Oct 29 Tricks ‘N’ Treats

Nov 2 5 13 14 20 25 26

Date Night at the Museum –Wine, Cheese & Sculpture ‘The Rise and Fall of New Jersey’s Incredible Terra Cotta Industry” - Lecture by Richard Veit Pottery Workshop with Mimi Stadler Teddy Bear Picnic “The Changing World of Preservation Today” - Lecture by Annabelle Radcliffe Trenner Madison Holiday Arts Festival Madison Holiday Arts Festival

Dec 10

Children’s Event—Holiday Ornaments with Madison Mud

Jan 17 21 26

New Exhibit “The Garden State: Living Off the Land in Early New Jersey” Opens to Public Save the Date—Murder at the Museum! New Exhibit Opening Reception

E X H I B I T I O N S A N D E V E N T S F r o m t h e D i r e c t o r. . .

Fall Newsletter 2016

C A L E N D A R

Museum of Early Trades & Crafts 9 Main Street, Madison, NJ 07940 973-377-2982 fax: 973-377-7358 www.metc.org

F or nearly fifty years, METC has been referred to--affectionately, I might add--as the tool museum. This certainly was an accurate description for a good portion of our history, but it seems that this

reference limits one's understanding of what this fascinating museum has to offer about the history of the people of New Jersey. So I have a suggestion... let's say we start substituting "technology" for "tool.” Technology, or "the application of knowledge for practical purposes" fits our museum much better. Indeed, our museum is really all about the ingenuity, creativity and intelligence of the people who were here before us and created the towns

and cities we now call home.

In the 18th and 19th centuries, there was no Home Depot to go to for supplies to build the barns or repair the home. The people made everything. By hand. From the raw materials they found. The stories we tell every day of the hardworking people who did the farming, the brewing, the woodworking and the glassblowing help make that intimate connection between the material culture and technology. In fact, these craftsmen, farmers, entrepreneurs, tradespeople and artisans used and perfected all sorts of technology in the period leading up to the Industrial Revolution--new papermaking techniques based on pulping wood; steam power; the sewing machine; and let's not forget the safety pin which was invented in 1849 by Walter Hunt, a mechanic who lived in New York!

After the American Revolution, New Jersey and the other original colonies quickly emerged as a group of forward-thinking individualists who dreamed of a growing nation where they could expand boundaries, population and economy. Around the time we gained our independence from England, industrial production in Europe was gradually shifting from artisans to factories, and soon the explosive push westward here in the US necessitated the innovative development of communication, manufacturing and transportation --in a word--technology.

As METC approaches middle age, we find that it is just hitting its stride, and with our enthusiastic, knowledgeable and hard working staff, we are focused on making METC more relevant to the children who come here with their schools, the college students who need to do research, the families on a weekend excursion and all our visitors who walk through the doors to engage in a little bit of history.

At the end of December, we will be changing out our current exhibition, Good Earth: The Terra Cotta Industry in New Jersey and in January we will install The Garden State: Living off the Land in Early New Jersey which will explore how the early farmers used their skill, the rich soil and hard work to create a profitable and plentiful farming industry. The exhibit also features a new generation of Garden State farmers. And future exhibits are already being planned that will tell the story of New Jersey's long history with electricity as well as an exhibit featuring vintage and modern quilts, and much more. There is always something new and exciting at METC, and we hope to see you here soon. And remember, it’s all about the technology!

R e g i s t e r O N L I N E f o r M E T C E v e n t s a t w w w . m e t c . o r g /

m e t c - c a l e n d a r !

I f you have been around 9 Main Street lately, you’ve seen our shiny new exterior sign. Although we have a new logo, we retained the hammered wrought iron frame, reflecting the column-and-arches motif characteristic of the Richardson Romanesque architecture of our James Library building. Originally crafted by Madison’s Chiarolanza Brothers Welding, the frame now sports a

new coat of paint through the generosity of Carmine Toto.

