Information for Youth Groups and Scouts

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1 Cub Scout, Boy Scout & Girl Scout Programs Information for Youth Groups and Scouts 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, Boy Scouts 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 particular 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. SPIRIT OF THE JERSEYS STATE HISTORY FAIR Saturday, May 13, 2017 Monmouth Battlefield State Park Manalapan, New Jersey Cub Scouts: Information corresponds to the 2015 Cub Scout handbook. 1. Find your scouting program. Cub Scouts section Boy Scouts section Girl Scouts section How to Use This Guide 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

2 Tiger Games Tigers Play Cub Scouts 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 Genealogical Society of New Jersey, Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society -New Jersey Chapter, Hudson County Genealogical & Historical Society (where you can Ask Granny* ), Monmouth County Archives and Monmouth County Genealogical Society. Ask the NJ State Archives about their archival records collection. If your family descends from the Lenape Delaware people, learn about them with James Wade, Heart to Hearth Cookery* and Waterloo Village State Historic Site. 3 Find out about Genealogical libraries by visiting the Genealogical Society of New Jersey, Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society-New Jersey Chapter, Hudson County Genealogical Historical Society (where you can Ask Granny* ), Monmouth County Archives and Monmouth County Genealogical Society. Ask 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 for information. Tiger-iffic 1 Play with a cup & ball, tops and other games at the historical games area. Tiger Tag 1 Learn about old time games at the historical games area or by watching a baseball game played by 1864 rules. Tiger Tales 5 Play games from the past at the historical games area 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.

3 Wolf Council Fire 4B Monmouth Battlefield is a great place to do a Community Service Project. Please contact Monmouth Battlefield State Park at 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 a game from another era at the historical games area.. 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, meet a Park Police Office or stop by the First Aid area and see the on-duty EMTs. Paws of Skill 6 Watch a baseball game! The Flemington Neshanocks take on the Monmouth Furnace Base Ball Club, United Base Ball Club of Trenton, and the Hoboken Nine in baseball games using uniforms, equipment and rules of 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 Harriet Tubman* who looked to the Old Testament for guidance and Catherine Van Burg Noble Tennent*, the widow of Rev. Tennent. Paws for Action 1A You can learn about many famous Americans at the History Fair such as Benjamin Franklin*, George Washington*, Harriet Tubman*, Molly Pitcher*, Walt Whitman*, Theodore Roosevelt*, Alice Paul* 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.

4 Beat of the Drum Maestro 1 You can learn about the Lenape Delaware Indians from James Wade, Heart to Hearth Cookery* and the Waterloo Village State Historic Site. Marble Madness 1A The History Fair is full of live musical performances. Listen to the Civil War sounds of Fort Delaware Coronet Band, 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. 2 Play a game of marbles in the historical games area. Roaring Laughter 4 Play a game in the historical games area and see if it makes you laugh. Webelos Camper 6 Go to Monmouth Battlefield s zipcode is Duty to God in Action 2D Learn about Harriet Tubman* who looked to the Old Testament for guidance and 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, watching the 1864 rules baseball game, listening to any of the musicians and visit the various military reenactors to see how life changed for soldiers across the centuries. Boy Scouts The Spirit of the Jerseys State History Fair offers several opportunities for Boy Scouts to meet requirements for Merit Badges. It is up to the Scout to work with his 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), James P. Allaire Historic Allaire Village. or Abram Hewitt - Ringwood Manor American Cultures 1e. Learn about the Lenape people with James Wade, Heart to Hearth Cookery* and the Waterloo Village State Historic Site. 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); meet Harriet Tubman* and numerous other historical characters.

5 American Heritage 2a. The Fair includes actor portrayals of several famous Americans. You can learn about Benjamin Franklin*, George Washington*, Harriet Tubman*, Molly Pitcher*, Walt Whitman*, Theodore Roosevelt*, Alice Paul* Woodrow Wilson* and others. Additional exhibits highlight President Grover Cleveland and Thomas Edison. 3c. Learn about Genealogy with the Genealogical Society of NJ, Afro- American Historical and Genealogical Society-New Jersey Chapter, Hudson County Genealogical & Historical Society (where you can Ask Granny* ), Monmouth County Archives and Monmouth County Genealogical Society. Ask 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 the Civil War sounds of Fort Delaware Cornet Band, 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 20 th century. American Labor 5a Learn about the history of the labor movement at the 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 James Wade, Heart to Hearth Cookery* and Waterloo Village State Historic Site. 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.

