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Junior History Detectives

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Tips on bringing kids to historic sites

Upcoming Historic Events

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Historic Princeton Walking Tour (Princeton) - 2 pm to 4 pm on Jan 11, Jan 18 & Jan. 25 and Feb. 8, 15, and 22. Enjoy a 1.9 mile, two-hour walk around downtown Princeton and the University campus as you learn about historic sites in the area, including Bainbridge House, Nassau Hall, the University Chapel and Palmer Square. $7 per adult; $4 children ages 6 to 12; free for children age 5 and under. Tickets are sold at Bainbridge House, 158 Nassau Street, starting at 12 PM; space is limited.

Battle of Bound Brook (Bound Brook) - April 11 & 12; activities will include Drilling and Street Battle reenactments, historic house tours and other special programs

Annual Historic Events in New Jersey

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Journey Through the Past - for one special weekend every October, historic sites in Somerset County that aren't always open to the public are available for visits; activities for children at various locations
Battle of Bound Brook (Bound Brook) - re-enactors and historians will bring the Middlebrook encampments of 1777–1779 to life every April; other weekend activities include historic house tours, lectures, demonstrations
Lord Stirling 1770s Festival (Basking Ridge) - every first Sunday of October, step back in time at the Environmental Education Center
Victorian Week (Cape May) - early or mid-October; 10-day extravaganza of tours and events that celebrate the Victorian lifestyle
Annual Reenactment of the Battle of Monmouth (Manalapan) - Each year the Friends of Monmouth Battlefield co-sponsors, with the DEP, State of New Jersey, an annual reenactment of the battle. The event is usually held on a weekend towards the end of June, in commemoration of the anniversary of the battle being fought on June 28, 1778. 
Four Centuries in a Weekend (Union County) - visit historic sites throughout Union County; held a weekend in October

Historic Programs for Kids in New Jersey

Raritan Valley Community College (Branchburg) - youth programs include spring and summer offerings for children 6 to 16 years old including history classes such as "The Ancient World," 5 sessions for ages 7 to 12 years during the summer; (908) 526-1200 x8404 (x8868 for sports camp)
Liberty Hall Museum (Union) - special events throughout the year; also a summer History Day Camp for kids ages 8 to 12
Lenape Lifeways - educational programs & online information for kids
National Park Service - offers programs for kids

Historic Attractions in New Jersey

NJ's Historic Homes & Sites - ParenthoodNJ's list of attractions by county
Revolutionary War in NJ - information about this historic conflict in the Garden State as well as NJ's Revolutionary War sites

Online Historic Resources for New Jersey

History Buff's Guide to Middlesex County - summary of the county's history including the impact of the Civil War & Revolutionary War
New Jersey History Kids - interactive website for kids focusing on NJ's history, geography and state government; designed for kids in kindergarten through 4th grade
Somerset County Kids' Clubhouse - includes all sorts of Somerset County information including famous people and historic Somerset County houses
The History Girl - Lots of great articles about historic sites and events throughout New Jersey; also Sandra K. Lee's article on "Tips for Bringing Children to Historic Sites"

Recommended Reading

Groovy Greeks & the Rotten Romans (Horrible Histories Collections) - several "Horrible Histories" with a tongue-in-cheek approach to history while still providing facts; be aware that some contain some of the less appealing facts of history so parents might want to review first; recommended for 10 & up

Other Resources

On this Day - free iTunes app with various historic events listed on a particular day; can also view it online
Brittanica Kids - encyclopedia online geared for kids; free 7-day trial; also have apps for various topics including Ancient Egypt and Ancient Rome (average cost $4.99)
Mysteries at the Museum - a TV show on the Travel Channel that highlights some museum exhibits (some you can see) and their historical backgrounds from around the United States including New York and Philadelphia (Mutter Museum and Eastern State Penitentiary); alas none in NJ yet
Off-Limits - another TV show on the Travel Channel that features interesting and historic sites that aren't usually open to the public (however, some sites are hoping to eventually become public); New York's islands are the subject of one episode
Family History & Genealogy - list of resources to inspire kids interested in genealogy
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