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Commemorative Events
in Weehawken
Last updated: July 4 2004
The Township of Weehawken plans to host a Day of Commemoration on
Sunday, July 11th, 2004
to mark the 200th Anniversary of the Hamilton - Burr Duel. We are currently
finalizing the schedule for a full day of educational programs, including a
re-enactment of the Duel.
A g e n d a
Program subject to change
Thursday, July 8, 2004
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Bus Tour: The Battle of Long Island and The Old Stone House
Sponsored by the Aaron Burr Association
Cost: $25.00
Leaving from the Sheraton Weehawken at 9:30 AM and returning to Weehawken by 4:00 PM, this full day of history will include a guided tour of sites related to the Revolutionary War Battle of Long Island (in which Aaron Burr was a distinguished participant), a tour of the historic Old Stone House in Brooklyn, and a tour of Historic Weehawken with WHC Chairman Ed Fleckenstein. A light brunch is included.
For Reservations, call Stuart Johnson at 800-990-2870
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Friday, July 9, 2004
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Ferry Tour of Hamilton-Burr Historic Sites
This first of its kind nautical tour of sites related to the lives of Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr will start with a 10:00 AM talk on the important role the New York and New Jersey areas were in the lives of these two great men. At 10:30AM, we will set off from Weehawken's Port Imperial Ferry Terminal aboard a New York Waterways tour vessel for our historic cruise. Our voyage takes us up the East River, past twenty specially selected sites and includes educational commentary prepared by historians and educators. We will return to Weehawken at approximately noon. Parking is available at the NY Waterway terminal ($7 before 10:00 AM, $9 after).
Reservations are required.
Tickets are $18.00 per adult with 10% off for students and senior citizens. You can register and pay on line using PayPal or a credit card right from this page.
Adult ticket
$18.00
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Senior/Student ticket
$16.20
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This event is being run by the Aaron Burr Association - please contact Peter Tavino with any questions.
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Saturday, July 10, 2004
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Trip to the Hamilton Grange
Alexander Hamilton's home in Upper Manhattan
with members of the Hamilton family.
Update - We have a few seats left on the bus to the Hamilton Grange which are set aside for
residents of the Township of Weehawken. If you a resident of Weehawken and would like to
reserve a seat, email
duel2004@weehawkenhistory.org
We are no longer accepting reservations for the bus from non-Residents.
If you would like to join the Hamiltons
at the Grange from 12-3 PM on July 10th,
you can find directions to the Grange here...
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Sunday, July 11, 2004
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| 7:00 AM |
Wreath laying at Hamilton Monument in upper Weehawken at the time of the original duel in 1804.
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| 10:15 AM |
Gather at Lincoln Harbor Park on Weehawken's waterfront.
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| 10:30 AM |
Reenactment of the Duel.
Participants will include descendants of Hamilton and Burr, who will arrive at
the site by boat, thanks to
Floating the Apple. Participants will also include a representative
from Hamilton College and members of the Aaron Burr Association.
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| 11:45 AM |
Lunch - box lunches will be available for purchase if reserved
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| 1:00 PM |
Showings of the PBS film 'The Duel' every hour until 4:00 PM - Weehawken HS
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| 1:00 PM |
Dedication ceremony of two new historical plaques at Hamilton Monument.
Speakers will include:
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| 1:45 PM |
Symposium - Weehawken HS
Speakers to include:
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| 4:00 PM |
Reception, book signing - Weehawken HS
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Events at Weehawken HS will require reservations.
Locations and Directions
Weehawken is also served by New York Waterways Ferries and NJ Transit Buses.
New York Waterways will be running free bus service from the Weehawken ferry terminal at Port Imperial to the re-enactment site at Lincoln Harbor in Weehawken on July 11th.
For information on ferry schedules and fares, click here.
For NJ Transit bus schedules and fares, click here.
More Information
For more information about the day's events,
please send an email to duel2004@weehawkenhistory.org
or call us at 201-221-7563.
For reservations for the afternoon Symposium, click here.
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