<div>This Saturday, December 13, something extraordinary is happening at the historic Brearley House:
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<div><strong>George Washington’s Revolutionary War tent — America’s first “Oval Office” — is coming to Lawrence Township.</strong>
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<div>This full-scale recreation of Washington’s wartime headquarters is traveling from the Museum of the American Revolution, and our all-volunteer team is preparing for an unforgettable weekend of history, education, and community pride.
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<div><strong>We’d love for you to be part of it. </strong>The tent arrives at the end of this week. The event will happen no matter what—but your support allows you to step into the experience in a meaningful, lasting way.
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<div>Your contribution directly supports
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<li>Living-history interpreters &amp; hands-on activities
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<li>Free admission for the community
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<li>High-quality history-forward, educational programming for local students and adults
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<div>And most importantly,<strong> </strong>this project provides approximately <strong>500 Lawrence Township Public School students</strong> with a powerful, hands-on learning experience—at no cost to the students or the district—as part of the upcoming 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding.
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<div><strong>Why This Event Matters</strong>
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<div>Stepping inside Washington’s war tent is stepping into the moment a nation was being imagined—by soldiers, civilians, aides, and camp followers whose stories helped shape democracy itself. For one weekend, Lawrence Township becomes part of that story.
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<div>For our children, it’s a living classroom they will carry with them for years to come.
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<div><strong>Event Highlights — December 13</strong>
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<li>Step inside Washington’s Revolutionary War headquarters tent
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<li>Explore the 1761 Historic Brearley House
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<li>Meet 18th-century interpreters who bring history to life
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<li>Engage with student volunteers &amp; Junior Historians
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<li>Celebrate Lawrence’s role in America’s founding
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<div>Free admission (suggested donation: $10)
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<div>Register in advance for the free event! <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-first-oval-office-project-experience-george-washingtons-war-tent-registration-1835762437869?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LINK</a>
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<div>100 Meadow Road, Lawrence Township
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<div>Free parking at 2000 Lenox Drive, a short walk from the venue
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<div><strong>Join Us — and Make Your Mark</strong>
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<div>The tent is coming.
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<div>The community is gathering.
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<div>Students are ready to learn.
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<div>Your donation is your way of stepping into the story of democracy with us.
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<div>✔ You help welcome 500 LTPS students for free
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<div>✔ You help make this experience accessible to all
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<div>✔ You become part of a milestone moment in Lawrence’s history
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<div>Donate today and help make history—together.
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<div><strong>With Gratitude to Our Sponsors and Supporters</strong>
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<div>Curious about sponsorship opportunities? <a href="https://www.thelhs.org/contact" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Contact us to learn more</a>!
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<div>Founding Benefactor
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<li><a href="https://matthewpelusolaw.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Matthew A. Peluso Esq</a>
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<div>Founders’ Circle
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<li><a href="https://www.ltcfnj.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lawrence Township Community Foundation</a>
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<li><a href="https://www.mercercounty.org/departments/culture-and-heritage/grants-information/mercer-county-history-regrants" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mercer County Division of Culture and Heritage</a>
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<li>Noel Goeke
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<div>Heritage Alliance
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<li><a href="https://revolutionarynj.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Crossroads of the American Revolution</a>
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<li><a href="https://www.ethps.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ewing Township Historic Preservation Society</a>
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<li><a href="https://www.westwindsorhistory.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Historical Society of West Windsor</a>
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<li><a href="https://www.hopewellvalleyhistory.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hopewell Valley Historical Society</a>
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<li><a href="https://www.ssaamuseum.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum</a>
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<li><a href="https://trentonhistory.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Trenton Historical Society</a>
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<div>Sustaining Partner
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<li><a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/ewrplgi-hilton-garden-inn-princeton-lawrenceville/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hilton Garden Inn Princeton Lawrenceville</a>
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<li><a href="https://barracks.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Old Barracks Museum</a>
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<div><strong>The Lawrence Historical Society (LHS)</strong> is a non-profit, all-volunteer, non-partisan organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich history of Lawrence Township, New Jersey. Since its founding, LHS has been committed to:
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<li>Preservation of historic sites such as the <strong>Brearley House</strong> (1761) and the <strong>Port Mercer Canal House</strong>
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<li>Education through <strong>programs for students, families, and the wider community</strong>
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<li><strong>Community engagement </strong>with inclusive events that bring history to life for all ages
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<div><strong>Volunteering</strong>
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<div>Many thanks to our all-volunteer board, program committee, and dedicated community members. Interested in volunteering? Please visit our signup sheet <a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084FAEAF23A0F4C52-60775493-first#/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LINK</a>.
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