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Basking Ridge Charter Day Street Festival

Charter Day Celebrating the 1760 Charter of Bernards Twp

2013 Charter Day Street Fair and Festival

Celebrate Bernards Township's
253rd Anniversary
MAY 18, 2013

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Street Fair 11am-5pm
Rides 11am-6pm, Entertainment – 11am-10pm

 
 

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Inside the Brick Academy - The Newsletter of The Historical Society of the Somerset HillsThe Latest Edition of "Inside the Brick Academy" is out to the membership.
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Museum Exhibit Features Historic Politicians
of the Somerset Hills

Malcom Forbes - Famed Bedminster ResidentFamiliar names come to mind when we think of politicians from the Somerset Hills. Names such as Governor Chris Christie, who had at one time considered entering the race for the Republican Presidential nomination; Malcolm Forbes, who in 1957 ran unsuccessfully for Governor of New Jersey; Christine Todd Whitman, two-term Governor of New Jersey who was the first and to date only female Governor; and Thomas Kean, who also served two terms as Governor of New Jersey.

A new exhibit at the Brick Academy Museum will feature the historical politicians of the Somerset Hills (and nearby) who also played important roles in government. People such as Frederick Theodore Frelinghuysen, Samuel Lewis Southard and William Lewis Dayton, to name a few.

This exhibit starts in May and will grow throughout the year, ending on Sunday, January 20, 2013, after the Presidential Inauguration. Please stop by often to see this expanding exhibit and learn about the historical politicians of the Somerset Hills.

 
 

Peapack Gladstone Celebrates 100 yearsPeapack Gladstone Marks 100th Anniversary

A yearlong celebration of what was once part of Bedminster, come learn about the great history of these two wonderful hamlets of the Somerset Hills. From the Smiths, to the Tigers, the Blairs, and King Hassan, there's so much to know about Peapack and Gladstone. Natarir and Blairsden, and don't forget the Mosley estate.

Happy 100th Birthday!

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Historic Original Brick Academy Students booksOriginal 1888 Brick Academy Student's School Books Come Home

Donated by the great, great, great grandson of Basking Ridge resident Michael Scheuereman, two antique books that once belonged to the Brick Academy student William Scheuereman were recently donated to THSSH. Take a step back in time and come see these great pieces of our local history. Printed back in 1888 by D. Appleton and Company of New York, they're now on display at THSSH at the Brick Academy.

 
 

What Local History Do Our Online Visitors Search For?
The Winners are...

Here is what you have been searching for online that landed you and other visitors on the Historical Society of Somerset Hills websites for 2011.

Keyword Searches at the Historical Society of Somerset Hills Winners 2011

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View the Top 25 searches.

 
 

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New Trustees Elected

2012 THSSH Trustee Martine White2012 New Trustee to THSSH Sue ZibelliThe Historical Society of the Somerset Hills is pleased to welcome two new members to the Board of Trustees, Martine White of Basking Ridge and Sue Zibelli of Bernardsville, New Jersey.

Promoting local history is a great way to support the local communities of the Somerset Hills and we are grateful to have their support to our Board of Trustees. Both Martine and Susan bring unique insights and experiences to THSSH's Board of Trustees.

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Lorraine Passmore Scholarship FundHistory Scholarship Program

The Lorraine Passmore Historic Preservation Scholarship Program honors a dedicated member and encourages historic preservation practice. Read more


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Did Betsy Ross Die in Basking Ridge as Mrs. Claypool?Local Lore

Betsy Ross, Was She Really Buried in Basking Ridge?

Betsy Ross in Basking Ridge
Over the past two decades, more than half a dozen references to this story have been uncovered in our archives at the Brick Academy and in the files of the Bernards Township Library History Room. The first mention appeared in a clippings scrapbook compiled by retired physician, Dr. William Pennington, who lived around the turn of the 19th century and spent much of his life collecting newspaper articles
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A Digital Gem - Ludwig Schumacher's The Somerset Hills - c1900
Digital Gem - A Rare Book - A Great Download

The Library of Congress, with a grant provided by the Sloan Foundation, has digitized a fantastic book that was originally published back in 1900 totally dedicated to the Somerset Hills area. Read about Bedminster, Basking Ridge, Bernardsville, and all the other great areas.

Full of facts, background, and some great story telling that dates back to the early 17th century. The complete book is 135 pages, but they are small. Images included as well.

Grab yourself a big screen and click the book cover ...more

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Commemorative Edition
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Inside America Limited Edition Bernards 250 edition

This sure to be a classic Bernards Township local collectible, "Around and About - Basking Ridge, Liberty Corner, and Lyons - a 148 page limited release and only available from the Historical Society of the Somerset Hills.
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