Bernards Township's 250th Celebration

The Arrest of General Lee at Widow Whites – A Reenactment

admin — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 08:38:28 PST

Live One Time Performance – Sunday, December 12, 2010: As part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of Bernards Township, the Trilogy Repertory Theater of Bernards Township will produce a Revolutionary War Reenactment of the arrest of General Charles Lee at Widow White’s Tavern. The event is scheduled from 2:00—2:45 p.m. and will be...

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Holiday House Tour Fundraiser – Dec 5 – Tickets on Sale Now

admin — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 05:14:46 PDT

Grab your friends and come out for a great holiday tradition and a great cause. Held every two years, the Holiday House Tour, offers a unique opportunity while celebrating the 250th celebration of Bernards Township. Scenes from the 2007 Holiday House Tour This year, while you have the opportunity to tour five newly chosen privately [...]

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Did you Know? #10

admin — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 09:15:36 PDT

Did you Know . . .? Three new schools were built in Bernards Township between 1903 and 1906 as a result of pressure from Progressives at the turn of the 20th century to improve education — the schools included Maple Avenue (Gone), Liberty Corner (100+ years) and Olcott (now Bernardsville). Board of Education member William [...]

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Historic Walking Tour Celebrates Basking Ridge History

admin — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 04:57:18 PDT

Come out Sunday, October 17 to a NEW guided walking tour of historic Basking Ridge. Walk on a beautiful sunny fall day and hear stories that you’ve never knew about the historic village of Basking Ridge. Learn about the great fire, the bakery boys, and over 250 years of history. Registration is not required. All [...]

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Areas Best Historic Sites open to Celeberate History Weekend

admin — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 04:54:08 PDT

What better way to celebrate Bernards Township’s 250th Anniversary then to visit some of the most historic sites ever! In conjunction with the Historical Society of the Somerset Hills (Based in Basking Ridge) and Somerset County, you have the chance to see 4 of the county’s premier historic venues, enjoy all kinds of fun activities,...

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Celebrate the 4th of July in Basking Ridge

admin — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 06:32:08 PDT

It’s coming – Tuesday July 6 – Concerts in the Park, Pleasant Valley Park in Bernards Township off Valley Road (adjacent to the Pleasant Valley Pool). All Americana Program. Bring your own chair or blanket. Celebrate America alongside the 250th anniversary of Bernards Township. The concert will include the Raritan Valley Symphony...

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Almost FREE – Commemorative 250th Collectible Envelopes

admin — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 13:33:48 PDT

If you can get to the Basking Ridge or Liberty Corner Post Office - You can get a great collectible!!!! Just pay for the postage! Commemorative First Day Cancellation Stamp honoring the Charter of Bernards Township 250th years ago is now available for a limited time at the Basking Ridge and Liberty Corner Post Offices. [...]

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Charter Day Schedule – IT’s ON!

admin — Sat, 15 May 2010 04:37:37 PDT

Charter Day Schedule Get the kids ready – Get your wallet – and bring your community spirit. 250 years in the making. It’s the biggest celebration of the year! Street Fair is open 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Opening ceremonies on the Main Stage – 12 p.m. At 5pm the street fair will shut down [...]

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See the Charter of Bernardston

admin — Thu, 13 May 2010 11:51:02 PDT

For the first time, at the Brick Academy, a enlarged laminated version of the Charter of Bernardston will be available for viewing. Copied and enlarged from the New Jersey State Archives, while the original Bernardston Charter was lost (perhaps by fire), the word were copied back in the early 1800′s so that the Charter would [...]

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Become a Member of Our Local History

admin — Thu, 13 May 2010 06:31:27 PDT

Charter Day – It’s all about the community. But it’s also about our local history. There is no other organization that preserves and promotes history as much as the Historical Society of the Somerset Hills. It’s lifeblood is the support from its members. HOW ABOUT YOU? Make a pledge to yourself that you’ll become a...

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