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SUMMARY:Ghost Is Clear (GIC) Paranormal Returns to Investigate  the Abraham Staats House!
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBuilt 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? \nThe 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!). \nWe’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. \nReserve your ticket(s) now! Space limited to 26 people.\nAdmission – $40 per person with Advance Reservations at:\nEventbrite or www.staatshouse.org : By Phone: 732-369-3583 $50 at the Door\nPlease allow a two-week notice for accessibility and assistive services requests.\nHosted By: Friends of Abraham Staats House\, Inc.\n17 von Steuben Lane\, South Bound Brook\, NJ 08880\nE-mail: info@staatshouse.org Website: www.staatshouse.org\nTel: 732-369-3583
URL:https://visitsomersetnj.org/event/ghost-is-clear-gic-paranormal-returns-to-investigate-the-abraham-staats-house/
LOCATION:Abraham Staats House\, 17 von Steuben Lane\, South Bound Brook\, NJ\, 08880\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Abraham Staats House Presents  “American Girl:  Growing Up in Revolutionary America”
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 23\, 2026 ~ 3PM ~ 5PM\nAbraham Staats House\, 17 von Steuben Lane\, South Bound Brook\, NJ 08880 \nThe 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.”\nDuring 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.\nAfter this program\, enjoy light refreshments and tour the historic Abraham Staats House until 5PM close. \nAdmission – $10 per person House Opens at 3PM for seating: Presentation at 3:30PM Seating limited; Advance Reservations encouraged\, at:\nEventbrite or www.staatshouse.org/By Phone: 732-369-3583\nPlease allow a two-week notice for accessibility and assistive services requests. \nHosted by: The Friends of Abraham Staats House\, Inc.\n17 von Steuben Lane\, South Bound Brook\, NJ 08880\nE-mail: info@staatshouse.org Website: www.staatshouse.org\nTel: 732-369-3583
URL:https://visitsomersetnj.org/event/the-abraham-staats-house-presents-american-girl-growing-up-in-revolutionary-america/
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SUMMARY:The Annual "Battle of Bound Brook" Living History Weekend 2026! April 11 & 12
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited! Join us in the streets and soldiers’ camp for the “249th Commemoration of the Battle of Bound Brook” Living History Weekend!\nApril 11 & 12\, 2026 ~\nBound Brook\, South Bound Brook\, Bridgewater\nFRI APRIL 10 • Pre-Battle Festivities Begin!\n6:30 – 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 \nSAT APRIL 11 Re-enactment of American Revolution “Battle of Bound Brook” of April 13\, 1777!\n10AM – 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 \n10:30 – 11:30AM\nBound Brook • Battle Begins!! Re-enactment #1 Soldiers March from Abraham Staats House\, via Main St. South. Bound Brook\, over Queens Bridge to Old Stone Arch Bridge. Loyalist troops attack and push the Patriot Forces in a Retreat on Main St. to Hamilton St where battle ends. Proceed to the Old Presbyterian Graveyard.\n11:30 – 11:45AM\nBound Brook • Commemorative Ceremony – Old Presbyterian Graveyard (next to Bound Brook Memorial Library)\, 402 E. High St.