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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 […]

An afternoon tea featuring 18th century music will be held on Feburary 28th at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Hall, 140 South Finley Ave. in Basking Ridge 2-4pm. The tea marks the kick off of 250th Anniversary of Berndards township, which received its charter from our last king (George II). In addition to displays of the […]

The New York Times, April 17, 2008 Selected portions of the article are below. To read the entire article click on the link above. Faced with irate municipal officials, besieged state legislators and tractors ringing the State House, Gov. Jon S. Corzine says he is willing to relent on his budget proposals.As a result, state […]

In a letter to the Board of the Friends of the Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage on April 14, 2008, New Jersey Assemblyman Peter J. Biondi (16th District) stated the following: I agree that it would not be in the best interest to close the state parks and historic sites as proposed by the […]

SAMPLE LETTER TO ELECTED OFFICIALSApril 2008 Dear (Elected Official):I am writing to voice my opposition to the proposed closing of the Wallace House and Old Dutch Parsonage in Somerville on June 30, 2008 as part of the State of New Jersey’s current budget cuts. The site is of historical significance to our country and to […]

1. Come to the April 23rd Rally in Trenton. Go to http://www.NJKeepItGreen for more information.2. Bring at least 1 family member or friend to the Rally3. Tell your co-workers and neighbors about the April 23rd Rally and invite them and their family members and firends.4. Enciourage Friends groups, scout troups, bicycling clubs, nature and environmental […]

Camp Out at the Capitol/Rally at the State House TrentonWednesday, April 23, 200812:30 pm Message from Preservation New Jersey Budget Cuts to Close or Reduce Accessibility to State Historic Sites. Visitation, interpretive programs threatened, local economies endangered. The Administration’s proposed budget cuts in the DEP Parks & Forestry division will result in complete closure of […]

From the Courier News, Wednesday, April 9, 2008 By MARTIN C. BRICKETTO STAFF WRITER SOMERVILLE — A headquarters for George Washington during the Revolutionary War, the Wallace House, is at the center of a new battle these days that could mean the closure of the house and the adjacent Old Dutch Parsonage. The historic site […]

REASONS TO KEEP ALL HERITAGE AND TOURISM SITES OPEN Over $2 billion in annual economic impact. – $50 million in state tax revenue generated each year. – Over 100,000 jobs. – 6 million schoolchildren served.Source: MidAtlantic Center for Arts, Cape May New Jersey’s non-profit arts industry generates over $1.5 billion each year in economic activity […]

The Wallace House and Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Sites, located in Somerville, are sites of historic significance to New Jersey and its place in American history. The Wallace House has been a house-museum for over 110 years, the Old Dutch Parsonage has been preserved for almost as long. Both Wallace House and Old Dutch […]