road Washington, NJ 07882 Tel: (908) 454-1213 Web: www.merrillcreek.com Pequest Trout Hatchery The Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center is located in the 4000-acre Pequest Wildlife Management Area and offers self-guided tours of the hatchery, fishing education classes, hunting certification, nature programs, hiking trails, picnic areas and a butterfly garden. 605 Pequest Road Oxford, NJ 07863 Tel: (908) 637-4125 Web: www.njfishandwildlife.com/pequest.htm Rockport Pheasant Farm Rockport Road, Route 629 Mansfield Township, NJ 07840 Tel: (908) 852-3461 Fax: (908) 885-2695 Web: www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/rockport.htm Allamuchy Mountain State Park 800 Willow Grove Rd. Hackettstown, NJ 07840 (908) 852-3790 Boating, Cross-country Skiing, Equestrian Trails, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Mountain Biking, Overlooks Camp Taylor Campground 85 Mt. Pleasant Road Columbia, NJ 07832 (908) 496-4333; (800) 545-9662 (toll-free) www.camptaylor.com Activities/Nature Programs, Boating, Cabins, Campsites, Hiking, Playground, Restrooms, RV sites, Showers, Swimming Delaware River Family Campground 100 U.S. Highway 46 Delaware, NJ 07832 (908) 475-4517 Toll-free: (800) 543-0271 Activities/Nature Programs, Boating, Cabins, Campsites, Fishing, Laundry Facilities, Picnic Area, Playground, Restrooms, Showers, Swimming Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area River Rd. off of Route 209 Bushkill, PA 18324 Visitor Center: (570) 828-2253 (summer only) Information Desk: (570) 588-2451 (year-round) Kittatinny Point Visitors Center: (908) 496-4458 Activities/Nature Programs, Boating, Cabins, Campsites, Cross-country Skiing, Equestrian Trails, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Mountain Biking, Overlooks, Picnic Area, Playground, Restrooms, Swimming 23 Jenny Jump State Forest Far View Rd. Hope, NJ 07844 (908) 459-5790 Activities/Nature Programs, Boating, Cabins, Campsites, Cross-country Skiing, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Mountain Biking, Overlooks, Picnic Area, Restrooms, Showers Stephens State Park 800 Willow Grove Rd. Hackettstown, NJ 07840 (908) 852-3790 Activities/Nature Programs, Campsites, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Mountain Biking, Overlooks, Picnic Area, Playground, Restrooms Worthington State Forest Old Mine Rd. Columbia, NJ 07832 (908) 841-9575 Activities/Nature Programs, Boating, Campsites, Cross-country Skiing, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Overlooks, Picnic Area, Restrooms, Showers Did you know? – Home of the Delaware Water Gap named one of the 10 most photogenic parks out of 391 nationally for fall foliage for 2009! 24 The National Blue Army Shrine The National Blue Army Shrine of the Immaculate Heart of Mary is a Catholic shrine dedicated to the message of Fatima. It is located on 150 acres overlooking the Muscanetcong Valley and provides a peaceful setting for prayer and meditation. 674 Mountain View Road Asbury, NJ 07882 Tel: (908) 689-1700 Web: www.wafusa.org Millbrook Village This recreated, circa 1900, village located in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area includes artisans, craft demonstrations, and The Concrete Mile special events such as Millbrook Days, Octivities Thomas Edison, founder of the Edison Portland and Victorian Christmas. The Village is open Cement Company, donated the concrete to pave weekends from May through October. one mile of road, which today is the portion of Route 57 between Breadlock Park and Richline Route 602 and Old Mine Road Road in New Village. Two original sections of Hardwick, NJ 07825 the Concrete Mile remain today along with some Web: www.millbrooknj.com remnants of the factory. Route 57 • New Village, NJ Morris Canal The Morris Canal, which ran from Phillipsburg to Jersey City, was used from 1831 to 1924 to