History Camp Session 1 Concludes with a Cooking Fest and Happy Faces

BEDMINSTER TWP. – It was four days of fun blending in history and hands on experiences as the Bedminster Recreation Department in partnership with The Friends of Jacobus Vanderveer House, offered a unique camp experience this summer at the township’s Jacobus Vanderveer House.  The historic Bedminster landmark building is the focal point for this hand-on 18th century fun-filled history-center summer enrichment program.

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" Hey Mom & Dad, Here's what we did at history camp today"

Read the daily journal - Day 1 Diary | Day 2 Diary | Day 3 Diary | Day 4 Diary -
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Vanderveer House Friends and
Bedminster Twp Celebrate
Historic Anniversaries in 2009

2009 marks the anniversary of two important events for the historic Vanderveer/Knox House and Museum. Twenty years ago, Bedminster Township acquired a decrepit house and 208 acres for open space for parks and preservation. This year also marks the 10th anniversary that the Friends of the Vanderveer/Knox House has served as tenants to the historic home that once served General Knox and his family during the Revolutionary War's Pluckemin Artillery Encampment of 1778-1779....read more

Pictured above:
L to R Front: Linda McTeague, Ellen Vreeland, Grania Allport
Rear: Jay Petrillo, Robert Holtaway, Joe Metelski

New Museum Displays In the Works

Excitement is building at the Jacobus Vanderveer House as a Philadelphia design house readies the look and layout of exhibits to be used in the museum when we open. Concept design plans are being fashioned now by Steve Feldman, one of America’s top museum designers, in concert with the Friends of JVH Board Museum and Acquisitions Committee led by Daniel Powell. Learn more

Historic Map Unveiled at JVH

JVH trustee John Smith presents his ten year project effort that highlights the grandeur of the gilded age of the Somerset Hills... more

Pluckemin Artillery Encampment Artifacts Move Closer to Coming Home to the JVH

One of the long term museum objectives of the Friends of the Vanderveer House is to present the history and artifacts uncovered at the nearby Pluckemin Continental Artillery winter cantonment of 1778-1779.

Take a look into the detailed process and people who have been working behind the scenes for years to where we are finally close to presenting this great view into an often missed part of american revolutionary war history. ... read more

Concept Drawing Visualizes
the Future of JVH

Dutch Farm, Orchards, Use Barn, Out buildings, Walking Paths could all someday be part of the JVH experience.

In 2009, JVH will embark on the first phase of a site landscaping plan that will be in place when the building opens to visitors as a museum. Learn more...

Presidents Letter

Dear Friends of the Jacobus Vanderveer House:

I'm glad to have this opportunity to send you a brief update on progress and activities at the historic Jacobus Vanderveer House. We're grateful for your past generosity and hope you'll renew your support this year. These are challenging times, to be sure. Yet, to many, challenging times are exactly when our nation's history - great leaders, major events and unlikely victories - will offer the greatest wisdom. more

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The Friends of the Jacobus Vanderveer House have been undertaking a monumental task alongside the Bedminster Township with recognizing the Pluckemin Artillery Cantonment as a National Historical Site.

Before West Point....there was Pluckemin; America's first artillery training facility.

Learn more about what's happening with this historic effort. For additional news and press releases please Click Here