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What's New 2020
E-mail: uppertwphistory@yahoo.com
Last Posting Date
(Site Log Sheet)
03 June 2020
( Prior update was 05 May )
Artifacts: Covid-19 Virus Year in Upper Twp.
We at
the HPSUT cannot help but wonder - how will this experience by recorded
for future generations.
Today is tomorrow's history. You can help
write or photograph it for our community and be part of our new
story-gathering project called "The Covid-19 Virus Year" 2020 in Upper
Township.
So,
we would have initiated a new project to collect any digital artifacts
related to current pandemic pause for all of us.
Email a photo of you or you and your family
wearing face protection. We are also gathering any written experience
stories / journal entries as Covid-19 artifacts that capture the time we
all have spending at home during these trying weeks this Spring.
Here is the link to submit your photo or
written story >
https://forms.gle/Js6wLmxyhLYH8RM89
Thanks for participating.
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Bus Trip to Hudson Valley Sept. 19-20,
2020
Details have been
announced for the HPSUT sponsored bus trip to the Hudson Valley that has
been rescheduled for the weekend of Sept. 19-20, 2020. Our hosts /
tour guides again this year will be Pary and Bruce Tell. See the
trip letter and tour outline
here.
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Special Cancellation
Note:
The HPSUT's April
28th Board meeting and the Membership Program, slated for May 12th, are
both canceled. In addition, the annual Strawberry Festival in May
is also canceled. Watch for details soon about our future plans as well
as the Society's re-scheduled bus trip to the Hudson Valley and Upstate
New York in September.
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President's Comments on COVID-19
Pause
As a result of this pandemic, in
accordance with the request of township and county governance, and in an
abundance of caution and concern for everyone’s safety and well-being,
we the Board of the Historical Preservation Society of Upper Township
have postponed and/or cancelled all meetings and events until further
notice. The Gandy Farm, Tuckahoe Train Station and Friendship
School have also been shuttered.
As events change, we will keep
you posted with upcoming news and new dates for events. The
Transportation Heritage Festival which was planned for April 25th is
cancelled, and the Strawberry Festival, scheduled for May 23rd, is on
hold for the time being.
Please take every precaution, stay safe and we look
forward to seeing you all, once again in the near future. At that
time, we will be able to retell our stories and share our experiences as
we make history during this pandemic.
Carol Ann
Williams, President
Historical Preservation Society of
Upper Township
- 16 April 2020
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Latest SHOUT Newsletter - Click Here for PDF
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May 2020 Festival
- Canceled
Strawberry Festival at the Gandy Farmstead
Also, the April 28th Board
meeting and the Membership Program slated for May 12th are both
canceled.
Prior Meetings / Events
Annual
Potluck Dinner and Show and Share
For Upper Twp. Historical Society
Mar. 10th
A
Census Complete Count Briefing to be included in March meeting ...
Join with
members and friends of the Historical Preservation Society of Upper
Township for our annual covered dish – “Potluck” Dinner on Tuesday, Mar.
10, 2020, 6 pm, at the First United Methodist Church, Route 49,
Tuckahoe.
This is the first meeting for the Society’s 2020 program
year.
This
Potluck Dinner gathering of Historical Society members and guests is
always a popular event for our community.
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There is no charge for this dinner / program,
however, please RSVP with the Society’s Eventbrite page >
https://UpperTwpHistory.eventbrite.com
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The Board of Trustees will
provide the meat dishes and we hope that everyone else attending will
bring a vegetable, bread or dessert.
The popular “show and share”
will be held following the dinner. Members and guests are welcome to
bring in items and tell the stories about their family artifact.
For
additional information, please contact Carroll Bailey, 628-2425,
carrollbaileyupper@outlook.com
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Regular monthly Membership Meetings / programs held
on the 2nd Tuesday @ 7 pm at the Upper Cape Branch Library.
See 2020 Calendar for the HPSUT
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Here
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Click Here for Society's archived 2019
What's New page
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Main Events For 2020
The Historical Preservation Society of Upper
Township has the tentative dates of our two main events for 2020.
They are:
- Strawberry Festival, Saturday, May 23,
2020
Rain date of Sunday May 19.
- AppleFest,
Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020.
Rain date of Sunday Oct. 13.
