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Join METC and National Park Service volunteer docent Joel Farkas in exploring the role of women during the American Revolution virtually on June 23 at 7pm. From attitudes toward women and their position in society to women’s role in 18th century healthcare, this lecture draws on the writings of women such as Abigail Adams, Lucy […]
Every museum collection has a few stories to tell. Comprised of approximately 8,900 objects, historic records, and library holdings, METC’s collection represents a comprehensive and dedicated approach to New Jersey’s development from an early settlement to industrialization. Since opening over 50 years ago, METC has featured the permanent collection in informative gallery exhibits and educational […]
Have some old-fashioned fun at METC! Try your hand at some games and toys popular in the 1800s on August 19 in METC's Education Annex from 11am-3pm. You can also express your creativity by painting a wooden top and decorating a graces hoop to take home. Cost: $5 per participating child for one drop-in. $8 […]
On January 27, 2022, Gary Saretzky will discuss female photographers of the 19th century on Zoom at 6:30pm. In the 19th century, of more than 3,000 professional photographers in New Jersey, only about 3% were women. Like their male colleagues, they provided their communities with daguerreotypes, ambrotypes, tintypes, cabinet cards, and other types of photographs. In this […]
Join METC for a Virtual Lecture on February 16 at 6pm. Dr. Michael Gall and Sam Still will present an overview of the experiences of Black Americans in New Jersey and Delaware during the 1700 and 1800s. Michael J. Gall, president of the New Jersey Archeological Society will join us to discuss the Cooper Family, […]
METC is hosting a Reception and Silent Auction on Thursday February 24, 2022 from 6:30pm - 8pm. That evening, the banners featured in these windows will be auctioned off, with proceeds from the auction supporting the museum as well as the artists. An RSVP is required as capacity is limited. RSVP here: https://app.donorview.com/4r0gk The COVID-19 […]
METC receives an operating support grant from the New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of the Department of State.
The Museum of Early Trades & Crafts is situated on Lenapehoking, the ancestral land of the Lenape people. We pay respect to Lenape people of the past, present, and future.