ship iron ore, farm produce and other products. It was Historic Hope Village unique in its use of locks and inclined planes. Settled by Moravians in 1769, the Village of Sections of the canal can be seen throughout Hope still retains some of the original structures Warren County including Bread Lock Park in including the Inn at Millrace Pond and the First New Village and Plane 9 West in Stewartsville. Hope Bank and the recently restored Long House, Warren County Morris Canal Committee which represents several historic periods. Walking 165 County Road 519 South tours are available from June through October. Belvidere, NJ 07823 2 Walnut Street Hope, NJ 07844 Tel: (908) 459-9177 Tel: (908) 475-6532 Web: www.co.warren.nj.us 25 Old Mine Road Possibly the oldest continuously used road in the US, Old Mine Road stretches from Kittatinny Point in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area to Kingston, New York. Dating back to the 1600s, the road was used to transport copper ore from mines along the Delaware River to New York. Along the passable parts of the road, visitors can see a waterfall, ancient stone bridge and remains of Native American villages. Roxburg Mill Located on a brook in the village of Roxburg, just south of Belvidere, this mill is a preRevoluntionary War gristmill where some of the old buildings have been preserved. Call ahead to visit. Route 519 Roxburg, NJ Tel: (908) 475-1179 oxford Furnace/Shippen Manor Built in 1741, the Oxford Furnace was the longest operating Colonial Furnace used for smelting iron in New Jersey. It was the site of America’s first successful use of the hot air blast method. Overlooking the furnace is Shippen Manor, originally the home of the ironmaster and now a museum. 8 Belvidere Road Oxford, NJ 07863 Tel: (908) 453-4381 Web: www.wcchc.org Pequest Furnace Built in the early 1870s, the Pequest Furnace in Buttzville assisted in the Oxford Furnace smelting operations until the decline of the industry in the early 1900s. From Furnace Road visitors can see cornerstones of the main furnace buildings and remnants of a cistern and pipes that carried water and slag piles. 26 Warne’s Mill Built by Benjamin Warne shortly after the Revolutionary War, this gristmill still features the horizontal water tub wheel and hand carved wooden gears and an endless belt system with leather buckets for transporting finished grain. Call ahead to visit. Route 57 Broadway, NJ Tel: (908) 689-3897 NJ Transportation Heritage Center Bread Lock Park/Warren County Historical Learning Center The Warren County Historical Learning Center features models and displays of the Morris Canal, Shippen Manor, Oxford Furnace and Lenape Native Americans. It is the site of Lock #7 West of the Morris Canal, also known as the Bread Lock. Lock Park Mile Marker 4, Route 57 New Village, NJ Tel: (908) 689-6350 178 South Main Street Phillipsburg, NJ 08865 Tel: (908) 217-3553 Email: [email protected] Web: www.njthc.org Phillipsburg Railroad Historians Museum 10 Pine Alley Phillipsburg, NJ 08865 Tel: (908) 859-1146 Email: [email protected] Web: www.PRRH.org Shippen Manor Museum Hackettstown Historical Society Museum 106 Church Street Hackettstown, NJ 07840 Tel: (908) 852-8797 Web: www.hackettstownhistory.com Hope Historical Society Museum 323 High Street, Route 519 Hope, NJ 07844 Tel: (908) 459-4268 Jim & Mary Lee Museum/Plane 9 West This museum is located at the site of Plane 9 West, the longest inclined plane on the historic Morris Canal. The site also features the lock tenders house and an underground vaulted chamber that houses the turbine that was used to power the inclined plane. The museum is named for Jim Lee, historian and author of several Morris Canal books. Route 519 Stewartsville, NJ 08886 Web: www.morriscanal.org Shippen Manor Museum is furnished in colonial and Victorian period styles and offers group tours lead by costumed docents, demonstrations of open hearth cooking, and period musical performers. The Georgian-style stone mansion was built in 1753 to house the iron master for the Oxford Furnace. 