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Website Updates:

Everything you need to know about the 250th anniversary celebrations in Bernards Township through out 2010.

Bernards Township Street Names -
See what's behind the history of your street name...more

In an effort to reach out to new and younger audiences, a program called "History VolunTeens" was established here at THSSH to work with area high school students and tie their interest in history to volunteer to find new ways to promote our local history.

Bianca Pichamuthu's video showcases her dedication to local history and her craft. Watch the Video - ....learn more

Historic Profile

Historic Boudinot House in Basking Ridge Makes National Register

Named after the Continental Congress President and Resident Elias Boudinot.
The Boudinot House was placed on the New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places Sept. 11, 2009 and Dec. 18, 2009 respectively. Elias Boudinot (1740-1821) is believed to have built the house in 1771. A resident of Elizabethtown, he joined the drive for independence and later moved his family to Bernards to escape the British.
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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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Teen Volunteer Program

" VolunTEENS" Program
Brings New Perspectives to Local History

Do you like local history? Here's a great way to become involved in working with other teens from around the Somerset Hills area and build friendships, share ideas, and increase your knowledge of history in your community. It's your history....help preserve it! . ...read more

Historic Barn Relocated and Restored in Liberty Corner

This is a story about how a twenty year dream to build a garage/barn evolved into an elaborate twisting tale of historic preservation and innovative thinking.

"I always wanted another barn on our property," noted Carolyn Knox of the Liberty Corner section of Bernards Twp. ...read more

Bernardsville Receives First Historic District on NJ State Register

The Olcott Avenue District in Bernardsville Makes History

The New Jersey State Review Board for Historic Sites recommended the creation of the Olcott Avenue historic district on February 10, 2009 said Darlene Yuhas, spokeswoman for the state Department of Environmental Protection. ...more

New Exhibits on Display at the Brick Academy

The main floor of the Brick Academy has been updated with new exhibits and displays ranging from local historic timelines, to general store displays, school house materials from the early 1900's, and a look back at antique kitchen items.

In an effort to bring out more and more of our collection, the main floor of the academy will be used more frequently with rotating displays in the glass display cases that surround the main floor...more

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