Note: Above dates
are confirmed.
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Membership Dues / Renewals:
Renew / signing up today for the HPSUT 2020 Membership
Year. See the
Membership Page for dues levels.
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Information You Can Use
Our Timeline:
2020
marks the
42nd Anniversary of the
Historical Preservation Society of Upper Township.
Membership Dues / Renewals:
Consider renewing/signing up today for the
HPSUT 2020 membership year. See the
Membership Page for dues levels.
Or
print our
handy application form.
WANTED!
The Historical
Preservation Society of Upper Township is seeking information,
interesting stories, old books, letters, post cards, documents, objects
and other items relating to the history of our township. Please
help to preserve our past for our future generations. Thank You!
Newsletter
Attention all members with email addresses:
Please include your email address when you renew
your membership. It is quicker and easier to notify you by email if
there is a new event or a change in plans. Also the link for the
latest SHOUT newsletter is
in color and looks much better on the screen. Thank you.
Ralph Cooper,
SHOUT Newsletter Editor.
See online copies on
Newsletter Page.
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Share your memories and artifacts:
File Photo by
R. J. Cooper
Stories of
Upper Township, Cape May
County
Historical Preservation Society
is interested in archiving local memorabilia about our Cape May County
community.
For example, see photos of the Railroad Memories program,
held in 2013 - See Facebook photo gallery -
here.
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Township NJ Inc.
P.O. Box 658
Marmora, NJ 08223-0658
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Tuesday, June 09, 2020
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Summer SHOUT Newsletter 2020
(Posted 09 June 2020)
Read Online - Flip Page Feature
https://bit.ly/HPSUTSHOUT08Jun2020
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"Handyperson" Volunteer Needed
For Upper Twp. Historical Preservation Society
Can you drill holes, paint a straight line and measure twice
before making the cut? If so, you are needed as a volunteer with
the Upper twp. Historical Society here in northern Cape May
County.
From time to time, the Historical Society needs small
wood working projects completed on our collection items as part
of our ongoing restoration and preservation.
If you are handy with tools and would like to help
preserve history here in Upper Township, please volunteer and
join our
Historical Preservation Society of Upper Township.
Needed
skills include general and interior finishing carpentry,
painting, light maintenance.
Volunteer
duties would follow HPSUT methods and expectations with outcomes
consistent with the Society heritage practices.
Email your information to
uppertwphistory@yahoo.com
or call our messaging service at (609) 390.5656 and a volunteer
will contact you.
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Article on Regensburg in Cape
May Magazine
  
Sharing Regensburg article.
Click on each set of pages
for enlarged version to read on your screen.
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Due to Corona Virus Issues –
the TTH Festvial has been Cancelled
3rd Annual Tuckahoe Transportation
Heritage
Festival Set for April 25, 2020
The
3rd annual Tuckahoe
Transportation Heritage (TTH) Festival will be held
Saturday, April 25, 2020, 10 am til 4 pm at the Tuckahoe Train
Station,
Mill Rd. & Railroad Ave., Tuckahoe, NJ
08270.
The TTH Festival is a partnership event with the
Historical
Preservation Society of Upper Township (HPSUT) and the Cape May
Seashore Lines Railroad (CMSL).
The organizing committee for the 2020 TTH Festival includes Mike
Horan and Doug Longenecker with the HPSUT and Paul Mulligan with
the CMSL.
Festival
Highlights:
Date:
Saturday,
April 25, 2020; 10 am – 4 pm
Location:
Tuckahoe Train Station and grounds,
Mill Rd & Railroad Ave., Tuckahoe, NJ
08270.
(For GPS enter:
31
Mill Rd., Woodbine, NJ)
Key
Elements of Festival:
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Excursion
Train:
Coach seats
will be available on a first-come-first-served basis. Train
rides will last approximately 30 minutes - starting at 10:30am.
Last departure at 3:30 pm.
(Schedule may be adjusted to meet demand.)
·
Display
Trains:
A
Pennsylvania heritage train will be setup consisting of; two P70
coaches, #1706 and #1704; and the PRR 7099 MINERAL SPRING, a
1927 Pullman Parlor.
This train will be open to the public.
New this year, the Blue Comet observation car, the
TEMPEL, will be open to the public.
