2009 Patriots Week Events at the Masonic Temple
Tours will be given by Masons of the 15th Masonic District for an hour prior to
and following every event held at the Historic Masonic Temple.
Saturday, December 26th
11am-12pm
Masonic Temple Guided Tour
Front &Barrack St.
Free Admission
11:30am-12:30pm
Patriot’s Podium Lecture on the American Revolution
Masonic Temple Front & Barrack St.
The American Revolution-in New Jersey and other colonies-was a bloody conflict
pitting neighbor against neighbor in a civil struggle played out within the
context of Atlantic imperial politics. This talk, sponsored by the New
Jersey Education Association, will provide background to the events commemorated
by Patriots’ Week. The presentation will be delivered by the winner of the
Patriot’s Podium contest selected from New Jersey public school teacher
applicants.
Free Admission
1pm-2pm
Masonic Temple Guided Tour
Front & Barrack St.
Free Admission
3pm-4pm
Masonic Temple Guided Tour
Front & Barrack St.
Free Admission
4:00pm-5:00pm
Tales of the Marbleheaders
Masonic Temple Front & Barrack St.
Rowing 2,400 troops, cannons, horses, and baggage across an ice choked river
through a raging blizzard was one of the most daring military operations in
history. It was only achieved through the skill and valor of Col. John
Glover and his Marbleheaders. Learn how these remarkable men lived and
fought, what motivated them, and why Washington held them in such esteem.
Learn exactly what happened on that fateful Christmas night in 1776.
Presented by the modern day 14th Continental Regiment in full period costume and
accouterments.
Free Admission
8pm-10pm
Colonial Ball
Masonic Temple, Front and Barrack Streets
Step back in time and learn 18th
century dancing. The ball will feature dance instructions by a colonial dance
caller, period music and light refreshments. Period garb is encouraged.
Admission is $10 per person. Reserve at (609)396-1776.
Sunday, December 27th
11am-12pm
Masonic Temple Guided Tour
Front &Barrack St.
Free Admission
1pm-2pm
Masonic Temple Guided Tour
Front &Barrack St.
Free Admission
3pm-4pm
Masonic Temple Guided Tour
Front & Barrack St.
Free Admission
Monday, December 28th
11am-12pm
Masonic Temple Guided Tour
Front &Barrack St.
Free Admission
1pm-2pm
Masonic Temple Guided Tour
Front &Barrack St.
Free Admission
2pm-3:30pm
Masonic participation in the American Revolution
Masonic Temple Front & Barrack St.
Masons will a conduct
a lecture/discussion panel to describe and answer questions about Masonic
participation in the American Revolution, Masonry in NJ (past and present),
Myths of Masonry, affect of Masonry on American culture, and Masonic charitable
and community involvement in the USA.
3pm-4pm
Masonic Temple Guided Tour
Front &Barrack St.
Free Admission
4pm-5pm
African Americans in the American Revolution Lecture
Masonic Temple
Front & Barrack St.
Frederick L. Minus
will lead discussions on African Americans roles during the American
Revolutionary War.
Free Admission
6pm-7pm
The Music of Ben Franklin: The Glass Armonica in Concert
Masonic Temple, Front and Barrack Street
Armonica Performance by Cecilia Brauer,
associate member of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, will play a rare
instrument, the Armonica also known as the glass harmonica, invented by Benjamin
Franklin. Admission is $30 per person including wine and cheese. Reservations
are required. Reserve at 609-396-1776.
Tuesday, December 29th
11am-12pm
Masonic Temple Guided Tour
Front &Barrack St.
Free Admission
12pm-1pm
The Fifes & Drums of the Old Barracks Concert
Masonic Temple, Front & Barrack Street
One Hundred Plus Years of Military Music of the Eighteenth Century. The
Fifes and Drums of the Old Barracks Perform a Concert of English, French,
Hessian and American marches dating from 1692 to 1809. Narration by Richard
Patterson, Old Barracks Museum Director. Reservations required. Reserve at
609-396-1776 Admission is $10/adult, $5/child.
1pm-2pm
Masonic Temple Guided Tour
Front &Barrack St.
Free Admission
2pm-3:30pm
Masonic participation in the American Revolution
Masonic Temple
Front & Barrack St.
Masons will a conduct
a lecture/discussion panel to describe and answer questions about Masonic
participation in the American Revolution, Masonry in NJ (past and present),
Myths of Masonry, affect of Masonry on American culture, and Masonic charitable
and community involvement in the USA.
3pm-4pm
Masonic Temple Guided Tour
Front &Barrack St.
Free Admission
11am-12pm
Masonic Temple Guided Tour
Front &Barrack St.
Free Admission
1pm-2pm
Masonic Temple Guided Tour
Front &Barrack St.
Free Admission
3pm-4pm
Masonic Temple Guided Tour
Front &Barrack St.
Free Admission
11am-12pm
Masonic Temple Guided Tour
Front &Barrack St.
Free Admission