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Must-See In Morris County

Meg — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:53:17 +0000

Travel Everywhere! discusses the Must-See Museums in Morris County, NJ, including the Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms:

Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms is the only house Gustav Stickley, the foremost spokesman for the American Arts and Crafts Movement, designed and built for himself. Stickley, known for his Mission furniture, revolutionized American decorative arts.

The log house, built in 1911, is one of the most significant landmarks of the American Arts and Crafts movement, and the site, which consists of 30 acres of the original 650-acre tract, has been designated a National Historic Landmark. The focal point of Stickley’s “Garden of Eden” was a large log house constructed of round, hewn chestnut logs that were cut from the property’s woods and local stone also found on the property.

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Our Celebration Ball

Meg — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:56:21 +0000

NorthJersey.com talks about our recent gala!

The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms marked its 20th anniversary with a black-tie fundraising gala, the Celebration Ball, at the Mountain Lakes Club on Saturday, Oct. 3. The Honorary Co-Chairs included U.S. Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen; N.J. Senator Richard Codey; and California philanthropist, Max Palevsky. The eventincluded a live auction led by David Rago, of Rago Arts, who is well-known for his frequent appearances on Antiques Road Show.

The museum is a 30-acre National Historic Landmark and former country estate of noted turn-of-the-century designer Gustav Stickley, a major proponent of the “Arts and Crafts” style in home building and furnishing. The Celebration Ball raised over $80,000 to support the educational programming of the museum and the care of the site.

Guests traveled from many states across the nation including Texas and California. Gustav Stickley’s great granddaughter, Barbara Fuldner was among four attendees who traveled from Wisconsin. Notable New Jersey attendees included U.S. Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen, Assemblyman Alex DeCroce, former Senator Leanna Brown, and Parsippany Mayor Michael Luther.

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Our Celebration Ball

Be Part of the History!

Meg — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 20:02:34 +0000

As many of you know, The Craftsman Farms Foundation will be celebrating its 20^th anniversary with a black tie fundraising gala, entitled the Celebration Ball, at the Mountain Lakes Club on Saturday, October 3. The Honorary Co-Chairs include CFF founding member and US Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen; NJ Senator Richard Codey; and California philanthropist, Max Palevsky. The event will include a live auction led by David Rago, and dancing to the music of Elite Syncopation.

The Museum will produce a commemorative souvenir program in conjunction with the celebration which will contain historic photographic and essays of the past two decades of restoration and preservation of this National Historic Landmark. The program will be distributed to all attendees, mailed to supporters, and will be included in the Museum’s archives. A proclamation from the NJ legislature, plus letters of congratulations from Governor Corzine and other dignitaries will also appear in the program.

Would you like to be included in this historic document? If so, you can submit a booster ad (Click for details on sizes and costs, and an order form) with your congratulations on this occasion of the 20^th anniversary, or with a tribute to an individual who had an impact on saving or revitalizing Craftsman Farms or the Museum, or with a reminiscence, or a special thought you have about this historic occasion. We would be happy to lay out and design your text, or you may submit a finished design in digital format. Please let us know if you’d like sample wording or if we can answer any questions for you.

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Junior Detective Tours

Meg — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 14:44:46 +0000

Monday – Friday, April 6 – 10 at 1:00 p.m.

Junior Detective Tours

Family-Friendly Guided Tours for ages 5+ accompanied by an adult.

On our Junior Detective tours families investigate Gustav Stickley’s dream home, The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms, with a guide and a Craftsman Farms Detective Kit! Join us for our special tour and explore this National Historic Landmark inside and out!

$5 children

$7 Adults

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Parsippany Focus on Fall Harvest Family Day

Meg — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:03:40 +0000

Parsippany Focus has a great piece on our upcoming Fall Harvest Family Day!

