Candlelight stroll and concert this weekend at Ironworks park
West Milford. The public can take a stroll through the village at the Long Pond Ironworks State Park by candlelight Saturday night.
| 30 Sep 2019 | 04:46
On Saturday evening, Oct. 5, The Friends of Long Pond Ironworks will offer one candlelight walk through the Historic District, giving tourists a glimpse of Colonial life in the Village at night.
The walk will culminate in the barn with entertainment by renowned musical balladeer, Linda Russell.
Ms. Russell performs on guitar, mountain and hammered dulcimers, penny whistle, and limber jack while her rich singing voice illuminates our American heritage through patriotic anthems, broadsides, hymns, and dance tunes.
Ms. Russell punctuates her musical performances with anecdotes and facts from primary source material.
The tour and concert will be offered at 8 p.m.
Advance registration is required as space is limited. Tickets are $10/adult and $5/child.
To make a reservation, leave your name, tour time, number of tickets, and telephone number on the FOLPI information line at (973) 657-1688.
The organization will confirm your reservation.
Strollers are not allowed and children must be able to walk
The Friends of Long Pond Ironworks, Inc. (FOLPI) is a nonprofit 501(c) (3) volunteer organization working in cooperation with the New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry to preserve, restore, and interpret the Long Pond Ironworks Historic District.
For information about other programs, contact FOLPI by phone at (973) 657-1688 or by e-mail at info@LongPondIronworks.org, or visit our website at www.LongPondIronworks.org.