\, BB 08805. NJ Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Color Guard NJSSAR.org Featuring New Jersey Fifes and Drums\n11:45AM – 1PM • Lunch for Soldiers – Hamilton Street\, Bound Brook – Socialize with American\, British and Hessian Soldiers\n1:30 – 2:30PM\nSouth Bound Brook • Battle Re-enactment #2 – British & American soldiers street battle –Join the excitement! Starts from Queen’s Bridge (Elm & Main St.\, South Bound Brook) along Main St to end at Maple St. Soldiers return to 18th c. Soldiers Encampment\, Abraham Staats House\, 17 von Steuben Ln. Soldiers form up for memorial.\n3PM – 4PM\nSouth Bound Brook • 18th c. Soldiers Memorial Service Honoring Ken Miller of the New Jersey Militia\, Heard’s Brigade\nChaplain Tim Platek\, 7th VA Regiment\n4PM ~ CLOSED • Battle\, Encampment and House Closes to Public at 4PM.\n6:30 – 10PM\nBridgewater “Family Public Ball” by Heritage Trail Association Music by Anne and Ridley Enslow; 18th c. dancing called by Colonial Dance Master Lazarus Turner. Light refreshments. Historic Van Horne House\, 941 E. Main St\, Bridgewater\, NJ 08807. Admission: $10pp\, Students under 18: $5pp. Under 12: Free with an adult Register: www.heritagetrail.org. Questions: Cindy 310-691-9388 \nSUN APRIL 12 The Battle of Bound Brook Weekend Continues!\n* 7:30AM – 12PM South Bound Brook Breakfast Buffet at South Bound Brook Fire Company #1 Firehouse\, 83 Edgewood Terrace\, SBB. See website for pricing www.sbbfd.com \n* 10AM – 4PM at the historic Abraham Staats House South Bound Brook 17 von Steuben Lane: Grounds open to Public FREE. 18th c. Soldiers Encampment\, living history activities. Historic Abraham Staats House: Admission ticket includes tours\, exhibits\, demos and 12:30 PM Lecture (Seating 12PM) for Joel Farkas “Painting” The American Revolution” also: “Rug Hooking” – Hunterdon County Rug Artisans’ Guild New Jersey hcrag.com.\, Rev War Surgeon\, exhibits. $10 pp\, 18 & Under FREE. Tickets via Eventbrite\, at www.staatshouse.org \, by phone 732-369-3583 or At Door \nON Grounds: 10AM: Soldiers Drills 11AM: Sunday 18th c Church Service\, Chaplain Tim Platek\, 7th VA Regiment Throughout the day: 18th century Soldiers Drills from the American Revolution\, performed on the grounds of the Abraham Staats House. Camp life\, demos\, sutlers. \n2:30 – 3:30PM Battle Re-enactment #3 on the grounds of the Abraham Staats House. Enjoy the action as American and British soldiers perform military maneuvers of the American Revolution. Free\n4PM ~ CLOSED Battle\, Encampment and House Closes to Public at 4PM.
URL:https://visitsomersetnj.org/event/the-annual-battle-of-bound-brook-living-history-weekend-2026-april-11-12/
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SUMMARY:2026 "Battle of Bound Brook" Living History Weekend
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited! Join us in the streets and camp for the “249th Commemoration of the Battle of Bound Brook”\nApril 11 & 12\, 2026 ~ A Great Family Weekend!\nBound Brook\, South Bound Brook\, Bridgewater\nFRI APRIL 10 • Pre-Battle Festivities Begin!\n6:30 – 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 \nSAT APRIL 11 Re-enactment of American Revolution “Battle of Bound Brook” of April 13\, 1777!