| Delaware River Mill Society, PO Box 298, Stockton, NJ 08559 | P: 609-397-3586 | F: 609-397-3913 | Email |
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Programs for School Groups Offered
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Join us in 2012! Time Travelers age 7-12 can look forward to a wonderful week learning about the different eras represented at the Nationally Registered Historic Prallsville Mills, including:
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Opportunities for Academic Internships
A variety of internship opportunities are available at the Historic Prallsville Mills Complex.
Our most recent student interns did research and assisted with feasibility studies and investigation at the complex for the DRMS hydropower effort. A previous intern worked on a special project that combined research, interviews and graphics/computer skills to create a history of Stockton Borough Baseball 1930-1950.
Call 609-397-3586 to find out the details.
Workshops Offered for Spring 2011
The first 2011 workshop “Marvelous Machines at the Mills” will explores the six simple machines that have influenced the development of machinery, manufacturing and industrial growth. The 1-½ hour program for adults will be offered March 12 beginning at 1 PM to 2:30 PM in the Gristmill.
Learn how six simple tools worked together in the milling process and how they are still used to make life easier today. The program will provide a guided scavenger hunt inside the historic gristmill to locate the many gears, levers, pulleys and other simple machines that helped get work done at the historic complex.
Cost is $5.00 for Mill Society members and $25.00 for non members. Free handouts, tea, coffee and light refreshments will be provided.
Pre- egistration is required by calling 609-397-3586 or emailing drms@netcarrier.com
The second 2011 workshop “Historic Preservation” will be held in the historic Quarry office at the Prallsville Mill complex on Saturday March 19 at 1 PM. The 1-½ hour program is for adults.
“Historic Preservation” offered at 1 PM to 2:30 PM will concentrate on learning how to understand the history of your neighborhood by looking at the architecture of the surrounding buildings. Architectural styles of houses and outbuildings, historic buildings, streetscapes, neighborhoods and special landmarks tell the unique story of a community. The workshop will explain how to “read” buildings and will explore the forms and materials of historic structures while covering the history of historic preservation efforts.
The workshop also will examine the form, materials and architectural styles found in our built environment and increase awareness of the historic and cultural resources throughout our state. Slides of our area’s diverse architecture will teach you how to understand, appreciate and protect the stories of the buildings in your town.
Cost is $5.00 for Mill Society members and $25.00 for non members. Tea, coffee and light refreshments will be provided. Pre-registration is requested for the workshops by calling 609-397-3586 or emailing drms@netcarrier.com
Both programs will be presented by Janice Armstrong. Ms. Armstrong is an experienced teacher, and is a member of the faculty and Advisory Board of the Drew University Historic Preservation Program. She works as a consultant with historic sites to improve their educational programming, prepares National Register Nominations and grant applications. Ms. Armstrong is a resident of Milford and a life long resident of Hunterdon County. The programs are sponsored by the Delaware River Mill Society. A modified workshop is available for home-schools, scouts, public school groups and other interested community groups by contacting the DRMS office.
For more information call 609-397-3586.
Day Trips for Adults and Community Schools
For more information click above.
Exploring the History of American Farming
Day Trip sponsored and developed by the Delaware River Mill Society
Howell Living History Farm 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Stockton Inn LUNCH 12:30 p.m – 1:30 p.m.
Prallsville Mills 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Lambertville Farm Market 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Holcombe Jimison Farm Museum
Prallsville Mills is perfect for School Day Trips
Prallsville Mills welcomes day trips for schools. Docents are available by appointment for all grade levels. Call 1-609-397-3586 to schedule your school’s visit.
Arrange for carriage ride while visiting Prallsville Mills.
Photos by Edie Sharp.
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Storytelling and Carriage Rides
Carriage Rides & Docents on Sundays, 1 to 4 p.m. when mill is available.
Prallsville Mills Docent Program
Guided tours of the Prallsville Mills are available by appointment or on Sundays when the Mill is open to the public. Check the Calendar of Events for available Sundays. These available dates are usually combined with carriage rides or story telling at the Prallsville Mill.
Volunteer and train to be a Mill Docent: By regularly attending the Brown Bag Lunch program for one hour every fourth Wednesday of the month you can train to become a Mill Docent.
Call the Mill Society’s office (609 397 3586) and learn more about becoming a Mill Docent. [back to top]
Carriage Rides
Contact the Mill at 609-397-3586.
The Mill’s Brown Bag Series
Selected Wednesdays of every month
Selected Wednesdays 7:00 PM
Come share the dinner hour and learn of local topics by local speakers, see a movie, or find out about projects and activities by area residents. The Brown Bag Series is free for members and open to the public for a $ 3.00 donation selected Wednesdays. Join the Mill Society for $25.00 as an individual or $35.00 for a family. This new speakers series is just one benefit of becoming a Mill member, help preserve our local history and join the Mill. Bring your packed meal, meet your neighbors and join the fun.
History Lunch: The 4th Wednesday of the month, Noon to 1 PM
This Brown Bag Program always concentrates on the history of the Prallsville Mills site and is held in the Quarry Office building at 29 Risler Street. Volunteer and train to be a Mill Docent: By regularly attending the Brown Bag Lunch program for one hour every fourth Wednesday of the month you can train to become a Mill Docent. The Brown Bag Series is free for members and open to the public for a $ 3.00 donation each Wednesday, bring your packed lunch and learn Mill history.
Read our 2010 Spring Newsletter!
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