Somerset County, NJ Historic Sites

George Washington slept here. Really! Somerset County has long been a draw for noteworthy people, places and events. Come bear witness to its historic sites, homes and museums, spanning eras that include colonial times, the American Revolution and beyond.

5 Generals Houses
While in Somerset County, George Washington and four of his top generals headquartered at nearby houses that are known today as Somerset County’s Five Generals Houses! See where they are!
Celebrate America 250 with us!
The semiquincentennial – or the 250th anniversary of the United States of America is coming! Check out events and other resources from around the county to get into the spirit of things.
Explore the Past with Somerset County’s Historic Sites
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Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum

189 Hollow Road
Skillman, NJ 08558

Texier House Museum

10 Mountain Boulevard
Watchung, New Jersey 07069
(908) 756-0080

Tulipwood

1165 Hamilton Street
Somerset, NJ 08873
732-560-1977

Van Liew-Suydam House

280 South Middlebush Road
Somerset, NJ 08873
732-828-7418

Van Veghten House

9 Van Veghten Drive
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
908-218-1281

Van Duyn-Van Wickle House

1289 Easton Avenue
Somerset, NJ 07783

Vermeule Mansion (Van Derventer/Brunson House)

614 Green Brook Road
North Plainfield, NJ 07060
908-756-7810

Woodfern Road Bridge

Woodfern Road over the South Branch of the Raritan River
Hillsborough, NJ 08844

Wyckoff-Garretson House

215 South Middlebush Road
Somerset, NJ 08873
732-828-7418