Written by Bruce White A flurry of activity took place at the Grover Cleveland Birthplace in June when Gateway Fence of Cedar Grove, NJ arrived on site. Their mission was to stabilize and rehab the elegant wooden fence that defines the Birthplace property along Bloomfield Avenue. The historically accurate fence has enhanced the Birthplace over …
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“For a third year, Gelotti’s of Caldwell will be hosting Caldwell’s celebration of National Night Out on August 7th from 6:00p.m. – 9:00p.m. The event will be held at the Grover Cleveland Birthplace where free ice cream will be provided. Tours of the birthplace, old fashioned and modern lawn games, displays of the birthplace traveling …
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At the Grover Cleveland Birthplace 4th of July Ice Cream Social this year (2018), the educator “Traveling Trunks” will be spotlighting “Baseball” and the connection to Grover Cleveland and other Presidents. Young (and older) attendees at the “Social” will be encouraged to see our display and take “first pitches” with red, white, and blue wiffle …
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July 4th Ice Cream Social Come One, come All to the Ice Cream Social at the Grover Cleveland Birthplace in historic Caldwell, N.J. for a fun filled celebration with free Ice Cream, good food, a street magician, Fideaux Flea Circus, free lemonade, popcorn, a DJ, house tours, and the traveling trunks displays. Even free balloons …
Caldwell Councilman Jonathan Lace presents a proclamation and speaks at Grover Cleveland’s birthday celebration on March 18, 2018, which was Grover Cleveland’s 181 birthday. To see the proclamation click here. For those who could not attend below is the transcript of Jonathan Lace’s speech. Thank you to the Board of the Grover Cleveland Birthplace …
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Councilman Jonathan Lace submitted Resolution 3-72 declaring the week of March 18th, 2018 as Grover Cleveland Week in the borough of Caldwell to the Council for consideration at the 3/6/2018 meeting. The resolution passed! Please make sure to visit the Grover Cleveland Birthplace House during the week of March 18th.
GCBMA welcomes three new trustees to it’s board. Adele E. Meyer – Verona – retired. Worked in QC for several companies and teacher Evan Mc Laughlin – West Caldwell – history teacher James Caldwell High School Louis L. Picone – Succasunna – Express Scripts & author of several books on presidents their birthplaces & deaths, …
The Grover Cleveland Birthplace Memorial Association is sponsoring their annual conference on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at the First Presbyterian Church at Caldwell – corner of Roseland and Westville Avenues, Caldwell- Featuring an Illustrated Lecture by Marta McDowell entitled “All The Presidents’ Gardens” Marta McDowell teaches landscape history and horticulture at the New York …
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(a) December 29th-31st. “Homecoming Open House” Extended hours allow residents and their out-of-town house guests to visit the museum and gift shop: All out of town guests will receive a treat or souvenir to take home. Friday, Saturday and Sunday prior to New Year’s Day. Visit the museum and gift shop 10-4 Friday, 10-4 Saturday …
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