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New Regular Open Hours for 2010

Effective March 14, 2010, the Vanderveer Knox House and Museum is open the SECOND Sunday of every month.

Plan for a vist between 1-4pm or during any of our special events.

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Tel: 908-212-7000 ext. 611
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Just for Kids

History Camp at Bedminster's Historic Vanderveer/Knox House & Museum –
Dates: July 19-23, 2010
Time 1-4pm daily

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 be provided 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 13.

Dates/Times:
July 19-23, 2010 - (1-4pm)

Registration Form - Click Here


Trump National Golf Outing & Dinner Dance
to Benefit Local Charities
Date: TBD

Bedminster Charities Golf Classic

Bedminster Charities Golf Classic (BCGC) Swing for Charity!
Not just for golfers! Come have dinner at Trump National.

JVH is 1 of 7 beneficiaries from this event.


Weekend Journey Through the Past –
Saturday and Sunday, October 9-10, 2010

Weekend Journey Thru the PastThe Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission coordinates a fantastic two-day event with 28 of the county's most significant historic sites, including the Jacobus Vanderveer House. Admission is free.

Experience the sights and sounds of 18th Century living with costumed re-enactors, live demonstrations and lectures. Plenty of activities, displays, and demonstrations are planned. Come see some of the great craftsmen from all over the region.

Saturday, October 9 - 10-5pm
Sunday, October 10 - 12-5pm

 


Colonial Christmas –
5 Glorious Days of Celebrations, Events, and House Tours

Dates: December 1-5, 2010

Get into the holiday spirit at the Colonial Christmas event at JVH. Tours, visits with Santa, colonial musicians, caroling, boutiques for Christmas shopping, and so much more.


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About the Vanderveer/Knox House & Museum
& the Pluckemin Artillery Cantonment

For over two centuries, the Jacobus Vanderveer House has been at the center of Bedminster Township’s rich and colorful history. The house is the last surviving building in Bedminster associated with the Vanderveer's, a family prominent in Bedminster Township history from its earliest settlement through the mid 19th century.

The Vanderveer house served as headquarters for General Henry Knox during the winter of 1778-79, when the Continental Army artillery was located in the village of Pluckemin during the Revolutionary War's Second Middlebrook Encampment. The house is the only known building still standing that was associated with the Pluckemin Artillery Cantonment. The artillery park and military academy is considered to be the first installation in America to train officers in engineering and artillery and predates the United States Military Academy at West Point (est.1802) by twenty four years.

The Vanderveer family house was later enlarged with two additions in the nineteenth century, remodeled in the twentieth century, and subsequently abandoned. The Township of Bedminster purchased the home and the surrounding area as part of River Road Park in 1989. The home has been restored by The Friends of the Jacobus Vanderveer House, a non-profit group of inspired volunteers dedicated to use the home as a museum and educational center.

Vanderveer/Knox Museum and the Friend of the Jacobus Vanderveer House in Bedminster/Pluckemin New Jersey - Home to early Dutch colonial farming, The Vanderveer family, and the Pluckemin Artillery Encampment - America's First Artillery Training Facility - the precursor to the West Point Military Academy
The Friends of the Jacobus Vanderveer House
P.O. Box 723, Bedminster, New Jersey 07921-0723
908 - 212 - 7000 ext. 611
www.jvanderveerhouse.com info@jvanderveerhouse.com
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The Friends of the Jacobus Vanderveer House received an operating support grant from the New Jersey Historical Commission, division of the Department of State.

 

 

 

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