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 →
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 →
“Montgomery: The Way It Was” will be recalled for us in picture and story by Dan Pullen on Wednesday evening, September 12 at 7 PM in the program room at Mary Jacobs Memorial Library, 63 Washington St., Rocky Hill, NJ. … Continue reading →
As a prelude to this year’s May in Montgomery Touring the Millstone Valley National Scenic Byway, the Van Harlingen Historical Society is proud to present a lecture by John D.S. Hatch titled Historic Preservation, Urban Redevelopment, and the Rural Landscape: How New … Continue reading →
Brian Armstrong presents NJ history and memorabilia from past campaigns. Free program starts 6:30 on Nov 3 at Mary Jacobs Library.
Continue reading →Barn dance with the Long Hill String Band and Caller Sue Dupree. Historic Exhibits of Harvest Time and Lost Village will be featured. 8-11 pm Elks Club on Rte 518. Price: $15 in advance either by mail or by ordering … Continue reading →
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 →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 →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 →