The Monmouth County Historical Association’s museum at 70 Court St., Freehold, will hold a special Family Day on Nov. 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
In the morning, visit the museum’s Battle of Monmouth exhibition, That Memorable Sabbath-day: The Battle of Monmouth in Drawings, Paintings & Prints and join in activities such as a scavenger hunt, drawing pictures of the famous battle, finding Molly Pitcher throughout the exhibition and touching artifacts from the battlefield.
In the afternoon there will be a showing of “The Tigger Movie” at 1 p.m. In this 75-minute movie, Tigger tries to find out about his family history and searches for other Tiggers.
After the movie, guests may create their own family tree and visit the museum’s latest exhibition about a Monmouth County family who has lived in the area for almost 300 years – Hartshorne: Eight Generations and Their Highlands Estate Called Portland. This exhibition tells the story of the Hartshorne family through documents, artifacts, paintings, textiles, silver and furniture.
Activities and movie are included with admission. Free for members, $5 for adults, $2.50 for students and seniors, and children under 6 are free. For further information, call 732-462-1466.
