Thomas
Edison Lab Tour & Mansion Open House **
For more than forty years the laboratory
created by Thomas Alva Edison in West Orange, NJ had enormous impact on
the lives of millions of people worldwide. Out of the West Orange laboratories
came the motion picture camera, vastly improved phonographs & sound
recordings, silent & sound movies, and the nickel-iron alkaline electric
storage battery. Edison National Historic Site includes Edison's labs,
offices, and the "Black Maria" (the first film studio). It provides a unique
opportunity to experience important aspects of America's industrial, social
and economic past, and to learn from the legacy of the world's best known
inventor.
You will also have the opportunity
to visit Thomas Edison's home at private "Open Houses" that the National
Park Service has arranged for us. Glenmont is a 23 room Queen Anne-style
mansion, containing many of the original furnishings. It is located just
minutes from Edison's Lab on 15.5 acres in Llewellyn Park, America's first
private, romantically landscaped, residential area (founded in 1857). It
was the home of Thomas Edison and his wife from 1886 to 1931, and it is
their final resting place. Both Mr. and Mrs. Edison are buried behind the
house.
** Both tours to Thomas Edison's Lab & Mansion are full -- with waiting lists. We are pleased to announce that we have been able to schedule an additional tour to the Edison Lab for Saturday, June 29th. This will be a one hour tour of Edison's Lab complex, and will include his labs, office, and the "Black Maria" film studio. However, it will not include his mansion. The bus will leave at 12:30 pm and return to the hotel at 2:30 pm. There is a reduced cost of $13
per person for the new tour.
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Thursday, 6/27
Travel Time (1-Way): 30 min
Saturday, 6/29
Travel Time (1-Way): 30 min |
Departure Time: 2:30 pm
Time at Site: 2-1/2 hours
Departure Time: 9 am
Time at Site: 2-1/2 hours |
Welcome
Dessert
Please join your hosts for our Welcome
Dessert -- the official kick-off of the 2002 International Convention!
Catch up with old friends, and make new ones, while you enjoy a variety
of sweets that are sure to tempt your tastebuds. |
| Thursday, 6/27 |
Time: 7 pm |
Travel Time: None! |
Outlet Shopping Trip to The
Crossings
The Crossings, in the beautiful Poconos Mountain region
of nearby PA, is one of America's top Factory Store Outlet Centers. It
features over 110 of the biggest names in fashion and home furnishings
including Bass, Reebok, Rockport, Timberland, Woolrich, London Fog, Jones
New York, Izod, Brooks Borthers, Donna Karen, Royal Doulton, Waterford
Wedgewood, Pfaltzcraft, Corning Revere, Totes, Samsonite, Bombay, and more.
Enjoy the floral show of their four-season landscaping, have lunch on your
own, and shop to your heart's content. |
Friday, 6/28
Travel Time (1-Way): 1 hour |
Departure Time: 9 am
Time at Site: 4 hours |
New York City Sightseeing
Tour
The New York City Sightseeing tour will include a 2-hour
guided bus tour of Manhattan. Following the bus tour will be a mid-day
stop at famous Rockefeller Center for sightseeing, shopping, and lunch
on your own in the Midtown area. Rockefeller Center is within a few blocks
of Broadway, 5th Avenue, St. Patrick's Cathedral, the NBC Studios, Radio
City Music Hall, Carnegie Hall, Museum of Modern Art, Times Square, The
Empire State Building, and much more! |
Friday, 6/28
Travel Time (1-Way): 1 hour |
Departure Time: 9 am
Time at Site: 4 hours |
Radio City Music Hall Backstage
Tour
Want more? A limited number of registrants will also
get to take a Backstage tour at Radio City Music Hall. The guided tour
takes you behind the scenes at America's greatest showplace! Tour guides
will lead you on a fascinating journey through one of New York's most spectacular
landmark buildings, celebrating its 70th Anniversary in 2002. Come learn
about the technological marvels of the Great Stage (one of the largest
indoor performance stages in the world) and its amazing hydraulic system,
see the mighty Wurlitzer Organ, the vast art collection and Art Deco designs,
visit the active rehearsal halls, and top it all off by meeting one of
the world-famous Radio City Rockettes! |
Friday, 6/28
Travel Time (1-Way): 1 hour |
Departure Time: 9 am
Time at Site: 5 hours |
Live Stage Show Featuring
The Duprees in Concert
After your day Touring New York City, or shopping 'till
you drop, come back to the hotel, relax, and be treated to a full Atlantic
City-style extravaganza! The opening act will be comedian Jack Fontana,
a regular at Atlantic City Casinos. The headliners will be The Duprees,
who are known the world over for their romantic interpretations of some
of the most beautiful love songs ever written. You don't want to miss this
one! |
| Friday, 6/28 |
Time: 8 pm |
Travel Time: None! |
Atlantic City Casino/Beach
Trip
With more than 33 million visitors every year, Atlantic
City, NJ has become one of America's most popular destinations. "America's
Favorite Playground" has something for everyone. 12 casinos offer 24-hour
non-stop action, or venture outside to enjoy the bright sandy beaches and
stroll down the 4-1/2 mile amusement-filled Boardwalk. Lunch will be on
your own. |
Saturday, 6/29
Travel Time (1-Way): 3 hours |
Departure Time: 8 am
Time at Site: 6 hours |
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Washington's
Headquarters Tour
The tour will include a visit to the Jacob Ford Mansion
and neighboring Museum. Now a part of the Morristown National Historic
Park, the Ford Mansion was Morristown's finest house in the late 1770s.
