Information for Youth Groups and Scouts
SPIRIT OF THE JERSEYS STATE HISTORY FAIR
Saturday, September 14, 2019
Monmouth Battlefield State Park Manalapan, New Jersey
www.njhistoryfair.org Cub Scout, Scouts BSA & Girl Scout Programs
Please check with your Troop leader to make sure participation in activities at the Spirit of the Jerseys History Fair meet your troop or pack requirements.
Many activities at The Spirit of the Jerseys State History Fair (the Fair) can help fulfill requirements for Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA and Girl Scouts. This Guide only lists the requirements that can be met at the Fair and does not list all requirements that are needed for a Badge, pin, award, etc. It is up to the group leader, Merit Badge Counselor, parent or guardian to work with the Scout to ensure the requirements are met.
Please Note:
All: This information is based upon individuals and groups that are scheduled to attend. Due to circumstances beyond our control, some individuals or groups may not be present at the Fair.
Cub Scouts: Information corresponds to the 2015 Cub Scout handbook.
How to Use This Guide
1. Find your scouting program. Cub Scouts section Scouts BSA section Girl Scouts section
2. Locate requirements for a badge, award, Adventure, etc. Each requirement is listed on the left in the number or number/letter format found in the current scout handbook.
* Historical characters are portrayed by actors
Cub Scouts
Tiger
Games Tigers Play
4 Ask one of the baseball players why it is important to be active.
Tiger Bites
1 Visit the food area and look at the variety of choices. You can use the menus to make your list of food choices.
5 Our food area is full of food that can be eaten with your fingers.
Tigers in the Wild
3C Apply the Outdoor Code and Leave No Trace Principals for Kids to your History Fair outing.
Family Stories
1 Learn about Genealogy with the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society - New Jersey Chapter, Central Jersey Genealogical Club, Genealogical Society of New Jersey, Hudson County Genealogical & Historical Society (where you can “Ask Granny*”), Monmouth County Archives and Monmouth County Genealogical Society, NJ Catholic Historical Commission, and the NJ State Archives about their archival records collection.
3 Find out about Genealogical libraries by visiting the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society -New Jersey Chapter, Central Jersey Genealogical Club, Genealogical Society of New Jersey, Hudson County Genealogical & Historical Society (where you can “Ask Granny*”), Monmouth County Archives and Monmouth County Genealogical Society, NJ Catholic Historical Commission, and the NJ State Archives about their archival records collection.
Good Knights
5 Monmouth Battlefield is a great place to do a Community Service Project. Please contact Monmouth Battlefield State Park at 732-462-9616 for information.
Tiger-iffic
1 Play with a cup & ball, tops and other games at the historical games area near Boxwood Hall’s display or in other areas of the Fair. Play Bocce with the American Labor Museum Botto House.
Tiger Tag
1 Learn about old time games at the historical games area near Boxwood Hall’s display or in other areas of the Fair or by watching a baseball game played by 19th century rules.
Tiger Tales
5 Play games from the past at the historical games area near Boxwood Hall’s display or in other areas of the Fair or play Bocce with the American Labor Museum Botto House.
7 The History Fair takes place at Monmouth Battlefield State Park, which is the site of an important battle of the Revolutionary War. The importance of Monmouth Battlefield is reflected in its designation as a National Historic Landmark.
Wolf
Council Fire
4B Monmouth Battlefield is a great place to do a Community Service Project. Please contact Monmouth Battlefield State Park at 732-462-9616 for information.
5 Did you know that New Jersey’s State Historic Sites, Parks and Forests are protected by the State Park Police? You will see these men and women in uniform at the History Fair.
Duty to God Footsteps
1A A battlefield is a place to show reverence. Monmouth Battlefield is the site of the Revolutionary War’s largest land battle. Hundreds of soldiers lost their lives in this battle.
Running with the Pack
4 Play games from another era at the historical games area near Boxwood Hall’s display or in other areas of the Fair or play Bocce with the American Labor Museum Botto House.
Collections and Hobbies
3 Come to the Monmouth Battlefield Visitor to see a collection of archaeological artifacts from the Battle of Monmouth.
Hometown Heroes
2 Many heroes can be found at the History Fair. Visit the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Office table or meet a Park Police Officer.
Paws of Skill
6 Watch a baseball game! The Hoboken Base Ball Club, Monmouth Furnace Base Ball Club, and Liberty Base Ball Club of New Brunswick will be playing baseball games using uniforms, equipment, and rules of the 19th century.
