Tags: Batsto Village

New Jersey documentary filmmaker Robert A. Emmons Jr. explores one of New Jersey's obscure treasures, the lost glory of the Depression-era Central Railroad of New Jersey's Blue Comet passenger train.

Advance reservations required for all programs. All programs are $10 per person. Payment at the door in the form of cash or check only, please make checks payable to Pinelands Preservation Alliance. Please contact PPA at 609-859- 8860 x 12 for information and directions.

8 or 12 miles at a MODERATE pace. Everyone starts and has lunch together. Bring lunch and beverage and meet at Batsto.

Sponsored by the Outdoor Club of South Jersey. Membership is required to attend Club events; however, you may attend 1 Club program as a guest.

12 miles, moderate pace. We will hike the yellow trail out to Quaker Bridge. We will hike the Batona and Batsto Lake trails back. A pretty hike with a variety of terrains. Scenic views of river and stream. Also look for the Quaker Bridge Turkey. I've seen him every time I've hiked there. It means good luck! Hike Conditions: Should be dry. Normal stops, Well-behaved pets OK. NC. Meet at Batsto.

Sponsored by the Outdsdoor Club of South Jersey. Membership is required to attend Club program; however, you may attend one Club program as a guest.

Meet Conservation Groups, Guided Canoe Tours of Batsto Lake, Environmental Talks, Hikes & Nature Crafts.

Batsto Village, Approx. 9 miles east of Hammonton on route 542.

Brotherton and Shamong

Speaker: George D. Flemming, Author

Brotherton, located in the Pinelands, was the first and only reservation for NativeAmericans in New Jersey. Discuss their experiences with missionaries and their decision to move to New York State, which opened the door for establishing Shamong as a prosperous community.

Free admission.

Sponsored by the Batstos Citizens Committee.

Lost & Forgotten Towns of the Pine Barrens

Speaker: Ted Gordon, Pine Barrens Historian

Explore the enchanting sites of the Pine Barrens such as Double Trouble, Calico, Estellville, Friendship, Eagle, Hampton Furnace, Sheep Pen Hill, Wells Mills, Makepeace, Florence at Whitesbog, Sim Place, Bull Town, and Tub Mill through a slide presentation.

Free admission.

Sponsored by the Batstos Citizens Committee.

Voices in the Pines

Speaker: Karen F. Riley, Author

This presentation will recount the lesser-known stories of people in the Pinelands and their struggles and triumphs in protecting their way of life. From true life tales of murder and mayhem to inspiring accounts of local residents, this presentation will detail the stories and lives of these incredible people.

Free admission.

Sponsored by the Batstos Citizens Committee.

Speaker: Robert Emmons Jr.

Description: Robert Emmons Jr., a New Jersey digital documentary filmmaker and Rutgers University professor of filmmaking and electronic media, explores one of New Jersey's obscure treasures, the depression era Central Railroad of New Jersey's Blue Comet passenger train. Mr. Emmons' film explores the train's past, present and future as well as transportation and vacation history in New Jersey. See the Blue Comet as a powerful locomotive and one of the most treasured toy trains ever conceived by Lionel! Robert A. Emmons is a recipient of the Mexico Lindbergh-Carranza Goodwill Award as a "Messenger of Peace" for his film Goodwill: The Flight of Emilio Carranza.

Advance reservations required for all programs.

Part of the 2010 Pinelands Heritage Series, sponsored by PPA and Preservation New Jersey.

Pinelands Hike from Batsto Visitor Center. 2-4 miles.

"The Grote Fund" and "Area Glassworks"

The window glass factory at Batsto was excavated in 1965 through 1967.
Budd Wilson will discuss the Pine Barrens glass industry with major emphases on the
excavation of the 19th century Batsto window glass factory.

Drew Techner will do a PowerPoint presentation on the Glassworks at
Hermann City. This will include much new information such as the identity of
Charles Herman and the "Brooklyn connection." Visit the Museum afterwards.

Cost: $10 Per Person Per Event
Reservations can be made by mailing check made out to:
BCCI
PO Box 93
Elwood, NJ 08217
Include with payment and please print:
Name Phone Number Email Event #
Your cancelled check will be your receipt.

Speaker: Bill Schaal, BCCI Chairman

"The Wharton Homes of the Guilded Age"
Wealthy industrialists of the late nineteenth century created opulent
homes and estates to reflect their power and position. Most people familiar with
Batsto Village know that Joseph Wharton remodeled the big house at the village
of Batsto into the mansion we know today. Lesser known are two other estates he
created around the same time. Ontalauna, completed in 1880, was the family's
"headquarters" in suburban Philadelphia while Marbella, in Jamestown, Rhode
Island provided a summertime retreat. These three impressive homes will be
discussed utilizing historic and present day photographs, as well as recollections
of the Wharton Family. Tours of the mansion will follow.

Cost: $10 Per Person Per Event
Reservations can be made by mailing check made out to:
BCCI
PO Box 93
Elwood, NJ 08217
Include with payment and please print:
Name Phone Number Email Event #
Your cancelled check will be your receipt.
Presentations: Batsto Auditorium

6 to 8 miles. Moderate pace. Walk along trails and fire cuts. Your lunch can be at the tables when we return. We stop only for others to catch up, clothing adjustments, water breaks and nature calls. Bring bug spray, just kidding. Meet at the village parking lot. We leave on time so be early. Canine Carry Outs provided for the canines on leash.

