Historic Fallsington Day

Historic Fallsington Day 2023, The Tradition Continues

The event is rain/shine and we are planning to move forward to the best of our ability. 

What does this mean for you, dear visitor?  We hope you will grab your rain gear (if needed) and visit with us along Yardley Avenue including the Fire House (Open House 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.), churches, and library, down into Meetinghouse Square, and over to the Fallsington Friends Meeting.  Our courageous & talented vendors are excited to show you their wares, the history interpreters are eager to share fun history facts, and the performers their amazing talents.

There will be plenty of options for warm soup and other homemade treats.  Some of our history folks and entertainers may be relocated under a tent or moved inside one of our historic buildings and we have also received notice that other folks in the community are planning to do the same but we’ll be here and ready for you.

Thank you for your support and understanding.  We hope to see you soon!

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Historic Fallsington Day's roots stretch back to the founding of our organization in 1953. It is a highly anticipated community event that always takes place on the second Saturday in October, this year on October 14th.  We are honored to continue the tradition of this free, day-long program to visitors from near and far as we have for generations.

Ample and free parking is available at Fallsington Elementary School. That location allows you to stroll down Yardley Avenue to enjoy all the fun, food, crafters, vendors, and entertainment ongoing throughout the day. 

Each year we host some of our favorite arts entertainers, so be sure to check out the event listing on Facebook or the schedule posted at Meetinghouse Square so you can experience the lively and engaging acts.  We look forward to having Walter Anderson & the Rising Turtle, a group of Native American dancers, share their rich cultural heritage with us through song and dance.  Tuckers’ Tales Puppet Theatre always delights with the comical antics of Punch & Judy.  The lively songs of Ecoman get our feet tapping while teaching us about the importance of respecting ourselves, others, and Mother Nature.  Perhaps you might also enjoy watching and trying some dances from centuries past.

Be sure to include a visit to the Moon-Williamson Log house, Stagecoach Tavern, and Burges-Lippincott house as part of your sojourn through the historic village.  All museum buildings will be open with history demonstrations hosted both inside and on the surrounding grounds, with a focus on the 18th and 19th century histories of the respective spaces.  Heart-to-Hearth Cookery will be highlighting their knowledge of historic food traditions of the local Native Americans and their colonial counterparts.  Other history interpreters will demonstrate their skill at writing with a quill pen while others invite you to try your hand at historic toys and games.  Also, be sure to ask questions of those showcasing their skill at processing raw wool into yarn or changing the color of cloth and yarn using natural dyes.  We'll also be hosting members of the Hunterdon County Rug Artisans Guild where you can help them make a rug.