Colonial Games with Ilene Marzi - Historical Games from the Colonial and Revolutionary War Periods

✨ Event Description If you’ve ever wondered what folks in New Jersey did for fun before phones, TVs, or electricity, this event at the Cranford Community Center on October 10th is for you. “Colonial Games with Ilene Marzi” dives into historical games from the Colonial and Revolutionary War periods. Ilene Marzi leads the session, showing how people back then entertained themselves with simple, hands-on games. It’s a free event, part of Union County’s America 250 programming, and sponsored by the Crane’s Ford Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

🔍 What to Expect

• 🎲 Historical games: Learn and play games popular during the Colonial and Revolutionary War periods.
• 👩‍🏫 Instructor: Ilene Marzi guides you through the activities with historical insight.
• 📍 Location: Held at the Cranford Community Center in Cranford, NJ.
• 🎟️ Free admission: No cost to attend, making it easy to drop in.
• 🇺🇸 Special programming: Part of Union County’s America 250 events commemorating American history.
• 🕐 Duration: The event runs for one hour from 1 PM to 2 PM on October 10, 2026.
• 🏛️ Sponsored: Supported by the Crane’s Ford Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
• 🤔 Unique angle: Step back in time and find out how people entertained themselves without modern technology.