That frame reflects the skill of the types of local craftsmen that we honor at the Museum. And rather than the sandblasted cedar of the original sign, the new one is made of materials well-suited to the computer-controlled milling operation that crafted the sign elements. While somewhat reminiscent of the hand-carved signs of old, this one features a three-dimensional textured background that would be prohibitive to carve by hand. Standing proud on that background is our new logo which represents our move toward change. At night the sign is illuminated with the latest in LED lighting.

This sign itself is a metaphor for the newly refreshed and redirected vision of our museum. While firmly rooted in our historical mission to appreciate how the technology of the past has influenced how we live and work today, we now strive also to look toward the future. Just as computer-aided design has updated the craft of the sign making, modern technology is influencing many of the trades and crafts we depend on for everyday living. We seek to further the appreciation of how our lives owe much to the skill, artistry and hard work of our forebears. Our new sign, crafted with the latest technology but designed by skilled local artisans, is emblematic of our updated mission.

On a personal note, I’m gratified to note that the new sign was paid for from contributions made to METC to honor the memory of my late wife. So this sign, reflecting the updated directions of our museum, is deeply personal to me.

- Thomas H. Judd

T h e C h a i r m a n ’ s L e t t e r

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Thomas H. Judd METC Board Chair

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H ow far is the distance from farm to table? Most families in early New Jersey could measure it in inches. These farming families did not make their living “by bread alone.” They relied not only on wheat and corn, but also on bees, cows, apples, and vegetables to support themselves and their communities.

The Garden State: Living off the Land in Early New Jersey explores the assortment of tools, from bee smokers to cradle scythes, that farmers in 18th and 19th century New Jersey utilized in order to survive. The exhibit also features a new generation of Garden State farmers who are working to make the distance from farm to table a little bit shorter for today’s families.

The exhibit will open on January 17 and will run through June 30, 2017. Members and their guests are invited to celebrate the opening of the exhibit on Thursday, January 26, 2017.

- Kristin Lapos

N e w E x h i b i t — G a r d e n S t a t e : L i v i n g o f f t h e L a n d i n E a r l y N e w J e r s e y

1850s Farmers Almanac

Thank you so much to the Peer Group for supporting METC

and the Celebration of American Food and Wine!

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Thank you so much to the Madison

Area YMCA for supporting METC

and the Celebration of American

Food and Wine!

A C e l e b r a t i o n o f A m e r i c a n F o o d a n d W i n e — A C e l e b r a t i o n I n d e e d !

O ur recent fundraiser, A Celebration of American Food and Wine, turned out to be our most successful fundraiser in many years. Thanks to the participation and generosity of our members,

donors, friends and colleagues, we successfully raised nearly $20,000--much of it for scholarships that will provide museum education programming for schools, children and adults with special needs, and adult care facilities throughout the state.

I know our Board of Trustees joins me in thanking everyone who was a part of this enjoyable evening. We appreciate those of you who continue to support METC's ongoing mission of education, conservation and interpretation of New Jersey history. We are grateful to all our sponsors, scholarship donors, participants, and vendors from our local community who made this event possible. This support helps us continue our mission of providing unique free-choice exploration of early technology in New Jersey history.

For those of you who joined us for the very special evening on September 24, thank you for making this event one of the most memorable evenings in METC history. And for those of you who could not join us, but made certain to participate with a donation, please know that your generosity was most appreciated.

I do want to give a very special shout out to my amazing staff, interns, volunteers and everyone who worked so tirelessly to make sure the evening's celebration went off without a hitch. There is no way we could have done this without your hard work-- Thank you Tara, Erin, Nancy, Meg, Kristin, Peggy, Leah, David and Diane. And a special thanks to Chef Rob and Danielle and the staff from Redux; Professor Elliot Engel and Dave and Carol from Grapeful Palate!

We have already set the date of September 16 for our 2017 celebration. So you just might want to mark your calendars now. I promise it will be another evening you won't want to miss.

