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SUMMARY:Emily Roebling “Bridge Builder in Petticoats” for Children & Families
DESCRIPTION:The New Jersey Council for the Humanities is proud to support the Wallace House and Old Dutch Parsonage’s presentation of “Emily Roebling ‘Bridge Builder in Petticoats’ for Children & Families” on June 17\, 2025. \nEvent Description\nEmily Roebling of New Jersey\, who led the completion of the Brooklyn Bridge\, was an early preservationist of the Wallace House. In 1899\, Mrs. Roebling traveled from Trenton to Somerville for a ceremony “under the ancient oak trees on the great lawn that surrounds the historical house” to celebrate the anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill. \n125 years later Emily Roebling returns to the Wallace House for the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill.  Mrs. Roebling invites children of all ages and families to join a special edition of “Bridge Builder in Petticoats” including storytelling and a bridge building activity and craft. \nCarol Simon Levin of Telling Her Stories portrays Emily Roebling. \nChildren and adults are invited to color or write cards of appreciation to veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces for delivery to New Jersey Veterans Memorial Homes in honor of the 250th Birthday of the U.S. Army & Armed Forces. \nThis program is part of a series made possible by the Wallace House and Old Dutch Parsonage Association\, Proud Partner of Revolution NJ\, with the sponsorship of the New Jersey Council for the Humanities\, state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. #njhumanities \nAny views\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this series do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the New Jersey Council for the Humanities. \n⭐ Revolution NJ is New Jersey’s official observance of the 250th anniversaries of New Jersey’s first Constitution July 2\, 2026 and the American Revolution in New Jersey from 2024 – 2033. \nImage credit: Wikimedia / Zeete / CC By 4.0
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/emily-roebling-bridge-builder-in-petticoats-for-children-families/
LOCATION:Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Sites\, 71 Somerset Street\, Somerville\, NJ\, 08876\, United States
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