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Weekend and Multi-Day Events Welcome World to George Washington’s Rockingham, Franklin Township: Rockingham State Historic Site, Friday through Sunday, Oct. 30-Nov. 1, 10 to 11 a.m. daily. Visitors can learn about George Washington’s final Revolutionary War headquarters through an illustrated presentation in the historic Dutch barn. The program includes reproduction artifacts and information about tours of the grounds. The historic …

A COLORFUL PARTY – Members of the Franklin Youth Center staff came to the party as crayons. Stories and photos by Zunaira Ghauri.

Weekend Highlights: For history buffs, the Rockingham history program and the Franklin 250 lecture at the public library offer two opportunities to explore local Revolutionary War history. The weekend also offers several major cultural performances. Diwali at Bridgewater Commons and the North Brunswick Diwali Gala are free community celebrations, while Swan Lake and A Beat of Our Own provide substantial …

Here’s what’s happening in and around Franklin over the weekend: Friday, Sept. 4 Dead Man’s Curve Wild Hot Rod Weekend, Somerset: The four-day show continues at Delta Hotels Somerset through Sunday. Expect pre-1972 hot rods, customs and muscle cars, celebrity appearances, vendors, a swap meet and more than 25 bands playing oldies, rockabilly and surf music. Spectator admission is generally …

Here’s what’s happening in and around Franklin over the weekend: Friday, Aug. 28

There are plenty of summer events around the region this weekend, especially if you’re willing to travel a bit. Here’s the rundown: