The Great Falls at Paterson – Tuesday, July 10 @ 7 PM

Warren Twp Library
42 Mountain Boulevard
Warren, NJ 07059

Recognized as a natural wonder in Colonial days, and recently designated a National Park, the Great Falls of the Passaic River powered the factories of America's first great industrial city throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Author and photographer Kevin Woyce will explain the history of the Falls and the industries that grew up around them, from locomotive building to silk weaving. He will also introduce some of the colorful personalities who shaped that history, including founding father Alexander Hamilton, who first suggested harnessing the falls in 1791; the industrious Colt family; and silk merchant Catholina Lambert, who once watched over his factories from a mountainside castle.

Pre-registration is required to attend this illustrated presentation. To register please click on this link http://libraryinsight.net/EventSignUp.asp?t=867208311&jx=wt&lmx=259193

Or call 908-754-5554 ext 64 for more information or assistance with registration.

The Somerset County Library System has branches in Bridgewater, Bound Brook, Hillsborough, Manville, at the Mary Jacobs Library in Rocky Hill, North Plainfield, Peapack & Gladstone, Somerville, Warren Township and Watchung.