The Summer
Concert Series is presented by the Warren County Cultural and Heritage
Commission, supported by the Warren County Freeholders, and funded in
part by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/ Department of State, a
Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts. Shippen Manor's
lawn is reasonably accessible and accessible lavatories are available.
Individuals preferring speech or hearing assistance may call the relay
service at 711.
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FREE MOUNTAIN HERITAGE CONCERT AT SHIPPEN MANOR AUGUST 21
Mountain Heritage will perform free on the Shippen Manor stage on Sunday, August 21 at 5 PM. Mountain Heritage musicians include; Bruce Rupert on mandolin, Tim Scheetz on guitar, Mike Terris on banjo and dobro, Matt Koch on bass, and Dan O’Dea on fiddle.
Mountain Heritage is a traditional bluegrass band based out of Bucks County, Pa. The group performs at shows and festivals in the surrounding areas on a regular basis. Mountain Heritage has performed at: Musikfest, Mayfair, Appalachian Fiddle & Bluegrass Association, and Echoes from the Hills festivals.
Come to the Shippen Manor lawn on Sunday, August 21 at 5 PM in Oxford, just west of the Route 31 traffic light. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, alcohol free coolers, picnic baskets, and your significant others for a traditional and contemporary bluegrass free concert featuring Mountain Heritage.
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Revolutionary Era Medical Display at Shippen Manor
A discussion of Revolutionary-era medicine will be offered on Sunday, August 14, from 1-4 pm at Shippen Manor Museum.
Reenactor and medical historian Marjy Wienkop, of Ewing NJ will be on hand with a display of typical 18th century surgical instruments. In addition, Ms. Wienkop has assembled a large collection of herbs and extracts that were used as common remedies during the period. She is a member the recreated 1st New Jersey Regiment of the Continental Line.
The program is dedicated to Shippen Manor’s builder and original owner, Dr. William Shippen II, a prominent Philadelphia resident and delegate to the Continental Congress, as well as his son, Dr. William Shippen, III, who served as Director of Hospitals for Washington’s Army.
In addition to the medical program, guided tours of the house will be available including interpretations of 18th century cooking techniques by historian Sally Shutler.
Shippen Manor is located ¼ mile west of the Rt. 31/Wall Street intersection in Oxford. There is no admission fee. Please call (908) 453-4381 for further information.
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SILK CITY CONCERT ON THE SHIPPEN MANOR LAWN AUGUST 14
The Warren County Cultural and Heritage Commission will present a free Silk City string band concert, Sunday, August 14 at 6 pm. The Silk City string band features Larry Cohen, Barry Mitterhoff, and Danny Weiss with an acoustic sound as unique as their repertoire.
Larry Cohen, a nationally famous bass player, has performed with Nick Jamison, Darol Anger, and Mike Marshall among others. His musical background includes classical, jazz, and rock music. Danny Weiss guitarist and lead singer has appeared with Tex Logan, Vassar Clements, and Dave Bromberg. His unique soloing has been recognized by Frets magazine and he performs nationally and internationally.
Barry Mitterhoff, on mandolin, is a member of Hot Tuna and has contributed to film scores such as You’ve Got Mail, Mickey Blue Eyes, The Rookie, and O Brother Where Art Thou? He has recorded and played with Tom Chapin, Hazel Dickens, Tony Trischka, and has performed at Carnegie Hall, the Library of Congress, the White House, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Rainbow Room.
This free event starts at 6 PM,
‘DOWN UNDER’ ROSIE BURGESS TRIO AT SHIPPEN MANOR AUGUST 7
Hailing from Melbourne, Australia, the Rosie Burgess Trio slides from folk to blues to gypsy roots and back. The trio brings their uniquely Australian brand of music to the Shippen Manor stage in a collection of catchy harmonies and humor. The Rosie Burgess Trio features Sam Lohs on stomp box drums, Tim Bennett on bass guitar, and song writer Rosie Burgess on guitar and vocals.
The Rosie Burgess Trio is sponsored by the Warren County Cultural & Heritage Commission on the Shippen Manor lawn in Oxford, just west of the Route 31 traffic light. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, alcohol free coolers, picnic baskets, and significant others for an evening of acoustic indie sounds from ‘down under’!
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MARIACHI CITLALLI AT SHIPPEN MANOR JULY 31
Get out your sombrero, serape and your maracas for a free Mariachi concert on the lawn of Shippen Manor on Sunday, July 31 at 6 PM. Mariachi Citlalli is sponsored by the Warren County Cultural & Heritage Commission on the Shippen Manor lawn in Oxford, just west of the Route 31 traffic light. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, alcohol free coolers, picnic baskets, and significant others for traditional south-of-the-boarder Mariachi music.
Founded by Jerry and Francisco Navarrete, Mariachi Citlalli is described by the New York Times as "four young musicians, decked out in elegant black uniforms with fancy buttonwork typical of roving Mexican troubadours". They have been seen in various settings, from “The Rosie O’Donnell Show” and “One Life to Live”, to Madison Square Garden, the United Nations and in performances for world leaders such as; former President of the United States, George H. W. Bush, former President of Mexico, Ernesto Zedillo, and former leader of Dominican Republic, Pena Gomez.
The quartet’s repertory mixes traditional tunes with well known titles and peppers it with several original selections. Instrumentation consists of trumpet, accordion, guitarron (a large bass guitar) and vihuela (similar to a guitar but with a rounded back) mixed with vocal solos and harmonies.
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FREE STRAIGHT DRIVE AT SHIPPEN MANOR JULY 24
Drive straight to see Straight Drive's free Bluegrass concert on the lawn of Shippen Manor on Sunday, July 24 at 6 PM. Straight Drive is sponsored by the Warren County Cultural & Heritage Commission on the Shippen Manor lawn in Oxford. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, alcohol free coolers, picnic baskets, and significant others for good ol’ toe tapping pure straight driving bluegrass music.
Straight Drive has played at Bluegrass festivals, major market radio broadcasts, traditional country music shows, and in various clubs. Vocalist Jen Larson, in addition to playing guitar, is a major part of the Straight Drive sound whether singing lead or tenor. She has appeared on A Prairie Home Companion and many other events around the country. Terry McGill (playing banjo since he was thirteen) sings baritone, and has been featured in The Banjo Newsletter. He wrote a banjo instruction manual for Mel Bay Publications.
Mandolinist, Ben Fraker, son of two bluegrass musicians, presents a strong Monroe-flavored style in his music and has played with important artists and groups for many years. Fiddler, Ronnie Feinberg has appeared with Bill Monroe and many other talented bluegrass musicians over the years. Ron was nominated for I.B.M.A. Emerging Artist of the Year in 1995. Jim Treat, on bass, runs a recording studio in his spare time. Jim has played with the Delaney Brothers, The Eager, Hampton, and the McGill Band. Dave Hampton started playing guitar at the age of fourteen and quickly became one of the most notable players in the “Keystone State” and is well known for his outstanding vocal skills.