It was chosen as the military headquarters, and served as General and Mrs.
Washington's residence, during the winter of 1779-1780. General Washington
chose this area for its logistical, geographical and topographical military
advantages, and for its proximity to New York City, which was occupied
by the British in 1779. |
Saturday, 6/29
Travel Time (1-Way): 15 min |
Departure Times: Hourly from 9:45 am
Time at Site: 1 hour |
Shopping Trip to The Mall
at Short Hills
Nowhere else can you find such an oasis of luxury shopping
under one roof! The Mall at Short Hills offers the greatest concentration
of upscale retailers in the world. It is anchored by Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom,
Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale's, and Macy's. The roster of over 175 prestigious
international merchants includes Gucci, Tiffanys, Cartier, DKNY, Versace,
Armani, J.Crew, Chanel, Coach, Metropolitan Museum of Art... For lunch
on your own you can get snacks at the variety of food specialty stores,
or go to one of the full-service restaurants -- such as the famous Johnny
Rockets (serving All-American food in a 1950's style diner setting). |
Sunday, 6/30
Travel Time (1-Way): 30 min |
Departure Time: 11 am
Time at Site: 3 hours |
Driving Event: "Patriot's
Poker"
The Driving Event for the Convention will be a Poker
Run through the scenic and historic areas surrounding Morristown, NJ. You
will see (among other things) some of the Revolutionary War sites in Morristown
National Historical Park (the first National Park in America) including
Fort Nonsense and the Jockey Hollow encampments. The Driving Event is open
to all! Prizes will be given for the best poker hands. Touring cars will
get extra points added to their judging score. |
| Sunday, 6/30 |
Departure Time: After Touring Judging |
"The Soapranos" Dinner &
Show
Tony's had enough. He's gettin' outta da business. Christopher,
Paulie and Uncle Junior are giving him agita and the FBI's been snooping
around. So he's calling it a career. Going to Arizona to start up a duck
farm. Youse is invited to his surprise retirement party! (You should know
this one's for Tony SOAP-rano, not the very similar guy in the hit HBO
drama "The Sopranos", about a fictional mob family from NJ.) Tony's party
-- an audience participation play -- includes a full family-style pasta
dinner, dancing, as well as audience training on how to get into "the family"
and an induction ceremony. This is the NY area's hottest new show and is
consistently sold out. Don't miss it! |
| Sunday, 6/30 |
Time: 7 pm |
Travel Time: None! |
Statue of Liberty & Ellis
Island
Statue of Liberty - Located in New York Harbor,
the Statue of Liberty was a gift of international friendship from the people
of France to the people of the United States and is one of the most universal
symbols of political freedom and democracy. Ellis Island - Between
1892 and 1954, approximately 12 million immigrants who entered the United
States through the port of New York were legally and medically inspected
at Ellis Island. The Main Building on Ellis Island is now a museum dedicated
to the history of immigration and the important role this island claimed
during the mass migration of humanity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal (CRRNJ) - After being greeted
by the Statue of Liberty, and processed at Ellis Island, immigrants purchased
tickets and boarded trains at the historic CRRNJ Terminal to take them
to their new homes throughout the United States.
Your visit to Liberty State Park will be self-paced. You
will have the opportunity to enjoy the scenic park and attractions, and
have lunch on your own at the cafeteria on-site. The early departure will
give you an opportunity to take the first ferry to the Statue of Liberty
-- which is required if you want a chance to go inside the statue! |
Monday, 7/1
Travel Time (1-Way): 1 hour |
Departure Time: 6:30 am
Time at Site: 6-1/2 hours |
Liberty Science Center
Located in Liberty State Park, Liberty Science Center
(LSC) features over 250 state-of-the-art, interactive exhibits. The museum's
three exhibit floors, each with a different theme, are dedicated to exploration
through hands-on experimentation. Experience the thrill of watching a large
format film in the country's largest IMAX(r) Dome theater. Have lunch on
your own at the cafeteria on-site. LSC is highly recommended for people
of all ages! |
Monday, 7/1
Travel Time (1-Way): 1 hour |
Departure Time: 8 am
Time at Site: 5 hours |
Farewell Brunch
Please join your hosts for our Farewell Brunch -- the
official wrap-up of the 2002 International Convention! Say your good-byes
over a full breakfast buffet with Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Home Fries, Cinnamon
French Toast, Sliced Fresh Fruit, Assorted Breakfast Breads, Assorted Juices,
Coffee and Tea. |
| Tuesday, 7/2 |
Time: 9 - 11 am |
Travel Time: None! |
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