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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.

The Brick Academy is located in Somerset County in Central 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

Web based Map/Directions
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Hours of Operation:
Museum Open Sundays
2-4pm
(except Summer
and Holidays)
Library Open
First & Third Wednesdays
9:30am-12pm
or by appointment.

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Brick Academy Directions

General Directions

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
Nearby Attractions
Walking Tour of Basking Ridge - (0mi)
The Old Oak Tree – Basking Ridge (200ft)
The USGA Museum - Bernards Twp (4mi)
KMS Farmstead – Basking Ridge (2mi)
Natirar Mansion/Park – Peapack (10mi)
Washington Rock Park – Green Brook (10mi)
Museum of Early Crafts – Madison (15mi)
Discover Somerset CountyNew Jersey Tourism - Stay in New Jersey!

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