\n10AM – 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 \n10:30 – 11:30AM\nBound Brook • Battle Begins!! Re-enactment #1 Soldiers March from Abraham Staats House\, via Main St. South. Bound Brook\, over Queens Bridge to Old Stone Arch Bridge. Loyalist troops attack and push the Patriot Forces in a Retreat on Main St. to Hamilton St where battle ends. Proceed to the Old Presbyterian Graveyard.\n11:30 – 11:45AM\nBound Brook • Commemorative Ceremony – Old Presbyterian Graveyard (next to Bound Brook Memorial Library)\, 402 E. High St.\, BB 08805. NJ Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Color Guard NJSSAR.org Featuring New Jersey Fifes and Drums\n11:45AM – 1PM • Lunch for Soldiers – Hamilton Street\, Bound Brook – Socialize with American\, British and Hessian Soldiers\n1:30 – 2:30PM\nSouth Bound Brook • Battle Re-enactment #2 – British & American soldiers street battle –Join the excitement! Starts from Queen’s Bridge (Elm & Main St.\, South Bound Brook) along Main St to end at Maple St. Soldiers return to 18th c. Soldiers Encampment\, Abraham Staats House\, 17 von Steuben Ln. Soldiers form up for memorial.\n3PM – 4PM\nSouth Bound Brook • 18th c. Soldiers Memorial Service Honoring Ken Miller of the New Jersey Militia\, Heard’s Brigade\nChaplain Tim Platek\, 7th VA Regiment\n4PM ~ CLOSED • Battle\, Encampment and House Closes to Public at 4PM.\n6:30 – 10PM\nBridgewater “Family Public Ball” by Heritage Trail Association Music by Anne and Ridley Enslow; 18th c. dancing called by Colonial Dance Master Lazarus Turner. Light refreshments. Historic Van Horne House\, 941 E. Main St\, Bridgewater\, NJ 08807. Admission: $10pp\, Students under 18: $5pp. Under 12: Free with an adult Register: www.heritagetrail.org. Questions: Cindy 310-691-9388 \nSUN APRIL 12 The Battle of Bound Brook Weekend Continues!\n7:30AM – 12PM\nSouth Bound Brook Breakfast Buffet at South Bound Brook Fire Company #1 Firehouse\, 83 Edgewood Terrace\, SBB. Free to registered re-enactors. Public: See website www.sbbfd.com \n10AM – 4PM\nA Staats House\nSouth Bound Brook 18th c. Soldiers Encampment ~ Historic Abraham Staats House\, 17 von Steuben Lane\, South Bound Brook.\nGrounds open to Public FREE. Historic House admittance includes tours\, Lecture: Seating 12PM: Joel Farkas “Painting” The American Revolution” ;. “Rug Hooking” – Hunterdon County Rug Artisans’ Guild New Jersey hcrag.com. Rev War Surgeon exhibit. $10 pp\, 18 & Under FREE. Tickets for house via Eventbrite – www.staatshouse.org or 732-369-3583 or at door \n10AM: On grounds: Soldiers Drills\n11AM A Staats House 11AM: On grounds: Sunday 18th c Church Service\, Chaplain Tim Platek\, 7th VA Regiment\nThroughout day\nA Staats House Soldiers Drills on the grounds of the Abraham Staats House. Watch the American and British Soldiers as they perform military maneuvers of the American Revolution. Camp life\, demos\, sutlers.\n12:30 – 1:30PM\nA Staats House\nSouth Bound Brook Sun. Lecture: Seating 12PM: Joel Farkas “Painting” The American Revolution” ;\n$10 per person\, 18 & Under FREE. Share the audience with reenactors! Historic House Tours admittance includes tour and lecture. Tickets in advance: Eventbrite\, www.staatshouse.org Or at Door \n2:30 – 3:30PM\nA Staats House Battle Re-enactment #3 on the grounds of the Abraham Staats House. Watch the American and British soldiers as they perform military maneuvers of the American Revolution. Free\n4PM ~ CLOSED Battle\, Encampment and House Closes to Public at 4PM.
