Walking tour of historic Basking Ridge village added to online virtual tour.

BERNARDS TWP. – February 6, 2009

Walking Tour of Historic Basking Ridge Village

A great way to see some of the most noted historical sites in and around the downtown Basking Ridge area.

Taken from the historic pamphlet from our online archives, here's a new way to get a virtual look at this historic hamlet.

Click Here to be directed to the online interactive map and tour.

Start at the Brick Academy, home to the Historical Society of the Somerset Hills (it's marked with a "Circled Question Mark".)

Created by Trustee member Brooks Betz, "the interactive map allows people to recognize some of the historic buildings in the township without going outside". "Guided tours are given periodically by local historians, but we felt this might be a good way to allow visitors to familarize themselves witht the logistics of the tour before they visit," stated Betz.

The interactive map includes 27 historic buildings, three dining establishments, restroom stops, parking, and the best photo areas. The original tour book, written/published in 2004, is still available for download and available in the Historical Society's gift shop. "But nothing takes the place of a nice walk. So come spend a few hours, have lunch, and enjoy the historic village of Basking Ridge, New Jersey."