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Station:
Open and staffed by HPSUT volunteers.
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Transportation Displays:
Visiting
historic vehicles/equipment will be in the parking of the
station.
·
The Station
Park:
Three “G”
gauge garden railways, one steam operated and tables from
historic and community groups.
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Scouts
will have an opportunity to earn their Railroad merit badge at
this event.
Wristbands
will be sold
for $10 per adult; $5 per children.
Wristbands are for access to ride the Excursion Train,
Speeder Car (Motor Car train) and tour the display Trains.
Proceeds from the sale of wristbands will benefit the
Historical Preservation Society of Upper Township and
preservation of the Blue Comet observation car the TEMPEL.
Festival Points of Contact:
Historical Preservation Society of Upper Township
(HPSUT)
Mike Horan
saltydognj@verizon.net
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609-628-3259
Doug Longenecker
dougmgtd@yahoo.com
| 609-701-0034
7099.llc and Cape May Seashore Lines (CMSL)
Paul Mulligan
pjmulligan@comcast.net
| 732-770-7186
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Festival
Partnership:
Historical Preservation
Society of Upper Twp.
(HPSUT) >
www.uppertwphistory.org
Cape
May Seashore
Lines Railroad
(CMSL) >
www.capemayseashorelines.org
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File Photo - 2019
POSTPONED
Due to Corona Virus Issues – April Bus Trip Will Be Re-Scheduled
Bus Trip – April 25-26, 2020 - To Hudson Valley Historical Sites
Watch for
Future Details
Update Posted 12 Mar. 2020 5
pm
The Historical Preservation Society of Upper Twp. (HPSUT) , in
conjunction with Pary and Bruce Tell, will host a two- day bus
trip, in April 2020 to historical sites along the Hudson Valley.
The trip schedule includes:
• Saturday, April 25th:
We’ll start at the Revolutionary War
Headquarters of Generals Henry Knox and Horatio Gates on the
west side of the Hudson River with a guided tour of the site and
then have lunch in the picnic area. Our second stop will be the
New Windsor Cantonment, a Continental Army encampment, where
we’ll have a tour of the army’s quarters with a special guide.
The next stop will be Washington’s Headquarters at Newburgh, NJ,
with a special program on Martha Washington.
• Sunday, April 26th:
A visit to the spectacular Olana, home
of famous Hudson River artist, Frederick Church. His mansion is
an architectural masterpiece which overlooks the Hudson, with
sweeping views as well as beautiful gardens. Tour of both the
house (guided) and the gardens (on your own.)
The final stop
will be Clermont Mansion, home of the New York Livingston
family. There will be lunch first, with a video on the history
of the Livingston family, followed by a tour of the mansion.
Clermont was one of the “America’s Treasurers” that Bob Villa
restored years ago as part of his “This Old House” series.
The price of the trip will be $245 per
person (with an additional $55 if you're rooming alone) and
includes the bus, all meals (except for
breakfast Saturday and dinner on the way home Sunday), the
hotel, and admission to all sites.
Bus service will have
departure points from Cape May Court House and Seaville, same as
last year.
To be added to the list to receive more
information please contact Pary Tell at email >
parytell@gmail.com
or
phone 609-886-8577. Her mailing address is 397 Corson Lane,
Cape May NJ 08204.
Bus Trip Material For April
2020 - Printable PDF files:
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Bus Trip Registration
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Bus Trip Letter and Itenerary
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Bus Trip Tours - Site Details
Links for reference:
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New Windsor Cantonment >
https://parks.ny.gov/historic-sites/22/amenities-activities.aspx
- Washington's headquarters in Newburgh >
https://parks.ny.gov/historic-sites/17/details.aspx
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Olana >
https://www.olana.org/
- 1779 Clermont Mansion >
https://parks.ny.gov/historic-sites/16/details.aspxhttp:/clermontstatehistoricsite.blogspot.comwww.friendsofclermont.org
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- Last update 02 Feb. 2020
Robert
Holden, HPSUT Historian and
author of the new book
"Upper Township and Its Ten Villages",
with Carol Williams,
HPSUT Board President.
The book is due for release in Feb. 2020.
Watch for
details on ordering copies.
