Blog – Presidents Notes

February 2025 Presidents report    On Feb. 1, we introduced “The Right to Fight” program to honor Black History Month at the Burlington County Historical Society. Bob Von Bargen and Ron Hathaway spent thousands of hours putting the program together based on a presentation and idea presented by Kelly Atkinson,... Read More →

To: All AFHM Members and Supporters    As we approach Thanksgiving this year, I pray that you all will enjoy the holiday with your family and friends, and that you will look to a positive and blessed Christmas season to follow.  AFHM continues to be rewarded with several events and... Read More →

  AFHM Members and Supporters:     Well, the Phillies are out as the Yankees continue on in post season baseball. Meanwhile the Eagles and Giants struggle to improve and have a chance in the Superbowl hunt. On a more promising note, my alma mater Penn State is undefeated and... Read More →

To: All AFHM Members and Supporters  Football season is underway and maybe your alma mater/favorite team provides the positive excitement you seek with, hopefully, the wins you seek for them. As for the AFHM “game schedule” here are some highlights for September: – 50/50 sales and target goal projections are... Read More →

AFHM President’s Message – August 2024   To All AFHM Members and Supporters:   The dog days of summer are with us as we move into August while continuing undeterred with our mission programs that promote the organization as follows: Participation in the Florence Township Patriotic Day parade and public... Read More →

To: All AFHM Members and Supporters   June marks the second anniversary of the opening of the Captain Lawrence House museum that has been well received by the public and tour group visitors. Well done indeed with much to look forward to as we plan for future exhibits and enhancements.... Read More →

To: All AFHM Members and Supporters    We welcomed May with our mobile making it’s first 2024 season appearance at the Burlington Mercer Chamber of Commerce Street Fair in Roebling on the 19th that featured 170+ vendors, food trucks, entertainment,  dog costume contest, corn hole competition and more! Attendance was... Read More →

To: All AFHM Members and Supporters    With the earthquake and solar eclipse now behind us, and the propect of more “April Showers” still ahead, we find ourselves nearing the event schedule for the mobile museum unit that will launch with its first opportunity as part of the Burlington Mercer... Read More →

To: All AFHM Members and Supporters    With the groundhog’s early spring prediction we can now go “full swing” ahead with our mobile, Lawrence House venue,  Living History,  and Saturday Speakers Series programs! Some of our “at bat” appearances include: A $10,000 grant award from the Burlington County Board of... Read More →

To: All AFHM Members and Supporters* With the first snowfall of the winter having arrived we might want to reflect on the harsh conditions George Washington and his army had to endure at Valley Forge. As the winter weather didn’t deter him in his quest for victory and American independence,... Read More →

To: All AFHM Members and Supporters    Let the holiday season begin! With Thanksgiving a few days away and the Christmas holiday to follow i hope everyone is looking forward to enjoying this time of year to spend it with family and friends. We have much to be thankful for... Read More →

To All AFHM Members and Supporters:   Let’s get ready to celebrate! Our annual fundraising dinner is just ahead on November 4th at the O’Connor’s Restaurant in Westampton. The cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres starts at 5:30pm, followed by a choice of main entree options.  There’s still time to reserve... Read More →

Dear AFHM Members and Supporters:   The Fall months are upon us and we continue with our mission projects and events in promoting our brand  to the public in very positive ways,  including for the month: – The Wood Street Fair in Burlington city that drew 1000+ and enabled us... Read More →