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The Local Source for The Historian In All of us.
We can help with local research, genealogy, archives, programs and networking.
Open House Hours with special conditions.
We can help with local research, genealogy, archives, programs and networking.
Open House Hours with special conditions.
With your support of time, talent and treasure you join a dynamic group of history lovers united to celebrate and preserve the fascinating story of life in Somerset County then and now!
Whether you're a history buff or just looking for a fun day out, Somerset County Historical Society NJ has something for everyone. Our hours are Tuesdays 11-3 pm; 2nd and 4th Saturdays 12-3 pm. Admission is $5 for adults.
This Month's Calendar of Events
(Tuesdays July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Open House
Saturdays July 13 and 27 Open House
Saturday July 20 History on the Greene at Somerville Court House. Visit our tent, say hello, and buy a raffle ticket
Sunday July 21 Washington and his entourage visit VVH for a photo op
Sunday July 28 Board Meeting (note new date!) 1:30 pm.
Coming in August
Member Audrey Allen's Prince Rodgers Cemetery Foundation and Black Yankees recognition event and fundraiser at Patriot's Ball Park
We're still collecting used history oriented books for our book sale.
News!
County work on barns continues. Elm beams have been ordered for the reconstruction of the English barn. At the Carriage House rebar is set in the newly dug foundation trenches.
Old Roofing on main house has been removed. Gazebo/ greenhouse at back of house has been deconstructed
For your safety, Please do not visit the site. We have pictures of ongoing work available at The Van Veghten House.
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Founded in 1882, the Somerset County Historical Society is dedicated to finding, saving and sharing the history of Somerset County, New Jersey
We accomplish this in a variety of ways including:
OUR 2022 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Your Society was been busy in 2022 with emphasis on maintenance, 2026 preparedness and improving financials. Here are some highlights:
created a Funding Plan, conducted a 50/50 raffle which brought in over $2100, began charging admission at Van Veghten House (VVH), to increase visitation began setting up periodic displays at VVH, to address Americans with Disabilities needs began a script to create a video tour of VVH, added new membership categories for students and businesses, adopted a Land Acknowledgment recognizing that our property was originally the homeland of the Indigenous People known as the Lenape, welcomed a member's donation of new installed flooring at the VVH entrance, hosted a video interview with a local author, replaced the headquarters building's boiler, trimmed dangerous branches from trees at VVH, and established an Ethics Committee. All this was in addition to holding four informative talks at local libraries!
On our preservation project, we officially corrected the first owners' names from Van Doren to Covert, filed for and received a more than $233,000 grant for stabilization of the Covert-Howe Farmstead house; conducted a ground penetrating radar survey of the yard behind the farm house, and continued negotiations with PSE & G and the township to reinstall power to the site. None of these accomplishments would have been possible without the active support of our membership . Thank You
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