Sponsored by the Outdoor Club of South Jersey

Moderate pace about 10 miles. Bring lunch water and appropriate clothing the for weather. Meet at Batsto parking lot for reverse shuttle 9:30 am

Sponsored by the Outdoor Club of South Jersey.

12 miles, moderate pace. We will hike the yellow trail out to Quaker Bridge. We will hike the Batstso and Batona trails back. A pretty hike with a variety of terrains. Scenic views of river and stream. 12 miles.

Sponsored by the Outdoor Club of South Jersey.

Decoy Show: Highlights include: Lectures, Decoy, Vendors, Waterfowl Outfitters, Water Dog Demonstrations.

This favorite Decoy Show at Batsto will feature decoy carvers both local and from across the region. They will conduct carving demonstrations and sell their wares. Duckboats of many varieties and the Barnegat Sneak Box will be part of the venue. Wildlife photographers and artists will display their talents and products. Vendors with a variety of tasty treats and beverages along with other outdoors oriented information booths have all the makings for a pleasant, enjoyable springtime family outing.

Free admission and free parking.

Sponsored by the Batsto Citizens Committee, Inc.

Francine Still Hicks & Members of the Still Family

Featured speaker Francine Still Hicks introduces herself and her mission: "to educate audiences of the Still family legacy that reaches back into this country by more than 350 years." "The Legacy of Promise" program stands as our philosophy. It's not about any race or color; it's about...humankind.

"The music that we have created has been composed to bring healing, celebration and peace to all of humanity and to continue the compassion of our great heritage. My grandfather James F. Still taught me three major chords and told me once I learned these chords on the piano I would be able to play anything. I will carry my grandfather's legacy through my musical career." Bryant Hicks

Cost: donation suggested

DIRECTIONS: Our area of Pleasant Mills and Sweetwater and Batsto took some hard hits from IRENE. As you think about going to Batsto, please keep the following in mind:

1. CURRENTLY - RT 542 is closed to thru traffic from Batsto Church to Batsto Village. The bridge has flooded and may be compromised. No word on that as yet.

2. INDEFINITELY - Pleasant Mills Road is closed to thru traffic from Rt 542/Nesco Road to Jackson Road. The road has caved-in along the lake and across from the Old Mill.

If Rt 542 remains closed in that area, those coming from Hammonton will have to bear right onto Jackson Road off of Nesco Road/Rt 542... turn left onto RT 563... northbound, going over the Green Bank Bridge to County Route 542. Turn left onto Route 542 and proceed 4.1 miles to Batsto Road and turn right.

With the current detour, it will add about 20 minutes to your drive.

Sponsored by: Batsto Citizens Committee, Inc.

"Wharton Homes of the Guilded Age" Batsto Citizens Committee, Inc. Lecture Series
1 to 3 p.m.
Fee: $10; reservations recommended; limited seating
Batsto Village Auditorium
Sponsor: Batsto Citizens Committee, Inc.
Note: ADA accessible

Meet at the parking lot in Batso Village off Rt. 542

5 mile Moderate hike around the Batso area. Meet at the parking lot in Batso Village off Rt. 542. Bring a lunch and beverage for after the hike at the picnic tables. Rain cancels. Leader: Ro Mason E Mail: romason @ comcast.net Phone: (609) 404-9587

Sponsored by the Outdoor Club of South Jersey.

Distance: @12 miles Pace: Moderate Hike Conditions: Should be dry. Description: We will hike the yellow trail out to Quaker Bridge. We will hike the Batona and Batsto Lake trails back. A pretty hike with a variety of terrains. Scenic views of river and stream. Batsto Visitor Center parking lot.

Leader: George Galcik, (8 5 6) 783-8329 georgegalcik @comcast.net

Sponsored by the Outdoor Club of South Jersey

5 miles Moderate. We'll bounce around Batso utilizing several trails and maybe hike across the street to the Forks. Who knows where our boots will take us. Bring lunch/beverage for after the hike at the picnic tables. Meet at Basto Village. Bad weather cancels. Leader: Rosemarie Mason romason@comcast.net Phone: (609) 404-9587 / Cell: (609) 271-2167

Sponsored by the Outdoor Club of South Jersey.

The Batsto Citizens Committee, Inc. ( BCCI ) will present its annual “Shine In The Pines” car and decoy show on Sunday May 20, 2012 from 9 AM – 4PM at Historic Batsto Village in Wharton State Forest.

This event brings together a unique blend of interests at one of New Jersey’s most important historical sites.

The Hammonton (NJ) based Cruisin’ Classics Auto Club will display a variety of cars and trucks in the lower village throughout the day. Vehicles both old and new will be available to view on the site of the once thriving South Jersey bog iron and glass industries.

Joining the shiny motorcars for the day will be many local and regional decoy carvers. In addition to the opportunity to view world class hand carvings, wildlife photographers and artists will also be displaying their work.

“This is a truly unique event that combines a bit of the old and the new. It is a time for families to enjoy the history and beauty of Batsto Village while going back to yesteryear as well as seeing firsthand the skills of incredibly talented artists,’’ commented Acting BCCI chairperson Mike Kerbowski from the Visitors Center & Museum at Wharton State Forest.

This free to the public event will also feature vendors providing a variety food and beverages.

Tours of the Batsto Mansion will also be conducted throughout the day.

Batsto Village is located in the Pinelands of Burlington County, South Jersey approximately seven miles east of Hammonton on Route 542 and 15 miles west of Exit 50 of the Garden State Parkway.

For more information about Cruisin’ Classics, visit www.cruisinclassics.org