Special Page for Our School Community (HFS)

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As an historically Quaker town, it’s important to include Quakers’ diverse perspectives during Haddonfield’s annual revolutionary war reenactment. Many Quakers remained neutral during the conflict and payed dearly for their convictions. Other well-known Quakers, such as Betsy Ross and Nathaneal Greene, chose to fight for independence. Even though remaining devout pacifists, Quakers Robert Townsend and Lydia Darragh ended up spying for the colonial cause. 

Join us as we let people know that Quakers still exist, educate them on our values, and share our complicated roles during the conflict.

Since all of our activities will take place outside, it’s also a perfect way to stay “COVID safe.”

Quaker Space Equals Quiet Space

We’re opening all of our outside grounds during the skirmish for families to get away from the loud cannons and musket noise on Kings Highway (at the intersection of Friends Avenue). We’ll host information on colonial-era medicine and the Quakers’ roles as medics, create a graveyard scavenger hunt, play colonial-era games and provide “hospitality” (water and snacks) throughout the day. 

We’re also encouraging families to bring picnics or take-out lunches to our grounds. 

Integrating Our School Community: Quaker "SPICES" In Action

One Haddonfield Friends School (HFS) class plans on creating signs explaining the Quaker “SPICES”: simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality and stewardship. 

Join us as we welcome people to our "Quaker spaces" throughout the day!