Events

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.

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.

Celebrate America 250 all summer at Pendry Natirar with a spirited interpretation of the classic afternoon tea. Thoughtfully inspired by timeless American flavors, the experience pairs tea-inspired cocktails with refined sweet and savory selections including bourbon infused creations, elevated tea sandwiches, and seasonal pastries. Set against the historic backdrop of Natirar, enjoy a modern tribute to American heritage, hospitality, and the art of gathering. Each tea service includes a selection of black, green or herbal teas.

Downtown Somerville’s signature live music series brings talented local and regional bands to Division Street. From rock and soul to acoustic and indie performances, the concerts create a vibrant, festival-like atmosphere that boosts traffic for nearby restaurants and shops each weekend. May 23 - September 5, 2026 6PM - 9PM (Saturday's)