—Deborah Farrar Starker

Rep. Rodney Fre linghuysen and

Deborah Farrar Starker,

Executive Director

Diane Mann and Marie Toto

Stephen Brown and Ginny Wilson

Amy and Brian Nafta l, Sam and Terry Romano,

Tyler Merson and Victor ia Vitare l li , Katriona and

Richard Burrow

Karé Matr isc iano, Mike Liddy, Col leen Liddy,

Richard Kunas, Sharon Kunas, Matt Kovacs, Keshia

Pegram

Meg Wastie , Curator of Educat ion, Dr. Ell iot Engel, and Hal Garwin

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T here have been some exciting changes in the staff at the Museum. During the Summer, Nancy Phillippi, joined us as our new Bookkeeper and Peggy Schriber began welcoming guests as our new Patron Services Associate. In September, we welcomed

Tara Heffernan as Assistant Director, Operations.

Tara Heffernan—Tara earned her M.P.A. from Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy, University at Albany in 2012 and B.A. in American Studies from Siena College. She recently relocated to New Jersey from Albany, New York. Tara has worked with a variety of non-profits and most recently worked in higher education recruitment and admissions at the College of Saint Rose in Albany, NY. “I am excited to be joining the Museum at such a pivotal time, to be contributing to an institution that holds such an important place in the heart of Madison and the state of New Jersey. I look forward to helping with the continued preservation of the James Library and ensuring that visitors are able to reap the educational benefits of the collections and programming for generations.”

Nancy Phillippi—Nancy has been a Madison resident for over 18 years, raising her two children (Achsa- MHS '12 and David MHS-'15) with her husband Brent. She earned her Bachelor of Arts with an emphasis in Art History, and she has worked as a bookkeeper and event planner for Madison area businesses. "I work with a great group of people here at METC and I consider it a blessing to work in the community I live in and love and hope to help strengthen METC's presence in Madison."

Peggy Schriber Although Peggy is our new Patron Services Associate, she is not new the Museum! She started as a weekend staff member in 2014 while she was completing her degree in Anthropology at Seton Hall University. After graduating in May, Peggy started her new part-time position with the Museum and she will continue her graduate studies at Seton Hall in the Museum Professions Program. Peggy, a Minnesota native says, “I’m excited to apply what I am learning in my studies to the real museum world in my work with the staff at METC.”

- Erin O’Donnell

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METC Staff (left to right) - Peggy Schriber, Patron Services Associate; Nancy Phillippi, Bookkeeper; Meg Wastie, Curator of Education; Deborah Farrar Starker, Executive Director; Kristin Lapos, Curator of Collections; Tara Heffernan, Assistant Director, Operations; Erin O’Donnell, External Communications Coordinator.

Richard Veit, Ph.D., Monmouth University

L e c t u r e T r a c e s t h e H i s t o r y o f t h e N e w J e r s e y T e r r a C o t t a I n d u s t r y

The Rise and Fall of New Jersey’s Incredible Terra Cotta Industry Richard Veit, Ph.D., Monmouth University, Saturday, November 5—1:30 $10/$5 members (includes museum admission)

Lighter than stone and more colorful than the rainbow, terra cotta transformed American architecture in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Dubbed the great imitator for its ability to mimic other materials, especially metal and stone, architects fell in love with terra cotta and used it extensively in commercial and public settings. Two especially noteworthy examples of terra cotta architecture are the Philadelphia Museum of Art and New York City’s Woolworth building, but examples can be found closer to home, even in downtown Madison, New Jersey. This heavily illustrated presentation reviews the history

of New Jersey’s terra cotta industry and highlights some of the finest surviving examples. Come learn more about how terra cotta was made and used to beautify America’s cities.

