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| January 2012 |
Visit the New Bedminster History Video Channel
It's our new YouTube Channel - Visit Us online
Learn More
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| January 2012 |
How People Search and Land at the Vanderveer House and Pluckemin Cantonment Web Sites
 Maybe you've seen them on TV during Presidential debates, or on CNN when they're trying to determine what people are looking for online. The term is called "Word Clouding" and it's a very cool way to see what people are looking for online.
Learn More
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| December 1 , 2011 |
Colonial Christmas -
New Jersey's Premiere Colonial Holiday Event
Coming to Bedminster, New Jersey
 Colonial Christmas 2011 - New Jersey's Premiere Colonial Holiday Event is just around the corner.
December 1-4, 2011
Tickets now on sale - learn more. |
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| November 10, 2011 |
New Online Store Opens
Order Your Colonial Christmas Special Event Tickets Online
 Purchase your Colonial Christmas Luncheon or Cocktail Party Celebration tickets online at the new totally secure Online store of the Friends of the Jacobus Vanderveer House. Pull out your credit card and...
Click Here to Learn More |
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| November 10, 2011 |
Hamilton Farm Golf Club to Host the 2011 Colonial Christmas Benefit Luncheon
 The Historic Hamilton Farm Golf Club in beautiful Bedminster, New Jersey will host the 2011 Colonial Christmas Benefit Luncheon.
Don't miss your opportunity to attend this event that is a complete sell out every year. |
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| November 15, 2011 |
Dunsmore Paintings Collection to come to Vanderveer House
for 2011 Colonial Christmas
 Dunsmore Conservation Project
John Ward Dunsmore (1856-1945) was a late 19th/early 20th century American painter best known for his realistic and historically accurate paintings of the events surrounding the American Revolution and Early Republic. He placed tremendous importance on realism – Learn more about this iconic artist and how his paintings are coming to Bedminster - Click Here |
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| Sept 15, 2011 |
Come visit the Historic Vanderveer/Knox house during Somerset County's
Journey Through the Past Weekend - Saturday and Sunday, October 8-9, 2011
Somerset County's Weekend Journey through the Past will be a weekend full of events at the Vanderveer/Knox House & Museuem. Open house tours, lectures, crafts, and speakers will be here throughout the weekend.
Click Here to learn more. |
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| Sept 24, 2011 |
 Bedminster's Annual Fall Fest is BACK!
Must include a Visit to the Vanderveer House!
Saturday, September 24 - 2011
Fall Fest is Bedminster Township’s premier community celebration coordinated by the municipality and held annually outdoors at the Township’s River Road Park. This year’s Fall Fest is from 12 Noon to 5 p.m. The event features family and adult activities, contests, delicious food, demonstrations, exhibits and live entertainment.
Take the free hayride and come meet General George Washingtion - Live from 12:30-4:30pm
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| May 26, 2011 |
New Map Idenentifies Vast Vanderveer Property Holdings
The Vanderveers were one of Bedminster / Pluckemin's largest landowners. Spanning over 1,000 acres covering from the Northern end of Pluckemin thru the Southern end of Bedminster Township.
Learn more |
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| May 25, 2011 |
Virtual Rendering in the Works to Showcase the Pluckemin Artillery Park
History Meets High Technology
As part of our ongoing charter, the Friends of the Jacobus Vanderveer House will leverage research and technology to create the first virtual representation of the 1778-1779 Winter Encampment of the Revolutionary War colonial artillery, known as the Pluckemin Artillery Cantonment - Click Here to learn more |
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| May 10, 2011 |
JVH Wins Award -
Selected for New Jersey
Historic Trust Grant
 Due diligence prevails as the Friends of JVH is one of 58 New Jersey projects at historic sites, and one of only 3 projects in Somerset County, to receive approval for a New Jersey Historic Trust Grant. Learn how the grant process works and how the Friends will make use of these critical funds.
Click Here to read more |
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| May 1,2011 |
Register Now - Summer Colonial Camp for Area Children at Historic Vanderveer House
 IS everyone ready for Summer Camp?
Children, ages 9 to 13, are invited to experience life in the 18th century at Colonial Camp at the Jacobus Vanderveer House & Museum, Bedminster’s historic landmark building, located at River Road Park in Bedminster. The hands-on history-centered summer enrichment program will allow children, dressed in authentic 18th century clothing, to participate in activities reminiscent of life in the 1700s, including craft projects, weaving, colonial farming, games, open-fire cooking, games, and archeological exploration and much more!
Click Here to read more |
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| February 1, 2011 |
Five Generals Tour -
Sunday, February 13, 2011 at JVH
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.
Click Here for additional information |
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| January 2011 |
Record Numbers Attend Colonial Christmas
Holiday cheer came early for Bedminster’s historic Jacobus Vanderveer House as another successful Colonial Christmas came to a close. The eighth annual show house and tour, held December 1-5, attracted more than 1,500 visitors, including repeat attendees, newcomers and area schoolchildren.
