VHHS is not participating this year, but we encourage you to visit many great locations in Somerset County. More information at their website. http://www.co.somerset.nj.us/government/public-works/cultural-heritage/weekend-journey … Continue reading
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Thursday September 22, 7 pm “Harvest Time – History of Local Farming” In the words of Montgomery Farmers Past. Free public program at Mary Jacobs Library. … Continue reading
On Saturday, September 17th 11am-2pm the Sourland Conservancy and Stoutsburg Cemetery Association offer a historic reenactment of a camp meeting revival: food, fun and great gospel music. Details on the Sourland Conservancy website. http://sourland.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Camp-Meeting-Revival-Flyer.pdf See our interesting Oral History called Camp Meetings for … Continue reading
The Forgotten Village Presentation, Panel Discussion, Vintage Photos Memorial Hall, 424 Route 518, Blawenburg Reformed Church May 15, 2016 from 1:00-4:00 PM Semi-guided Tours at Skillman Park 3:30-5:00 PM Join us for a History Tour and Conversation about the former State Village. … Continue reading
Sunday, May 1, 2 pm Rock Mill Preserve, 360 Grandview Road Leader: Debbie Naha Adventurous eaters, this walk is for you. Debbie Naha will be leading a walk featuring local wild edible plants and ecology. She will discuss plant I.D., … Continue reading
Sunday, April 3rd @ 2 pm Stonebridge Park, 1860 House, 124 Montgomery Road (Parking across from Stonebridge at Montgomery) Leader: Jim Wade, Field Archaeologist New Jersey’s Native Americans held deeply personal relationships with the world around them, closely aligned with … Continue reading
An Exceptional Opportunity! Our Annual WINE & CHEESE PARTY for Members and Their Friends at the 1854 James Van Zandt Mansion – newly restored home to SAVE-A Friend To Homeless Animals December 6th 3-5 pm $25/person includes $5 donation to … Continue reading
Van Harlingen Historical Society’s annual May in Montgomery is famous for all sorts of “turns in the road.” No one event is the same, and this year’s May 30th event, in celebration of the society’s 50th anniversary, is no different. Indeed there are lots … Continue reading
Mr. Jefferson believed that music was indispensable to the fabric of culture and civilization, in fact “a most delightful recreation.” A brief illustrated lecture, complemented with a performance of music drawn from Mr. Jefferson’s 1783 inventory of musical holdings. 7:00 … Continue reading
Presented by VHHS Historians Judy Peters and Jessie Havens Many factors combined through time to make this area what it is today. Villages, churches, farming, mills, schools, railroads, local organizations, politics businesses, landscapes and architecture. A fascinating collage illustrated by … Continue reading