8 Belvidere Avenue Oxford, NJ 07863 Tel: (908) 453-4381 Email: [email protected] Web: www.wcchc.org Warren County Historical/ Genealogical Society & Museum 313 Mansfield Street Belvidere, NJ 07823 Tel: (908) 475-4246 Web: www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~njwahs White Township Museum 555A Route 519 Bridgeville Belvidere, NJ 07823 Tel: (908) 453-2379 27 County Landmarks Unite the “Then and Now” What gives a building or location “historical significance?” Perhaps it is its relationship to people and events that changed or influenced history or maybe its unique architecture or its enduring effect on present day life. Throughout Warren County there are more than 40 “significant” destinations that are considered “cultural resources worthy of preservation” and therefore eligible to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Minding the Manor S hippen Manor located off of Route 31 in Oxford is a one-ofa-kind landmark with a multitude of stories to tell. Built in 1754 by Joseph and William Shippen to accommodate the iron master for the Oxford Furnace, the manor now houses a museum, overseen by the Warren County Cultural & Heritage Commission (WCCHC), dedicated to preserving and sharing the long and intricate role Shippen Manor has played in the chronicles of Warren County and beyond. “Shippen Manor has a great deal of historical fabric,” said Museum Curator Andy Drysdale. “It is connected by important personalities throughout history.” The Shippen family hailed from Philadelphia, which was considered “the city” much as New York is today. They had ties to the Continental Congress and William Shippen II served as the hospital director for the Continental Army. Another Shippen relative, Isaac Roberdeau, was the son of Daniel Roberdeau, a member of the Continental Congress and commander for a militia supplier network set up by George Washington. Isaac is noted for assisting Pierre L’Fant in laying out the plan for Washington DC. The furnace, which played an integral role in industrial revolution, was built and run by Joseph Shippen and Jonathan Robeson. It was later sold to industrialist William Henry and new techniques were implemented by members of the Scranton family of Pennsylvania who constructed and estate nearby and turned Shippen Manor into a boarding house. Dr. Sterling Valentine bought and refurbished the manor in the early 20th century. It was bought and sold several times and was finally acquired by Warren County in 1984 and restored through the efforts of the WCCHC. “It is one of our little pieces of the war and the industrial revolution,” commented Drysdale. “It is a wonderful monument to history and to the people who recognized that.” 28 The museum houses furniture and décor reflecting each period of its history and includes Native American artifacts, copies of ledger pages from a company store that sat on the property, a sword from continued. the 1820s used by a militiaman and an open hearth kitchen where cooking classes are held today. “We want visitors to interact with every historical period,” said Drysdale. ‘We want them not only to feel they have stepped into another time, but that it is alive and vital.” One such artifact, acquired through the perseverance of Drysdale and the commission, is the circa 1859 desk of a Warren County teenager, who apparently, while restricted to his room as a punishment, inscribed his name (Robert Kennedy) and date into the wood. The item was bought to the attention of Drysdale who tracked it to its most recent location in San Miguel, Mexico. Because of its obvious historical value to Warren County, the commission was able to acquire the desk for the cost of shipping. In