Richard Veit is Professor of Anthropology and Chair of the Department of History and Anthropology at Monmouth University. He received his BA from Drew University in 1990, his MA in Historical Archaeology from the College of William and Mary in 1991 and his Ph.D. in Anthropology from the University of Pennsylvania. Registration for this event is recommended, due to limited space. Register at www.metc.org/metc-calendar/ or call or call 973-377-2982 ext. 16 for more information.

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M E T C B e y o n d t h e W a l l s — T h a t A h a ! M o m e n t

T he METC educators love to present programs to adult assisted living communities because they never know when an "Aha!" moment will occur.

On a recent visit to a local assisted living residence, Curator of Education Meg Wastie presented "Sweets for the Sweet: the ABCs of Candy" in honor of Halloween. Before each new slide was presented in the PowerPoint show, residents were asked to name candies starting with the next letter of the alphabet.

One woman in the front row sat slumped in her wheelchair, seemingly unaware of the program or her surroundings. When Meg prompted the audience for a candy for the letter "C," the woman rose her head and shouted out "Clark Bar!" The staff

of the facility were astounded: this woman had not spoken or responded to stimuli in the recent past. METC's programs provide opportunities for audiences such as these to participate in mentally stimulating programs, and manage to create environments that encourage the "Aha!" moment.

- Meg Wastie

Vintage Clark Bar Advertisement

C a r e 2 S h a r e – I n v e s t o r s B a n k

W e are proud to announce that METC is participating in Investors Bank Care2Share Affinity Program.

This is exclusively offered to non- profit organizations that maintain accounts at Investors Bank. And it is a terrific way for our members, donors, partners and friends to provide additional funding to METC at absolutely no cost to them!!

Here's how it works... If you have an account at Investors Bank, notify them that you wish to link your account to us. All customer information is kept strictly confidential at the bank branch, but Investors will calculate a percentage of the average balances of all linked accounts, and each quarter METC will receive a donation directly from Investors. It costs the consumer nothing!!!

For example:

250 people have Investors Accounts linked to METC

Average Checking Account Balance is $5,000

METC will receive an Annual Donation of over $3,000

This is definitely Fundraising Made Easy!! For more information, contact your local Investors Bank branch or visit myinvestorsbank.com and ask how to link your account to the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts. It's as easy as that!! And what a great way to support your local non profits!

Thank you so much to Benjamin F. Edwards

and the Pascarella Wealth Management

Group for their support of METC and the

Celebration of American Food and Wine!

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M ETC is fortunate to have had as its home for nearly 50 years, the beautiful and historic James Library Building. The original home of Madison's public library from 1900-1967, this stunning example of late 19th century architecture is one of Madison's crowning jewels.

Over the years, the Museum board and staff have partnered with the Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders and The Borough of Madison to continue to preserve and restore the building which is listed on both the state and national registries of historic places. It takes a great deal of effort, time and money to keep the building safe, preserve the integrity of the original architecture, and the memories the building holds for each of us, and we greatly appreciate all the financial support from the county and the borough.

When we save or preserve an historic building, many people may think we are only doing it for history or to house a museum. But in a recent article in AASLH History News (The Magazine of the American Association of State and Local History), Thompson Mays, VP and Senior Counsel for the National Trust for Historic Places said that this kind of preservation, "provides people with the important sense of orientation." These places matter to people, and it is here that they can have moving experiences and develop memories and identity. As Mays says, "...if they have moments of beauty and creativity, we fulfill the promise embedded in the National Historic Preservation Act to provide a sense of orientation to the American people."

WHY DO OLD PLACES MATTER? CONTINUITY

Old places create a sense of continuity that helps people feel more balanced, stable and healthy.

MEMORY

Old places help us remember.

INDIVIDUAL IDENTITY

Old places embody our identity.

CIVIC IDENTITY

Old places embody our civic, state, national and universal identity.

BEAUTY

Old places are beautiful, and beauty is profoundly beneficial.

HISTORY

Old places give us an understanding of history no other evidence possibly can.

ARCHITECTURE Old buildings are part of the history of civilization, and they place us on the continuum of time.

