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April 2019
Super Diggg during Spring Mineral Show
This year the Super Diggg, held annually during the spring Gem & Mineral Show since 2005, returns to the Franklin Mineral Museum. The Super Diggg is organized by the Delaware Valley Earth Science Society. Events include mineral collecting on the Buckwheat Dump (with special access to the Mill Site material within a fenced area previously off-limits), a geological tour of the Trotter mine area, door prizes for children, and more. For more information, and to register for this event, go…
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New Jersey Earth Science Association Gem & Mineral Show
April 28, 2018, SATURDAY9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Swap Opens at 8:00 a.m. April 29, 2018, SUNDAY 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Swap Opens at 9:00 a.m. Littell Community Center (formerly the Franklin Armory) 12 Munsonhurst Road Franklin, N.J. 07416 Donation: $6.00 per person / Children under 14 are FREE with a paying adult For more information, go to http://www.njesa.org/spring-mineral-show.html
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Summer Night Dig
Summer night dig, open to the public. Come look for fluorescent minerals at night on the famous Buckwheat Dump. Dig begins at 7:30 p.m. Sturdy footwear (no open-toed shoes) and protective eyewear required. Bring your own ultraviolet light, flashlight or head lamp, and collecting equipment. Hand tools only; no powered equipment allowed for breaking or cutting rock. Hand sledges recommended; claw hammers not allowed. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Adults $10.00 Children (up to 16 years)…
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September 2019
63rd Annual Franklin-Sterling Gem & Mineral Show
Will again be held at the Littell Community Center (formerly the Franklin Armory), this 2-Day Show includes both indoor and outdoor dealers in minerals, fossils, gems, and jewelry. INDOOR SHOW Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. OUTDOOR SHOW Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Admission $7.00 adults / $4.00 children (ages 6-16) Learn more
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