Bear
Fellowship to God
2B Many of the actors at the History Fair portray Americans who showed a great faith in God. You can learn about Catherine Van Burg Noble Tennent*, the widow of Rev. Tennent and about Sister Veronica* of the Sisters of the Holy Cross.
Paws for Action
1A You can learn about many famous Americans at the History Fair such as George Washington*, Molly Pitcher*, Walt Whitman*, Theodore Roosevelt*, Alice Paul*, Amelia Earhart* and more.
1B The History Fair takes place at Monmouth Battlefield State Park, which is the site of an important battle of the Revolutionary War. The importance of Monmouth Battlefield is reflected in its designation as a National Historic Landmark.
Beat of the Drum
1 You can learn about the Lenape Delaware Indians from Traditional Earth Skills and Heart to Hearth.
Marble Madness
2 Play a game of marbles in the historical games area near Boxwood Hall’s display.
Roaring Laughter
4 Play a game in the historical games area near Boxwood Hall’s display or in other areas of the Fair and see if it makes you laugh.
Webelos
Camper
6 Go to www.Geocaching.com Monmouth Battlefield’s zipcode is 07726. There are two registered Geocaches within the park.
Duty to God in Action
2D Learn about Sister Veronica* of the Sisters of the Holy Cross and Catherine Von Burg Tennent*, widow of the Rev. William Tennent, Jr. (see the Widow Tennent* in program). You can read more about them after the History Fair.
Looking Back, Looking Forward
2 The History Fair is a living timeline. Learn about historical games, food, and music by playing in the historical games area near Boxwood Hall’s display, watching the 19th century rules baseball game, listening to any of the musicians, and visiting the various military reenactors to see how life changed for soldiers across the centuries.
Maestro
1A The History Fair is full of live musical performances. Listen to the old-time Blue Grass music of the Piney Hollow Drifters, Sea Chanties with the Sea Dogs and melodies of the First World War with Linda Russell & Companie. Scouts BSA
The Spirit of the Jerseys State History Fair offers several opportunities for Scouts BSA to meet requirements for Merit Badges. It is up to the Scout to work with his or her Scout Master and Merit Badge Counselor to ensure the requirements are met.
American Business
1b Learn about people who played a part in the Industrial Revolution: Thomas Edison - Thomas Edison National Historical Park or James P. Allaire – Historic Allaire Village. Visit the Seabrook Educational and Cultural Center to find out about Seabrook Farm, which Life magazine called the “largest vegetable factory on earth” in 1955.
American Cultures
1e You can learn about the Lenape Delaware Indians from Traditional Earth Skills and Heart to Hearth.
4 Find out the contributions made to our country by people of different racial, ethnic or religious backgrounds. You can hear the Widow Tennent* speak about her husband, the Presbyterian Covenanter Rev. William Tennent, Jr., meet Dr. James Still*, the Black Doctor of the Pines, listen to Hercules*, an enslaved man who served as chef at Mount Vernon, and numerous other historical characters. Visit the Seabrook Educational and Cultural Center to hear the stories of relocated Japanese Americans and wartime refugees from Europe who worked at Seabrook farms.
American Heritage
2a The Fair includes actor portrayals of several famous Americans. You can learn about George Washington*, Molly Pitcher*, Walt Whitman*, Theodore Roosevelt*, Alice Paul* Woodrow Wilson*, Amelia Earhart* and others. Additional exhibits highlight President Grover Cleveland and Thomas Edison.
3c Learn about Genealogy with the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society - New Jersey Chapter, Central Jersey Genealogical Club, Genealogical Society of New Jersey, Hudson County Genealogical & Historical Society (where you can “Ask Granny*”), Monmouth County Archives and Monmouth County Genealogical Society, NJ Catholic Historical Commission, and the NJ State Archives about their archival records collection.
4a Monmouth Battlefield is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the New Jersey Register of Historic Places. The Battlefield is also designated as a National Historic Landmark due to its national importance.
4b The Spirit of the Jerseys Fair takes place at Monmouth Battlefield which is important to the people of NJ and the USA. Do you want to learn about a different part of NJ? Historical societies and museums from all over the state will be at the Fair. You should be able to find a group that deals with your local history.
4d The History Fair is a great way to take an active part in a program about an event or person in American history.
4e Walking tour maps of Monmouth Battlefield State Park are available in the Visitor Center.
5c Listen to old-time Blue Grass music of the Piney Hollow Drifters, Sea Chanties with the Sea Dogs, and melodies of the First World War with Linda Russell & Companie. Listen to SPAM Time’s reenactment of a military radio program broadcast for the troops in the 20th century.
