Annual HPSUT Member Holiday Dinner
When: Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021
Where: Tuckahoe Inn, 1 Harbor Rd and Route 9, Marmora, New Jersey 08223
Program: Social Gathering 6 pm, Dinner will be served at 7 pm
Menu: Chicken Parmesan, Crab Cake or Prime Rib. Dinners include a mixed green salad, side dishes, dessert and coffee / tea. $43 per person.

Please RSVP to Carroll Bailey, PO Box 507, Tuckahoe, NJ 08250
Return the bottom portion of the flier with your Dinner Choices and Check, made out to HPSUT, By Monday, Dec. 13th. 

Donations: HPSUT Holiday Dinner attendees are encouraged to bring donations of non-perishable items for our local Upper Twp. Food Pantries.
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Upper Twp. Historical Society Needs Volunteers
To Staff Tuckahoe Train Station in December
The Historical Preservation Society of Upper Township (HPSUT) is seeking volunteers to help at the Tuckahoe Train Station during December 2021.

Volunteer dates and times:
Sunday Dec. 5, 11am, 1:30pm, 4pm

Friday Dec. 10, 5:30pm, 8pm
Sunday Dec. 12, 11am, 1:30pm, 4pm
Saturday Dec. 18, 11am, 1:30pm, 4pm
Wednesday Dec. 22, 3pm, 5:30pm, 8pm          

Volunteers can sign up by contacting Mike Horan by email saltydognj@verizon.net or call 609-628-3259

The staffing at the Train Station for Historical Society volunteers is scheduled to coincide with the Santa Express trains that will operate every weekend and select weekday evenings between now and Christmas. 

To learn more about the Santa Express train schedules, visit the Seashore Lines websites

> https://the-santa-express.com | www.seashorelines.org | www.instagram.com/SeashoreLinesRR | www.facebook.com/CapeMaySeashoreLines

Covid-19:
Due to Covid-19 concerns, masks are encouraged inside the Train Station building.

All passengers onboard Seashore Lines trains over the age of two must wear a mask or facial covering and sg on the train cars will be spaced out for social distancing. In eatinaddition, as noted on the Seashore Lines website, all Seashore Lines employees and train crew members must wear a mask or facial covering while onboard trains and when in contact with passengers.

 Donations:

HPSUT is collecting donations of non-perishable items for our local Upper Twp. Food Pantries.

A Marine Corps Reserve 2021 Toys For Tots collection box will be available in the Tuckahoe Station for passenger families to drop off toys donations.

Historical Society Background / Activities

The Historical Preservation Society of Upper Township (HPSUT) operates and manages three historic sites that are open to the public for special events and by reservation: the Gandy House and Farmstead, ca. 1815; the Tuckahoe Train Station, 1894; and the Friendship School in Palermo, ca. 1830.

For information on HPSUT Membership Program meetings and Board meetings, please email  UpperTwpHistory@Yahoo.com.  ##

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“Tidal Wave” - The Great Appalachian Storm of 1950
Nov. 9th Program for Upper Twp. Historical Society
The Historical Preservation Society of Upper Twp. November membership meeting program will be a presentation by Rachel Dolhancyzk and Drew Tomlin on the book “Tidal Wave - The Great Appalachian Storm of 1950 and Its Impact on New Jersey’s Bayshore Towns” on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, 7 pm, at the Upper Township Wellness Senior Center, 1369 Stagecoach Road, Ocean View, New Jersey 08230.

Due to Covid-19 concerns, masks are required for all attendees.

