November 2026 issue · Community news

The Women of Congress Bring History to Life at Trailside

An all-female cast will bring the debate over American independence to the stage when Union County presents “The Women of Congress 1776” on Wednesday, November 18, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Trailside Nature & Science Center in Mountainside.

Offbook Productions presents “The Women of Congress 1776” at Trailside on November 18. Courtesy Photo

Offbook Productions will portray the congressional delegates of 1776 through music and dramatic storytelling, offering a fresh perspective on the discussions behind the Declaration of Independence as the nation marks its 250th anniversary.

Presented by the Union County Department of Parks & Recreation, the program is organized by the Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs, with funding in part from the New Jersey Historical Commission and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.

The event is open to the public. Trailside is located at 452 New Providence Road, Mountainside. For more information, call 908-558-2550 or email Culturalinfo@ucnj.org.

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