DATE: Friday, May 24, 2024 – Day Focuses on Community Service and Pride in Bernards Township
The Mr. Local History Project celebrates Bernards Township Day with two great historic items. Get a vinyl sticker or an original Bernards Township flag and show your pride.
Countdown – 2024 Bernards Township Day of Community Service and Pride – May 24
Friday, May 24 is the day where the community gives back to Bernards Township with acts of community service and pride.
Bernards Township Day is May 24th every year.
It’s called Bernards Township Day, celebrated annually on the day of the townships founding- May 24, 1760.
It is NOT Charter Day, a street fair held typically the third Saturday in May. But this year, both events happen on the same day!!!!
Bernards Township Day commemorates a day of community service to be held every May 24 – the same day as May 24, 1760, when a township Charter was granted by King George II of England, establishing Bernards Township. May 24 is a day dedicated to residents giving back to Bernards Township by doing a good deed for the township.
The 3rd annual “Township Day of Service and Pride” has been the topic of discussion with many nonprofit organizations, thinking about how to give back to the community in a fun and spirited way that shares in the community spirit of the township on one day for everyone and builds on last year’s inaugural event.
In the past, many in the township attended the Bernards Charter Day Street fair and festival, held annually by the Bernards Township Recreation Commission. But Bernards Township Day, held every year on May 24, is a “local day of service” for the community, where residents give back to their township with a “good deed” or “Day of Service” focused on the community. Many local nonprofit organizations will showcase volunteer community service opportunities throughout the day. Local businesses will offer specials that benefit residents and give back to the community. Educators will be working with kids on a variety of activities during the day as well.
Look for announcements from local organizations, businesses, and school officials for more events and activities you can join or get involved in (see the Social Media links below).
Sign Up Your Community Service Volunteer Offer, Event, or Activity
Or say “I’m looking to volunteer.” We’ll do our best to help – but please leverage our FB Group Page as well – Click Here and join the conversation.
Join the Bernards Township Day Discussion on Facebook Groups
A dedicated Facebook Group has been created for Bernards Township Day – Add a volunteer opportunity, share an idea to show your pride, post an organization activity, or look for volunteering opportunities. Visit FB at – https://www.facebook.com/groups/bernardstownshipday.
Why May 24 You Say
So why May 24, you ask? A great question. May 24 is the day in 1760 when King George II, in a Charter, granted Bernardston official recognition to Sir Francis Bernard, the Royal Governor of New Jersey. Bernardston later became known as Bernards Township. What better day to recognize a community spirit day than May 24? So now you know.
The Mr. Local History Project will participate in Bernards Township Day by working with local educators providing community service for students to learn about local history and engage in an activity, assignment, or purpose to give back to the town they live in.
Brooks Betz, Trustee – mr. local history project.
On May 24, 1760, King George II, in a Charter, granted Bernardston official recognition to Sir Francis Bernard, the Royal Governor of New Jersey.
Anyone Can Participate in Bernards Township Day
Join this grassroots effort. Sponsor an event of your own! Everyone can participate. Share your activity or event on social media with the hashtag #bernardstownshipday
Post/Share your event/activity/offer information on your social media or website. Don’t forget to add the hashtag #bernardstownshipday
Mr. Local History’s Project Local History Ambassador Will Honor Bernards Township Day
The Mr. Local History Project will hold assemblies to share the history and give a custom-made Bernards Township flag to every 5th-grade student in Cedar Hill, Liberty Corner, Mt. Prospect, and Oak Street school over multiple years until every student has a Bernards Township flag and knows the history of the flag and the Charter of Bernardston.
Follow the postings to see the activities and events planned and discussed:
- Facebook Bernards Township Day Discussions – Click Here
- Instagram Bernards Township Day Discussions – Click Here
- Twitter Bernards Township Day Discussions – Click Here
- Look for announcements in local media outlets from local organizations, businesses, and school officials for more events and activities you can join or how to get involved.
IF you can’t participate in an activity, you can certainly show your pride. Fly a Bernards Township flag made by the Annin Flag Company.
Order Online Now. Quantities are very limited. All proceeds go towards promoting Project Local Ambassador.
