The Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission will present a free lecture “Wintering in the Raritan River Valley,” which will bring an overlooked perspective to light, the story of the British troops of the American Revolution, and their time encamped in the Raritan River Valley. It is scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday, March 1.
To add to the historical immersion of the event, the lecture will be held inside the Indian Queen Tavern at East Jersey Olde Towne Village, located inside Johnson Park at 1050 River Road in Piscataway. The hardships and challenges of the British will be explored in a multimedia presentation.
Lecturer Wade P. Catts, currently serves as Director of Cultural Resources for a historic preservation consulting firm. He has used his multiple degrees in history to complete archeological research across the US, including Raritan Landing.
According to Freeholder Kenneth Armwood, chair of the County’s Business Development and Education Committee. “This lecture perfectly complements East Jersey Olde Towne’s groundbreaking “Raritan Landing” exhibit and allows us to look even deeper into the area’s history.”
This program is free of charge, but registration is required. To register or for more information, call 732-745-3030. Persons with hearing disabilities may dial 732-745-3888 (TTY users only) or 711, the New Jersey Relay Service.
East Jersey Olde Towne Village is a fully accessible site. An Assistive Listening System will be in use during the program. An American Sign Language interpreter is available with a prior request. Wheelchairs are also available for visitors who may need assistance from the parking lot to the program. All special requests can be made at the time of registration.
Village programs are funded in part by the Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission, the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders and the New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of the Department of State.