Interested in open space, the natural world and/or historic preservation ? If so, we invite you to join the Friends of Princeton Nursery Lands (FPNL). FPNL is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the historic and natural resources of the former Princeton Nurseries Kingston Site in Kingston, NJ. Please join us for one of our events at the Mapleton Preserve in Kingston! Princeton Nurseries was one of the largest wholesale tree nurseries in the US. The core of nursery (and several hi …

Greetings! KEPRI is dedicated to research and preservation of New England's stone chambers. For decades these ancient buildings have baffled historians on their origin, defying conventional anthropological belief. Though many theories have been formulated, ranging from Colonial root cellars to ancient Celtic monuments, little has been done to actually uncover the truth. This being the case, these archaeological enigmas have been passed off as nothing more than root cellars built by farmers and a …

Meet & greet other Fair-Goers and former employees. Share your favorite NY Worlds Fair memories. Show & Tell your souvenir collectibles! Walk the Flushing Meadow Corona Park with Historians and people committed to preserve the historic structures & markers of the NY World's Fairs today! Attend lectures and film screenings about the Worlds Fairs! (yes, they occur frequently).  Get group discounts to World's Fair Collectibles Shows. We hope, at least to begin, to meet monthly at a hotel restauran …

This is not a "ghoulish" or ghost hunting group but is for people who are interested in the history and architecture of cemeteries in the 5 boroughs, Long Island, and the Hudson Valley. If members like, we could venture farther afield at some point.

Everyone is welcomed. What connects us is the love of the question, and a passion for challenging our most cherished assumptions and principles. Come, gather, commune, eat & drink and meet other local common folk who also possess an inner zeal and curiosity for philosophy, psychology, history, spirituality, religion, anthropology, literature, critical discourse, camaraderie, laughter, insight and more. Lets cultivate an ongoing discourse......and let us together leave the conversation with a per …

Did you know it was native son Washington Irving who first dubbed New York City “Gotham”, a century before a certain superhero and his crime-ridden hometown were even thought of? Yes, Gotham is our city, our hometown, whether by birth or adoption! So let’s see the sites that make Gotham aka New York City so unique in the world. We go to exhibits and concerts at museums and unusual venues in the city, some famous, like the Metropolitan Museum, and others a little more off the beaten track, like t …

Learn the secrets of Real Estate investment From Experts! These are unprecedented market conditions. When realtors begin to buy investment properties, it is a sure sign that there are great buys in the market! Join the club - free membership. Please RSVP to Tom@LetterPerfectHomes.com so we know how many to expect. Meetings in Somerville, Clinton & Phillipsburg.

Meet other people interested in the living tradition of Classical and Historical Fencing. It is the only Western Martial Art! Open to all levels and experiences. In New York, we are affiliated with the Martinez Academy of Arms. The Academy is a unique school that preserves the tradition of fencing as the study of the sword in its realistic application in personal combat. The structure of the school is based on that of the fencing academies of the past. Each student is taught on an individual …

"50 Hikes in New Jersey" is a book by Bruce Scofield, and a great "bucket" list of hikes in the State of NJ! Many of these hikes include historical sites, buildings and gardens, and of course trails/paths that carried revolutionary soldiers and merchants through a new land. Hikes range from easy to strenuous, and varying in miles. This group is perfect for the any level hiker wanting to explore NJ trails. Here's the list! 1 South Of High Point 2 Rattlesnake Swamp To Catfish Pond 3 Mount Tamman …

The Friends of the Wissahickon is the oldest and largest of the nonprofit, volunteer groups active in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park system. For over eighty-five years we have been stewards of Wissahickon Valley Park, the beautiful northern stretch of Fairmount Park. Our members maintain and preserve trails and historic structures, care for native plant and animal species, and protect the watershed. FOW's Trail Ambassadors are trail guides who assist and educate people in the park, and offer guid …