Whitall House Open for Tours
Whitall House/Red Bank Battlefield NJTour the Whitall House to learn about what life was like for an 18th-century Quaker family. Adjacent to the house is Red Bank Battlefield and the earthen remains of Fort Mercer. The house and battlefield are part of the Gloucester County Parks system. The park features picnic pavilions and a scenic path along the Delaware […]
Whitall House Open for Tours
Whitall House/Red Bank Battlefield NJTour the Whitall House to learn about what life was like for an 18th-century Quaker family. Adjacent to the house is Red Bank Battlefield and the earthen remains of Fort Mercer. The house and battlefield are part of the Gloucester County Parks system. The park features picnic pavilions and a scenic path along the Delaware […]
Whitall House Open for Tours
Whitall House/Red Bank Battlefield NJTour the Whitall House to learn about what life was like for an 18th-century Quaker family. Adjacent to the house is Red Bank Battlefield and the earthen remains of Fort Mercer. The house and battlefield are part of the Gloucester County Parks system. The park features picnic pavilions and a scenic path along the Delaware […]
Schuyler-Hamilton House Open for Tours
NJThe Morristown Chapter – Daughters of the American Revolution welcome you to visit the newly-enhanced Schuyler-Hamilton House, home of Revolutionary-era doctor Jabez Campfield and the place where Alexander Hamilton courted his wife Betsy Schuyler. The house is open for tours every Sunday afternoon from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Visitors will enjoy new additions to […]
Tours of Princeton Battlefield
Princeton Battlefield State Park 500 Mercer Street, Princeton, NJSpend a Sunday afternoon at the Princeton Battlefield State Park and learn more about the Battle of Princeton,a battle that ended the “Ten Crucial Days” of 1776-1777. Walk in the footprints of Washington’s troops and listen toexciting narratives of soldier and civilian experiences. Your tour is led by an approved Historical Interpreter. Following the approximate […]
Washington: A Life in New Jersey
Virtual EventExamine George Washington’s life and legacy in New Jersey, reading along in Ron Chernow, Washington: A Life with a State Park Service historian in a series of virtual monthly meetings. Reading in advance is NOT required. Although offered as a series, each lecture stands on its own and assumes no prior knowledge. New participants are […]
The Jacobus Vanderveer House Presents: Weekend Journey Through the Past
Jacobus Vanderveer House 3055 River Road, Bedminster, NJLive performance by The Long Hill String Band with two sets from 12:00pm-1:00pm and 2:00pm-3:00pm, docent led house tours, fun activities for the whole family, crafts, and a scavenger hunt. Light refreshments will be available for sale. Remember to bring a lawn chair or blanket to watch the band! Free Admission!
Journey Through the Past
NJJourney Guidebook (printed copies available at participating sites during the event weekend) or check out our Virtual Map! Activities Brochure (printed copies available at participating sites during the event weekend) Revolutionary Somerset - Learn more about the 5 Generals! Visit Sites....Take Our Survey...Win Prizes! This year, join us for a Special Experience on the Courthouse […]
Living History Day: The Women’s Encampment at Dey Mansion
Dey Mansion 199 Totowa Road, Wayne, NJDid you know that camp followers played a crucial role in the upkeep of Washington's army? Dey Mansion's camp follower-focused encampment will highlight the often overlooked contributions that women and others made to the Continental army. Witness full demonstrations from cooking, washing of clothes, medical practices and more throughout the day! RSVP for this free […]
King Trees & Queen Bees
Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage 71 Somerset Street, Somerville, NJhttps://www.facebook.com/events/795867208515331 Somerset County’s Weekend Journey Through the Past: https://www.co.somerset.nj.us/government/public-works/cultural-heritage/weekend-journey Explore the history and ecology of trees and bees in New Jersey as part of Somerset County's Weekend Journey Through the Past. King Trees, a special exhibit inside George Washington's winter headquarters at the Wallace House, identifies big trees past and present that witnessed the American Revolution […]
