A NEW listing of our Manuscript Collection is available under the Collection Tab.
We can help with local research, genealogy, archives, programs and networking.
Open House Hours with special conditions.
Take a chance on History. Your society is hosting a 50/50 raffle. Tickets are $5 available from any Trustee and at the Van Veghten House. Drawing will be in November just before the holiday season. Odds are good. Only 3000 tickets printed.
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!
Tuesdays May 24th, & 31st
June 7th, 14th, 21st 28th
Saturday June 11. Join us at Manville Library from 1-3 for a look at the life of Kate Macy Ladd, Somerset's own Gilded Age heroine. Book signing too
In anticipation of a busy season, we are going to be welcoming volunteers on site for landscaping and other to-do items in the weeks to come. If you do plan on joining in the fun, be sure to bring anything necessary for comfortable yard work- solid boots, gloves, shears etc.. Stay tuned for specific dates and information.
In keeping with the Governor's and the CDC's recommendations, effective June 1,2021 the house is open with no special restrictions. . We will not be checking temperatures or vaccine status. However, masks and hand sanitizer will be available for those who wish to use them.
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 2021 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Despite the Pandemic Shutdown, great stuff happened at the Somerset County Historical Society, the Van Veghten National Historic Site and the Van Doren-Howe Farmstead Project in 2021. Thank you for your interest and support. Following is a sampling of how members and friends helped when they donated:
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