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Civil War Exhibit Marks 150th Anniversary

Civil War Anniversary Did you know that the Civil War had direct involvement in the Somerset Hills area. A new exhibit sponsored by THSSH reminds us all about this important 150th anniversary.

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	What Local History Did Our Online Visitors Search For in 2011? 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. Click Here to see the 2011 winners based on over 6,000 searches. View the Top 25 searches.

	Preserve our local history - Membership is easy and cheap! And tax deductible! Click Here for Details
	Even local history groups like us use FACEBOOK... "LIKE US" and get quick updates, news, events, and local historic information.

	THSSH Brings History to Bedminster Fall Fest A great day of demonstrations, exhibits, and community conversation as THSSH brought it's mobile membership drive team to the 2011 Bedminster Fall Fest. The community event was re-instituted this year to bring community spirit and awareness to the residents of Bedminster. Read more

	Engaging Young Minds to Be Mindful of Our Local History Please join us in our efforts to promote, support, and engage the the youth of our communities in the Somerset Hills while helping THSSH power into the 21st century with youthful spirit. " History VolunTEENS" Mentor Program Bringing 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! Find us faster next time: just type: www.historyvolunteens.org (Bookmark it!) Did you miss Volunteer Night? If so, there are still ways you can earn 25 or more hours this year! Visit the History VolunTeens page to find out more....Click Here

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


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Oak Street School Mural - History to the Children

When Bernards Township marked its 250th anniversary of its formal charter as a township, the town was known as Bernardstown, named in honor of the Governor of New Jersey. Over 6 weeks, 640 student artists, 70 volunteers, the Oak Street PTO, and one artist later… the cafeteria at Oak Street School was radically transformed ....learn more

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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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Bernardsville Receives Its 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

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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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Bernards Township
Commemorative Edition Book

Commemorative Edition
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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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Announcements & News

Engaging Young Minds to Be Mindful of Our Local History

New Scholarship Program

Local Lore

Bernardsville Receives Its First Historic District on NJ State Register

Digital Gem - A Rare Book - A Great Download

Commemorative Edition Get your copy today!

Shop with a Purpose!

Engaging Young Minds to Be
Mindful of Our Local History

Commemorative Edition
Get your copy today!

Shop with a
Purpose!