D-Day is the World War II military operation which took place on June 6, 1944. It was code-named Operation Neptune, presumably because it involved a water landing by the Allies on the beaches of Normandy, France. It is the largest military operation by sea in history, and of course it had great significance to the…
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What follows is an entry in a Hessian dairy, made by one of the Jagers on the day they arrived in Trenton. “We marched to Trenton and joined our two regiments of Rall and Knyphausen, in order to take up a sort of winter quarters here, which are wretched enough. This town consists of about…
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Summerseat will celebrate the men and women of WWI and WWII from Morrisville Do you have a relative who served in the military during WWI or WWII? Do you have a relative who worked in the war industries, helped build munitions, gathered scrap metal, were Blackout Wardens, or sent letters to soldiers and sailors they…
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THE CROSSING Excerpts from the book The Crossing, by Howard Fast Chapter 14 It pressed upon him hotly. Sunday afternoon on the eighth of December, he lay down for a little while in the bedroom at the Barclay house, and his servants tried to protect him. He was still in the cloths he had…
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Historic Summerseat Newsletter March 2019 Upcoming event – Annual Dinner – Friday, March 29 Dinner begins at 6:00 PM – Tickets are $20 p/p For reservation call Sharon: Home: 215-295-2900; Cell: 267-847-3089 A delicious catered dinner of Chicken Francaise, Italian Green Beans, Vegetable Lasagna, Roasted Potatoes, Salad, Rolls, desert, and coffee. Dinner will be followed…
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Adopt one shutter for $350.00 Adopt a set of shutters for $700 The exterior of the building is in need of extensive repair and updating Please consider adopting a shutter (or a set) to help with the ongoing restoration of this historic jewel Your name will be placed on a commemorative plaque that will be…
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Make a Joyful Noise! Carol Sing at Summerseat Lift up your voice and sing In Summerseat, a beautiful Georgian mansion decorated for the season Wednesday, December 5th from 7-9 pm Music by Ronald Chancler Light refreshments served Summerseat – Headquarters of General George Washington from December 8-14, 1776 130 Legion Avenue, Morrisville,…
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Crafters and Vendors wanted for Morrisville’s Winter Festival, Summerseat Remembers, Saturday December 8th from 10-3 Set up would be on the second floor starting at 8 am. You must bring your own table Cost $25 – Limited Spaces For more information call (267) 959-4865. Deadline for registering is December 1, 2018.
HISTORIC SUMMERSEAT Headquarters of george washington in 1776 A national historic landmark 300 clymer aveNUE Morrisville, pa 19067 PAINT PARTY-FALL FUNDRAISER SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 29th 6:00-8:00PM $30.00 per guest Come and enjoy an evening with your friends and learn to paint your own masterpiece! No experience needed, just come and have fun!…
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Patriots Day at Summerseat, Saturday, May 26, 10AM to 3PM. Fun for the whole family Colonial Encampment by HMI Archaeological Dig with Dr. Eileen Bailey Summerseat’s Fabulous Raffle Baskets Bake Sale & Plant Sale Hot Dog & Beverage $3.00 Deneen Handmade Pottery ____ Senior Citizen ………….. $ 10 ____ Soldier…
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