November 25th, 1950 is a day that the New Jersey Bayshore residents have never forgotten.
On that fateful day, storm conditions resulted in a devastating tidal wave that destroyed communities and took lives. 15 people along the Delaware Bayshore died that day and approximately 2,500 people were displaced. Homes were destroyed, boats and vehicles floated away, and property damage was devastating. Residents carried their memories of this event with them as time went on, and many still share their stories with one another, their families and friends.
As years passed, the events of Nov. 25, 1950 became the best-known “secret” of the Bayshore area.
The book Tidal Wave” documents firsthand accounts of the coastal storm and serves as a cautionary tale concerning disaster preparedness, poor housing practices and environmental injustice here in southern New Jersey.
The presenters will have copies of the book available for purchase at presentation. “Tidal Wave” is also available online for purchase in advance at the following link: https://www.bayshorecenter.org/product/tidal-wave-book
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Upper Historical Society Board Meeting
The monthly Board meeting for the Historical Preservation Society of Upper Township (HPSUT) on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021 at 5:30 pm  will be held on Zoom
Please register in advance for this meeting:  https://bit.ly/HPSUT26OctBdMeeting 
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Please note: If plans change for also having an in-person meeting, updates will be posted here and with member emails.
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Upper Twp. Historical Society Seeks Volunteers
for 2022 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 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 5:30 pm, at the Tuckahoe Train Station. In most cases, hybrid meetings (in-person and Zoom) are held.

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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AppleFest Oct. 16th at Gandy Farmstead

The Annual Applefest for the Historical Preservation Society of Upper Twp. (HPSUT) will be held Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, from 10 am til 3 pm at the John Wesley Gandy Farmstead, 26 Tyler Road (Route 616), (Greenfield), Ocean View NJ, 08230.

Free Festival – Free Parking
There is no admission charge for the AppleFest.  In addition, parking at the festival is always free of charge. 

The Applefest is one of the major community-wide events held each year by the HPSUT and is a favorite Fall gathering for residents and visitors in the Township.

AppleFest Committee Chairperson for 2021
Linda Leonard will be the overall lead for the 2021 AppleFest and can be contacted at 609-827-4582 or lleonard246@gmail.com

Demonstrations by Traditional Craft Artisans
There will be special demonstrations on a Flint-lock musket, bee keeping, spinning and weaving, decoy carving, a discussion / walk-through of the Gandy herb garden and much more.

Apple Pie Contest
An Apple Pie Baking Contest will be judged at 2 pm with entries accepted in the Junior Division, Ages 15 and under, and the Senior Division, Ages 16 and up. Chef Tyson Merryman of the Tuckahoe Inn and Nick Karayiannis with Dino's Seaville Diner will be the Senior Judges for the contest and also be assisted by additional volunteer judges from the community.

 Prizes and ribbons are award to the selected winners and then complementary samples of all of the entry pies are served to all the festival attendees.

Visit all the Gandy Farmstead buildings
Knowledgeable docents will be on hand in the Gandy farmhouse to describe the history of the farm as well as the various historical artifacts that are on display. Visitors are also welcome to walk the grounds of the farm and visit the restored 1812 barn, smoke house, root cellar, antique carriage and the working windmill.

Fresh New Jersey Apples
The annual Applefest always features a selection of fresh New Jersey apples for sale.

Refreshments
The AppleFest has a wide range of refreshments at the Apple Bake Shoppe including fresh apple dumplings.  In addition there will be caramel apples, apple cider, grilled hot dogs, bratwurst, sauerkraut, chips and more.  The variety of food opportunities, staffed by Historical Society volunteers, enables the HPSUT fundraising at this event.

Children’s Activities
Face painters will be on hand and a variety of supervised children’s games will be on the back porch of the Gandy farmhouse.

Community Group Tabling
In addition to the selection of crafters and demonstrations, community non-profit groups are always on hand at the AppleFest with information tables about their Upper Twp. programs and services.  Examples include the South Shore Stitchers Quilt Guild, Upper Twp. Green Team, the Upper Twp. Business Association, the Cape May County Beach Plum Association, and others.

For more AppleFest information, or the Historical Society in general, phone 609-628-2425 and leave a message. A volunteer will reply. Or you can email us at uppertwphistory@yahoo.com
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The vote is our voice: Cape May County and Suffrage”
Oct. 12 Program for Upper Twp. Historical Society

The Historical Preservation Society of Upper Twp. October membership meeting program will be Cape May County Clerk Rita Rothberg with a presentation “The vote is our voice: Cape May County and Suffrage” on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021, 7 pm, at the Upper Township Wellness Senior Center, 1369 Stagecoach Road, Ocean View, New Jersey 08230.  