URL:https://visitsomersetnj.org/event/2026-battle-of-bound-brook-living-history-weekend/
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SUMMARY:The Abraham Staats House Presents:  General Friedrich von Steuben ~ from Valley Forge to Monmouth to the Middlebrook Cantonment
DESCRIPTION: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\nSaturday\, March 21\, 2026 3PM – 5PM\n17 von Steuben Lane\, South Bound Brook\, NJ 08880 \nMeet 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. \nHouse Opens at 3PM for Seating; Program at 3:30PM\nReserve your tickets now! Admission: $10 per person at EventBrite or at www.staatshouse.org By Phone: 732-369-3583\nTo contact and learn more about: E.R. Koenig\, Reenactor of Major General Friedrich von Steuben:\ngeneralvonsteuben@yahoo.\nHosted by: Friends of Abraham Staats House\, Inc.\nE-mail: info@staatshouse.org Web: www.staatshouse.org\nTel: 732-369-3583 \nPlease allow a two-week notice for accessibility and assistive services requests
URL:https://visitsomersetnj.org/event/the-abraham-staats-house-presents-general-friedrich-von-steuben-from-valley-forge-to-monmouth-to-the-middlebrook-cantonment/
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SUMMARY:The Abraham Staats House Presents:  General George Washington & “The American Revolution”
DESCRIPTION:You’re Invited! Saturday\, Jan. 24\, 2026 3PM ~ 5PM $10 per person \nKick 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. \nHouse open for seating at 3PM\, presentation: 3:30PM.\nAfter 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.\nAdvance reservations encouraged via: Eventbrite; and at “Events” www.staatshouse.org or phone: 732-369-3583\nMore about: Sam Davis\, Portrayer of General George Washington on Facebook\nFor tickets at EventBrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/general-george-washington-the-dark-days-of-the-american-revolution-tickets-1979372095220 \nHosted by: The Friends of Abraham Staats House\, Inc.\, 17 von Steuben Lane South Bound Brook NJ 08880\nE-mail: info@staatshouse.org Website: www.staatshouse.org Tel: 732-369-3583\nPlease allow a two-week notice for accessibility and assistive services requests.
URL:https://visitsomersetnj.org/event/the-abraham-staats-house-presents-general-george-washington-the-american-revolution/
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SUMMARY:Open House & Candlelight Tour
DESCRIPTION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T130000
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SUMMARY:Open House & Candlelight Tour
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URL:https://visitsomersetnj.org/event/open-house-candlelight-tour/2025-12-06/
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SUMMARY:Drill Master of the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:“Drill Master of the American Revolution”\nSaturday\, November 15\, 2025     3PM – 5PM\nFeaturing Ed Koenig as General von Steuben\nat the Abraham Staats House\n17 von Steuben Lane\, South Bound Brook\, NJ 08880\nGeneral von Steuben is in the House!\nLearn about the life and times of this key figure of the American Revolution and his stay at the home of Abraham Staats in 1779! \nAfter his remarks\, the General will be available for questions\, followed by light refreshments\, and tours of the House.
URL:https://visitsomersetnj.org/event/drill-master-of-the-american-revolution/
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SUMMARY:248th Commemoration of the BATTLE of BOUND BROOK
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting and historic weekend April 12 – 13\, 2025!  The two-day living history program explores the American Revolutionary War during the timeframe of the Battle of Bound Brook and the foraging wars of 1777. Learn about and experience this important period in New Jersey’s and America’s history. \nMultiple activities across venues include 18th Century Soldier’s Encampment and Street Battles\, camp life portrayed by living history reenactors as American and British troops\, sutlers\, and others of that period.  