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A Death Mask, a Drawing Class, a Dunk Tank This Weekend

Plan your days-off with our handy event guide.

Time to make your weekend plans–here are some ideas: Trial of the 19th Century: Antoine LeBlanc Where/When: At 8:15 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at 6 Court Road in Morris Plains. Why Go: Learn all about this famous murder trial as you sit in the actual courtroom where Antoine LeBlanc was tried in 1833 for the murder of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Sayre and their servant, Phoebe. Pricing: $10. Smooth Sounds at the Famished Frog Where/When: From 9 to midnight on Friday and Saturday at The Famished Frog in Morristown. Why Go: Because you want to enjoy a night of music this weekend. Pricing: No cover. Saturday Morning Bike Ride Where/When: At 8 a.m. on Saturday at Marty's Reliable Cycle of Morristown. Why Go: To start off your Saturday with a pleasant …

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5K Frantic Fun Run Planned at Fosterfields

Event to take place on Tues., June 28

A rare opportunity to participate in a run through the historic Fosterfields farm is coming up in June. The second installment of the Morris County Park Commission’s 5K Trilogy, the Frantic Fun Run, is scheduled for Tues., June 28. The Morris County Park Commission announcement reads: Race through history, on a cross-country style trail, blazing through the heart of Fosterfields Living Historical Farm in Morris Township. The event is open to varying skill levels. Beyond a majestic backdrop and rare opportunity to run through the nineteenth-century-style farm, registrants and spectators enjoy raffle prizes, music, and refreshments. Runners receive custom t-shirts and awards are presented after the race. The Morris County Park Commission’s …

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Locals View Ice-Harvesting Demo; Give Thanks For Modern Refrigeration

Fosterfields "Winter's Day on the Farm" was illuinating.

Visitors to Fosterfields Living Historical Farm in Morris Township got a taste of the harshness of farm life in the 1920s at the annual "Winter's Day on the Farm."

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Blast From the Past

Morris Plains Residents Formed a Winning Team

Baseball champs included multiple future leaders of the Borough

This picture of Morris Plains' 1927 Intercounty Baseball League Winners is remarkable because it includes the Morris Plains mayor at the time, Richard Lindabury (1927-1929) and three future mayors: R.V.D. Totten (1929-1931), Gerald Coursen (1947-1953) and Jim Fear (1954-1961). Shown in the picture are, first row: Tom Logan, Peanuts McCormack. Second row: Jim Fear, Frank Lauenstein, Martin Franks, Bill Levick, Biddley Rogers, Bill Lindstrom and Richard Lindabury. Third row: Joe Murphy, Alex Laurie, R.V.D. Totten, Gerald Coursen and Ed Meininger.

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