American Labor
5a Learn about the history of the labor movement at the American Labor Museum Botto House exhibit.
Archaeology
4b Monmouth Battlefield State Park has been the subject of many archaeological studies.
6abc Visit the Archaeological Society of NJ, Monmouth Battlefield State Park visitor center, the Friends of Monmouth Battlefield or the NJ State Museum for information on protecting archaeological sites and artifacts.
10a Learn about the Lenape people with Traditional Earth Skills and Heart to Hearth.
10b Meet with Molly Pitcher* and the Widow Tennent* about living in the area long ago. Ask any soldier* for their story.
11 Ask about career opportunities in Archaeology with staff at the NJ State Museum, the Archaeological Society of NJ, or contact Monmouth Battlefield State Park staff after the Fair by calling 732-462-9616.
Citizenship in the Community
6 New Jersey’s State Historic Site & Park programs are services provided by the community and funded by taxpayers. Monmouth Battlefield State Park is the setting for the Spirit of the Jerseys State History Fair.
7a The Friends of Monmouth Battlefield is a charitable (non-profit) organizations that work for the good of the community by helping the mission of Monmouth Battlefield State Park. More than half the participating organizations at the NJ State History Fair are charitable groups that work to better their communities.
7bc More than half of the participating groups at the NJ State History Fair are charitable (non-profit) groups who give to the community.
8 The historical importance of the Battle of Monmouth and Monmouth Battlefield State Park are great public presentation topics.
Citizenship in the Nation
2a Monmouth Battlefield is listed on the National and New Jersey Registers of Historic Places. The Battlefield is also designated as a National Historic Landmark due to its national importance.
Collections
3abc The Fair features many Collection groups such as collectors of art, artifacts, musical recordings, military and scout memorabilia and more. Visit a group associated with the items you collect to learn about preserving, handling and displaying your collection.
8 Learn about career opportunities when speaking with other collectors or curators.
Communications
9 Monmouth Battlefield State Park staff use several ways to communicate the story of the Battle of Monmouth to the visitors such as an exhibit with words and pictures, a video that reenacts the battle and tours along the battlefield.
Game Design
1ab Play games from an era without electricity. Graces, dress-up, cup & ball and baseball are four that are found at the Fair. Some games from the past were a way to learn coordination, role play, or have fun.
Genealogy
5 Learn about Genealogy with the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society - New Jersey Chapter, Central Jersey Genealogical Club, Genealogical Society of New Jersey, Hudson County Genealogical & Historical Society (where you can “Ask Granny*”), Monmouth County Archives and Monmouth County Genealogical Society, NJ Catholic Historical Commission, and the NJ State Archives about their archival records collection.
8ab Many genealogy groups use computers and the internet to store their photographs and records. Visit the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society -New Jersey Chapter, Central Jersey Genealogical Club, Genealogical Society of New Jersey, Hudson County Genealogical & Historical Society (where you can “Ask Granny*”), Monmouth County Archives and Monmouth County Genealogical Society, NJ Catholic Historical Commission, and the NJ State Archives about their archival records collection.
Geocaching
7 Go to www.Geocaching.com Monmouth Battlefield’s zip code is 07726. There are two registered Geocaches within the park.
Indian Lore
1 Ask about the Lenape people with Traditional Earth Skills and Heart to Hearth.
3abc See leisure time activities with Traditional Earth Skills and Heart to Hearth.
Inventing
1ab Learn about inventors, inventions and technology throughout the History Fair at displays for the Thomas Edison National Historic Park, military reenactment groups (the French & Indian War, the Revolution, the Civil War, World War I and World War II), the Friends of Princeton Nursery Lands, the Holcomb-Jimison Farmstead, and the Whitesbog Preservation Trust,
8b Get visitation information for the Thomas Edison National Historical Park, historic Whitesbog Village, Double Trouble Village, and the Holcomb-Jimison Farmstead at their display areas.
Journalism
4 Use the Fair as a basis for your news story, radio presentation or photographic record. Publicity materials and Calendar listing information is available on our website www.njhistoryfair.org on the Publicity Materials button on the menu.
Model Making
2 Battleship New Jersey has models at their display.
Music
3a Listen to the old-time Blue Grass music of the Piney Hollow Drifters, Sea Chanties with the Sea Dogs, and melodies of the First World War with Linda Russell & Companie. Experience SPAM Time’s reenactment of a military radio program broadcast for the troops in the 20th century.
Pottery
7c Learn about the cultural and historical importance of pottery at the NJ State Museum display.