Ceremony at Old Presbyterian Graveyard\, Sunday Buffet Breakfast\, Historic House tours/lectures and more! \nWhether you are looking for a family-fun experience\, a history buff\, a visitor to the area or searching for a new\, interesting event to attend\, each year’s living history weekend at the Battle of Bound Brook is unique\, fun\, and exciting. \n The historic Abraham Staats House\, with the original structure c. 1740\, was home to the Staats family for nearly 200 years and served as the headquarters for George Washington’s “Drillmaster” Baron von Steuben in 1779.  Today\, owned by the Borough of South Bound Brook\, this house museum is open to the public during select events\, programs\, and tours. \nDuring the Battle of Bound weekend\, at the Abraham Staats House the Grounds are Free\, featuring an 18th century Soldiers’ Encampment. Come walk through camp and see what life was like for American and British troops of the American Revolution.  In the House:  $10 per person\, 18 & under-Free.  Order tickets via Eventbrite to enjoy House Tours/ Exhibits/ Period Music/ Rug Hooking Demos & Sunday program\, 12:30 presentation by Bob Gleason of American Historical Theatre as “General von Steuben.” After the lecture\, the General will exit the house to review the troops prior to the Sunday battle.  Also on Sunday\, see the display of the Camp Middlebrook Chapter/DAR Member Laurel Grube’s Handmade Quilt with 358 names of Rev War Patriots. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBattle of Bound Brook 2025\nReenactor Registration for 2025 is now open \nQuick links: \n\nEvent Schedule\nReenactors Registration and Info\nAbout the Battle of Bound Brook\nDirections/Map\nPhoto Gallery\n\n\n\nJoin us\nfor\nThe Battle of Bound Brook ~ 2025\nApril 12-13 \nSee you there \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril 12 & 13\, 2025 Battle of Bound Brook Event Schedule\n\n\nWeekend Activities\nAt the Abraham Staats House \nWebsite:  www.staatshouse.org   Event Page:  https://www.staatshouse.org/events/battle-of-bound-brook/  Email:  info@staatshouse.org       Phone:  (732) 369-3583 \nSATURDAY: (grounds open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) \n\n10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Battle of Bound Brook Encampment at Abraham Staats House\n\nGrounds – Free\n\nCamp Life – Soldiers of the American Revolution reenact drills & tacticals\, camp life\, open fire cooking\, Sutlers\n\n\nIn-House – $10 per person\, 18 and under Free    Order tickets via Eventbrite\n\nHouse Tours\n“Rug Hooking” by Hunterdon County Rug Artisan Guild New Jersey (hcrag.com)\nAmerican Revolution Surgeon display\n\n\n\n\n10:30 a.m. Street Battle #1  reenactment at the Old Stone Arch Bridge/Queens Bridge into Bound Brook\n11:30AM  Commemoration Ceremony at Old Presbyterian Graveyard\, 402 East High St\, Bound Brook\, NJ  for The 248th “Battle of Bound Brook” NJ Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Color Guard  NJSSAR.org\, & New Jersey Fifes and Drums\n1:30 p.m. Street Battle #2 on Main Street\, South Bound Brook\, (Weston Canal Road to Maple Avenue) featuring American and British units portraying the soldiers of the American Revolution.\n2:30 p.m.  Camp Life resumes\n4:00 p.m. Encampment Closes\n\nSUNDAY: (Abraham Staats House grounds open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) \n\n10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Battle of Bound Brook Encampment at Abraham Staats House\n\nGrounds – Free\n\nCamp Life. Soldiers of the American Revolution reenact drills & tacticals\, camp life\, open fire cooking\, Sutlers\n\n\nIn-House – $10 per person\, 18 and under Free    Order tickets via Eventbrite\n\nHouse Tours /Until Lecture at 12:30 p.m.\n“Rug Hooking” by Hunterdon County Rug Artisan Guild New Jersey (hcrag.com)\nAmerican Revolution Surgeon display\nCamp Middlebrook Chapter/DAR Member Laurel Grube’s Handmade Quilt w 358 names of Rev War Patriots\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:00 – 11:00 a.m. – Soldiers Drills on the grounds of the Abraham Staats House.\n\n\n11:00 AM Abraham Staats House Parade Grounds. Sunday Morning Memorial Service for the Reenactors with Public invited. Officiating:  Chaplain Tim Platek\, 6th PA Regiment\,  7th VA Regiment\, and of the Continental Line.  