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The Heritage Trail Association and the Middlebrook Consortium invite researchers and history buffs to compete for a $5,000 prize for original research on New Jersey’s Revolutionary War history. The focus is the Middlebrook Encampments—where the Continental Army camped in Somerset County during the winters of 1777 and 1778–79, including sites in Washington Valley, Pluckemin, and […]

If you’ve ever looked in the Wallace House dining room, you’ve seen them: a pair of side chairs, sitting under the picture of Mary Maddox. They aren’t prominently displayed, because they were made after George Washington stayed at the Wallace House, in fact after the Revolutionary War was over – probably about 1790. But they […]

Balladeer Linda Russell will perform at the Old Dutch Parsonage this Saturday, January 20th at 7:30 pm. One of the 18th century period instruments that she will perform with is the hammered dulcimer. So what is a hammered dulcimer? It’s an instrument with strings stretched over a resonant sound board, often trapezoidal in shape. The […]

Fall Concert at the Old Dutch Parsonage: Celebrating the Harvest Join balladeer Linda Russell as she sings songs of harvest-time. Playing the hammered and mountain dulcimers, penny whistle and guitar, Linda sings and plays ballads, love songs, dance tunes, and working songs written in early America and brought over from the Old World. Click to hear excerpt of Linda Russell playing “Meeting of the Waters” on hammered dulcimer. Saturday, […]

Something to think about on your next museum or historic site visit. . .

Join us for a fascinating discussion on the connections between the Rev. Hardenbergh (principal founder of Rutgers University) family and great African American abolitionist leader Sojourner Truth, at one time their slave, plus stories of other early slave-holding leaders of Rutgers College. Saturday, June 17, 2017 2:30 pm Old Dutch Parsonage Speakers include: John Coakley, […]

Enjoy Candle Light Tours and Music at the Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage Friday, December 9, 2016 6 pm – 9 pm Hourly group tours by candle light, featuring costumed interpreters, cooking demonstrations & period music. Join Mrs. Mary Wallace when she steps out of her portrait frame to guide visitors around her home […]

In celebration of George Washington’s birthday, Jim Kurzenberger, Historic Preservation Specialist of the Wallace House and Old Dutch Parsonage, will conduct a Headquarters Theme tour of the Wallace House. Visitors will be presented with an experience that emphasizes the details of General Washington’s stay at Hope Farm, the country seat of John Wallace. The tour […]

The presentation “Middlebrook 101: A Comprehensive Look” by Jim Kurzenberger, Historic Preservation Specialist of the Wallace House and Old Dutch Parsonage is only one week away! Be sure to come at 7 PM on Thursday, February 18th to not miss out on this very informative look at the Forgotten Cantonment. Please email us or call 908-725-1015 to […]

Announcing…the Wallace House and Old Dutch Parsonage Association website! As we reported at our last annual meeting, in 2014 we applied for a mini grant for the development of a website. We were successful in that effort and received a project grant from the New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of the Department of State. […]

Linda and Bob Barth, along with Jim Sommerville, have recently published a new photo history book on Somerville. The book, “Somerville Through Time,” features “then and now” images of the town including a number of interior photos of the Wallace House that show its gradual restoration to the authentic historic site we know today. Linda […]

See URL below for information on Candlelight Tours of the Wallace House http://www.nj.com/messenger-gazette/index.ssf/2015/02/wallace_house_in_somerville_to_host_candlelight_tour_feb_22.html

Ticket sales for the Five Generals Tour are now on sale at the Heritage Trail Association’s website. The date is Sunday Feb 15th at several time slots. For a nominal cost and about 2 hours of your time visit all 5 historic homes associated with the Middlebrook Cantonment of 1778-1779. The Wallace House will of […]

Calendar of Events for December were announced at yesterday’s annual meeting of WHODP Association by Mr. Kurzenberger: Sunday, December 14th, 7:30 pm. A Concert at the Wallace House featuring Mr. Bob Mouland Enjoy the sound of music on period instruments in an historic setting. Seating in the Wallace House is limited, so reservations are a […]

The annual meeting of the Association will be held Saturday, November 15th at 3:30 pm as previously announced. We hope to see you there!

Saturday, Nov. 8: 18th Century Bake Oven Demonstration at The Wallace House and Old Dutch Parsonage Historic Sites Michele Dansak will demonstrate the use of a wood-fired, 18th century bake oven at the Old Dutch Parsonage, from 2 pm to 3:30. The demonstration will include the preparation of the food items that will then be […]

Now that the clocks have been turned back, ’tis the season for nighttime tours at the Wallace House. Candle light tours run from now through March, 2015. Jim Kurzenberger will schedule these tours for private groups of 10 or more on Wednesday through Saturday. All programs are $10 per person and require advance reservations. Please […]

Minutes of the 2013 Annual Membership Meeting of the Wallace House and Old Dutch Parsonage Association. November 23, 2013; 4pm Site Office/Assembly Room In attendance: Carol K, David H, Marge S.,Marguerite B, John F and 9 other members Preservation Specialist/Curator: Jim Kurzenberger Special Guest Speaker: Ed Wroblewski, Ed. D. Carol […]

Two Upcoming Events at the The Wallace House and Old Dutch Parsonage Historic Site: Sat. Oct 25 and Sat. Nov. 8 Saturday, Oct. 25 2 pm – 3 pm “Celebrate New Jersey” Lecture and visual presentation by author and New Jersey historian Linda Barth Save gas as you tour our wonderful state from the comfort […]

The Wallace House and Old Dutch Parsonage Association will hold its Annual Meeting on Saturday, November 15, 2014, approximately 3pm. The brief meeting will immediately follow a program on the colonial bake oven at 2 pm. Members will receive additional information in the regular mail. New members will also be welcome at this time.