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Van Harlingen Historical Society

Promoting and Preserving the History of Montgomery Township, New Jersey

 
 
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The Keith Line with Joe Grabus and Bruce Blair – postponed to 2021

Van Harlingen Historical Society Posted on December 4, 2020 by adminDecember 4, 2020

Fall PROGRAM Canceled We look forward to a time where we can all be together again The Keith Line with Joe Grabus and Bruce Blair – postponed to 2021 The “Why” and the “How” of Province Line Road, a remnant … Continue reading →

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Feb and March 2020 Talks

Van Harlingen Historical Society Posted on March 11, 2020 by adminMarch 11, 2020

Seeing the Sourlands with Jim Amon – Feb 27th Seeing with a keen and knowing eye lets us discover a wonderland of nature according to Jim Amon. Those who go on his popular nature walks and follow his blog, Seeing … Continue reading →

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VHHS ANNUAL MEETING – Dec 15 2019

Van Harlingen Historical Society Posted on January 27, 2020 by adminJanuary 27, 2020

VHHS Members met on 12/15 for our annual meeting and end of year party.  The event was well attended with a mix of long time and new members.  The meeting was held at the beautifully restored and  historic 1860 James … Continue reading →

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Building Greater Understanding of Native American Indian History Dec 10

Van Harlingen Historical Society Posted on November 28, 2019 by adminNovember 28, 2019

Tuesday, December 10 6:45- 9PM at Montgomery Township Courtroom

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2019 Annual Meeting

Van Harlingen Historical Society Posted on November 16, 2019 by adminNovember 22, 2019

An Exceptional Opportunity! Our Annual WINE & CHEESE PARTY for Members and Their Friends at the 1860 James Van Zandt Mansion –  home of SAVE-A Friend To Homeless Animals December 15th,  3-5 pm Free to members (membership can be paid … Continue reading →

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Discover Montgomery’s Past

Van Harlingen Historical Society Posted on October 2, 2019 by adminOctober 2, 2019

Open House – Saturday, October 12, 1:00-4:00 pm  Self-guided tour Locations: 1752 Dirk Gulick House (506 County Road 601) Farm Museum (124 Montgomery Rd) Parking available at the 124 Club at the 1860 House 1853 Bedensville Schoolhouse (Burnt Hill Rd, Skillman) … Continue reading →

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The Story of Montgomery Volunteer Fire Company #1

Van Harlingen Historical Society Posted on October 2, 2019 by adminOctober 2, 2019

October 10, Thursday, at 7 pm at Montgomery Volunteer Fire Building Two devastating fires in quick succession back in 1939 energized the determination of a handful who had stood helpless in the face of calamity and out of the ashes … Continue reading →

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Saturday Afternoon Local History Movies at the Gulick House

Van Harlingen Historical Society Posted on October 2, 2019 by adminOctober 2, 2019

  September 28 at 1pm   Frog War! The Mercer & Somerset Railroad Story October 26 at 1 pm        Then & Now: Montgomery & Rocky Hill                 November 30 at 1 pm   The Delaware and Raritan Canal                               December 28 at 1 pm    We Remember Montgomery … Continue reading →

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The Mercer & Somerset Railway Company and a Frog War

Van Harlingen Historical Society Posted on October 2, 2019 by adminOctober 2, 2019

 September 26, Thursday, at 7 pm at Mary Jacobs Library  The New Jersey State Legislature incorporated the Mercer and Somerset Railway Company in 1870 and granted them a charter to build a railroad between Trenton and Millstone.  In 1873, the … Continue reading →

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Visit the Van Harlingen Historical Societies Farm Museum during Montgomery Trails Day – June 1, 2019 

Van Harlingen Historical Society Posted on August 15, 2019 by adminAugust 15, 2019

  Join us for Montgomery Trail Day on the trails at Stonebridge! The event is scheduled for Saturday June 1st from noon to 3PM. The VHHS Farm Museum will be open at the Voorhees-Opie Barn (red barn behind 124 Club) … Continue reading →

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