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New Year’s First Day Hike in Historic Mid-Town Elizabeth at Boxwood Hall Historic Site 2024
Here are more New Year’s activities in New Jersey.
- As of December 19, 2023, these are the details that have been released about this New Year’s Day event.
New Year’s Day First Day Hike: Historic Mid-Town Elizabeth
Come for a 1.5 mile walk through Historic Mid-town Elizabeth, NJ, the first English settlement in the state. Learn about the changes in the city, by viewing architecture & hearing stories about famous, infamous and should be famous former residents.
Level of Difficulty
Compact, Level ground along city streets – Moderate: 1.5 miles
Recommended Ages
Children ages 7 and up with an adult are welcome. Dogs on leashes are allowed. Wheelchair and stroller friendly.
When is this New Year’s Day hiking event?
January 1 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
When is the raindate?
No rain date information has been provided.
Is the event indoors or outdoors?
OutdoorIs registration required?
YesRegistration is required. Please call the site office at 908-282-7617 or email Katherine at [email protected]. Regisitered participants will be notified of cancellation by email or phone.
New Year’s Day Hike Activities
- 1.5 mile hike
What is the admission price for this New Year’s Day Event in Historic Mid-Town Elizabeth?
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Where is this event happening?
This event is happening at
Meeting Spot
First Presbyterian Church, Broad St., Elizabeth, NJ 07201. Program begins at Old First Presbyterian Church (founded 1664) and includes a brief indoor tour of Boxwood Hall State Historic Site.