The Spirit of the Jerseys State History Fair offers several opportunities for Tiger Cubs, Wolf Cubs & Bear Cubs to meet Achievements and Electives, for Webelos to meet Badge Requirements and for all Cub Scouts to meet requirements for the Academics and Sports Program. It is up to the Akela to work with the Cub Scout to ensure the requirements are met. Visit www.njhistoryfair.org for a list of participating organizations.

Information for the Brownies and Girl Scouts

Information for the Boy Scouts

Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Award

2 Have a picnic or attend the Spirit of the Jerseys State History Fair.

13 Explore Washington Crossing State Park.

Cub Scout Leave No Trace Awareness Award

2 Practice the frontcountry guidelines of Leave No Trace on this outing.

Tiger Cubs

Achievements
1G Visit the Washington Crossing State Park Visitor Center Museum where you can learn about General George Washington’s famous 1776 Crossing of the Delaware and watch the video “The Ten Crucial Days” or visit the Johnson Ferry House to see live demonstrations of 18th century domestic arts.

3G Watch a 19th century Baseball Game between the Flemington Neshanocks and the Newark Eurekas. The rules from 1870s will be explained before the game and children may get an opportunity to hit a pitched ball after the game.

4G Watch members of the Hunterdon Radio Theater broadcast live at the History Fair.

5G Take a walk along Continental Lane which stretches the length of the Fairgrounds. This quarter-mile hike is just right for Tiger Cubs.

Electives

3 Fun and Games: Participate in the new Great American Race through Time.

22 Picnic Fun: What better place to have a picnic than a beautiful park. Dens and families can bring their own food or purchase food from one of our food vendors. For a list of available food vendors, please check the website at www.njhistoryfair.org.

35 There are many outdoor playing opportunities in our 19th century and 20th century game areas. Come roll a hoop with a stick, play graces with a friend or participate in a race as you balance an egg upon a spoon.

Wolf Cubs

Achievements
4f Visit Washington Crossing State Park where you can learn about General George Washington’s famous 1776 Crossing of the Delaware and Watch t video “The Ten Crucial Days” or visit the Johnson Ferry House to see live demonstrations of 18th century domestic arts.

10c Take a walk along Continental Lane which stretches the length of the Fairgrounds. This quarter-mile hike is great for Wolf Cubs.

10f Attend the Hunterdon Radio Theater’s live radio performance or one of the many musical performances offered throughout the day.

Electives
4c/e Play a Game: Play ring toss and marbles in the games area.

18a/b Outdoor Adventure: What better place to have a picnic than a beautiful park. Dens and families can bring their own food or purchase food from one of our food vendors. Help plan your family or den’s outing with information on the website at www.njhistoryfair.org.

Bear Cubs

Achievements
3b The Fair includes actor portrayals of several famous Americans. You can learn about Rev. Jonathan Edwards, Peter Mott, Dr. Jonathan Pitney, Harriet Tubman, General George Washington, and Walt Whitman.

3c Visit the 18th century Johnson Ferry House and the 19th century Nelson House. Both will be open for visitation.

3d Visit the Washington Crossing State Park Visitor Center Museum where you can learn about General George Washington’s famous 1776 Crossing of the Delaware and watch the video “The Ten Crucial Days” or visit the Johnson Ferry House to see live demonstrations of 18th century domestic arts.

8d Learn about Genealogy with the Genealogical Society of New Jersey and the Central Jersey Genealogical Club. Visit the exhibit on the Historic Stockton School and learn about NJ’s oldest 3-room schoolhouse.

10a Spend a day exploring four centuries of NJ’s History at the Spirit of the Jerseys Fair.

12c What better place to have a picnic than a beautiful park? Dens and families can bring their own food or purchase food from one of our food vendors.

12d The Spirit of the Jerseys Fair is many events in one. Attend an antique car show with the Mid Jersey Antique Car Club, watch a 1870s baseball game between the Flemington Neshanocks and the Newark Eurekas, participate in the new Great American Race through Time, or observe military reenactment groups from the American Revolution, the Civil War or World War II.

12e Help plan your family’s outing with information on the website at www.njhistoryfair.org.

21e View a model of the historic Johnson Ferry House. It is on display in the Washington Crossing Visitor Center Museum.

Webelos
Activity Badges

Citizen
11 Learn about two U.S. Presidents at the Spirit of the Jerseys Fair. George Washington will be portrayed by actors. The Grover Cleveland Birthplace State Historic Site sponsors the 19th century game area where you can learn about President Cleveland’s youth and his political career. You can even learn his connection to the Baby Ruth candy bar.

Communicator
4 Try your hand at Morse Code with Historic Speedwell’s hands-on exhibit.

Scholar
9 Visit the exhibit on the Historic Stockton School and learn about NJ’s oldest 3-room schoolhouse.

Academics and Sports Program
Academics Program

Citizenship: Pin
10 Spirit of the Jerseys Fair is many events in one. Attend an antique car show with the Mid Jersey Antique Car Club, watch an 1870s baseball game between the Flemington Neshanocks and the Newark Eurekas, participate in the new Great American Race through Time, or observe military reenactment groups from the American Revolution, the Civil War or World War II.

Collecting: Belt Loop
3 Many exhibits at the Fair feature historical collections. Examples include World War II memorabilia, postage stamps and NJ archaeological artifacts.

Collecting: Pin
5 Visit the Education Thru Philately, Inc. exhibit to learn about stamp collecting.

Heritages: Pin
7 Learn about tracing family records with the Genealogical Society of New Jersey and the Central Jersey Genealogical Club.

Music: Belt Loop
3 Listen to Sea Chanties with the Sea Dogs and Blue Grass of the last century with the Long Hill String Band.

Music: Pin
6 The Spirit of the Jerseys Fair offers numerous musical performances throughout the day.

Wildlife Conservation: Pin
8 The Spirit of the Jerseys Fair takes place at one of New Jersey’s State Parks, Washington Crossing State Park in Titusville.

Sports Program

Bicycling: Pin
4 See several examples of early bikes in action.
9 Enjoy an exhibit on early bicycling.

Marbles: Belt Loop
2 Practice playing marbles in one of our historic game areas.
3 Participate in a game of marbles as it was played in the 19th century.

Marbles: Pin
5 Play in a marbles match in our 20th century game area.