Events

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Of War, Men, and Leadership: Lessons I Learned in New Jersey Join the Wallace House and Old Dutch Parsonage Association as we host: His Excellency, former President and Commander-in-Chief, George Washington (portrayed by David Emerson of History on the Hoof), as he reminisces about his New Jersey Campaigns. Saturday, […]

A Weekend of Special Evening Events: Fri., Sat.,and Sun. ~ Dec. 16 -18 Music for the Holidays: Two 18th Century Candlelight Concerts at The Old Dutch Parsonage ~ Dec. 16 & 18. Linda Russell ~ Friday, Dec. 16 ~ 7:30 p.m. ~ Ms. Russell, well-known for her historic musical interpretation, sings seasonal […]

The Wallace House and Old Dutch Parsonage Association present on Saturday February 19th, Stacey Roth’s unusual costumed presentation of tea lore, history, songs, poetry, “REVOLUTIONARY TEA“– one part living history demonstration, and one part tea party. Stacy F. Roth of History on the Hoof brews an engaging program on the role of tea in the […]

Two 18th Century Candlelight Concerts at The Old Dutch Parsonage ~ Featuring Linda Russell ~ Sunday, Nov. 7 & Friday, Dec. 17, 2010 ~ 7:30 p.m. ~ š š š These Evening Concerts with Linda Russell feature Music of the 18th century performed in the Authentic Candlelit Atmosphere of the Old Dutch Parsonage. Ms. Russell […]

Five Generals Bus Tour – Free Family Fun on Sunday February 14. The Heritage Trail Association in conjunction with the cooperating historic sites that comprise our Middlebrook Consortium, is holding its annual narrated bus tours of five historic houses in Somerset County. The houses each served as a headquarters for George Washington (the Wallace House) […]

The public is invited to visit the Wallace House and Old Dutch Parsonage New Jersey State Historic Sites to celebrate on one of the following occasions: A Holiday Diversion. Saturday, December 5th Noon – 5 pm. The sites will be open for their annual colonial style Christmas event. $7 for adults, $5 for children. A […]