Get local author Robert A Mayer's autographed book, Middlebrook for $25 at our Store
We can help with local research, genealogy, archives, programs and networking.
Open House Hours with special conditions.
3ed place to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hoagland of Mt Laurel; 2nd place to Emanuel Hernandez of Weehawken; 1st place to Frank McGonigle of South Plainfield! Your Society also benefited from $2120 additional income. THANK YOU
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 November 29 and December 6, 13, 20, 27
Saturday December 10
Tuseday Nov 29. Come and help decorate VVH for the holidays
Saturday Dec 10 12 noon
DRAMATIC REENANCTMENT OF THE HESSIAN ARREST OF DERRICK VAN VEGHTEN DEC 6, 1777. Followed by holiday pot luck.
LIMITED SEATING.
Admission is $5 and includes a tour of the house
FREE TO THOSE IN PERIOD COSTUME
We are proud to announce that our raffle was a roaring success thanks to all our contributors- We will reopen a new raffle in 2023!
Big excitement! We received a significant preservation grant for 2023.
Next work day to be announced
In keeping with the Governor's and the CDC's recommendations, the house is open with no special restrictions. . Masks and hand sanitizer are 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 Coming Soon 2022 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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