03 November 2008

It's a gas

It's A Gas: A Classic Early-American Scientific Experiment Is Re-created
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 4:30 PM
Millstone River, Delaware & Raritan Canal Park

Rocky Hill, NJ

A re-enactment of the famous experiment by General George Washington and Thomas Pain. Their discovery of the nature of the fiery Will-O'-Wisp of marshes and rivers. All are invited at twilight to watch the re-enactment, which can be viewed from Rt. 518 where it crosses over the Millstone River. A reception will follow, from 5:30 to 6:30 at the Delaware and Raritan Canal Park Headquarters, 142 Mapleton Rd., Kingston, NJ.

http://ruevents.rutgers.edu/events/displayEvent.html?eventId=58835

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