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.
Care to take a chance on History? Your society is hosting a 50/50 raffle through the end of our year. Tickets are $5 available from any Trustee and at the Van Veghten House. Drawing will be in November just before the holiday season and the odds are good. Only 3000 tickets printed so be sure to grab yours today!
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 June 28
July 5,12,19,26
Saturday, June 25 Join us at Patriot's Ball Park for Revolutionary Revelry. We'll have a table on the concourse.
Saturday July 9 Open House and
1:30 Private SAR Meeting.
Sunday, July 17 Board Meeting 2 PM
Monday July 4 We'll be at Olde Towne In Johnson's Park . Stop by at our table.
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..
Next work day to be announced
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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