CITY/REGION: Central New Jersey
MEETUP PLACE: Bordentown Library, 18 E Union St, Bordentown NJ 08505
DATE: 8 Oct 2022
TIME: 1pm-430pm, EST
MEETUP PLAN:
This meetup will be held in the Bordentown Library.
Adherence to County government COVID guidelines will be used.
As of 10 Mar 2022 - Mask wear is optional.
Event Itinerary includes:
Sign/stamp postcards
Socialize with other Postcrossing members
Treasure/Trash swap table
Postcard “Selfie” station
Bordentown Haunted History Tour after the meet-up
A Bordentown Haunted History Tour with the Bordentown Walking Tours will happen after the meet-up. Beginning at 5PM, leaving from the Bordentown Library, a professional walking tour company will share the spooky and the history of Bordentown NJ. The fee for this is $20 per person (over 16 years old) and $15 per person (under 15 years old). Anticipate the route to be 1.5 miles, rain/shine event. If you decide day of event to attend, payment by cash or check is desired.
Here is the link to make reservations and payment.
Haunted History Tour, Oct 8th, 5pm
Bordentown NJ is located approximately 6 miles south of Trenton NJ. Bordentown is accessible from the NJ Turnpike, Rt 295, Rt 130, and Rt 206. If traveling by train, you can disembark at Hamilton NJ or Trenton Transit Center, NJ. The Bordentown Library is approximately 12 miles from the Hamilton Station and approximately 8 miles from the Trenton Transit Center. The Trenton Transit Center is the start point of the NJ Riverline (light rail). Using the Riverline, Bordentown will be the 3rd stop from Trenton (11 minute ride). The Library is located approximately .8 mile from the Bordentown Riverline station.
The Bordentown Library is in the residential part of an historical area. Parking is available in the Library parking lot behind the building and free street (parallel) parking.
Bordentown NJ has US history dating from the 1600s, unique shops and fantastic restaurants. (Restaurant reservations are highly recommended). For more information regarding the area, do check out these websites -
Downtown Bordentown Association, Inc.
http://downtownbordentown.com
Bordentown Historic Society
https://bordentownhistory.org
Meet-up cards are available.
.20 per card.
Payment will be via Venmo or PayPal.
Do PM me your order.
If you need to see the back of the postcard, let me know.
If you’re going on the Haunted History tour, this statue may be on the tour.
And yes, “ghost-like” figures have been spotted behind Thomas Paine.
If you’re bringing family - here’s a free family event nearby.
Bordentown Township 2nd Annual Fall Festival
10/8/2022 - 12:00-4:00PM
Joseph Lawrence Park (1.5 miles from the Library - Park at Bordentown Regional High School which is across the street)
• Free Carnival games and prizes (limited)
• Stilt Walkers & Jugglers
• Craft Vendors
• Free Children’s Hayride and Children’s Show from 2-3pm
• Free Food & Music
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This is the 1st Meetup I’m organizing/hosting. I’m looking forward meeting everyone!
Thanks!
Barbara Kotch
BPLUM