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Ringwood Manor State Park Events

Date	Event	Description
Wednesdays through Sundays 10am-3pm	Ringwood Manor Historic House Tours Ringwood Manor	Ringwood Manor is a national historic Landmark. The Manor is open for tours Wednesday through Sunday all year. The fully-furnished building has 51 rooms, 26 of which are seen on the guided tour. Tours run between 10am and 3pm and generally last 1 hour. There is no fee for tours and reservations are not required. Call ahead to confirm tour start times or to schedule school or group tours: 973-962-2240.
April 2008
Saturday, April 5^th Sunday, April 6^th 10am-4pm Both days	Opening Weekend 2008! Blacksmith Shop Open*	Come visit Ringwood�s historic blacksmith shop. The blacksmith�s will have the building open for visitors. They will be demonstrating traditional 19^th century blacksmithing techniques and creating handcrafted objects.
Sunday, April 13^th� 10am-4pm	Woodcarving Demonstration	See master carvers Philip Drumm & John Maas create little pieces of art from various types of wood on the front porch of Ringwood Manor
May 2008
Saturday, May 3^rd 11am-5pm	2008 Spirit of the Jerseys State History Fair- Washington Crossing State Park, Titusville, NJ Taking a break from Plowing	A great event for the family! Visitors can engage and discover 400 years of New Jersey history in one fun day. living history demonstrations, military encampments, music and children's activities that are held throughout the day. Sponsored by the Office of Historic Sites. Admission is Free. Click on Event Name for link to more information
Sunday, May 4^th 10am-4pm	Blacksmith Shop Open*	Come visit Ringwood�s historic blacksmith shop. The blacksmith�s will have the building open for visitors. They will be demonstrating traditional 19^th century blacksmithing techniques and creating handcrafted objects.
Sunday, May 11^th 10am-4pm	Woodcarving Demonstration	See master carvers Philip Drumm & John Maas create little pieces of art from various types of wood on the front porch of Ringwood Manor
Monday, may 26^th 10am-3pm	Memorial Day- Ringwood Manor House Open	Ringwood Manor will be open on Memorial Day for house tours. It will be closed Tuesday, May 27^th & Wednesday, May 28^th.
June 2008
Sunday, June 1^st 10am-4pm	Blacksmith Shop Open*	Come visit Ringwood�s historic blacksmith shop. The blacksmith�s will have the building open for visitors. They will be demonstrating traditional 19^th century blacksmithing techniques and creating handcrafted objects.
Sunday, June 8th 10am-4pm	Woodcarving Demonstration	See master carvers Philip Drumm & John Maas create little pieces of art from various types of wood on the front porch of Ringwood Manor
July 2008
Friday, July 4^th 1pm-4pm	Ringwood Manor�s 9^th Annual Declaration of Independence Reading & Celebration �Huzzah! Huzzah!�	Join us as we celebrate our nation�s 232^nd birthday by reenacting a traditional reading of the declaration of independence. Reenactors help to create a lively 18^th century town atmosphere. Colonial games and activities will be available for children & adults. Event begins at 1:00pm; Declaration of Independence is Read at 2:00pm. Historic House tours available at 10am, 11am, 12 noon Only. Free watermelon for visitors! No cost for event, $5 per car parking fee to enter park.
Sunday, July 6th 10am-4pm	Blacksmith Shop Open*	Come visit Ringwood�s historic blacksmith shop. The blacksmith�s will have the building open for visitors. They will be demonstrating traditional 19^th century blacksmithing techniques and creating handcrafted objects.
Sunday, July 13th 10am-4pm	Woodcarving Demonstration	See master carvers Philip Drumm & John Maas create little pieces of art from various types of wood on the front porch of Ringwood Manor
August 2008
Saturday, August 2^nd Sunday, August 3^rd 11am- 4:30pm	2^nd Annual Royal Sussex Regimental Society Victorian Field Day & Tactical Waiting to strike	Ringwood Manor will host British Victorian living history group, the 35^th Royal Sussex Regiment. The British Victorian living history day will feature military skirmishes, encampments, & tactical demonstrations. The group represents the Regiment of British soldiers that fought during the 1881-1882 Egyptian Campaign and the 1884-1885 Nile Expedition. They help to interpret the British Empire of the late 19^th century under the rule of Queen Victoria. Ringwood Manor will be open to the public for tours. No Charge for Event; $5 per car parking fee to enter park. Click on Event Name for link to more information on the 35^th Royal Sussex.
Sunday, August 3^rd 10am-4pm	Blacksmith Shop Open*	Come visit Ringwood�s historic blacksmith shop. The blacksmith�s will have the building open for visitors. They will be demonstrating traditional 19^th century blacksmithing techniques and creating handcrafted objects.