Click Here for all the info
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| 2010 - November 6 |
 It's called the Fab 5 Raffle and this year ANYONE can purchase tickets.
See the fantastic events, raffles, luncheons and more .  |
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| 2010 - November 6 |
 Tickets for the 2010 Colonial Christmas luncheon and benefactor cocktail party and reception are now on sale. See the fantastic events, raffles, luncheons and more . |
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| October 9-10, 2010 |
Weekend Journey Through the Past – Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 9 and 10, 2010
 The Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission coordinates a fantastic two-day event with 25 of the county's most significant historic sites, including the Jacobus Vanderveer House. Admission is free.
Saturday, Ocotober 9 - 10am -5pm and
Sunday, October 10 - 12pm -5pm
Experience the sights and sounds of 18th Century living with costumed re-enactors, live demonstrations and lectures. The weekend with plenty of activities, displays, and demonstrations. Come see some of the great craftsmen from all over the region. - Learn More |
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| Summer 2010 |
 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.
Learn about the daily activities as well as previous history camps at the Vanderveer/Knox House. Click Here |
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| 2010 - July 25 |
 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
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| 2010 - May 1, 2010 |
Artillery Training - How to fire a field cannon. Get a glimpse back in time to the Pluckemin Artillery Academy. View instruction and videos as the Mott's Artillery re-enactors show how to prepare and fire a revolutionary war era 3 pound bronze cannon. |
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| 2010 - March 14 |
 Torrential Rains Flood Bedminster's Vanderveer House. Vanderveer Knox House and Museum Survives Well but Basement Floods.
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| 2010 - March 14 |
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 visit between 1-4pm, or during any of our special events.
Tel: 908-212-7000 ext. 611
For Directions - Click Here |
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| 2010 - March 12 |
Video introduces the Vanderveer House to online visitors. See the production of a local high school volunteer who tells the story about the history of a Bedminster landmark. |
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| 2010 - March 4 |
Original General Knox commissioned 1795 Windsor Chair Acquired by Friends to Showcase at JVH |
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| 2010 - February 13 |
Early photograph shows Polo Field and Race Track at the Vanderveer House |
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| 2010 - January 28 |
Follow the Friends and General Knox on Twitter - Follow General Knox or click the arrow. |
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| 2010 - January 20 |
The Friends of the Vanderveer Knox House reorganizes and names new executive committee. |
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| 2010 - January 13 |
Colonial Christmas 2009 wrap up. A wonderful event turns out to be the largest fundraiser in the history of the Friends of the Vanderveer House. There are so many people and organizations to thank . |
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| 2010 - January 10 |
The Middlebrook Bus Tour - 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. |
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| 2009 - December 8 |
Intern Opportunity - Wanted - College volunteer to with historic research at Vanderveer/Knox House & Museum. History / Education majors. Learn more |
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| 2009 - December 5 |
 Are you into social media? Like to get the latest up to the minute updates on what's going on at the Vanderveer/Knox House & Museum. Related news, comments, fan photos, and more. Come become a fan. |
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| 2009 - November 19 |
Beautiful Colonial Holiday supplement distributed through Recorder Newspapers in Morris, Somerset, and Hunterdon counties. |
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| 2009 - November 13 |
Chef James Laird of Chatham's Restaurant Serenade to raffle off his talents at Trump National Golf Club luncheon on December 2, 2009 - Watch James in his first online video - Tickets on sale now . |
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| 2009 - November 09 |
Tickets for the 2009 Colonial Christmas luncheon and benefactor cocktail party and reception are now on sale. See the fantastic events, raffles, luncheons and more . |
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| 2009, October |
Weekend Journey Through the Past – Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 10 and 11, 2009 |
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Happy Birthday to
Jacobus (James) Vanderveer
He
would have been 266 years old on
September 12, 1743 |
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| 2009, September 19 |
Visit the Vanderveer House During Fallfest - This Saturday, Sept 19,2009 from 12-5
Free Hay rides to/from the house....more
Bedminster Fallfest and Vanderveer Open House Scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2009 |
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| 2009, August |
2009 Colonial Christmas Event is Making Plans to be the Best Ever |
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July 25, 2009 was General Henry Knox's 259th Birthday |
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| 2009, June 30 |
The Pluckemin Artillery Park artifacts continue their trek back to their home. Learn more |
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| 2009, June 22 |
Romance, death, slavery, all come together for a tragic expose about Phebe Vanderveer written in the Black River Journal |
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| 2009, June 22 |
Vanderveer House part of Crossroads of the American Revolution Heritage area as the group begins its next development phase |
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| 2009, June 21 |
History Camp Gets underway in June |
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| 2009, May 20 |
The original Pluckemin Artillery Cantonment thesis - The authoritative analysis of General Henry Knox's military academy by Clifford Sekel in 1972 |
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| 2009, April 18 |
Was General Knox really killed by a chicken bone? Read the article that was sent to us from the Black River Journal |
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| 2009, April 16 |
It's Back! History Camp for Boys & Girls ages 9-12 at JVH this Summer |
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| 2009, April 10 |
Friends of the Vanderveer Knox House celebrate various anniversaries in 2009 |
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| 2009, January |
Middlebrook Generals Tour scheduled to visit Vanderveer/Knox House |
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| 2008, December |
Vanderveer House/Museum and Pluckemin Artillery Academy launched on Facebook ....Become a fan today!
