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"Valentine's Sleigh" living history (NJ)

  • Howell Living History Farm 70 Woodens Lane Lambertville, NJ, 08530 United States (map)

Celebrate the late 1800s’ warm hearts and cozy farmhouse at Howell Living History Farm’s “Valentine’s Sleigh” event, combining the festivities of Valentines celebrations with the fun of winter excitement.

Silhouettes By Hand ‘s Lauren Muney will be dressed for ca.1900, location TBA. Silhouettes would have been scattered through 1900 houses of previous generations, but with photography available at that era, silhouettes would only have been continued as novelty or nostalgia.
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From the Farm’s website:
The air may be chilly, but the farm's wintery landscape is the perfect setting for a heartwarming Valentine's Day ride. Couples can take a romantic spin in a two-seater sleigh or carriage pulled by a team of light workhorses. Families and groups can snuggle into a bobsled or hay wagon pulled by a handsome team of drafts. No matter the hitch, the horses will be wearing their finest bells. 

Inside the farmhouse there will be live music by the Jugtown Mountain String Band, soup on the stove, and a children's craft program from 11 to 3 p.m. for a small materials fee.

In the Charles Fish Barn, renowned artist Lauren Muney will be demonstrating the elegant process of cutting silhouettes by hand—and talking with visitors about the history of this traditional craft. Individual portraits can be purchased to benefit the farm's school programs.

Earlier Event: February 8
CANCELED: Valentine's At the BMA (MD)
Later Event: March 7
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