Radio
8 Learn about the Shortwave Radio in the military at the Battleship New Jersey display. Listen to SPAM Time’s reenactment of a military radio program broadcast for the troops in the 20th century.
Sculpture
3c See the sculpture of General Von Steuben outside the Monmouth Battlefield Education Building (near parking lot).
Signs, Signals, and Codes
1 Visit the display for Fort Mott State Park to learn about their part in the history of communication through signs, signals and codes.
3a Learn about Morse Code at the Battleship New Jersey display,
Girl Scouts
Daisy
Gerri the Geranium
Did you know that New Jersey’s State Historic Sites, Parks and Forests are protected by the State Park Police? You will see these men and women in uniform at the History Fair.
Tula the Tulip
Learn about courageous women at the History Fair. See actors portray the historical characters of Amelia Earhart*, Alice Paul*, Mabel Fenton*, and Molly Pitcher*,
Brownie
Celebrating Community
The History Fair takes place at Monmouth Battlefield State Park, which is the site of an important battle of the Revolutionary War. The importance of Monmouth Battlefield is reflected in its designation as a National Historic Landmark. Do you want to learn about a different part of NJ? Historical societies and museums from all over the state will be at the Fair. You should be able to find a group that deals with your local history.
My Family Story
Learn about Genealogy with the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society - New Jersey Chapter, Central Jersey Genealogical Club, Genealogical Society of New Jersey, Hudson County Genealogical & Historical Society (where you can “Ask Granny*”), Monmouth County Archives and Monmouth County Genealogical Society, NJ Catholic Historical Commission, and the NJ State Archives.
Junior
Playing in the Past
The History Fair offers opportunities to hear stories of Amelia Earhart*, Alice Paul*, Mabel Fenton*, Molly Pitcher* and “The Widow Tennant*." Girls can experience history through hands-on exhibits and games.
Geocacher
Go to www.Geocaching.com Monmouth Battlefield’s zip code is 07726. There are two registered Geocaches within the park. Cadet
Digital Movie Making
The History Fair is a great subject for recording a day in your life. There are opportunities to film activities such as horses plowing fields, historical baseball games, military reenactments and more. Send a digital copy to [email protected] and we may ask for permission to post it on our website.
Field Day
Learn about games from the past in our historical games area near Boxwood Hall’s display.
Good Sportsmanship
Attend a historical sporting event – a baseball game played by 19th century rules.
New Cuisines
Learn about cooking from another time period with the Johnson Ferry House firepit cooking or with several military reenactment groups. Browse the gift shop in the Visitor Center or at Grover’s Corner for books on period foods.
Senior
Traveler
Did you know that visitors come to New Jersey for more than the shore? You can participate in heritage tourism by visiting our historic, cultural or natural resources. Monmouth Battlefield is a National Historic Landmark and is visited by people from the United States and the world. Many park and historic site visitors come as part of an itinerary to see Revolutionary War Battlefields, canals, presidential birthplaces, homes of famous writers and even places that are believed to be haunted.
Ambassador
Your visit to the History Fair may inspire you to change the world. More than half of the participating groups at the NJ State History Fair are charitable (non-profit) groups who give to the community.
In July 1922, The American Girl magazine, published by Girl Scouts of the USA, featured an article by Florence E. Neil, a local director in Chicago, Illinois. Miss Neil provided a cookie recipe that had been given to the council's 2,000 Girl Scouts. She estimated the approximate cost of ingredients for six- to seven-dozen cookies to be 26 to 36 cents. The cookies, she suggested, could be sold by troops for 25 or 30 cents per dozen.
Throughout the decade, Girl Scouts in different parts of the country continued to bake their own simple sugar cookies with their mothers and with help from the community. These cookies were packaged in wax paper bags, sealed with a sticker, and sold door to door for 25 to 35 cents per dozen.
Check out the Original Girl Scout Cookie Recipe from 1922!
Girl Scout Cookies
1 cup of butter, or substitute 1 cup of sugar 2 tablespoons of milk 2 eggs 1 teaspoon of vanilla 2 cups of flour 2 teaspoons of baking powder
Cream butter and sugar; add well-beaten eggs, then milk, flavoring, flour, and baking powder. Roll thin and bake in quick oven. (Sprinkle sugar on top.) This amount makes six to seven dozen.
Modern-day tips (not part of the original recipe): Refrigerate batter for at least one hour before rolling and cutting cookies. Bake in a quick oven (375°) for approximately 8 to 10 minutes or until the edges begin to brown.
http://www.girlscouts.org/en/cookies/all-about-cookies/Cookie-History.html
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