Join us for a 30 minute service conducted in the 18th Century mode.\n12:30 p.m. – Presentation: Bob Gleason of American Historical Theatre as “General von Steuben.” $10 pp\, 18 & under FREE Order tickets via Eventbrite\n2:30 – 3:30 p.m. – Battle at the House #3 on the grounds of the Abraham Staats House featuring Patriotic and Loyalist units portraying the soldiers of the American Rev\nAfter lecture\, the  General will be on the grounds to review the Troops before the Battle!\nolution (Free)\n4:00 p.m. Encampment Closes\n\n  \nParking for events in South Bound Brook is available along Main Street and along public streets in the area of the Soldiers Encampment.   Parking in Bound Brook is available throughout the town and in Billian Park. Intermittent street closings are expected during the weekend in South Bound Brook and Bound Brook to accommodate the march and battles by the soldiers. \n\n\nContributing Partner Events: Bound Brook\, Bridgewater\, South Bound Brook \n\nFriday\, April 11\, 6-8 p.m.: Please Join the Heritage Trail Association at the Van Horne House for our Annual Friend-Raiser!  Food\, Music and frivolity!  Music by the wonderful Enslows\, a specialty Cocktail created for this event along with additional libations and cocktails and catering by Mangia Buono. $50 admission includes 2 drink tickets. Must be 21 or older to attend.  ***Tickets***\nAt Philip van Horne House\, 941 E Main St\, Bridgewater $50 Register: call Cindy  310-691-9388\nSaturday\, April 12\, 11:30 a.m.: Commemoration Ceremony of 248th “Battle of Bound Brook”\, NJ Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Color Guard (NJSSAR.org)\, The Old Presbyterian Graveyard\, 402 East High St\, Bound Brook\, NJ Free.\nSaturday\, April 12\, 7-11 p.m.:“Irish Tavern Night” A convivial evening for anyone over the age of 21.  Enjoy the Colonial Tavern honoring Philip Van Horn’s son-in law Colonel Stephen Moylan of Washington’s 4th Dragoons.  Ale\, wine\, and cocktails to wash down your delicious victuals.  $15 General Admission includes 2 drink tickets; $5 Reenactor Admission includes 2 drink tickets.    ***Tickets***\nAt Philip van Horne House\, 941 E Main St\, Bridgewater  Register: call Cindy  310-691-9388.\nSunday\, April 13\, 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m.: Breakfast Buffet at South Bound Brook Fire Company #1 Firehouse\, 83 Edgewood Terrace\, South Bound Brook. Free to registered re-enactors. Adults: $14; Seniors: $12; under age ten: $9;  under age 5: free.   www.sbbfd.com
URL:https://visitsomersetnj.org/event/248th-commemoration-of-the-battle-of-bound-brook/2025-04-13/
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SUMMARY:248th Commemoration of the BATTLE of BOUND BROOK
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting and historic weekend April 12 – 13\, 2025!  The two-day living history program explores the American Revolutionary War during the timeframe of the Battle of Bound Brook and the foraging wars of 1777. Learn about and experience this important period in New Jersey’s and America’s history. \nMultiple activities across venues include 18th Century Soldier’s Encampment and Street Battles\, camp life portrayed by living history reenactors as American and British troops\, sutlers\, and others of that period.  Ceremony at Old Presbyterian Graveyard\, Sunday Buffet Breakfast\, Historic House tours/lectures and more! \nWhether you are looking for a family-fun experience\, a history buff\, a visitor to the area or searching for a new\, interesting event to attend\, each year’s living history weekend at the Battle of Bound Brook is unique\, fun\, and exciting. \n The historic Abraham Staats House\, with the original structure c. 1740\, was home to the Staats family for nearly 200 years and served as the headquarters for George Washington’s “Drillmaster” Baron von Steuben in 1779.  Today\, owned by the Borough of South Bound Brook\, this house museum is open to the public during select events\, programs\, and tours. \nDuring the Battle of Bound weekend\, at the Abraham Staats House the Grounds are Free\, featuring an 18th century Soldiers’ Encampment. Come walk through camp and see what life was like for American and British troops of the American Revolution.  