Due to Covid-19 concerns, masks are required for all attendees.

Submit advance questions here > https://bit.ly/HPSUT12OctRitaRothberg

In 2021 we celebrate 101 years of women’s right to vote resulting from the passage of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Researched from public records, Mrs. Rothberg’s talk focuses on the suffrage movement in Cape May County.

The program will cover a range of voter topics including:
   - Why did acceptance of women’s suffrage take so long?
   - What was the impact of the Abolition and Temperance movements on women’s suffrage?
   - Who were the suffrage leaders in Cape May County?
   - Were men on board with it?

She will also summarize what’s new for voters in the November General Election.

Rita M. Rothberg, formerly Rita Marie Fulginiti, was first elected County Clerk in 2005. She has been employed at the County Clerk’s Office since 1985.
Rothberg is an election official responsible for the preparation of ballots, filing candidates’ nominating petitions and certification of countywide election results. She oversees the recording of documents pertaining to real property transactions in Cape May County. Rothberg serves as county historian and maintains an archive of precious land and judicial records dating back to 1692.

The County Clerk is a U.S. Passport Agent, provides vendor licenses to veterans and exempt firemen, Veteran and Gold Star Parent ID Cards, administers oaths to Notaries Public and performs simple civil marriage ceremonies weekdays in her office. She also serves as County Adjuster, performing a human services role on behalf of patients committed to psychiatric institutions.

Rothberg has an AA in Business Administration from Atlantic Cape Community College; is a Certified Public Manager through the New Jersey Department of Personnel Human Resource Development Institute and has earned the Certified Public Official designation by the National Association of Clerk’s Recorders, Election Officials and Treasurers, an affiliate of the National Association of Counties.

She serves as Chair to the Cape Women’s Resource Fund, Inc., a New Jersey not-for-profit corp. established to promote equal rights and the achievements of women. She is a board member of the Woodbine Developmental Center, and the Constitutional Officers Assn. of NJ, a statewide organization of elected County Clerks, Sheriffs, Surrogates and Registers of Deeds. ##

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Tuckahoe Transportation Heritage Festival
The fourth Tuckahoe Transportation Heritage (TTH) Festival will be held Saturday, September 25, 2021, 10 am til 4 pm at the Tuckahoe Train Station.
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 Festival includes Mike Horan with the HPSUT and Paul Mulligan with the CMSL.
Local craft vendors are welcome to participate. There will be a $20 fee for vendors, payable to the Upper Twp. Historical Society.
Festival Highlights:
Date: Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021; 10 am – 4 pm
Location: Tuckahoe Train Station and grounds, Mill Rd & Railroad Ave., Tuckahoe, NJ 08270.
• Excursion Train: Coach seats will be available on a first-come-first-served basis. Train rides - star/ng at 10:30am. Last departure at 3:30 pm. (Schedule may be adjusted to meet demand.)
• Motor car rides and motor & hand cars on display with demonstrations
• Display Trains: A heritage train will be setup and open to the public; PRR MINERAL SPRING (a 1927 Pullman Parlor), PRR BRADDOCK INN (New this year), PRR 1704 (a P70 coach) and New this year the Blue Comet observation car, the TEMPEL.
• Station: Open and staffed by the HPSUT.
• Transportation Displays: classic cars / historic vehicles will be in the parking area of the station.
• The Station Park: “G” gauge garden railways, and tables from historic and community groups.
• Scouts will have an opportunity to earn their Railroad merit badge at this event.
• New this year: acoustic music by “Rusty & Jan” (and friends) featuring their new song “Pop’s Train”
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 Volunteer Railroaders Association (VRA).
Festival will be a Partnership:
Historical Preservation Society of Upper Township (HPSUT)
Cape May Seashore Lines Railroad (CMSL) > www.capemayseashorelines.org
Admission: $10 per person; $5 per children.
Festival Points of Contact:
Historical Preservation Society of Upper Township (HPSUT) > www.uppertwphistory.org
Mike Horan saltydognj@verizon.net | 609-628-3259
7099.llc and Cape May Seashore Lines (CMSL) > www.capemayseashorelines.org
Paul Mulligan pjmulligan@comcast.net | 732-770-7186
More Information: Festival details are outlined on the Historical Society’s website here > www.uppertwphistory.org
For train schedule information visit the Seashore Lines website here > www.seashorelines.org/Passenger/Tuckahoe
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Upper Historical Society Board Meeting
The monthly Board meeting for the Historical Preservation Society of Upper Township (HPSUT) will be held on Zoom for Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021 at 5:00 PM
Please register in advance for this meeting: https://bit.ly/HPSUT28SepBdMeeting
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Please note: If plans change for also having an in-person meeting for Sep. 28th, updates will be posted here and with member emails.
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Upper Twp. Historical Society Sept. 7th In-Person
Meeting at Harriet Tubman Museum of Cape May
The Historical Preservation Society of Upper Township (HPSUT) in-person membership program for Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021 at 5:30 pm will held at the Harriet Tubman Museum of Cape May, 632 Lafayette St., Cape May City.

