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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.

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Opportunities Coming up

Van Veghten House Open Tuesdays 11 AM - 3 PM. 2nd Saturday 12-3.

Tuesdays Jan 18, 25 Open House 11- 3PM

Volunteers needed to help set up new display cabinets.

Sunday, Feb 6, Board Meeting 2 PM

Howe Farmstead

Van Veghten House Open Tuesdays 11 AM - 3 PM. 2nd Saturday 12-3.

With pleasure and honor we announce that the Howe Farmstead restoration project was awarded nearly $175,000.00 from an annual grant allocation from our partners at Somerset County. Every one of you should take a bow for your commitment, hard work, advocacy, and amazing public relations that not only brought awareness to this amazing property, but pushed it forward at a staggering, history-making pace.

Catch the article with picture in the electron news Patch.

Work Day Pending acquisition of winterizing supplies. Stay tuned for date and time.

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

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 , record and publish oral histories from County residents

OUR 2020 ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Despite the Pandemic Shutdown, great stuff happened at the Somerset County Historical Society and Van Veghten National Historic Site in 2020. Thank you for your interest and support. Following is a sampling of how members and friends helped when they donated:

Participated in the countywide Five Generals Tour, and the virtual Weekend Journey Through the Past.
Held 1 public History Talk lecture (before Pandemic shutdown); hosted several walking tours in the Wetlands Mitigation Project on the flood plain of the Raritan River in front of the house and created a brochure to share with hikers.
Hosted a Boy Scout Eagle Project to renovate the side porch on the east end of the house, which included laying a slate floor and shingling the roof with cedar shakes.
Raised matching funds so the Society qualified for an Operating Grant from Somerset County Cultural and Heritage Commission.
Opened a electronic store on Etsy with Society related merchandise
Continued improving the house's curb appeal and landscaping with donated plantings. Applied for mini-grant from Native Plant Society of NJ.
initiated a high school internship to research part of the Van Veghten House's farm heritage.
Handled more than 200 genealogical and local history inquiries.

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Opportunities Coming up

Van Veghten House Open Tuesdays 11 AM - 3 PM. 2nd Saturday 12-3.

Van Veghten House Open Tuesdays 11 AM - 3 PM. 2nd Saturday 12-3.

Van Veghten House Open Tuesdays 11 AM - 3 PM. 2nd Saturday 12-3.

Howe Farmstead

Van Veghten House Open Tuesdays 11 AM - 3 PM. 2nd Saturday 12-3.

Van Veghten House Open Tuesdays 11 AM - 3 PM. 2nd Saturday 12-3.

Covid Procedures lifted At Van Veghten

Welcome Back! Come and See Us!

OUR MISSION

The Local Source for The Historian In All of us.

Breaking News:

Take a stand and join the oldest Historical Organization in the County

Opportunities Coming up

Van Veghten House Open Tuesdays 11 AM - 3 PM. 2nd Saturday 12-3.

Van Veghten House Open Tuesdays 11 AM - 3 PM. 2nd Saturday 12-3.

Van Veghten House Open Tuesdays 11 AM - 3 PM. 2nd Saturday 12-3.

Howe Farmstead

Van Veghten House Open Tuesdays 11 AM - 3 PM. 2nd Saturday 12-3.

Van Veghten House Open Tuesdays 11 AM - 3 PM. 2nd Saturday 12-3.

Covid Procedures lifted At Van Veghten

Welcome Back! Come and See Us!

OUR MISSION

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