Luncheon/Lecture
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Morris County Golf Club
A luncheon and lecture to benefit museum exhibits and furnishings for the Jacobus Vanderveer House.
- Basket Boutique
- Luxury Vendors
- House & Garden Plants sale
Lecture: "From House to Home, 1750-1850 Transforming the Way We Live"
Guest Speaker - Ulysses G. Dietz, Senior Curator Decorative Arts Department, The Newark Museum.
Champagne Reception at 11:00am
Luncheon/Lecture - 12 noon.
Morris County Golf Club
36 Punch Bowl Road
Morristown, New Jersey
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Just for Kids
History Camp at Bedminster's Historic Jacobus Vanderveer House –
July 14- 18 , 2008
Bedminster Township Recreation, in partnership with The Friends of the Jacobus Vanderveer House, is thrilled to offer a unique summer camp experience --Summer History Camp at the Jacobus Vanderveer House! This historic Bedminster landmark building is the focal point for this hands-on 18th century fun- filled, history-centered summer enrichment program. Children will have the opportunity to dress in authentic 18th century clothing and experience activities reminiscent of life in the 1700s including craft projects, basket weaving, bee-keeping, music & dancing, games, open-fire cooking, and architectural exploration.
History Camp is led by experienced professionals, and takes place in the natural historic setting of the Jacobus Vanderveer House, located at River Road Park in Bedminster. The camp is open to all Somerset County residents between the ages of 9 and 12.
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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.
Additional d etails will be posted closer to the event date.