In the House:  $10 per person\, 18 & under-Free.  Order tickets via Eventbrite to enjoy House Tours/ Exhibits/ Period Music/ Rug Hooking Demos & Sunday program\, 12:30 presentation by Bob Gleason of American Historical Theatre as “General von Steuben.” After the lecture\, the General will exit the house to review the troops prior to the Sunday battle.  Also on Sunday\, see the display of the Camp Middlebrook Chapter/DAR Member Laurel Grube’s Handmade Quilt with 358 names of Rev War Patriots. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBattle of Bound Brook 2025\nReenactor Registration for 2025 is now open \nQuick links: \n\nEvent Schedule\nReenactors Registration and Info\nAbout the Battle of Bound Brook\nDirections/Map\nPhoto Gallery\n\n\n\nJoin us\nfor\nThe Battle of Bound Brook ~ 2025\nApril 12-13 \nSee you there \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril 12 & 13\, 2025 Battle of Bound Brook Event Schedule\n\n\nWeekend Activities\nAt the Abraham Staats House \nWebsite:  www.staatshouse.org   Event Page:  https://www.staatshouse.org/events/battle-of-bound-brook/  Email:  info@staatshouse.org       Phone:  (732) 369-3583 \nSATURDAY: (grounds open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) \n\n10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Battle of Bound Brook Encampment at Abraham Staats House\n\nGrounds – Free\n\nCamp Life – Soldiers of the American Revolution reenact drills & tacticals\, camp life\, open fire cooking\, Sutlers\n\n\nIn-House – $10 per person\, 18 and under Free    Order tickets via Eventbrite\n\nHouse Tours\n“Rug Hooking” by Hunterdon County Rug Artisan Guild New Jersey (hcrag.com)\nAmerican Revolution Surgeon display\n\n\n\n\n10:30 a.m. Street Battle #1  reenactment at the Old Stone Arch Bridge/Queens Bridge into Bound Brook\n11:30AM  Commemoration Ceremony at Old Presbyterian Graveyard\, 402 East High St\, Bound Brook\, NJ  for The 248th “Battle of Bound Brook” NJ Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Color Guard  NJSSAR.org\, & New Jersey Fifes and Drums\n1:30 p.m. Street Battle #2 on Main Street\, South Bound Brook\, (Weston Canal Road to Maple Avenue) featuring American and British units portraying the soldiers of the American Revolution.\n2:30 p.m.  Camp Life resumes\n4:00 p.m. Encampment Closes\n\nSUNDAY: (Abraham Staats House grounds open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) \n\n10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Battle of Bound Brook Encampment at Abraham Staats House\n\nGrounds – Free\n\nCamp Life. Soldiers of the American Revolution reenact drills & tacticals\, camp life\, open fire cooking\, Sutlers\n\n\nIn-House – $10 per person\, 18 and under Free    Order tickets via Eventbrite\n\nHouse Tours /Until Lecture at 12:30 p.m.\n“Rug Hooking” by Hunterdon County Rug Artisan Guild New Jersey (hcrag.com)\nAmerican Revolution Surgeon display\nCamp Middlebrook Chapter/DAR Member Laurel Grube’s Handmade Quilt w 358 names of Rev War Patriots\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:00 – 11:00 a.m. – Soldiers Drills on the grounds of the Abraham Staats House.\n\n\n11:00 AM Abraham Staats House Parade Grounds. Sunday Morning Memorial Service for the Reenactors with Public invited. Officiating:  Chaplain Tim Platek\, 6th PA Regiment\,  7th VA Regiment\, and of the Continental Line.  Join us for a 30 minute service conducted in the 18th Century mode.\n12:30 p.m. – Presentation: Bob Gleason of American Historical Theatre as “General von Steuben.” $10 pp\, 18 & under FREE Order tickets via Eventbrite\n2:30 – 3:30 p.m. – Battle at the House #3 on the grounds of the Abraham Staats House featuring Patriotic and Loyalist units portraying the soldiers of the American Rev\nAfter lecture\, the  General will be on the grounds to review the Troops before the Battle!\nolution (Free)\n4:00 p.m. Encampment Closes\n\n  \nParking for events in South Bound Brook is available along Main Street and along public streets in the area of the Soldiers Encampment.   