Did you know?
Sunday, July 25, 2010 marked the 260th birthday of our most famous resident - General Henry Knox.
He was born on July 25, 1750 on Long Lane in Boston, MA.
Happy Birthday General - Post General Knox birthday wishes on Facebook - Click Here.

2010 Children's History Camp
Brings Memories and Happy Faces

BEDMINSTER TWP. – A full week of sessions of fun blending in history and hands on experiences were planned as the Bedminster Recreation Department in partnership with the Vanderveer House, offered a unique camp experience this summer at the township’s Vanderveer/Knox House & Museum. 

Thanks to all the supporters, volunteers, sponsors, and parents who made the 2010 History Camp a fantastic success. Check back for articles and photos from the weeklong camp soon.

For ages 9-13, this is one of our greatest outreach programs. From 1-4pm daily.
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Learn about the daily activities as well as previous history camps at the Vanderveer/Knox House. Click Here

Speaker Series at JVH - Come Visit the House - Listen to Interesting Topics

Our new Speaker Series is well underway as the JVH presents guest speakers at the Vanderveer Knox House & Museum expanding its community outreach program.

Our next speaker- Learn how our forefathers prepared for the long winter ahead while celebrating the harvest season. The Harvest Season!

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Time: 1:30pm - Directions: Click Here

New Video House Tour created by
High School History Volunteer

In an effort to reach out to new and younger audiences, a program called "History VolunTeens" was established at a local historical society to work with area high school students and tie their interest in history to volunteer to find new ways to promote our local history. This video showcases one local teens dedication to local history and her craft.

Learn more and watch the video - Click Here

New Landscape Design for Vanderveer/Knox Grounds Moves Forward in 2010

It's taken a number of years to take hold, but after numerous discussions, town hall presentations, and historic research, the Friends finally have a plan to move forward with an exterior landscape plan. With the guidance and leadership of the new Friend's President, the group plans to move forward on creating the foundations for a new kitchen garden as soon as the ground thaws.

Click the link below to view the details and see the new large concept drawing. - Learn more

Torrential Rains Flood Bedminster's Vanderveer House

On Sunday, March 14, 2010, volunteers were all ready to open the Vanderveer / Knox House & Museum for its first regularly scheduled monthly opening when they were greeted by a triggered alarm system indicating a problem in the house.  After searching the house and finding nothing wrong, there was a suggestion to check the basement.

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What's now known as the "Twelfth Knox Chair" Now Rests at the Vanderveer /Knox House

A 1795 Windsor chair by Philadelphia makers William Cox and Joseph Henzey surfaced in June at a Virginia auction house. From a set of 100 identical Windsor armchairs with bamboo turnings, it was made for General Henry Knox (1750-1806). The general retired as the nation's first secretary of war the year he commissioned the chairs.

If there's ever a thought about destiny, you might find it in this story about an antique chair with a famous history that has found it's resting home here at the Vanderveer / Knox House and Museum.

Prior to Deal's discovery, only 11 of the Windsors had been located. Besides the eight at the rebuilt Montpelier, one is held by the Maine Historical Society, another is in a private collection, and the 11th is housed at Independence National Historical Park, Philadelphia. Learn more

2010 Starts with The Middlebrook 5
Generals Tour - February 14, 2010

The Heritage Trail Association (HTA) in conjunction with the Jacobus Vanderveer House is sponsoring narrated bus tours that will visit the five houses that served as headquarters during second Middlebrook encampment – 1778-1779., for Sunday, February 14, 2010.

Vanderveer/ Knox House open 11-4

The five historic houses are the Van Horne House in Bridgewater, the Wallace House in Somerville, the Van Veghten House in Finderne, the Abraham Staats House in South Bound Brook, and the Vanderveer/Knox House in Bedminster. The houses will be open from 11 am until 4 pm.

The tours, which start from the HTA headquarters at the historic Van Horne House in Bridgewater ...Learn more

Found Image exposes Old Horse Track
and Polo Field

A recent photo surfaced of a great aerial view of the Bedminster area and the JVH estate which was owned by Grant Schley back in the late 1930's. Learn More

Pluckemin Artillery Park 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

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