addition to its tremendous cache of artifacts, the manor also hosts reenactments and offers a variety of art and history programs for schools and other groups. Its popular summer lawn concerts draw crowds from Warren and surrounding counties. In his continuing effort to liven up history, Drysdale said he hopes to expand the school programs with more hands-on activities and, down the road, would like to incorporate blacksmithing as an attraction. “I am looking forward to a great future in the past,” he said. T he Village of Hope, which was entered into the State and National Registers of Historic Landmarks in 1973, is unique among the communities of Warren County due to its well-defined origins. Established in 1769 by German Moravians from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Hope was one of the first planned communities in the country. With the goal of turning the village into an industrial center to supply goods and services to surrounding farms and residents, the Moravians laid out a detailed plan to include a church, school, farms, houses, businesses and a tavern. A gristmill and mill race were built to generate income, followed by the construction of a sawmill, oil mill, pottery, distillery and general store. The main building, the Gemeinhaus, was the site of the governing body of elders and was where Sunday services were held. When the planned “experiment” failed to thrive after 40 years, the Moravians sold the entire village and returned to Pennsylvania, but not without leaving their distinct historic imprint, which is piece-by-piece being uncovered. “The Moravians were really industrious people,” commented Mio French, treasurer and director of walking tours for H.O.P.E (Help Our Preservation Effort), the group entrusted with overseeing the village’s numerous restoration projects. “When they left, the area didn’t grow.” The area sustained pockets of progress throughout the years, 29 but retained its Moravian influence. In 1982, volunteers from H.O.P.E. identified several buildings that were in danger of being lost and began the effort to raise funds for restoration. In 1986. Gristmill was purchased and converted to a bed & breakfast. The original Gemeinhaus, now First Hope Bank, was restored to its original façade and architectural features by bank President, Norman Beatty. One of the final and most intricate undertakings in Hope is the restoration of the Long House. Located on Walnut Street, the structure evolved from a single building in 1776 that housed the general store to a multi-use elongated structure that now features five connected buildings each from a different time period ending in 1870. The Long House was purchased by H.O.P.E in 1998 and its history was researched thoroughly. With the help of grants from the New Jersey Historic Trust, Warren County Open Spaces and the New Jersey Cultural Trust as well as individual donations, each part of the building is being restored to its original era. The new building will house retail establishments and the H.O.P.E. office. “This building defines the growth of a rural village,” said French. “It is a comfort to have a picture of what we have come through and what we can add to it today.” Visitors can get the full picture, history and folklore of Hope by participating in a walking tour offered by H.O.P.E. from June until October. “It is a nice full-day outing, where you can get a little bit of fact and a little bit of gossip,” said French. 30 Did you know? The first Europeans to settle in the county were the Dutch, who came to Pahaquarry Township and dug for copper around 1650. During this period, they constructed a road from Pahaquarry to Kingston, N.Y., over which they transported the proceeds of their mining ventures. This road, the first commercial highway built in the United States, is still in existence today. Known as “Old Mine Road,” it traverses the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, a major visitor attraction in the county. 