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| 2008, December 18 |
Digital Update: Vanderveer Family and Historic Timeline produced by HMR Research now available for download |
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| 2008, December 15 |
Somerset County Historical Quarterly Digitized:
Article GENERAL KNOX'S ARTILLERY PARK, PLUCKEMIN, UPDATED (Reprinted 1982)
BY CLIFFORD SEKEL available for download |
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| 2008, December 8 |
Bernardsville News covers Colonial Christmas at the Vanderveer House |
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| 2008, November 10 |
Celebrate a Colonial Christmas at the Vanderveer House - December 5-7, 2008 |
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| 2008, October 15 |
Wine Tasting - A Grapes for Good Benefit at the Vanderveer House sponsored by 56 Degrees of Bernardsville |
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| 2008, September 15 |
Concept Rendition of the Vanderveer House/Museum & Property Draw an Exciting Future |
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| 2008, September 1 |
Vanderveer House to Participate in "Weekend Journey through the Past" |
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| 2008, September 1 |
Fall Fest Celebration & JVH Walking Tour Saturday, Sept 20, 2008 - 12-5PM |
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| 2008, July 31 |
Kids Summer Camp with focus on history History Camp comes to Bedminster's Historic Jacobus Vanderveer House . |
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| 2008, April 17, 2008 |
Learn about decorating history at benefit luncheon May 7 at the Morris County Golf Club |
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| 2008, March 31, 2008 |
The First History Camp for Kids ages 9-12 organized for a weeklong camp July 14- 18. Registration is now open for all kids in and around the Somerset Hills area. |
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| 2008, March 30, 2008 |
Themed Luncheon and Guest Speaker Ulysses G. Dietz at the famed Morris County Golf Club in Morristown open to all to support the furnishings campaign for the Jacobus Vanderveer House |
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| 2008, March 11, 2008 |
The Pluckemin Continental Artillery Cantonment Site added to the New Jersey Register of Historic Places Trenton - New Jersey - March 11, 2008 - Being on the state Register means that the Artillery Park gets to apply to the National Register |
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| 2008, January 26 |
Vanderveer House Board to Reorganize- Board Expands to 24 as Three Key Board Members Complete their Term |
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| 2008, January 2 |
Vanderveer House receives $17,800 grant from the New Jersey Historical Commission to create exhibits and hire a new Executive Director |
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| 2008, January 7 |
Middlebrook 5 Generals' Headquarters Bus Tour Scheduled February 24, 2008 |
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| 2007, December 30 |
Vanderveer House Colonial Christmas brings in 700 Visitors |
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| 2007, November 15 |
The Pluckemin Artillery Park is now on the New Jersey Register of Historic Places! |
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2007,
October 17 |
Record numbers of visitors tour the JVH House Somerset County's Journey Through the Past weekend Oct. 13 and 14 (2007)
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2007,
September 25 |
Friends to decorate Vanderveer House with a Christmas period theme - Bring the kids to visit Santa - Dates set: November 30 thru December 2, 2007
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2007,
September 1 |
JVH to participate in Somerset County "Weekend Journey Through the Past on October 13-14, 2007 with special guests and open house.
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2007,
August 15 |
The Historic Vanderveer House Goes Green after over 100 years.
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2007,
July 7 |
Expansion of the JVH moves closer towards completion.
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2007,
July 4 |
The Cannon - the official newsletter of the Jacobus Vanderveer House releases it's inaugural issue .
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2007,
July |
Friends of The Jacobus Vanderveer House releases First Edition of The Cannon - The Official Newsletter
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2007,
February 15 |
Artifacts discovered at Artillery Park theme
of luncheon/lecture May 6
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2007, March
1 |
Bernardsville News reports about the Historic Pluckemin Artillery
Park and the efforts of the Friends of JVH |
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JVH behind Pluckemin Encampment getting added
to National Register of Historic Places
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2005, May 15 |
Historical Society of the
Somerset Hills Presents JVH Award Historic Preservation
Category
The Jacobus Vanderveer House has been recognized by The
Historical Society of the Somerset Hills for the meticulous
restoration of the exterior of this National Register site.
See all the winners. |
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2004,
May 1 |
Preservation
Awards Presented in State House Ceremony
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
, Historic Preservation Office and NJ Historic Sites Council
presented awards recognizing the steadfast efforts of individuals,
organizations and government agencies to preserve the State's
valuable resources at the annual New Jersey Historic Preservation
Awards Ceremony |
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