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• 1840 - Did you know that Bernardsville was called Vealtown until 1840? There is still discrepancy as to whether the name is of family origin, or because of a cattle slaughterhouse in the township.
• 1880 - The 1880 Federal Census listed Bernards Township as having a population of 2,622 which included 218 farms.

Upcoming Events in the Somerset Hills For a complete list of previous events - Click Here Upcoming Events: For previous THSSH events - Click Here October 20, 2011 Ghost Tales of a Weary Traveler During this 'first person' performance, Kimberly Costa, a historic character interpreter, gives her guests the chance to meet and listen to a woman traveling across New Jersey by stage. Listen to strange tales of 18th century hauntings and ghostly encounters that have followed the woman throughout her travels. A friendly, frightfully delightful event for the entire family. Free Admission- Programs are free • 7:30 pm at the Brick Academy Refreshments • Family & Friends welcome! Directions to the Brick Academy - Click Here Back to Events List - Click Here Click Here to view additional information on the entire Speaker Series Oct 2, 2011 Lord Stirling 1770'S Living History Festival Lord Stirling Park, Basking Ridge, New Jersey Colonial history lives at the Somerset County Park Commission's annual 1770s Festival when Lord Stirling's grand manor house and estate come to life in Lord Stirling Park in Basking Ridge, NJ. Colonial history lives at the Somerset County Park Commission's annual 1770s Festival when Lord Stirling's grand manor house and estate come to life in Lord Stirling Park in Basking Ridge, NJ. Colonial craftspeople ply their trades and a Revolutionary War military detachment camp on the former estate lawns and conduct maneuvers. The event promotes historical and environmental education by familiarizing people with the rich local history of Basking Ridge, highlighting an unsung Revolutionary War hero, demonstrating the colonial heritage of New Jersey, and recreating a typical autumn afternoon in 1770. In 2006, the Lord Stirling 1770s Festival won the Cultural and History Commission of Somerset County History Award for Education. Period re-enactors attired in replicas of 1770s clothing participate in the festival demonstrating their trades and crafts (no crafts are sold). These crafts people make articles such as buttons, rifles, brooms, furniture, lace, stained glass, redware pottery, and powder horns. Other trades and crafts include a blacksmith, tinsmith, wool spinning, decoy carving, and colonial herbs. Children of all ages enjoy the hay rides, clay crafts using Stirling clay, stenciling, and toy making. Visitors may try on colonial costumes and have their photograph taken while restrained to the Somerset Gaoler's wooden stock. $4 per person suggested donation Sunday, October 2, 2011 10:30am - 4:30pm Click Here October 8-9, 2011 Somerset County's Journey thru the Past Weekend Saturday, October 8, 10:00 AM - 5 PM Sunday, October 9, Noon - 4:00 PM Somerset County's Premiere Historic Event For more information - Click Here December 2011 Colonial Christmas Celebration Wednesday thru Sunday - November 30 thru Dec 4, 2011 The historic Vanderveer/Knox House opens its wreath-clad doors to an annual fundraising event, featuring the decorating talents of local designers, antiques dealers and florists.  There are plenty of new and exciting events planned for this year's Colonial Christmas celebration. Visit www.colonialchristmas.org       Events listed above are those officially sponsored and/or officially endorsed and supported by The Historical Society of the Somerset Hills and its affiliate organizations. Please feel free to list your event in the Events Section of the Online Discussion Forum - Click Here The Bernardsville News, the areas local newspaper also offers an online calendar of Events   Back to Events List - Click Here Previous Events List - Click Here