1760 - Both Bernards Township (Basking Ridge, Lyons, Liberty Corner) and Bernardsville's namesake came from Sir Francis Bernard, the New Jersey governor from 1758 to 1760.
1760 - In addition to Bernards Township and Bernardsville, The plan for Bernardston, Massachusetts (Incorporated in 1762) was laid out during the administration of Sir Francis Bernard and is named for him as well.
Hours of Operation:
Museum Open Sundays
2-4pm
(except Summer
and Holidays) Library Open
First & Third Wednesdays
9:30am-12pm
or by appointment.
Street Address:
15 West Oak Street,
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Telephone: (908) 221-1770
The Brick Academy 1809 - Schoolhouse & Museum and
The Historical Society of the Somerset Hills
The
Historical Society of the Somerset Hills is headquartered
at the historic Brick Academy in Basking
Ridge section of Bernards Township, New Jersey. A short 45 minute ride west of Manhattan, centrally located off interstates 78, 287, 22, and 202/206, in Somerset County, New Jersey.
Come visit the Somerset Hills in beautiful Somerset County, New Jersey.
Street Address:
The Historical Society of the Somerset Hills
15 West Oak Street, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Telephone: (908) 221-1770
Mailing Address:
The Historical Society of the Somerset Hills
P.O. Box 136, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
From 287 (Traveling Northbound)
Take Exit 26B (Bernardsville). Bear right at off ramp onto Mt. Airy
Road. Bear right at traffic signal where Mt. Airy Road continues.
Go 1.1 miles and turn right onto W. Oak Street. The Historical Society
is 1 mile on the left.
From Routes 202 (Traveling Southbound)
Enter Bernardsville and look for left onto North Maple Avenue. Go approximately
1.7 miles and turn right onto Oak Street (island). Cross North Finley
Avenue and Brick Academy is the second building on the right.
From 287 (Traveling Southbound)
Take North Maple Avenue (Exit30A) to Basking Ridge. Go approximately
1.7 miles and turn right onto Oak Street (island). Cross North Finley
Avenue and Brick Academy is the second building on the right.
From Route 78 (Traveling Eastbound)
Take 78 to Exit 36. Turn Left at off ramp and proceed
on Stonehouse Road which bears to the left and turns into King George
Road. Continue 2 miles and bear right onto North Finley Avenue. Continue
to center of downtown Basking Ridge. Turn left onto Oak Street. The
Brick Academy is the second building on the right.
From Route 78 (Traveling Westbound)
Take 78 to Exit 36. Turn Right at off ramp and proceed on Stonehouse
Road which bears to the left and turns into King George Road. Continue
2 miles and bear right onto North Finley Avenue. Continue to center
of downtown Basking Ridge. Turn left onto Oak Street. The Brick
Academy is the second building on the right.
Mass Transit New Jersey Transit train service is available via the Peapack/Gladstone rail line. The Basking Ridge train station is located just four short blocks north of the Brick Academy.
Parking/Restrooms There are 8 parking spaces at the Brick Academy. Additional free parking is available along South Finley Ave in the downtown section of Basking Ridge. Restroom facilities are available in the downstairs of the Brick Academy.
Eateries/Restaurants
The Store Restaurant/Bar - 55 S. Finley Avenue
Ridge Pizzeria- 25 S Finley Ave
Brush’s Deli - 35 S Finley Ave
The Copper Kettle - 118 S Finley Ave
Grain House Restaurant/Bar – N. Maple Ave.
Hotel Accommodations Dolce – Basking Ridge
Somerset Hills Hotel - Warren
Bernards Inn - Bernardsville
Marriott Courtyard – Basking Ridge
Hotel Indego- Basking Ridge
Old Mill Inn - Basking Ridge
