The mission of The Historical Society of the Somerset Hills (THSSH) is to acquire, conserve and share local artifacts and information on matters of local historic interest; cultivate interest in local history; encourage the preservation of local historic resources; facilitate historic research; and preserve, operate, and interpret the Brick Academy.
Founded in 1928 originally as the Historical Society of Basking Ridge, the mission and name of the society was later changed to The Historical Society of the Somerset Hills, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization including all five communities of the Somerset Hills:
- Bedminster Township
- Bernards Township
- Bernardsville
- Far Hills
- Peapack-Gladstone
To further this mission, THSSH sponsors events and activities that promote community awareness and appreciation of the history and architecture of the Somerset Hills.
Our headquarters is at the Brick Academy in the Basking Ridge section of Bernards Township, where our collections of items of local historic interest are available to the public. Click Here to learn more about the history of the Brick Academy.
In the pages of this website you will find historical information, news on current projects and upcoming events, and some of our online collections. We hope you will visit us often – online and in person.
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Reference Names
Other Notable Names used to reference The Historical Society of the Somerset Hills over the years have included:
- The Historical Society of the Somerset Hills (Current)
- The Basking Ridge Historical Society (former)
- The Brick Academy
Board of Trustees
Brooks Betz
John Campbell
June Campbell
David Connolly
Sylvia Gambony
Pat Gray
Florence Hallgring
June Kennedy
Daniel Lincoln, President
Donald Lorenz
Marcella Miccolis, Chair
Robin Marion, Corresponding Secretary
Diane O’Connor
Lawrence Terricone
Joseph Ryder, Treasurer
Ken Salvo
Mildred Van Dyke
The Board of Trustees meet the second Wednesday of each month (except August) at the Brick Academy.
Commitees
For a complete list of the various committees and their functions, please Click Here.
If there is any particular information you need that is not located on this website, please Click Here to request additional information.
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