6 Citizenship in the Community 6. State Historic Sites & Parks 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. Communications 9 Monmouth Battlefield State Park staff use several ways to communicate the story of the Battle to the visitors such as an exhibit with words and pictures, a video that reenacts the battle and tours along the battlefield. 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. Most of the participating organizations at the NJ State History Fair are charitable groups that work to better their communities. 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. 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 Collections 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. 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. Genealogy 5. Learn about Genealogy with the Genealogical Society of New Jersey, Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society-New Jersey Chapter, Hudson County Genealogical & Historical Society (where you can Ask Granny* ), Monmouth County Archives and Monmouth County Genealogical Society. Ask 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 Genealogical Society of NJ, Afro- American Historical and Genealogical Society-NJ Chapter, Hudson County Genealogical & Historical Society, Monmouth County Archives, Monmouth County Genealogical Society, NJ Society Daughters of the American Revolution, NJ State Archives, Ocean County Historical Society and the Salem County Historical Society. Geocaching 7. Go to Monmouth Battlefield s zipcode is

7 Indian Lore 1. Learn about the Lenape people with James Wade, Heart to Hearth Cookery and Waterloo Village State Historic Site. 3abc See Lenape cooking and leisure time activities with James Wade, Heart to Hearth Cookery* and Waterloo Village State Historic Site. Inventing 1ab 8b Journalism 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, the Whitesbog Preservation Trust, and the wet plate photographer. You can even speak with Ben Franklin*. 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. 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 on the Publicity Materials button on the menu. Model Making 2. Battleship New Jersey has a large ship model at their display. Music 3a. Listen to the Civil War sounds of Fort Delaware Coronet Band, oldtime 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. Recorded music includes listening to records of the 1920s on a hand-cranked Victrola phonograph at the Camden County History Alliance table and listening to SPAM time s reenactment of a military radio program broadcast for the troops in the 20 th century. Pottery 7c Radio Learn about the cultural and historical importance of pottery at the NJ State Museum display or by visiting James Wade s display on the lifestyle of the Delaware Indians. 8 Learn about the Shortwave Radio in the military at the Battleship New Jersey display. Railroading 8b1,3 Visit the Black River and Western Railroad display to learn about NJ s railroads.

8 Scouting Heritage 4c Sculpture 3c Learn about the Sea Scouts at the Battleship New Jersey display. See the sculpture of General Von Steuben outside the Monmouth Battlefield Education Building (near parking lot). Signs, Signals, and Codes 1 Visit the displays for Twin Lights Historical Society and 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, Daisy Gerri the Geranium Girl Scouts 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 Brownie Learn about courageous women at the History Fair. See actors portray the historical characters of Harriet Tubman, Alice Paul, Mabel Fenton, Molly Pitcher and The Widow Tennant." 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.

9 My Family Story Junior Learn about Genealogy with the Genealogical Society of New Jersey, Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society-New Jersey Chapter, Hudson County Genealogical & Historical Society (where you can Ask Granny* ), Monmouth County Archives, Monmouth County Genealogical Society and the NJ State Archives. Playing in the Past Geocacher Cadet The History Fair offers opportunities to hear stories of Harriet Tubman*, Alice Paul*, Mabel Fenton*, Molly Pitcher* and The Widow Tennant*." Girls can experience history through hands-on exhibits and games. Go to Monmouth Battlefield s zipcode is 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 historyfair@dep.nj.gov 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. Good Sportsmanship Attend a historical sporting event a baseball game played by 1864 rules. New Cuisines Senior Traveler Learn about cooking from another time period at the Heart to Hearth Cookery program (Lenape), the Monmouth County Historical Association or with several military reenactment groups. Browse the gift shop in the Visitor Center or at Grover s Corner for books on period foods. 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 of our 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.

10 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! 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 Girl Scout Cookies 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. Attention Youth Group Leaders! Would you like to see this guidebook improved? Would you like to see other youth organizations included? Please contact us at historyfair@dep.nj.gov to offer input so we can expand our offerings.