Mid-Atlantic Region
Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania
Regional NewsSave the Date! Co-Hosts: NJ Living History Advisory Council (NJLHAC) and the Department of Environmental Protection/NJ Division of Parks and Forestry Locations: Old Barracks Museum, Howell Living History Farm, Washington Crossing State Park (NJ), Historic Walnford, and the David Library of the American Revolution. Workshops in Development: Working with Flax, Hearth Cooking, Woodstove Cooking, Black Powder Safety for Site Managers, Research Resources & Techniques, Making Welt Pockets, Textiles/Costume “Free-for-All”, Urban Archaeology, Udder to Butter, Site Tour Tips and Tricks, First Person 101…as well as the traditional Salted, Smoked & Pickled reception at the Old Barracks, Saturday dinner, and an opportunity for “Corn Maze Experience” at Howell Farm. More information is available here. MAALHFAM Discussion ForumOctober 2017 UpdateThe Hunterdon County (NJ) Cultural & Heritage Commission is pleased to partner with the Crossroads of the American Revolution Association for "The Art of Period Dress Part 2," on Friday, Nov. 17 and Saturday, Nov. 18 at the Prallsville Mills in Stockton, NJ. The second in this popular series, this conference will feature two completely different and distinct days of programming, with morning speakers and afternoon hands-on workshops. For all of the details and to register, http://revolutionarynj.org/crossroads-fall-conference-art-…/ The Hunterdon County Cultural & Heritage Commission received an operating support grant from the New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of the Department of State. May 2017 Report to the BoardCo-Regional Representative: Danielle Gilmore (term exp. 2017), Carrie Fellows (term exp. 2019) Other regional officers: Tony Shahan, Treasurer; Emily Ruhl, Membership Meetings/conferences held and/or scheduled since last report: No regional meeting was scheduled for 2017, all regional members were encouraged to attend the annual conference, held in our region at Genesee Country Village & Museum. Upcoming Meetings/conferences planned: dates, theme, location and any other information: Tentative/Morris County (NJ) Park Commission, Historic Sites Division - Spring 2018 Newsletters & other publications (Actual and scheduled. Attach your region’s bylaws or procedures manual if you have one): no regional publications, no separate bylaws/procedures. Number of ALHFAM members in the region at last semi-annual report: On March 22, 2016, the Mid-Atlantic ALHFAM region had a total of 228 members, consisting of 29 bundled members, 79 individual, 20 Student/Retired, 31 Joint, 24 Supporting, 3 Patrons, 1 Library, 50 Small Institutions, 13 Large Institutions, 5 Business –I, 1 Business-II (per national records 3/22/2016). Number of ALHFAM members currently in the region: On May 8, 2017 the Mid-Atlantic ALHFAM region had 243 members, consisting of 62 Basic, 20 Student/Retired, 36 Joint, 19 Supporting, 3 Patron, 1 Institution-Library, 72 Institution-Small, 24 Institution-Large, 5 Business Associate, and 1 Life/Comp memberships. November 2016 Report to the BoardRegional Representative: Danielle (Houghton) Gilmore & Carrie Fellows Other regional officers: Tony Shahan, Treasurer Meetings/conferences held and/or scheduled since last report: Upcoming Meetings/conferences planned: We have interested parties/sites for 2018 and 2019 regional conferences. We will be working with them to secure commitments. Newsletters & other publications (actual and scheduled): Number of ALHFAM members in the region at last semi-annual report: As of March 22, 2016: 228 (all categories): 29 bundled members, 79 individual, 20 Student/Retired, 31 Joint, 24 Supporting, 3 Patrons, 1 Library, 50 Small Institutions, 13 Large Institutions, 5 Business –I, 1 Business-II Regional Membership Chair: Emily Ruhl (appointed by Co-Regional Reps, July 1, 2016)
June 2016 Report to the BoardRegional Representative: Danielle (Houghton) Gilmore & Carrie Fellows Other regional officers: Tony Shahan, Treasurer Meetings/conferences held and/or scheduled since last report: Upcoming Meetings/conferences planned: We have interested parties/sites for 2018 and 2019 regional conferences. We will be working with them to secure commitments. Newsletters & other publications (actual and scheduled): Other notes: Number of ALHFAM members in the region at last semi-annual report: Number of ALHFAM members currently in the region: Regional Membership Chair: |