Van Harlingen Historical Society of Montgomery

Dirck Gulick House

While we are all remaining socially distant… Please enjoy a short history of the Gulick House, a stone dwelling built in 1752. Dirck Gulick, one of the area’s original settlers, he purchased the property in 1727. The house is the headquarters of the Van Harlingen Historical Society of Montgomery Township.

Reminder: It’s time to renew your membership, visit our store or make a donation to help support our historical societies, many projects including the Gulick House, farm museum and the Schoolhouse.

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The Gulick House library, located at 506 Route 601 in Belle Mead, is opened the last Saturday of the month from 10 – 12. Drop by for a visit. We’re having a pop-up book sale and you can obtain gently used local history books for ½ price.

: Entrance to Reformed Church of Rocky Hill

: Bergen’s Grocer in Harlingen 1909

: A Victorian-stye house in Rocky Hill

: An area home on our last house tour

: Belle Mead Train Depot 1890

: Another view of the Rocky Hill Victorian

: A late Greek Revival style house built in 1860 on land once part of the 500-acre farm of the Van derVeer family

: Harlingen School c1920

: Opie’s Mill at Bridgepoint

: Dutch script from the early 18th century ledgers of Harlingen Reformed Church

: Early 20th century view along Harlingen Rd

: Harlingen Church today

The Van Harlingen Historical Society

was founded in 1965 to help preserve the heritage of the Montgomery Township area and to interpret the area’s history through educational programs, publications, and exhibits. VHHS believes that by educating people about our rich history, we create a stronger sense of community.