February is both Black History Month and the birth month of George Washington, the first president of the United States. You may not realize it but Washington was an enslaver for 56 years (he inherited 10 slaves when he was … Continue reading →
We need your support! Go to our Membership page to join or renew today! ____________________________ MAY IN MONTGOMERY 2023 SATURDAY, MAY 6 Montgomery Rocks My sediments exactly! After a multi-year hiatus, the Van Harlingen Historical Society is proud to once … Continue reading →
Tuesday, December 10 6:45- 9PM at Montgomery Township Courtroom
Continue reading →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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →