Lord Stirling Park

The Lord Stirling Theater Company will perform “Pygmalion” in the English Barn Theater at the Farmstead Arts Center, 450 King George Road, Basking Ridge, NJ. “Pygmalion” will open on Friday, May 29, at 7:30PM, with additional performances on May 30 at 7:30PM, May 31 at 2:00PM, June 5 and 6 at 7:30PM, and June 7 at 2:00PM. Tickets are $25 general admission, $23 for seniors (65 and over) and students, $20 for Farmstead Arts members, and $15 for children under 12. Tickets may be purchased online at https://farmsteadarts.org/what-we-do/theater.html or at the door (cash only). The Lord Stirling Theater Company’s bold new staging of George Bernard Shaw’s iconic play about identity, class and the power of language brings fresh energy to Shaw’s razor-sharp wit, illuminating the timeless struggle for self-definition in a world eager to label us. The story follows Eliza Doolittle, a spirited flower seller whose chance encounter with phonetics expert Henry Higgins sets off a life-changing experiment. As Higgins attempts to mold Eliza into a “proper lady,” she discovers her own voice—one far stronger than he ever anticipated. This production blends period charm with contemporary resonance, highlighting the play’s humor while underscoring its enduring social critique.

Stop by on Sunday, October 26th and participate in our “Barn Trick-or-Treat Event”. Included is a self guided, trick-or-treat style barn tour, horses in costume, decorated stalls, horse costume contests, games and more. Stop by to vote for your favorite costume! Voting ends at 1pm. Awards will be announced at 1:30pm.

(All Ages) Return to the past and experience daily colonial life and the thriving Eighteenth Century craft industry at the annual Lord Stirling 1770s Festival. Colonial craftspeople will ply their trades while a Town Crier announces the local news. Enjoy Colonial music, cider pressing demonstrations, and festive performances! Come see Revolutionary War militias conduct maneuvers outside detachment camps on the former estate lawn of Lord Stirling. Experience what life in Somerset County was like in the fall of 1770 and learn about our local Revolutionary War hero, Lord Stirling. Craft sales are prohibited to ensure an enjoyable and educational living history event. Suggested donation: $5 per person Sunday, October 5, 2025 11:30am-4:00pm Festival Location: 96 Lord Stirling Road (off South Maple Ave) at the site of Lord Stirling’s 18th Century Manor House and 700 Acre Estate in Basking Ridge, NJ For more information contact the Environmental Education Center 908-722-1200 ext. 5002.