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Our Mission
Howe Farmstead
Howe Farmstead
At Somerset County Historical Society NJ, we are dedicated to preserving the rich history of our community. Through research, education, and outreach, we aim to engage the public in understanding and appreciating our local heritage.
Howe Farmstead
Howe Farmstead
Howe Farmstead
News!
Construction permit from Franklin Township issued and work to replace gutters and roof of the main house is completed. Repairs to south wall in oldest section of the house made. Lovely white siding and a multipaned window have been installed. (This is the section that previously connected to the gazebo, hothouse which was removed.)
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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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 weekly open house hours and 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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