Union County's Colonial Family Fun Day Canceled Due to Air Quality Concerns

Union County's "Colonial Family Fun Day," scheduled for Saturday, July 18, at the Deserted Village of Feltville in Berkeley Heights, has been canceled due to air quality concerns. "After several consultations and careful consideration of the air quality concerns and weather forecast, we have decided, out of an abundance of caution, to cancel tomorrow's Colonial Family Fun Day," according to an announcement on the county's Facebook page. Union County is under an air quality alert until Saturday at midnight due to smoke from wildfires.

The event was to feature Revolutionary War-Era re-enactors, a lace-making demonstration, information displays, discussions about Revolutionary War battles including the Battle of Short Hills, an exhibit on Lenape life and culture, games from colonial times, and activities and games for children.

The event was one of several events this year that Union County and its municipalities is hosting to celebrate America's 250th birthday. Other upcoming events include Music in the Garden on August 7 in Union, Colonial Beer Making Class on October 10 in Union, New Jersey Militia in the Revolutionary War on October 22 in New Providence, and The American Revolution in Elizabeth and Vicinity on November 10 in New Providence. More information about these events can be found on the Union County website at https://ucnj.org/250-Anniversary.

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