Sunday, August 10^th 10am-4pm	Woodcarving Demonstration	See master carvers Philip Drumm & John Maas create little pieces of art from various types of wood on the front porch of Ringwood Manor
September 2008
Monday, September 1^st	Labor Day- Ringwood Manor House Open	Ringwood Manor will be open on Labor Day for house tours. It will be closed Tuesday, September 2^nd & Wednesday, September 3rd
Saturday September 6^th �Sunday, September 7^th 11am-4pm	Civil War Weekend with the Living History Alliance �Four score and seven years ago��	More information will be posted as it becomes available. Join members of the Living History Alliance for a Civil War weekend at Ringwood Manor. The event will include visits from President Lincoln & General and Mrs. Grant. Enjoy speeches, 19^th century music, and craft demonstrations. Ringwood Manor will be open for general tours. Click on Event Name for link to more information on the Event and the Living History Alliance.
Sunday, September 7^th 10am-4pm	Blacksmith Shop Open*	Come visit Ringwood�s historic blacksmith shop. The blacksmith�s will have the building open for visitors. They will be demonstrating traditional 19^th century blacksmithing techniques and creating handcrafted objects.
Sunday, September 14^th 10am-4pm	Woodcarving Demonstration	See master carvers Philip Drumm & John Maas create little pieces of art from various types of wood on the front porch of Ringwood Manor
October 2008
Saturday, October 4^th Saturday, October 11^th Saturday, October 18^th Saturday, October 25^th Friday, October 31^st 7pm-10pm All nights	Enchanted Evening Tours	A special evening opportunity to meet the inhabitants of Ringwood Manor. Visit the Manor and its grounds with master storytellers Bert Prol and Annie Callan Darling to hear the legends and meet the personalities of Ringwood�s past. Advance Payment & Registration are Required. Groups are limited to 20 people. Please note: We will NOT be taking reservations for Enchanted Evening Tours Until Late August/Early September. Please Check Back at that Time.
Sunday, September 5^th 10am-4pm	Blacksmith Shop Open* Ringwood�s Historic Blacksmith Shop	Come visit Ringwood�s historic blacksmith shop. The blacksmith�s will have the building open for visitors. They will be demonstrating traditional 19^th century blacksmithing techniques and creating handcrafted objects.
Sunday, October 12^th	Woodcarving Demonstration	See master carvers Philip Drumm & John Maas create little pieces of art from various types of wood on the front porch of Ringwood Manor
November 2008
Sunday, November 2^nd 10am-4pm	Horse & Carriage Day at Ringwood Manor Driving the Trails	More information will be posted as it becomes available. Members of the Garden State Horse & Carriage Society will be riding through the Manor�s historic carriage trails. Side Saddle riders will also be demonstrating their horsemanship. Special tours of the Ringwood Carriage Barn will be available. For more information on the GSH&CS, please click here.
Sunday, November 2^nd 10am-4pm	Blacksmith Shop Open*	Come visit Ringwood�s historic blacksmith shop. The blacksmith�s will have the building open for visitors. They will be demonstrating traditional 19^th century blacksmithing techniques and creating handcrafted objects.
Sunday, November 9^th 10am-4pm	Woodcarving Demonstration	See master carvers Philip Drumm & John Maas create little pieces of art from various types of wood on the front porch of Ringwood Manor
Thursday, November 27^th through Sunday November 30^th	Ringwood Manor CLOSED	Ringwood Manor will be closed to the general public the week after Thanksgiving to set up for our Victorian Christmas Event
December 2008
Monday, December 1^st through Friday, December 5^th	Ringwood Manor CLOSED	Ringwood Manor will be closed to the general public the week after Thanksgiving to set up for our Victorian Christmas Event
Saturday, December 6^th Sunday, December 7^th Saturday, December 13^th Sunday, December 14^th 11am-5pm All four days	Ringwood Manor�s 33^rd Annual Victorian Christmas Celebration Dining Room at Christmas	Join the Women�s Club of West Milford, the Ringwood Manor Citizen Advisory Committee, and Ringwood State Park Staff in celebrating the 33rd Annual Victorian Christmas at Ringwood Manor. Tour the Manor, decorated in authentic 19th century holiday decor, with guides in period costumes leading you from room to room. Craft vendors will have hand-made items available- get that perfect last-minute gift! $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, $3 for children

*Blacksmith Shop may be open additional days on weekends during each month based on volunteers� availability. To see if the shop will be open when you are visiting, please call the Ringwood State Park Office at 973-962-2240.

For more information on any event, call the Ringwood State Park Office at 973-962-2240.