SOUTH ORANGE HISTORICAL AND PRESERVATION SOCIETY
                      P.O. Box 61 South Orange, NJ 07079 973-762-9555 http://www.sohps.org

South Orange Historical and Preservation Society
2007 – 2008 Public Lecture and Information Session

This free series of Lectures and Information Sessions conducted by the South Orange Historical and Preservation Society is holding the first of its kind exhibits and lectures on the Old Stone House which is on both the New Jersey and the National Registers of Historic Places.  SOHPS is holding this exhibit to bring awareness to the residents of South Orange and the surrounding counties about this historical jewel from the past that is in need of much attention and repair.

OLD Stone House Exhibit and Lecture

Saturday October 13^th, 2007 - 3- 5 PM  at South Orange Public Library- conducted by Carol Reznikoff, Visiting Assistant Professor of architectural history at Pratt Institute in New York  Honorary Board Member, Past President, Past Membership Chair of South Orange Historical and Preservation Society. 

Thursday November 1^st, 2007 - 6 - 8 PM and Monday November 12th, 2007 - 2:30 - 4PM at South Orange Public Library - conducted by Nancy Heins-Glaser, Preeminent Historians, Community Activist and Video Documentation specialist, a founder of the nonprofit South Orange Productions/Film Collaboration Group, spearheaded a four-year project to create the documentary “Once Upon A Gaslight …A Walking Tour of South Orange.”  Nancy an Honorary Board Member of the South Orange Historical and Preservation Society will conduct an evening lecture on Thursday, November 1st and November 12th for the South Orange Middle school.  Please join us. details please email gregburrus@sohps.org

Lecture will depict the story of the house and its families reflecting the history of South Orange and vicinity from the original purchase from the Lenape Native Americans in 1666 to the present day. 

Celebrate Dutch American Heritage Day

Saturday November 17^th, 2007 - 10:30 - 4 PM Location – SOPL Library and Old Stone House

Few people realize that the Dutch settled New Jersey and New York as part of its “new Netherlands” settlement before the English took over the province.  In recognition of the period of Dutch settlement in the 1600s, SOHPS will have a panel of speakers discuss possible adaptive re-uses of one of this era’s oldest relics, the Old Stone House, built circa 1680, here in South Orange. They are experienced in adaptive use of historic buildings, having achieving same for other sites in the region.

There will be a presentation of the bronze plaque commemorating the fact that the Stone House has been listed on the State and Register of Historic Places. Invited dignitaries include Secretary of State Nina Mitchell Wells and Assemblywoman Mila Jasey.

This will be a small, informal event, with short presentations, and a question and answer period, with Dutch treats and hot chocolate at a reception afterward. Wear your clogs! learn more

Lecture : Stained Glass Talk with Jimmy Ma

Saturday April 27 2008, 3 - 5 PM 166 Ralston Ave 07079

SOHPS has invited Jimmy Ma, Professional Stained Glass Restoration Artist

To talk on the history Of Stained Glass

He is the Owner of Studio Ma’s Glass and Art Studio

Light Buffet, followed by Talk on Stained Glass in the US

These lectures are free. Parking is generally available close to the identified location.

Lectures run from October through April of each year. All lectures are listed and updated at www.sohps.org.

If you would like to be included on the Free Public Lecture and Information Sessions Updates Mailing List please call email gregburrus @ sohps.org or visit www.sohps.org.

About SOHPS

The South Orange Historical and Preservation Society (SOHPS) was formed in 1986.  The goal of the organization is to further the study of the history and architecture of the Village of South Orange, New Jersey. You are invited to attend these Public Lectures and Exhibit, get to know our town and meet members of the South Orange Historical and Preservation Society. SOHPS has adapted the Old Stone House Exhibit information to take on the road for educational programs in our schools and other venues.  Contact Greg Burrus – gregburrus @ sohps.org  or emaill mmh@sohps.org   Please visit http://sohps.org/osh.htm to learn more

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