LEARNING

Old places teach us about the past and give us perspective on the present in a way nothing else can do.

SACREDNESS

Sacred old places provide deep spiritual and psychological benefits of peace, serenity and inspiration.

CREATIVITY

Old places inspire creativity and entrepreneurship.

ANCESTORS

Old places connect us to our ancestors, giving us a sense of identity and belonging.

SUSTAINABILITY Old places—through their embedded energy, the avoided impacts of demolition and new construction, use of traditional design features compatible with local climates, and locations close to existing infrastructure—are inherently “green.”

COMMUNITY

Old places give people a shared sense of community.

ECONOMICS

Old places foster a sustainable and equitable economy.

- AASLH History News, Volume 29, Number 3, Spring 2015 pp. 7-16

The Changing World of Preservation Today- from Early Trades and Crafts to Drones and Infrared Surveys Annabelle Radcliffe-Trenner, AIA, RIBA, LEED AP, presenter November 20, 2016—2 pm $10 per person /$5 for METC Members - Includes Admission to the Museum Join us for a fascinating presentation and learn about the technology, tools and detective work it takes to preserve and restore historic buildings. Annabelle Radcliffe-Trenner, founding Principal of Historic Building Architects, LLC in Trenton, New Jersey will explore today’s Preservation Architect’s tools such as drones and Infrared Surveys and share her approach to the preservation of the James Library Building, home of the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts. She will explain the causes of material deterioration, the approaches used for repairs, and how traditional architectural trades and crafts have changed. Historic Building Architects, LLC is a an award winning firm specializing in historic public buildings. Annabelle was trained as a preservation architect in Scotland and then at ICCROM in Rome, before moving to the United States in 1988.

L e c t u r e — ” T h e C h a n g i n g W o r l d o f P r e s e r v a t i o n T o d a y ”

W h y D o O l d P l a c e s M a t t e r ?

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"S TEAM is an educational approach to learning that uses Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics as access points for guiding student inquiry, dialogue, and critical thinking. The end results are students who take thoughtful risks, engage in experiential learning, persist in problem-solving, embrace collaboration, and work through

the creative process. These are the innovators, educators, leaders, and learners of the 21st century!"

- educationcloset.com

METC is proud that its curriculum-based education programs have always served all five areas of STEAM. Early New Jersey settlers readily embraced technology as they worked to adapt to new environments and new situations. The artifacts in the Museum's collection attest to the STEAM skills used to create tools designed to perform the tasks at hand. From recrafting blacksmith's worn files into screwdrivers, to creating ratchet jacks to raise wagons with broken wheels, early trades people were masters at innovation, problem solving and innovation.

Students in METC education programs, either at the Museum or at their schools, experience what it was like to solve problems and find the best way to implement solutions. Here are just a few of our STEAM based programs:

Simple Machines (SCIENCE) - Students explore the functions of six simple machines in our collection.

Decoding the Past (TECHNOLOGY) - Students analyze Early American primary sources and tools that led to today's

inventions.

Artifacts & Architecture (ENGINEERING) - Students examine the METC building, both inside and out and determine the

differences between form and function, and structure and decorative detail.

Through a Glass, Brightly (ART) - Through examination of the Museum's stained glass windows, students learn about

these artistic features of the building.

Measuring Tools of Early Trades (MATH) - Students discover the necessity of measurement and accuracy through hands

- on examination of early measuring tools. In the process, they use math to learn how uniform standards were established

out of necessity.

If you are interested in scheduling STEAM-based programs with your students, please contact Curator of Education Meg Wastie at

973-377-2982, x12 or schools@metc.org.

M E T C G o e s " F u l l S T E A M A h e a d "

Thank you so much to Edward Jones for their support of METC and the Celebration of American Food and Wine!

9 M a i n S t r e e t

M a d i s o n , N J 0 7 9 4 0

Museum of Early Trades & Crafts founded by Edgar & Agnes Land in 1969 with their

original collection of over 3,000 artifacts.

