Bottle Hill Day at METC

At this year’s special edition of Bottle Hill Day on October 3, we invite you to join us as our museum and the surrounding area are transformed into 18th century New Jersey to commemorate our Nation’s 250th! During this day-long event, visitors can watch as skilled artisans demonstrate traditional colonial crafts, listen to both military and civilian music, and see special guests George and Martha Washington. Inside of the museum, explore the hardships and complexities of the Revolutionary War on the everyday lives of New Jerseyans in our Main Gallery Exhibit “So You Say You Want a Revolution.” The Revolutionary War divided friends and neighbors, but daily community life soldiered on. Basket weaving, cooking, spinning, and more occupied the days, while the 3rd New Jersey Blues were active in the area. Through demonstrations, reenactment, and interpretation, the 18th century will come to life to highlight the ingenuity, resourcefulness, and craftsmanship of the people who lived through the Revolutionary era. Immerse yourself in the Revolutionary experience on October 3! Bottle Hill Day and these special activities celebrating and commemorating the nation’s 250th Anniversary are sponsored by the Borough of Madison and the Downtown Development Commission. Schedule for the day: (Times subject to change) 10AM: Camp opens with crafters and historical interpreters available all day 10:30AM: Miliary Music 11AM: George & Martha Washington 12:30PM: Civilian Music 1:30PM: Military Music and Men at Arms with General Steuben. 2:30PM: George & Martha Washington 3:30PM: Non-Military/Civilian Music 4:00pm: General Steuben