Middlebrook 5 Generals' Headquarters Bus Tour
February 24, 2008, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The five historic houses that served as headquarters for the generals during the 1778-1789 Middlebrook encampment are all on this bus tour sponsored by the Heritage Trail Association, including Jacobus Vanderveer House.
The Van Horne House in Bridgewater, home to the Heritage Trail Association, served as headquarters for General William Alexander (Lord Stirling), Washington's second in command that winter. General Washington and his wife, Martha, spent time in the Wallace House in Somerville. Derrick Van Veghten's home in Finderne was occupied by the Quartermaster General Nathaniel Green and an entire division of American troops was quartered near the house that now serves as the headquarters for the Somerset County Historical Society. Abraham Staats was host to Inspector General Frederick Van Steuben in his South Bound Brook home; Van Steuben was involved with the Middlebrook Encampment to train the 8,000-10,000 men in the Continental Army.
Free of charge, but reservations required. To register, please call the Heritage Trail Association at 732-356-8856 or sign up at www.heritagetrail.org. and click on Special Events.
Weekend Journey Through the Past –
Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 11 and 12, 2008
The Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission runs this two-day event where 25 of the county's significant historic sites, including Jacobus Vanderveer House, are open to the public. Admission is free. The sites have been grouped into three convenient tours by location: Northern, Central, and Southern Somerset County. A scenic route plan with driving directions has been prepared for each of the three tours.
Colonial Christmas –
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Dec. 5, 6 and 7, 2008
Tours, visits with Santa, colonial musicians, caroling, boutiques for Christmas shopping, and cocktail party. $10 entrance, children free.
