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Caldwell Parsonage hosts Open House

Visit the Rev. and Mrs. Caldwell's restored home -- now a museum --  between 2 and 5 p.m. on Sunday.  Free tours will be provided by Lore Ulrich, an authentically-dressed guide from Union Township Historical Society. 

On the property is an adjoining barn that now houses a world-class collection of farm tools and household implements frim the colonial and later eras.

As part of the Society's expanded program, additional open houses will be held on May 29 and June 26.  Look for upcoming bulletins about the weekend celebration of Hannah Caldwell Day, June 4 and 5.

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In 1780, the Parsonage was home to Hannah, her husband James, a graduate of the College of New Jersey -- now Princeton -- who was nicknamed "the fighting chaplain;" and their 10 children.

While the Rev. Caldwell, pastor of Connecticut farms Presbyterian Church, was supporting the troops of the Continental Army in Morristown, his wife stayed home with three of their children and two other women.  During the battle of Connecticut Farms, she was killed by British fire.  Her death fueled patriot resentment against the Redcoats.

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The residence contains many artifacts dating from the early days of our nation, plus more recent acquisitions.

For more information call (908) 687-0048

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