Mission Statement The mission of METC is to enhance the understanding and

appreciation of America’s past by presenting and interpreting the history, culture and lives of ordinary

people through educational programs, through preservation and stewardship of our collection, and

through exhibition and demonstration of the trades and crafts practiced in New Jersey from its earliest settlement.

Acknowledgements

METC gratefully acknowledges generous funding from: Borough of Madison • The Charles L. Read Foundation • F.M. Kirby Foundation • The Fatzler Foundation •Hyde &

Watson Foundation • Madison Rotary • Madison Downtown Development Commission • Investors

Foundation • Johnson & Johnson • Morris County Historic Preservation Trust • New Jersey Council for the

Humanities • Orange Orphan Society

The Museum of Early Trades & Crafts received an operating support grant from the New Jersey Historical Commission,

a division of the Department of State.

METC Board of Trustees Thomas Judd, Chair

Ronald H. Partizian, Vice Chair Virginia Wilson, Secretary Irene Maroney, Treasurer

Martin Barbato Eleanor Barbash Berman

Allen Black Andrew B. Boles

Rodger K. Herrigel Christon S. Kellogg

Tyler C. Merson Judith N. Mullins Aldona J. Skrypa

Advisors to the Board

Nino Coviello Stacy Russo David Strand

METC Staff

Deborah Farrar Starker Jefferson W. Kirby Executive Director

Michele Luciano Faas

Director of Strategic Initiatives

Tara Heffernan Assistant Director, Operations

Meg Wastie

Curator of Education

Kristin Lapos Curator of Collections

Nancy Phillippi

Bookkeeper

Erin O'Donnell Communications Coordinator

Peggy Schriber

Patron Services Associate

Educators Kathleen Brennan Barrett, Mary Ellen McVeigh,

Margaret Skelly, Stephanie Turner, Nancy Tenenbaum

Volunteers Sandy Miller Citron

Diane Celler-Samiljan

Thank You for Your Support! New & Renewing Members and

Donors to the 2016 Annual Appeal

Ms. Astri Baillie & Mr. John Kimball Mr. Joseph L. Balwierczak Mr. Martin Barbato Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Berman Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Bintinger Mr. Andrew Boles Dr. Suzanne G. Bowles Mr. & Mrs. Ryan Brown Mrs. Nancy Bruce The Burrow Family Mr. & Mrs. Edward J. Campbell Deb Ceccacci Carl Clegg Ms. Jeanne Eisele Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Ewig

Mark & Kathleen Haines Ms. Kathleen Havens Mr. John F. Hoover Mrs. Sue A. Idleman Ms. Maria Lupo, Manager of Healing Arts at Atlantic Health System Madison Public Library Mr. & Mrs. James Malcolm Mr. Arthur Mathews Denise Mecca Mr. J. Citron & Ms. S. Miller Citron Laura Mulholland Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Mullins Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Murnick

Mr. & Mrs. Jim O'Neill Parsippany Library System Mr. Kenneth G. Rapp Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Rosevear Ms. Chris Schorr Mr. & Mrs. Michael Soriano, Jr. Ms. Marion S. Streater Mr. & Mrs. William Sweeney, Jr. Linda Van Wert

Or Current Resident

Museum of Early Trades & Crafts 9 Main Street, Madison, NJ 07940 973-377-2982 fax: 973-377-7358 www.metc.org

S a v e t h e D a t e !

M urder at the Museum! Saturday, January 21, 2017 7 PM—$60 per person /$50 for METC Members

Mark your calendars for a spirited evening of suspense and sleuthing at the Museum! This interactive event will keep you guessing and laughing as you search throughout the Museum for clues. Will you figure out whodunnit? Or will YOU become the PRIME SUSPECT?

Registration for this event is REQUIRED. Register online at www.metc.org/metc-calendar or call 973-377-2982 ext. 16 for more information.