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.
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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!
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Howe Farmstead
Howe Farmstead
If 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.
Calendar of Events
Tuesdays Sep 3, 10, 17, 24 Open House
Saturdays Sep 14 and 28 Open House
Monday, Sep 2, 11-4:30pm, Visit us at the South Plainfield Labor Day Celebration at Veteran's Park
Tuesday, Sep 3, 7pm, Member Mike Beck speaking at Bernards Township Library, "How Central Jersey Won the Revolutionary War"
(32 Maple Ave, Basking Ridge 07920)
Thursday, Sep 5, 7pm, Cultural and Heritage Committee Meeting at County Administration Building
Saturday, Sep 7, 10:20am, Member Robin Suydam and Six Mile Run Reformed Church is sponsoring a talk by Professor Bill Fernekes about NJ Senator Clifford Case and his tie to this church. For more information call (732) 297-3734
and
12pm, Member Lorayne Allen's Prince Rodgers Foundation, and Wallace House celebrate Black Soldiers of the Civil War with reenactors from 6th Regiment Colored Troops at Prince Rodgers Cemetery, Foothill Road, Bridgewater (Park at Rescue Squad)
Thursday, Sep 12, Private research at VVH with out of state visitors from Wisconsin
Friday, Sept 13 8PM, Executive Committee zoom meeting. Private
Sunday, Sep 15, 1:30pm, Board Meeting
Society members welcome.
Tuesday, Sept 17 10-12 am. County training event via zoom: Understanding Unconscious Bias and Embracing IDEA-B For Non Profits.
Saturday, Sep 28, 1:30pm, SUVCW Meeting, Private
Coming in October
Oct 3, 7 pm, Cultural and Heritage Commission Meeting at County Administration building
Oct 5, 1:30pm, Van Nest Mill Program at Manville Library
Oct 6, 10-4pm, Patriot's Weekend event at Lord Stirling Park, sponsored by County Parks
Oct 8, 6:30 pm, Member Mike Beck speaking at Warren Library
Oct 12, 10-5pm, Weekend Journey
Oct 13, 12-4 pm, Weekend Journey
We're still collecting used history oriented books for our book sale.
Howe Farmstead
Howe Farmstead
Howe Farmstead
News!
County work on barns continues.
Construction permit from Franklin Township issued and work on repairing the gutters and roof of the main house is underway.
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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732-305-0265
OUR MISSION
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:
- Foster a growing local community of history lovers of all ages
- Maintain and preserve the Van Veghten House, a National and State Historic Site
- With the County Cultural and Heritage Commission restore and put to creative reuse the Van Doren-Howe Farmstead in Franklin Township
- Collect and maintain an Archives of manuscripts, photographs and ephemera related to Somerset County History
- Collect and maintain a Library of State & Local History Books and Genealogical Resources
- Conduct and assist public with genealogical and local history research
- Maintain Museum of early hand tools and Native American stone tools
- Communicate through Quarterly Electronic Newsletter, Facebook , video vignettes, and a Website
- Issue Publications and video's of local interest
- Present authors and speakers
OUR 2023 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
In addition to holding regular open house hours , handling numerous research requests we also conducted another 50/50 raffle , created a new display highlighting Nathaneal Green's Quartermaster responsibilities and updated the display of attendees at "the pretty little Frisk", cleaned up after flooding from tropical storm Ida, welcomed our first student memberships, conducted a business membership solicitation, and was gifted with a Federal award. On our preservation project, electricity has been re-installed at last, and the County has agreed to restore the carriage house.
None of these accomplishments would have been possible without the active support of our membership . Thank You
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