Now retired from both politics and teaching, former state Rep. Rick Saccone had a collection of items on the United Statesâ founding, the Constitution and the crucial role that he believes religion played in both, but nowhere to put them.
âHere are all the things Iâve been collecting for years,â Saccone said. âI didnât want it to sit in my basement. I want to share it with people.â
The Elizabeth-area Republican hit on the idea of displaying it all in a 550-square-foot cottage on his property he had been using for storage and calling it the Constitution and Godly Heritage Discovery Center. It will be opening for 200 invited guests Saturday, and then be open thereafter by appointment only. A George Washington impersonator will be on hand at the property on Boston Hollow Road in Elizabeth Township for the opening, a cannon will be fired and other activities will take place.