Step back into the past and discover something AMAZING!
The 19th annual Journey Through the Past will be held on October 12th and 13th, 2024!
Experience the sights and sounds of the 18th & 19th centuries with costumed re-enactors, house tours, open-hearth cooking, interactive activities, blacksmithing, period music performances and so much more!
While driving to each destination, visitors may follow a scenic route, with driving directions prepared for each of three sections in the County—northern, central, and southern—or choose the sites that intrigue you most and enjoy them at your own pace.
No matter which sites you decide to explore, you’re sure to experience Somerset County’s rich history with this engaging event.
Visit three (3) or more participating historic sites during Somerset County’s annual Journey Through the Past, fill out our survey and be entered for a chance to win one of the following prizes, courtesy of Somerset County Tourism:
- 4 tickets to the Raritan Valley Community College Planetarium or Laser Concert
- Somerset Patriots tote bag & hat
- Flounder Brewing t-shirt and pint glass
- $25 gift card to BAM Desserts
- $15 gift card to Bellemara Distillery
Click here to access our survey (No entries will be accepted or valid prior to 11:00 a.m. October 12, 2024). Submit your answers by October 28, 2024, to enter. Random winners will be selected and notified by email in mid-November. Participants must be 18 years of age or older.
Click Here to see a list of sites participating in 2024
And don’t forget to collect the Somerset County Commemorative History Trading Cards!
Each card features a notable person, place, event, or theme taken from four centuries of Somerset County’s rich history and deals out fun facts, activities, and even a few mysteries to solve! Cards are only available during Weekend Journey. Ask for trading cards when visiting this year’s participating historic sites—most sites offer at least one trading card.
