The Westfield Historical Society and the Friends of Mindowaskin Park invite the community to a celebration of two beautiful outdoor spaces in the historic town of Westfield.

     For Families, The event begins at the Reeve House property (314 Mountain Ave.) on June 19, 2021 from 3-5pm. Families will first tour the Reeve House gardens and hunt for the hidden Fairy Houses (made by the Westfield Rake & Hoe Garden Club Juniors and Adults). From there, guided tours of Mindowaskin Park & Pond will take place where guests will learn about the park and pond life and the history of Mindowaskin Park. Refreshments will be served. The admission fee for this family event is $5 per person (children 3 & under are free). There will be opportunities for professional family photos at the park’s Bandstand.

     For Adults, The event also begins at the Reeve House property on June 19, 2021 from 6-9pm. Adults (21 and older) will first have the opportunity to tour our beautiful Mindowaskin Park. After the tour, guests return to the Reeve House to gather at the front lawn of the beautiful and historic Reeve house for a leisurely time of music by the Westfield-based band, Save Mary, covering crowd-pleasing tunes from the last four decades. Beer, wine, soft drinks, grilled hot dogs/hamburgers will be available. The admission fee for this adult event is $20 per person and includes one drink ticket.

For both events, a photo contest for the best shots of the park which participants are encouraged to take during the tours will take place. Submissions will be accepted online, judged by professional photographers and awards will be given to 1st and 2nd place winners. 

     For either event, pre-registration is required. Space is limited, so reserve early by calling (908)654-1794, or email westfieldhistoricalsociety@gmail.com. The fee should be paid at the Reeve House gate upon arrival. When reserving, be sure to indicate whether you are reserving for the Family event or for the Adult event, the number attending (including adults and children), and your phone number and email address. 

     The Friends of Mindowaskin Park is a non-profit organization, founded in the early 1990's, to revitalize and preserve the park. The mission of the Friends of Mindowaskin Park is to ensure the long-time enjoyment of the public park by Westfield residents and patrons. Working independently, but in cooperation with the Town of Westfield, the Friends work to ensure that the historical significance of the park is maintained and protected. Through the efforts of the Friends of Mindowaskin Park, the park has been designated a Westfield Historic Site.

    Since 1968, the 501(c)(3) non-profit Westfield Historical Society has worked to preserve, interpret, and encourage interest in history, Westfield, and its residents through educational efforts and community outreach programs. For further information on the Westfield Historical Society and its activities, or to volunteer, call (908)654-1794 or visit  www.westfieldhistoricalsociety.org , like on facebook and follow in Instagram.