Upcoming Events
Special
Exhibition:
"The
Human Spirit: The Evolution of Medicine and Medical Care, 1807-Present"
Through September 30, 2013
The Hermitage Museum presents a new exhibition, from April through September 2013, that explores the commitment to medical care in Bergen County from 1807 to today. The museum developed the exhibition, “The Human Spirit: The Evolution of the Practice of Medicine and Medical Care, 1807–Present,” in collaboration with several local health organizations, including BD, Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative, Hackensack University Medical Center, the Henry P. Becton School of Nursing at Fairleigh Dickinson University, and Valley Health System. Admission to “The Human Spirit: The Evolution of the Practice of Medicine and Medical Care, 1807–Present,” is free. The exhibition is open during the museum’s regular hours of operation, Wednesdays-Sundays, 1–4 pm.
To learn more about "The Human Spirit," download a brochure here.
“Touch
of England”
Vintage British Automobile & Motorcycle Show
Saturday, June 8, 2013,
9 am–3
pm*
British automobile and motorcycle enthusiasts had a special treat as the New Jersey Triumph Association once again hosted the “Touch of England” Vintage British Automobile & Motorcycle Show at the Hermitage Museum. The show featured classic Triumph, MG, Austin-Healey, Jaguar, Lotus, Morgan, tvr, Mini, Sunbeam, Rolls-Royce, Bentley, and other British automobiles.
Information about becoming an exhibitor or vendor at the "Touch of England" show is available directly from the New Jersey Triumph Association's website.
*Rain date: Sunday, June 9
An
nual Benefit Gala:
A
Masked Ball
Friday, June 14, 2013, 6 pm
Save the date for this year's Hermitage Gala: A Masked Ball. Rohsler's Allendale Nursery & Florist will receive the Hermitage Humanitarian
Award
to a Local Business, and Catherine and Herbert Cooke will receive the
Outstanding Volunteer Award. The ball, which will be held at the Woodcliff
Lake Hilton, features dinner, dancing, and
an outstanding Silent
Auction—all benefiting the Hermitage Museum.
- For information about Sponsorship and Underwriting Opportunities, including downloadable forms to advertise in the Souvenir Journal and donate to the Silent Auction, click here.
- To purchase a Sponsorship
online, click here. - To purchase a Journal ad
online, click here. - To purchase Gala tickets, click here.
Civil War
Weekend
with the 2nd Rhode Island
Saturday and Sunday,
June 15–16, 2013, 1–4 pm
The members of Company B, 2nd Rhode Island Volunteers, will stage their annual Civil War encampment on the grounds of the Hermitage National Historic Landmark on the weekend of June 15–16, 2013. Special activities for children will also be featured at the museum's Education Center.
Play
Day: A Summer
Program for Children
Sunday, July 28, 2013, 1–4 pm
Stay tuned for more information!
Second
Annual
Revolutionary Social Day
Saturday, July 20, 2013, 1–4 pm
Stay tuned for more information!
PJs
Promotions Annual
Outdoor Craft Show
Saturday, August 17, 2013,
10 am–4
pm
The Outdoor Craft show will once again return to the picturesque Hermitage grounds on Saturday, August 17, 2013. The Friends of the Hermitage hosts this annual show, which is organized and produced by P.J.’s Promotions.
More than seventy exhibitors will set up on the tree-shaded front lawn of The Hermitage with a variety of hand-crafted items and art and a great selection of fine photography. Just some of the items to be seen are stained glass; hand-thrown pottery; apparel and hair accessories; pet and garden items; hand-crafted silver, bead, stone, and crystal jewelry; turned wood; vintage linens; soft sculpture; decoupage, handmade soap and candles; and much more.
Admission to the Annual Outdoor Craft Show is $4 per person. Children under 12 are admitted free. The admission benefits educational programs for children and adults at the Hermitage Museum, a nonprofit educational institution.
The show will be held rain or shine. The gates will open to the public at 10 am. The Friends of the Hermitage will also sell refreshments at the event. For directions to The Hermitage, go to the P.J. Promotions website at www.pjspromotions.com.