Parking in Bound Brook is available throughout the town and in Billian Park. Intermittent street closings are expected during the weekend in South Bound Brook and Bound Brook to accommodate the march and battles by the soldiers. \n\n\nContributing Partner Events: Bound Brook\, Bridgewater\, South Bound Brook \n\nFriday\, April 11\, 6-8 p.m.: Please Join the Heritage Trail Association at the Van Horne House for our Annual Friend-Raiser!  Food\, Music and frivolity!  Music by the wonderful Enslows\, a specialty Cocktail created for this event along with additional libations and cocktails and catering by Mangia Buono. $50 admission includes 2 drink tickets. Must be 21 or older to attend.  ***Tickets***\nAt Philip van Horne House\, 941 E Main St\, Bridgewater $50 Register: call Cindy  310-691-9388\nSaturday\, April 12\, 11:30 a.m.: Commemoration Ceremony of 248th “Battle of Bound Brook”\, NJ Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Color Guard (NJSSAR.org)\, The Old Presbyterian Graveyard\, 402 East High St\, Bound Brook\, NJ Free.\nSaturday\, April 12\, 7-11 p.m.:“Irish Tavern Night” A convivial evening for anyone over the age of 21.  Enjoy the Colonial Tavern honoring Philip Van Horn’s son-in law Colonel Stephen Moylan of Washington’s 4th Dragoons.  Ale\, wine\, and cocktails to wash down your delicious victuals.  $15 General Admission includes 2 drink tickets; $5 Reenactor Admission includes 2 drink tickets.    ***Tickets***\nAt Philip van Horne House\, 941 E Main St\, Bridgewater  Register: call Cindy  310-691-9388.\nSunday\, April 13\, 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m.: Breakfast Buffet at South Bound Brook Fire Company #1 Firehouse\, 83 Edgewood Terrace\, South Bound Brook. Free to registered re-enactors. Adults: $14; Seniors: $12; under age ten: $9;  under age 5: free.   www.sbbfd.com
URL:https://visitsomersetnj.org/event/248th-commemoration-of-the-battle-of-bound-brook/2025-04-12/
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SUMMARY:Tory Jack Day - Joe Becton Presentation - In Person
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of Abraham Staats House and South Bound Brook Historic Preservation Advisory Commission are delighted to once again present the “Tory Jack Day” program at the Abraham Staats House. \nThe house will open for seating at 10:30AM. At 11AM: Our featured performer at this event for two decades\, Joe Becton\, renowned historian\, and former National Park Service Interpretive Specialist\, gives a special presentation focused on Civil War General Benjamin Butler; his fascinating career and influence on race relations and treatment of African Americans during this time of national upheaval. Seating is limited\, advance reservations encouraged. After his program\, enjoy light refreshments and tour the historic Abraham Staats House until close at 1:30PM. \nAdmission – $10 (in-person) 18 & under – Free.\nAdvance Reservations encouraged for in-person attendance\nPlease allow a two-week notice for accessibility and assistive services requests. \nIn celebration of Black History Month: Visit www.staatshouse.org to view a special video: “The Old Kitchen at the Abraham Staats House: A Window into Slavery in New Jersey.”
URL:https://visitsomersetnj.org/event/tory-jack-day-joe-becton-presentation-in-person/
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SUMMARY:Ghost is Clear Paranormal
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a unique evening of spirit communications\, guided by Ghost is Clear (GIC) Paranormal. GIC has experienced and recorded happenings during several investigations of this historic family home\, built c. 1740.\nOn this night\, explore individual rooms of the House for signs and sounds of its fascinating past.\n(Feel free to bring your own investigative equipment for the explorations.)\nWe’ll close the evening with a séance\nconducted by Ghost Gal Jennifer Norris.\nIt is the second séance ever to be held at the House.\nWill this one be as intriguing as the first??\nFinish the evening with light refreshments\, discussion and an herbal sage blessing. \nReserve your ticket(s) now! Space limited to 25 people; light refreshments offered. \nPlease allow a two-week notice for accessibility and assistive services requests
URL:https://visitsomersetnj.org/event/ghost-is-clear-paranormal-3/
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