6WRSE\DQGYLVLWDXQLTXHPDUNHWLQJ¿UPLQWKH3KLOOLSVEXUJ 'RZQWRZQ8UEDQ(QWHUSULVH=RQHZKHUHYLVLWRUVDUHLQYLWHGWRGURS LQDQGFRORUDWWKH)ODPLQJRDUWEDU,I\RXKDYHDQH[WUDPLQXWH \RXPD\OLVWHQWRVWRULHVDERXWWKHXQLTXHSKRWRVRIWKH3KLOOLSVEXUJ DUHDWDNHQE\ORFDOSKRWRJUDSKHU'DYLG3DLQWHU$W([WUHPH 0DUNHWLQJZHRIIHUDIXOOUDQJHRIPDUNHWLQJVHUYLFHVWRWUXO\KHOS <286WDQGRXWIURPWKH&URZG 9LVLWXVDWZZZH[WUHPHPDUNHWLQJQMFRP 2U&DOOXVDW April June July 13, 20, 27 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Cruise Joe’s Steak Shop Cruise Joe’s Steak Shop Cops ‘n’ Rodders Cruise Night 274 S. Main St., Phillipsburg (908) 454-9545 www.joessteakshop.com 274 S. Main St., Phillipsburg (908) 454-9545 www.joessteakshop.com Lowe’s & Wendy’s Shopping Center Mountain Ave., Hackettstown (973) 945-5287 7, 14, 21, 28, 29 3, 10, 17, 24 6, 13, 20, 27 Cops ‘n’ Rodders Cruise Night Cruise Joe’s Steak Shop Cops ‘n’ Rodders Cruise Night Lowe’s & Wendy’s Shopping Center Mountain Ave., Hackettstown (973) 945-5287 www.dogpoundcruisers.com May 4, 11, 18, 25 Cruise Joe’s Steak Shop 274 S. Main St., Phillipsburg (908) 454-9545 www.joessteakshop.com 6, 13, 20, 27 Cops ‘n’ Rodders Cruise Night Lowe’s & Wendy’s Shopping Center Mountain Ave., Hackettstown (973) 945-5287 www.dogpoundcruisers.com 30 Memorial Motor Madness 800 High St., Hackettstown Hackettstown Rotary Club (908) 850-6830 Lowe’s & Wendy’s Shopping Center Mountain Ave., Hackettstown (973) 945-5287 www.dogpoundcruisers.com 5 Phillipsburg Main Street Motor Madness Warren County Convention & Visitors Bureau (908) 835-9200 www.visitwarren.com 274 S. Main St, Phillipsburg (908) 454-9545 July 20 Stiger Street Cruise Nights 12 Hackettstown Business Improvement District (908) 850-5004 www.hackettstownbid.com Michael R. Schmidt Memorial Classic Car Show 25, 26, 27 Washington Borough Business Improvement District (908) 689-4800 www.washingtonbid.org Phillipsburg Ole Towne Festival Philipsburg Downtown Association [email protected] www.phillipsburgdowntown.com 15 Stiger Street Cruise Nights Hackettstown Business Improvement District (908) 850-5004 www.hackettstownbid.com 31 August CVB Classic Car Show a Hit! 21 Stiger Street Cruise Nights 1-7 Warren County Farmers’ Fair and Hot Air Balloon Festival (908) 454-8058 www.warrencountyfarmersfair.org www.balloonfestnj.cmo 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Cruise Joe’s Steak Shop 274 S. Main St., Phillipsburg 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. (908) 454-9545 5, 12, 19, 26 Hackettstown Business Improvement District (908) 850-5004 www.hackettstownbid.com 25 Warren County Classic Car Show Warren County Convention and Visitors Bureau (908) 835-9200 www.visitwarren.com 5 17 Hackettstown Business Improvement District (908) 850-5004 www.hackettstownbid.com Lowe’s & Wendy’s Shopping Center Mountain Ave., Hackettstown (973) 945-5287 Stiger Street Cruise Nights Hackettstown Business Improvement District (908) 850-5004 www.hackettstownbid.com A Brandywine-colored 1929 DeSoto two-door coupe owned by Tom and Ellen Kitchen of Hackettstown, was awarded the County Cup and $250 prize. October Cops ‘n’ Rodders Cruise Night The First Annual Warren County Classics Car Show, held Sunday, September 20, 2009 at Warren County Community College (WCCC) in Washington attracted a fine display of classics, old and new. Stiger Street Cruise Nights Show sponsors were Johnson Dodge of Hackettstown, WCCC and the Warren County Convention & Visitors Bureau, a division of the Warren County Regional Chamber of Commerce. Proceeds from the event went toward scholarships for WCCC and the Chamber’s LEADERSHIP WARREN program. 