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SHOUT Newsletter - Winter 2019 - 2020
Click above for printable PDF
Upper Twp.
Historical Society Seeks Volunteers
for 2020 Board and Committee Positions
The Historical Preservation Society of Upper Township (HPSUT)
continues to
recruite volunteers for Board and
committee positions for
the coming year.
Orientation and development training will be given in 2020
for volunteers supporting the Historical Society.
Individuals can have a rewarding impact by helping on
standing committees that meet regularly throughout the year, or
they may choose to contribute just two or three hours during
annual activities such as the AppleFest or Strawberry Festival.
The HPSUT Nominations Committee
welcomes all recommendations. Nominations, as well as direct
inquiries, can be made by calling
(609) 390.5656 (Please
leave a message) or email
UpperTwpHistory@Yahoo.com
HPSUT Board meetings are held the last Tuesday of each month, at
4 pm, at the Tuckahoe Train Station.
Web:
www.UpperTwpHistory.org
Historical Society Background / Activities:
The Historical Preservation Society of Upper Township (HPSUT)
operates and manages three historic sites that are open to the
public: the Gandy House and Farmstead, ca. 1815; the Tuckahoe
Train Station, 1894; and the Friendship School in Palermo, ca.
1830.
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File Photo by Ralph Cooper, HPSUT
Our Upper Township's Tuckahoe Train
Station was a focal point for Santa Express Train
experience
during the 2019 Holiday
Season. The historic Station was staffed by HPSUT
volunteers and hours
were coordinated with train schedules.
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SAVE The DATE - Strawberry Festival May 23, 2020
See 2019 Photos Here >
http://bit.ly/UTStrawberryFest2019Gallery
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AppleFest -
File Photo - 2017
2019
Photo Gallery on Facebook - Photos by R. J.
Cooper (34 Photos)
2018
Photo Gallery on Facebook - Photos by R. J.
Cooper (58 Photos)
2017
Photo Gallery on Facebook - Photos by R. J.
Cooper (25 Photos)
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View over 180 photos from
prior AppleFest events
- 2016
Photo Gallery on Facebook - Photos by R. J.
Cooper (25 Photos)
- 2015
Photo Gallery on Facebook - Photos by R. J. Cooper
(17 Photos)
- 2014
Photo Gallery on Facebook - Photos by R. J.
Cooper (51 Photos)
- 2013
Photo Gallery on Facebook - Photos by R. J.
Cooper (50 Photos)
- 2012
Photo Gallery on Facebook - Photos by Glen
Stewart (23 Photos)
- 2009
Photo Gallery on Facebook - Photos by Glen
Stewart (14 Photos)
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The Historical Preservation Society of Upper Twp. is a
proud member
www.upperbiz.com
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The Historical Preservation Society of Upper Twp. is
supporting partner
www.UpperTwpGreenTeam.wordpress.com
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Society Brochure - Scanned
PDF Copy -
Page 1 ~
Page 2 (Version
- Sept. 2013)
History Society Brochure
Read about:
- Membership, Mission
- Friendship School
- Gandy Farmstead
- Tuckahoe Train Station
- History Tour Information
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File Photo by R. J. Cooper,
August 2013
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Gandy Farmstead - Narrative History - Handout
(MS Word File) (PDF)
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Strawberry Festival Photos
- 2018 and 2017 - See Newsletters
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2016 Photo Gallery 2-page PDF File Photos by R. J. Cooper
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2015 Photo Gallery on Facebook Photos by R. J. Cooper
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2014 Photo Gallery on Facebook
Photos by R. J. Cooper
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2013 Photo Gallery on Facebook
Photos by Glen Stewart
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2012 Photo Gallery on Facebook Photos by R. J. Cooper
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Photo by R. J. Cooper,
April 2013
Friendship School, Palermo District - Upper Twp. NJ
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- See Society's Links Page
for other Twp. / area groups / activities
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The association maintains
3 historic sites in Upper Twp:
The Friendship School
859 South Shore Road (Route 9)
Palermo, in Upper Township
The Gandy Farmstead
26 Tyler Road (Route 616)
Greenfield, in Upper Township
The Tuckahoe Train Station
Railroad Avenue and Mill Road
Tuckahoe, in Upper Township.
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Upper Township
Cape May County - New
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