Events for July 25, 2026

New Jersey welcomes the world to Rockingham State Historic Site this summer for the 250th Birthday of the United States. Rockingham was George Washington's final wartime headquarters. Arriving from New York, Washington stayed at Rockingham from August 23, 1783 and left November 10, 1783. While at Rockingham, Washington entertained guests, issued his Farewell Orders to the Army, and learned the United States became formally independent with the signing of the Treaty of Paris. Free registration on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/welcome-world-to-george-washingtons-rockingham-tickets-1991099777032?aff=ebdsoporgprofile The Rockingham Association are friends of Rockingham State Historic Site. ? Revolution NJ is New Jersey’s official observance of the 250th anniversaries of New Jersey’s first Constitution July 2, 2026 and the American Revolution in New Jersey from 2024 – 2033.

The Roadside Stand & Market 586 South Middlebush Rd. Somerset NJ Saturday July 25th Stand hours:9am to 4pm Vendors :9am to 2pm Food Trucks: 9am to 4pm We will have: - Sweet Corn, tomatoes, zucchini, melons, herbs, honey Jar goods, eggs, flowers and so much more!! - Vendors & Food Trucks - Complementary tastings -9am to 2pm - 1 day only Jersey tomatoes $2.00 per lb.!

Step into 1776 and discover the story behind one of the most important documents in American history – the Declaration of Independence! Join the Heritage Trail Association for this interactive, family-friendly program bringing the founding of the United States to life. Young historians will have fun acting out the signing of the Declaration in a role-playing skit - and don’t forget to take a copy of this historic document home with you! Made possible with funds from the Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and the New Jersey Historical Commission.

Anime, gaming, K-Pop and pop culture take over Bridgewater Commons! Anime Social Nexus, one of the tri-state’s largest anime and pop culture communities, brings together 100+ vendors under one roof for an all-day vendor market packed with anime, gaming, pop culture, and Pokémon merch. Explore tables filled with: • Anime figures, plushies, keychains, pins, stickers, and prints • Cards, collectibles, art, and fan-made goodies • Gaming merch, retro finds, accessories, and more • Apparel, crafts, and unique handmade items you won’t find in stores Whether you’re hunting for the perfect gift, building your collection, or just want to spend the day surrounded by fellow fans, this is the place to be. Anime Social Nexus is a community built to redefine the anime lifestyle by bringing fans together through unique, fandom-centered events. Since September 2020, ASN has grown into the largest and most active adult anime community across New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, focused on creating real friendships, meaningful connections, and memorable experiences. For those outside the area, ASN also offers virtual events and an active Discord community so fans can join from anywhere. Saturday July 25, 11am - 6pm Location: Lower Level

Vendors, Entertainment, Food, Drinks, Music, Kids Activities and More! FREE to Attend!

Rockingham was George Washington’s final wartime headquarters in the fall of 1783, but the American Commander in Chief’s stay makes up just a few months in over 300 years of Rockingham’s story. Follow Rockingham through history from its earliest construction in the 1710s to relocation and preservation in the twenty-first century. Learn about Rockingham as home to the Higgins, Berrien and Cruser families of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, Rockingham’s role in the early Rocky Hill Quarry Co., and the transformation of Rockingham over the past 125 years into a historic shrine of the Washington Headquarters Association and then a State Historic Site of New Jersey. Free registration on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/evolution-of-rockingham-three-centuries-at-washingtons-headquarters-tickets-1591599800849 The Rockingham Association, friends of Rockingham State Historic Site, sponsors this program. ? Revolution NJ is New Jersey’s official observance of the 250th anniversaries of the American Revolution in New Jersey from 2024 – 2033.

THIS EVENT TAKES PLACE AT BRIDGEWATER LIBRARY, 1 VOGT DRIVE, BRIDGEWATER, NJ 08807 In his new book, "Winning the Ten Crucial Days: The Keys to Victory in George Washington’s Legendary Winter Campaign," David Price examines this pivotal moment in the War of Independence through an interpretive framework that centers around five key factors: leadership, geography, weather, artillery, and contingency. His focus differs from earlier works that are largely a chronological account. The confluence of these overlapping factors seemingly conspired to frustrate British designs at a critical moment in their effort to overpower the American rebellion. Although each was important in its own right, their aggregate influence on the course of events reflected the mutually reinforcing nature of these elements. They enabled George Washington’s army to win the “Ten Crucial Days” and propel the revolutionary cause into a lengthy war of attrition that eventuated in American independence. According to the author and historian, Edward G. Lengel, Price has given us “a timely and intriguing reappraisal of George Washington’s most outstanding military campaign.” Author and historian Mark Edward Lender notes, “the approach is novel and revealing.” Jack Kelly, author of several books on the Revolution, calls this “a fascinating and insightful look