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Weekend Journey Through the Past
Weekend Journey Through the Past The annual Weekend Journey through the Past is an opportunity to step back in time and experience the county's rich history. Up to 30 historic sites countywide are open free to the public during this weekend in October. Somerset County’s annual Journey Through The Past is an initiative of the Somerset County Board of County Commissioners and the Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission in collaboration with many county-wide local historical organizations and commissions and other county organizations. Sites that will be open to the public on October 12th and 13th* 1860 School House § Millstone Borough Hall, Millstone Abraham Staats House, South Bound Brook Amy Garrett House, Rocky Hill Andrew Ten Eyck House, Branchburg Boudinot-Southard-Ross Estate, Basking Ridge Brick Academy, Bernards Daniel Robert House § Somerville Borough Hall, Somerville Dirck Gulick House, Belle Mead Dr. John Vermeule House, Green Brook East Millstone Bridgetender's Home and Station, East Millstone (Franklin Township) Fisher Family & St. Andrew Cemeteries, South Bound Brook General John Frelinghuysen House § Raritan Public Library, Raritan Griggstown Bridgetender's House, Princeton (Franklin Township) Historic Brook Theater, Bound Brook Jacobus Vanderveer House, Bedminster Kennedy-Martin-Stelle Farmstead, Basking Ridge Kirch-Ford-Terrill House, Warren Old Presbyterian Graveyard, Bound Brook Philip Van Horne
Neshanic Station Flea Market
Neshanic Station Flea Market The Flea Market will be held on Saturdays from April through October from 7:30 am to 1:00 pm. Rain Date: Each scheduled date is weather-dependent, so check this web page or our Google listing for any weather-related cancellations. Location: The Neshanic Station Flea Market is located at 111 Elm Street at the foot of the historic Neshanic Station Bridge in Branchburg. Vendors: Just $15 to rent a spot for the day. This is an outdoor flea market, so bring your own tables or racks to display your goods. All types of merchandise – antiques, collectibles, furniture, jewelry, housewares, tools, electronics, games, videos, books, toys, arts and crafts, memorabilia, clothing, etc. – are welcome. We also welcome sellers of honey, fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, and other food items. Space is assigned to vendors on a first-come, first-serve basis starting at 7:00 am the day of the Flea Market. Shoppers: Attendance is FREE and there's lots of free parking. The Flea Market is open to shoppers from 7:30 am to 1:00 pm. We encourage shoppers to bring a cash or food donation for the Somerset County Food Pantry. Directions: The Flea Market is just minutes from Routes 202 and 206. To find the location
NJ Audubon: Morning Walk at Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary
NJ Audubon: Morning Walk at Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary Enjoy a quiet morning at the Sanctuary walking the trails with an NJ Audubon staff or Associate Naturalist. Enjoy a quiet morning here at the Sanctuary walking the trails with an NJ Audubon staff or Associate Naturalist. These walks are informal and informative: birds, trees, tracks, wildflowers, reptiles, and amphibians are a few of nature’s wonders waiting for us to discover. The walks are cancelled if there is snow, rain, or weather warnings. Registration required by 4:00 PM the day before the walk. Pre-registration Required. COST: Free for members, $5 nonmembers. Interested in becoming a member? Please click on the following link to learn more or join: Become a Member today! IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Please bring binoculars if you have them. Please bring binoculars if you have them. Loaner bioculars will be available. CANCELLATION: NJ Audubon’s programs require a minimum number of registrants to run. If we cancel, due to lack of participation, severe weather, or unforeseen circumstances, all participants will be notified as soon as possible and are eligible for a full refund. Participants may cancel without penalty if greater than 48 hours in advance. Sorry, no refund for cancellations less than 48 hours in advance
The Art of Recovery: Connecting Through Transformative Creativity
The Art of Recovery: Connecting Through Transformative Creativity In observance of September as National Recovery Month The Center in partnership with Community in Connection is pleased to present “The Art of Recovery.” “The Art of Recovery” showcases the transformative power of creativity in personal recovery. This exhibition highlights artistic expression as a vital healing tool, helping individuals process emotions, share their journeys, and reconnect with themselves and their communities. Through painting, sculpture, photography and more, participants find strength, resilience, and hope. “The Art of Recovery” celebrates how creativity fosters personal growth, reduces stigma, and unites communities.
Hayride, Corn Maze, and Pumpkin Picking Event
Hayride, Corn Maze, and Pumpkin Picking Event Experience the best of fall at our farm with our Hayride, Corn Maze, and Petting Zoo event! Starting in late September and running through October, this event offers an outdoor adventure for the whole family. Your $18 admission includes a scenic round-trip hayride through the farm, a journey through our fun-filled corn maze, entry to our pumpkin patch, and petting zoo admission (where you can meet and pet our friendly farm animals). While pumpkins and gourds are not included in the ticket, they are available for purchase in the field! (cash only, by size). Children under 24 months old enjoy free admission. Ticketed Admission Required For Ages 2+ Tickets Available Exclusively Online.
Politics at the Parsonage
Politics at the Parsonage Explore the long history of the “Politics at the Parsonage” from the American Revolution to World War I at this open house of Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Site. Drop-in talks and exhibits will recur throughout the weekend: • “Asserting Their Just Rights” Old Dutch Parsonage’s Col Frederick Frelinghuysen & Rev. Jacob Rutsen Hardenbergh at the Provincial Congress of New Jersey • “Washington, or Wilson?” Sen. Joseph S. Frelinghuysen, Sr. Ending & Remembering World War I in Somerset County from Raritan Historic and Cultural Committee • “Rightfully Hers: American Women and the Vote” pop-up exhibit from U.S. National Archives Volunteers of the Wallace House and Old Dutch Parsonage Association support this program. Made possible by funds from the Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and New Jersey Historical Commission, as part of Somerset County’s Weekend Journey Through the Past.
