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Friends Sponsored Trips

October 27, 2009

Historic Cemetery Tours

Friends of the New Jersey State Museum-sponsored Field Trip

Tuesday, October 27; 5 pm; Reservations Required; $65 Members; $75 Non-Members

Just in time for Halloween, join us for private guided tours of historic Riverview & Princeton Cemeteries. Our first stop is Riverview Cemetery along the Delaware River where John Augustus Roebling rests. Before touring Princeton Cemetery, the resting place of President Grover Cleveland, we will stop for lunch at the Old First Presbyterian Church on State Street in Trenton, an 18th century church in whose graveyard lie Col. Rall, the commander of the Hessians quartered in the Old Barracks, and other casualties of the first battle of Trenton. Pastor John Allen, a historical scholar as well as an accomplished cook, will prepare our lunch.

Pick-up at the Yardley Park & Ride promptly at 9:45 am and the Lawrence Shopping Center at 10:15 am. The bus will return at approximately 4pm. Price includes transportation, lunch, taxes and gratuities

November 19, 2009

Baltimore Museum of Art

Friends of the New Jersey State Museum-sponsored Field Trip

Thursday, November 19; 8:15 am; Reservations Required; $100 Members; $110 Non-Members

For many writers and artists living in France in the latter part of the 19th century, Edgar Allan Poe was a must-read. Poe's storytelling, dark themes, and literary vision so intrigued Paul Gauguin, Odilon Redon, Édouard Manet, Henri Matisse, and others that they mined the American writer's repertoire for inspiration for their own work. This dramatic exhibition showcases works by some of the greatest artists of the 19th and 20th centuries who were inspired by Edgar Allan Poe's chilling and unforgettable tales. Drawn largely from the BMA's renowned collection, these rarely seen prints, drawings, and illustrated books feature Poe's iconic subjects, while a theatrical installation echoes his sinister subject matter with dark wall colors, velvet curtains, and spooky lighting. Dominated by French artists, the exhibition conveys Poe's impact on them and the literary themes that inspired their work-love and loss, fear and terror, and madness and obsession-with compelling images inspired by The Raven, The Black Cat, The Tell-Tale Heart, The Pit and the Pendulum, and other Poe classics. Enjoy a three-course lunch at the famed Gertie's Café. Your meal is included in your registration.

Pick-up at the Lawrence Shopping Center (near the Burlington Coat Factory) at 8:15 am and the Yardley Park & Ride promptly at 8:45 am. The bus will return at approximately 5:30 pm. Price includes transportation, admission, lunch, gratuities & fees. Please note that alcoholic beverages are not included in this lunch package.

December 8, 2009

Longwood Gardens

Friends of the New Jersey State Museum-sponsored Field Trip

Tuesday, December 8; Noon; Reservations Required; $90 Members; $100 Non-Members

Just in time for the holidays, join us for a guided tour of the beautiful and majestic Longwood Gardens. New surprises, 500,000 outdoor lights and holiday magic await you during Longwood's incomparable Christmas display. Dazzling trees, seasonal concerts and ice skating shows return, while the Music Room hosts a special, themed holiday display.
Thousands of poinsettias accented with amaryllis, artemesia, begonias, cyclamen, hybrid lilies, kalanchoes, paperwhites, red berried plants and many other flowers flourish inside acres of heated glass conservatories. Living wreaths,swags and live floral trees adorn rooms throughout the Conservatory. Designed to introduce the Longwood heritage and tell the story of how one man's vision turned Longwood into the world's premier horticultural display garden. This tour is perfect for first-time visitors.

Our trip includes the sumptuous Yuletide Buffet featuring an array of seasonal delicacies. As we finish our dining experience, we will be able to watch the gardens transform with lights. Please be sure to wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the unpredictable December weather. Our Garden Tour will occur rain or shine.

Main Museum Building and Auditorium Galleries
205 West State Street, Trenton Tuesday – Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm Sunday, noon to 5 pm
Closed Mondays & State Holidays