Abraham Staats House

Join the Friends of Abraham Staats House and Ghost Is Clear (GIC) Paranormal for a unique evening of exploration. GIC members have experienced and recorded findings during several of their paranormal investigations of this historic home, sharing their experiences with participants at several programs here. Built c. 1740, this was the home of the Staats’ family and others of their household who lived and worked here for nearly 200 years and served as military headquarters for General von Steuben during the American Revolution! Will you be the one to discover a voice of the past? The evening of paranormal investigation begins with a brief welcome and overview from Ghost is Clear Paranormal members. Then, we’ll break into groups to explore select rooms of the house with a variety of investigative equipment. (Feel free to bring your own equipment to try as part of the explorations!). We’ll gather again at the close to discuss findings, with an herbal sage blessing offered to each before leaving. Light refreshments will be available during the evening. Reserve your ticket(s) now! Space limited to 26 people. Admission – $40 per person with Advance Reservations at: Eventbrite or www.staatshouse.org : By Phone: 732-369-3583 $50 at the

Saturday, May 23, 2026 ~ 3PM ~ 5PM Abraham Staats House, 17 von Steuben Lane, South Bound Brook, NJ 08880 The Abraham Staats House is pleased to host Dr. Denise Rompilla, Professor of Art History and Women’s History at Middlesex College, and Rutgers Honors Student Avery Trautman, for their program: “American Girl: Growing Up in Revolutionary America.” During this fascinating presentation, you will learn about the daughters of the Abraham Staats household and the effects of growing up in a revolutionary household, with a special focus on Sarah through original, rarely seen family embroideries and silhouettes. After this program, enjoy light refreshments and tour the historic Abraham Staats House until 5PM close. Admission - $10 per person House Opens at 3PM for seating: Presentation at 3:30PM Seating limited; Advance Reservations encouraged, at: Eventbrite or www.staatshouse.org/By Phone: 732-369-3583 Please allow a two-week notice for accessibility and assistive services requests. Hosted by: The Friends of Abraham Staats House, Inc. 17 von Steuben Lane, South Bound Brook, NJ 08880 E-mail: info@staatshouse.org Website: www.staatshouse.org Tel: 732-369-3583

You’re invited! Join us in the streets and soldiers' camp for the “249th Commemoration of the Battle of Bound Brook” Living History Weekend! April 11 & 12, 2026 ~ Bound Brook, South Bound Brook, Bridgewater FRI APRIL 10 • Pre-Battle Festivities Begin! 6:30 – 10PM Bridgewater FRI Apr. 10 “Pop-up Tavern” hosted by Philip Van Horne – Heritage Trail Association. Live Irish session with ale, wine & cocktails, tavern games, News of 1770s, probably a duel with a twist, & more. Must be 21yo + to attend. Public: $20pp includes 1 drink ticket; Reenactors $5pp includes 1 drink ticket. Historic Van Horne House, 941 E. Main St, Bridgewater, NJ 08807. Register: www.heritagetrail.org. Questions: Cindy 310-691-9388 SAT APRIL 11 Re-enactment of American Revolution “Battle of Bound Brook” of April 13, 1777! 10AM – 4PM Open to Public South Bound Brook • Historic Abraham Staats House and Grounds. Grounds: Free. Soldier’s Encampment. House: $10pp, 18 & under Free. House admittance includes tours, demo & Sunday lecture (Joel Farkas: “Painting” The American Revolution). “Rug Hooking” – Hunterdon County Rug Artisans’ Guild New Jersey hcrag.com. Rev War Surgeon exhibit, Tickets in advance – Eventbrite, www.staatshouse.org or 732-369-3583, or at Door 10:30 – 11:30AM Bound

You’re invited! Join us in the streets and camp for the “249th Commemoration of the Battle of Bound Brook” April 11 & 12, 2026 ~ A Great Family Weekend! Bound Brook, South Bound Brook, Bridgewater FRI APRIL 10 • Pre-Battle Festivities Begin! 6:30 – 10PM Bridgewater FRI Apr. 10 “Pop-up Tavern” hosted by Philip Van Horne – Heritage Trail Association. Live Irish session with ale, wine & cocktails, tavern games, News of 1770s, probably a duel with a twist, & more. Must be 21yo + to attend. Public: $20pp includes 1 drink ticket; Reenactors $5pp includes 1 drink ticket. Historic Van Horne House, 941 E. Main St, Bridgewater, NJ 08807. Register: www.heritagetrail.org. Questions: Cindy 310-691-9388 SAT APRIL 11 Re-enactment of American Revolution “Battle of Bound Brook” of April 13, 1777! 10AM – 4PM Open to Public South Bound Brook • Historic Abraham Staats House and Grounds. Grounds: Free. Soldier’s Encampment. House: $10pp, 18 & under Free. House admittance includes tours, demo & Sunday lecture (Joel Farkas: “Painting” The American Revolution). “Rug Hooking” – Hunterdon County Rug Artisans’ Guild New Jersey hcrag.com. Rev War Surgeon exhibit, Tickets in advance – Eventbrite, www.staatshouse.org or 732-369-3583, or at Door 10:30 – 11:30AM Bound

The Abraham Staats House Presents: The Drill Master of the American Revolution, General Friedrich von Steuben "The Chase is On!" ~ from Valley Forge to Monmouth to the Middlebrook Cantonment Saturday, March 21, 2026 3PM – 5PM 17 von Steuben Lane, South Bound Brook, NJ 08880 Meet veteran reenactor E. R. Koenig as he portrays and presents a fact-filled lecture on the Prussian drill master Major General von Steuben and his newly trained Continental Army as they leave the safety of Valley Forge to engage the British Army at Monmouth. Learn how Steuben turned a tattered force of troops into a disciplined army to match the British in battle. Explore why the Abraham Staats House played a significant role in Steuben’s continued training of the army, his Blue Book,” Regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops,” and in the Middlebrook Cantonment of 1778-79. House Opens at 3PM for Seating; Program at 3:30PM Reserve your tickets now! Admission: $10 per person at EventBrite or at www.staatshouse.org By Phone: 732-369-3583 To contact and learn more about: E.R. Koenig, Reenactor of Major General Friedrich von Steuben: generalvonsteuben@yahoo. Hosted by: Friends of Abraham Staats House, Inc. E-mail: info@staatshouse.org Web: www.staatshouse.org Tel: 732-369-3583

You're Invited! Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026 3PM ~ 5PM $10 per person Kick off the New Year and America’s 250th birthday, with this special program about our nation’s history! General George Washington, brought to life by Washington expert and portrayer Samuel Davis, speaks to us about his experiences during the Battles of New York in 1776, the American army’s retreat through New Jersey and into Pennsylvania, and the dramatic “Ten Crucial Days,” that changed the course of a struggling young nation’s history. The General will touch on the Middlebrook Cantonment of 1778-79, when his American army stayed in winter quarters in this area. General Washington will also discuss the “miraculous achievements” of “Drillmaster” Baron von Steuben, who used the Abraham Staats House as a military headquarters during the final months of the Cantonment. House open for seating at 3PM, presentation: 3:30PM. After his remarks, General Washington will join guests to answer questions and socialize. Enjoy light refreshments, live music, tours of the historic Abraham Staats House, until the house closes at 5PM. Advance reservations encouraged via: Eventbrite; and at “Events” www.staatshouse.org or phone: 732-369-3583 More about: Sam Davis, Portrayer of General George Washington on Facebook For tickets at EventBrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/general-george-washington-the-dark-days-of-the-american-revolution-tickets-1979372095220