The HPSUT Sept. 7th meeting is our first in-person meeting in over 18 months.
The HPSUT Board sees this “ramble” road trip as a great opportunity for our Society membership to get together in person and to experience the exhibits on display in this great new historical addition to Cape May County.
There will be an entry fee of $10.00 per adult and $5.00 per child.

Also, please note the Museum policy that masks are required for all visitors.

Upper Twp. Historical Society members and Friends of the Society are encouraged to make the 20-mile trip to Cape May for this special visit to the Tubman Museum.

Your RSVP registration is appreciated with this forum > https://bit.ly/HPSUT07SepTubmanMuseum

The Harriet Tubman Museum website explains her life and work in Cape May:
“Harriet Tubman lived in Cape May in the early 1850s, working to help fund her missions to guide enslaved people to freedom. After her initial journeys conducting freedom seekers to Canada, her friend and abolitionist leader Franklin Sanborn wrote, “She returned to the states, and as usual earned money by working in hotels and families as a cook. From Cape May, in the fall of 1852, she went back once more to Maryland, and brought away nine more fugitives.” The New Jersey Historical Commission says she spent two other summers in Cape May.”

The Museum website also reviews Cape May’s role as a nexus between North and South and how the area played a pivotal role in the fight to end slavery.
Please check the Harriet Tubman Museum website for other information.
Harriet Tubman Museum of Cape May
632 Lafayette St., Cape May, NJ 08204
https://www.harriettubmanmuseum.org/about
https://www.facebook.com/harriettubmanmuseum
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Upper Historical Society Board Meeting
The monthly Board meeting for the Historical Preservation Society of Upper Township (HPSUT) will be held on Zoom for Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021 at 5:00 PM
Please register in advance for this meeting: https://bit.ly/HPSUT28SepBdMeeting
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Please note: If plans change for also having an in-person meeting for Sep. 28th, updates will be posted here and with member emails.
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Historical Society – Upper Twp. 31 August Board Meeting
The monthly Board meeting for the  Historical Preservation Society of Upper Township will be held Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, 5 pm, at the Tuckahoe Train Station.
The HPSUT is always looking for new members.
Join us on this monthly Zoom meeting and learn about your Historical Preservation Society of Upper Township.
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Historical Society – Upper Twp. 27 July Board Meeting
You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: Jul 27, 2021 05:00 PM  
Register in advance for this meeting: https://bit.ly/HPSUTD27JulyBoardMeeting
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
The HPSUT is always looking for new members. Join us on this monthly Zoom meeting and learn about your Historical Preservation Society of Upper Township.
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HPSUT Board meeting for 29 June 2021
You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: June 29, 2021 @ 5:00 pm
Members and friends of the Historical Society are welcome and encouraged to attend our monthly Board meetings.
Join Zoom Meeting > http://bit.ly/HPSUT29JuneBoardMeeting
Meeting ID: 852 2610 9909
Passcode: 414667
One tap mobile
+13017158592
Note: This is link for the meeting.  Advance registration is not needed for this meeting.