The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms invites visitors of all ages to greet autumn’s arrival at its annual Family Day, on Saturday, September 20, from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 p.m. on the grounds of Craftsman Farms. A National Historic Landmark nestled on 30 pristine acres of woodlands, Craftsman Farms is the former home of visionary designer, Gustav Stickley and his family. Adults and children will delight in glimpses of early 20th century farm life. The special afternoon will feature a performance by the Ironia Reelers Square Dancers from Randolph, New Jersey, and include apple cider pressing, butter churning, and old-fashioned hayrides around The Farms. Families will also enjoy craft activities like pumpkin painting and old-fashioned, carnival–style games.

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Docent Information Meeting

admin — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 02:59:46 +0000

Wednesday, September 10 at 6:30 p.m.

Join our family of volunteer docents! Make friends, meet new people, introduce the public to an extraordinary National Historic Landmark, and deepen your knowledge of The Farms and the Arts and Crafts Movement. For more information on this rewarding volunteer opportunity, come to an informational meeting at The Farms on Wed., Sept. 10 at 6:30 p.m. on the porch. Education Director, Vonda Givens, and Site Manager, Pete Mars, will be on hand to provide information about docent training and other aspects being a docent.

Light refreshments will be served. Please contact Vonda at 973-540-0311 or vgivens@stickleymuseum.org if you plan to attend.

Museum Day 2008

admin — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:54:56 +0000

Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms is participating in Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day on September 27, 2008. Museum Day is a chance for you (and a friend!) to get free admission to participating museums. Smithsonian has this to say about the Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms:

Designed, built, and lived in by early 20th Century designer Gustav Stickley, it is one of the most significant structures of the American Arts and Crafts Movement. The site, which consists of 30 acres and nine historic buildings has been designated a National Historic Landmark.
Exhibits

Stickley’s home, a massive log structure of his own design, has been restored and interpreted for tours. An original Stickley cottage is also on view and scenic walking trails are open. Shop containing extensive collection of reference books, as well as pottery, tiles, and more.

To get your Museum Day pass, look in the September 2008 issue of Smithsonian magazine or get your card online.

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Volunteer at Craftsman Farms!

Meg — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:44:28 +0000

The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms is the early 20th century home of Gustav Stickley, and one of the premier sites of the American Arts & Crafts Movement, which aimed at reforming society through the design of the home and its furnishings. The Farms is a National Historic Landmark and a Save America’s Treasures site. After undergoing a major restoration in 2004, the Museum is now poised to advance its mission by exploring how Stickley’s beliefs apply to life in the 21st century. Our volunteers are essential to achieving our mission to preserve and interpret this important chapter of New Jersey history. We invite you to join the Craftsman Farms “family” and make new friends, while sharing your talents, interests and skills. There are a variety of jobs available, and hours are flexible to accommodate busy schedules.

Volunteer Opportunities Include:

* Giving tours of the Log House for adults and children
* Giving special group tours for interested organizations
* Answering the telephone
* Working in the Museum Shop
* Cataloging museum files and acquisitions
* Helping to set up special events
* Helping to host/hostess special events
* Assisting with Museum mailings, including labeling and sorting
* Assisting with children’s programs
* Taking part in seasonal landscaping days

Special Rewards of Volunteering:

* 10% discount in the Museum Shop
* Invitations to special Museum events
* Invitations to the bi-annual volunteer parties
* Learning about an important moment in NJ history
* Meeting like-minded individuals as well as visitors from around the world
* Flexible hours

The Stickley Museum is open seasonally, from April 1st until mid-November, with a Holiday program three weekends in December. Hours are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 12 to 3 PM and Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM to 4 PM. Call the Volunteer Coordinator at 973-540-0311 with further questions or to indicate your interests in volunteering.

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Join The Museum!

Meg — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 23:29:39 +0000

Join now!

Craftsman Farms members enjoy exclusive privileges, including invitations to special programs and trips, a subscription to Notes from the Farms, discounts on merchandise at the Museum Store and on the web.

Join today and become part of a vibrant, growing cultural center. Your membership makes a vital contribution to one of New Jersey’s most important cultural and historic institutions, and helps to broaden the creative horizons of thousands of children and adults. Best of all you will be joining a group of people who share your interests and are working to restore Gustav Stickley’s former home, a National Historic Landmark property.

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