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(Above) Home of the Historical Society of the Somerset Hills ![]() |
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Special events include:
Boudinot House: Weekend Journey activities:
- Historic House open for public view
- Actors portraying historical figures
- Activities celebrating the 225th Anniversary of Boudinot’s Presidency of the Continental Congress
- Artists of all ages and experience are invited to create work on site
- Try your hand at Printmaking, and take your print home
- Fly a kite above the verdant rolling hills, and so much more!
Brick Academy: Weekend Journey Activities:
- Walking Tour of Historic Basking Ridge Village: Saturday, 1 p.m.
(See Download below) - Lecture: Sunday, 2:30 p.m. On Sunday, October 12, 2008, The Historical Society of the Somerset Hills will host a special program, “Forging Ahead in the Somerset
Hills,” at 2:30 p.m. at the Brick Academy, 15 West Oak Street,
Basking Ridge. Dr. Richard Veit, Associate Professor of Anthropology
at Monmouth University, will present findings from his study of the
Leddel/Frost Forge, an 18th century bloomery forge recently uncovered
in Bernardsville. The forge site is an archaeological treasure,
containing exceptionally well-preserved wooden remains. - Special display of Bernards Township History
- Gift Shop
Kennedy Farmstead Weekend Journey Activities:
- Plum Run String Band: Saturday and Sunday from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy a free concert of traditional colonial, folk, civil war and country fiddle music
- Display of artifacts: from the Farmstead and the Lord Stirling Manor Excavations.
- Presentation: Proposed adaptive arts-related uses of the property.
- Children’s art activity: line drawings featuring Farmstead buildings and coloring materials provided for children to create their own Farmstead art.
- Website: http://farmsteadartscenter.org/
Jacobus Vanderveer House Weekend Journey Activities:
- Saturday 3 p.m.: Hooked Rug demonstrations & talk by Trish Becker; Also, Antique Quilting demonstration & lecture: Every Quilt Has a Story
by Trudy Frey - Sunday 3 p.m.: Lecture by noted historic furnishings expert Jackie Hayley of CT on the Furnishings Plan for the Jacobus Vanderveer House, including exhibition.
- Website: www.jvanderveerhouse.com
New For 2008 in the Somerset Hills
United States Golf Association Weekend Journey Activities:
- Museum admission FREE for this special weekend event
- Personal Tours
- Research question and answer sessions
- Museum gift/souvenir shop on premises
- Read all about the history of the USGA Museum...click here
- Website: www.UGSAMuseum.com
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A guided Walking Tour through the picturesque village of Basking Ridge.Sightseers will discover over 250 years of local history. The earliest structures date back to when the name “Baskenridge” first appeared in the records of the Presbyterian Church in 1733. Many of the buildings on the tour were initially erected as private residences and are based on traditional “vernacular” architectural forms while others are impressive examples of formal architectural styles. Highlights of the tour include the Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church and “Old Yard” cemetery, the hat shop of Aunt Carrie Cross considered to be the oldest building in the village, the grand manor of Dr. Horatio G. Whitnall who served as the Chief Surgeon of the Union Army and many other sites of historical significance. You can download a copy of the Historic Walking Tour booklet in advance .
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For further information, please call The Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission at 908-231-7110 or visit the event website at www.schistoryweekend.com.









