A barn dance is any kind of dance involving traditional or folk music with traditional dancing , occasionally held in a barn , but, these days, much more likely to be in any suitable building.
15-519: Llewellyn Park is a historic gated community and census-designated place (CDP) located within West Orange in Essex County , in the U.S. state of New Jersey . Llewellyn Park is thought to be the country's first planned residential community, and the site of the first large-scale naturalization of crocus , narcissus , and jonquils . The community features 175 homes on 425 acres (172 ha) and
30-485: A Halloween Party for the children and a Holiday Party for adults. Recently the Ladies Association has also sponsored a barn dance , an Easter egg hunt , a Victorian picnic, and a High Tea. Residents' professions and occupations range widely and include business persons, professionals, academics, and artists. Residents operate a Llewellyn Park Historical Society dedicated to preserving historic artifacts relating to
45-537: A suburban community of country estates. These finely crafted homes would stand amid majestic trees and running streams. The first annual meeting of proprietors was held at the Park's Gatehouse on January 1, 1858, and continues today. The Park became home to many residents of note, especially Thomas Edison , whose home Glenmont is part of the Thomas Edison National Historical Park . Other residents over
60-457: Is complete through NPS recent listings posted November 22, 2024. Barn dance The term “barn dance” is usually associated with family-oriented or community-oriented events, usually for people who do not normally dance. The caller will, therefore, generally use easy dances so that everyone can join in. A barn dance can be a ceilidh , with traditional Irish or Scottish dancing , and people unfamiliar with either format often confuse
75-542: Is credited with developing the “barn dance” radio format, which was in large part responsible for the advent of country music in the United States. The National Barn Dance began as a program of old-time fiddling on April 19, 1924, with George D. Hay as the show's host and announcer. A year-and-a-half later, Hay moved to Nashville, Tennessee and brought in an old-time fiddler to launch the WSM Barn Dance ; this show
90-564: Is intended to be a complete list of properties and districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Essex County, New Jersey . Latitude and longitude coordinates of the sites listed on this page may be displayed in an online map. Historic resources in the Montclair, New Jersey area were surveyed in 1986, leading to a number of separate listings. This National Park Service list
105-482: Is largely responsible for the beautification of the Park. Its activities include annual plantings; purchasing, and selecting appropriate sites for rustic architecture including gazebos and benches; and directing the Park's maintenance staff to care for the trees, shrubs and flowers. A major function of the Ladies Association is its commitment to fostering a sense of community among Park residents by planning social activities for adults and children. These activities include
120-420: Is located 12 miles (19 km) west of New York City . Llewellyn Park was one of the first gated communities in the United States, where the natural environment was both carefully cultivated and allowed to remain undisturbed. The landscaping is in the 19th century romantic style of New York's Central Park , and includes winding paths, ornamental trees, shrubs, and flowers. The Llewellyn Park Historic District
135-518: Is located on Main Street in West Orange, near Thomas Edison's factory complex , now a museum and also a part of the Thomas Edison National Historical Park . The entrance is within West Orange's historic district, which is entering a phase of major revitalization. There is a side entrance to Llewellyn Park located on Eagle Rock Avenue that is electronically monitored and activated by the security guards within
150-839: Is now known as the Grand Ole Opry and remains on the air to this day. Dozens of similar programs cropped up on AM radio stations all across the United States, from New England to Los Angeles, including the WWVA Jamboree in Wheeling, West Virginia (1933), the Renfro Valley Barn Dance in Kentucky (1939), the Louisiana Hayride (1948), the Tennessee Jamboree (1953) and Ozark Jubilee (1954). Television adaptations (often under
165-552: The Gatehouse on the Main Street entrance. Llewellyn Park residents enjoy the combination of close proximity to New York City, a relaxed semi-rural lifestyle, and exceptional privacy. As of the 2020 United States census , the population was 821. The Ramble is a common area of 50 acres (200,000 m) landscaped with streams and paths. Period gas lamps line the curving streets of the community. The Llewellyn Park Ladies Association
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#1732852590005180-567: The creation and history of the Park. The Llewellyn Park Preservation Foundation (an independent 501 c(3) charitable organization) is dedicated to maintaining and restoring the historic character. People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Llewellyn Park include: National Register of Historic Places listings in Essex County, New Jersey List of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Essex County, New Jersey Download coordinates as: This
195-608: The two terms. However, a barn dance can also feature square dancing , contra dancing , English country dance , dancing to country and western music, or any other kind of dancing, often with a live band and a caller . Modern western square dance is often confused with barn dancing in Britain. Barn dances, as social dances, were popular in Ireland until the 1950s, and were typically danced to tunes with 4 rhythms. WLS in Chicago
210-782: The years included abolitionist James Miller McKim , whose charming house contained secret chambers to hide escaped slaves traversing the Underground Railroad , the Merck family ( George W. Merck was raised there), and the Colgate family. Its annual meeting, going on for 158 years, is the longest continuous string of meetings of any residential association in the United States. A number of Llewellyn Park's homes were designed by prominent American architects including Alexander Jackson Davis , Calvert Vaux , Charles McKim , Stanford White , and Robert A.M. Stern . The main entrance to Llewellyn Park
225-562: Was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985 and was added to the state register the following year. Llewellyn Park was founded in 1853 by Llewellyn Solomon Haskell , a New York City businessman and was designed by Alexander Jackson Davis . Haskell discovered the lush, wooded area on the eastern slope on the first range of the Watchung Mountains which was originally farmland owned by Ira Harrison Condit. Purchasing 100 acres from Condit in 1855, Haskell set out to create
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