5, 12 Cruise Joe’s Steak Shop 274 S. Main St., Phillipsburg (908) 454-9545 September 7, 14, 21, 28 Cruise Joe’s Steak Shop 274 S. Main St., Phillipsburg (908) 454-9545 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Cops ‘n’ Rodders Cruise Night Lowe’s & Wendy’s Shopping Center Mountain Ave., Hackettstown (973) 945-5287 11 & 12 Victorian Days 32 Victorian Days Committee (908) 475-4124 www.victorianbelvidere.com Classic Car Show WINNER Tom Kitchen with his 1929 DeSoto APRIL JUNE JULY 10 Opening Day of Trout Season New Jersey DEP www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/ 5 Phillipsburg Main Street Motor Madness Warren County Convention & Visitors Bureau (866) 927-6282 www.visitwarren.com 4 Spirit of Americana Warren County Convention & Visitors Bureau (866) 927-6282 www.visitwarren.com 24 Warren County Bazaar & Foodfest Washington BID (908) 689-4800 www.washingtonbid.org 30 - May 2 Spring Festival Warren County Convention & Visitors Bureau (866) 927-6282 www.visitwarren.com MAY 30 Memorial Motor Madness Hackettstown Rotary Club (908) 850-6830 31 Memorial Day Parade Hackettstown BID (908) 850-5004 www.hackettstownbid.com 5 Spring Open House Well-Sweep Herb Farm (908) 852-5390 www.wellsweep.com 12 Mike Schmidt Memorial Car Show Washington BID (908) 689-4800 www.washingtonbid.org 19 Spring Crafts in the Park Town of Phillipsburg (908) 454-5500 www.phillipsburgnj.org JULY 2-4, 9-11 A Day Out with Thomas Delaware River Railroad Excursions (877) train-ride www.nyswths.org 14 & 28 Summer Concert Series Hackettstown BID (908) 850-5004 www.hackettstownbid.com 23, 24 & 25 Ole Towne Festival Town of Phillipsburg (908) 454-5500 www.phillipsburgnj.org AUGUST 1–7 Warren County Farmers’ Fair and Hot Air Balloon Festival (908) 859-6563 www.warrencountyfarmersfair.org 9 Golf Thing Warren County Regional Chamber of Commerce (908) 835-9200 www.warrencountychamber.org 33 AUGUST 11 & 25 Summer Concert Series Hackettstown BID (908) 850-5004 www.hackettstownbid.com SEPTEMBER 11 Town-Wide Yard Sale Washington BID (908) 689-4800 www.washingtonbid.org 11 & 12 Belvidere Victorian Days Victorian Days Committee (908) 475-4124 www.victorianbelvidere.com 18 (raindate 9/19) Fall Crafts in the Park Town of Phillipsburg (908) 454-5500 www.phillipsburgnj.org 19 Street Fair Hackettstown BID (908) 850-5004 www.hackettstownbid.com 34 25 Warren County Classic Car Show Warren County Convention & Visitors Bureau (866) 927-6282 www.visitwarren.com Millbrook Days* Millbrook Village Society (570) 629-0456 www.millbrooknj.com OCTOBER Octivities* Millbrook Village Society (570) 629-0456 www.millbrooknj.com 1&2 Festival in the Borough Washington BID (908) 689-4800 www.washingtonbid.org 10 Old Fashioned Autumn Town of Phillipsburg (908) 454-5500 www.phillipsburgnj.org 16 Fall Foliage Poker Run Warren County Convention & Visitors Bureau (866) 927-6282 www.visitwarren.com 23 Senior Expo Warren County Regional Chamber of Commerce (908) 835-9200 www.warrencountychamber.org 27-30 Pirate Treasure Hunt Hackettstown BID (908) 850-5004 www.hackettstownbid.com 30 Hometown Halloween Washington BID (908) 689-4800 www.washingtonbid.org NOVEMBER 7 Hallowfest Parade Warren County Convention & Visitors Bureau (866) 927-6282 www.visitwarren.com 27,28, & Dec. 4,5,11,12,18,19 Polar Express Delaware River Railroad Excursions (877) train-ride www.nyswth.org 29 Holiday Tree Lighting Town of Phillipsburg (908) 454-5500 www.phillipsburgnj.org DECEMBER 3 Hometown Holiday Hackettstown BID (908) 850-5004 www.hackettstownbid.com 4, 11, & 18 Hometown Holiday Washington BID (908) 689-4800 www.washingtonbid.org 4&5 Hope Christmas Craft Market Hope Township (908) 459-4600 Millbrook Victorian Christmas* (570) 629-0456 www.millbrooknj.com *Date unavailable at time of publication. See website for details. Winter Scenes in Warren Count y... Priceless! 35 3UPPORTEDINPARTTHROUGHAGRANTFROMTHE.EW*ERESEY#OMMERCE%CONOMIC'ROWTHAND4OURISM#OMMISSION6ISITNJORG Supported in part by a grant from the New Jersey Department of State, Division of Travel and Tourism.