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The Somerset Hills is a region of within Northern Somerset County containing Bernardsville Borough, Bedminster Township , Bernards Township, Far Hills Borough, and the Twin Boroughs of Peapack Gladstone.
1923 - The Friends of the Oak Tree was organized in 1923 to save the 600 year old oak tree in the Basking Ridge Presbyterian Churchyard. The tree trunk was cleaned of its disease, leaving space for four men to stand in its trunk. Three tons of Concrete were poured into the cavity.



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Upcoming Events in the Somerset Hills

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February 21st 2:00pm	Historic Blairsden The Peapack-Gladstone Historic Preservation Commission is presenting a lecture detailing the history of ‘Blairsden’, the legendary 1903 Peapack estate of C. Ledyard Blair. Well known history enthusiasts including John C. Smith, local landscape architect and Chairman of the PGHPC; W. Barry Thomson, author and historian; and Mark Alan Hewitt, author and architect will give a Power Point presentation at the Bedminster Township Municipal Building, One Miller Lane, Bedminster. R.S.V. P. 908-234-1121
March 18, 2010	Speaker Series at THSSH What not to wear in the 18th Century Kimberly Costa A lover of history, clothing and textiles since childhood, Kimberly Costa has been offering programs in 18th century Living History for over fifteen years, providing a unique look into life in the past. Her interactive programs allow the public to not only see, but to experience what daily life was like during our Colonial and Young Republic periods. Learn more about Kimberly and her work - Click Here Programs are free • 7:30 pm at the Brick Academy Refreshments • Family & Friends welcomed! Directions to the Brick Academy - Click Here Back to Events List - Click Here

April 15, 2010	Speaker Series at THSSH Music of America's History - Songs from the Pre-Revolutionary era Nancy Schill & Charlie Pellegrino A musical program presented by Nancy & Charlie in full regalia. The couple is from Bucks County, PA, and will accompany the program with fiddle, guitar & vocals. The couple last played for us two years ago and it was a great evening! Programs are free • 7:30 pm at the Brick Academy Refreshments • Family & Friends welcomed! Directions to the Brick Academy - Click Here Back to Events List - Click Here

May 15, 2010	BERNARDS TWP CHARTER DAY STREET FAIR & FESTIVAL Plans are already underway for the 250th Anniversary - May 15, 2010 REGISTRATION FORMS NOW AVAILABLE - Click Here

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

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