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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.

The Queens Rangers” Saturday, November 23rd, 4pm-6pm At the Old Dutch Parsonage, Somerville, New Jersey The Wallace House and Old Dutch Parsonage Association will host: Joseph Wroblewski, Ed. D. Member of the N.J. Historical Commission’s Committee planning for the observance of the 350th Anniversary of the founding of New Jersey. During the American War of […]

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 […]

The 2010 Annual Meeting of the Wallace House and the Old Dutch Parsonage Association convenes on: Sunday afternoon, November 7th 2:00 pm At: The Old Dutch Parsonage Parking at 71 Somerset Street Somerville, N J. Current, Former, and New Members Welcome Brief Business Meeting Presentation by: Donald J. Peck, Author of “A Spirited War: George […]

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) […]

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 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 […]

To all current and former members and contributors to the Wallace House and Old Dutch Parsonage Association (formerly “The Friends of….”) and any individual interested in supporting the sites on Washington Place: The annual meeting of our membership will be held on: December 3, 2009 At The Visitor’s Center, 71 Somerset Street, Somerville, NJ Time: […]

On the evening of Oct 30, 2008, The Crossroads of the American Revolution Association unveiled their first publication, a guide to New Jersey’s American Revolutionary War Sites. This attractive full color booklet is available for a small donation ($5). It is the first effort to promote the newly designated National Heritage Area, which will promote […]

As of August 15th vote by members, the name of our organization is now officially, The Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage Association. For the forseable future, we will use “formerly “The Friends of…” in all our correspondence and postings so that the continuity of the organization will be clear. Our post office box and […]

BYLAWSProposed for final adoption July, 2008PREAMBLEWhereas, it is the desire of numerous, dedicated individuals to support the State of New Jersey in its efforts to protect, preserve, interpret, and enhance the Wallace House and Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Sites, located in the Borough of Somerville, as well as their associated cultural resources;Whereas, a desire […]

The legislature has submitted a budget for Governor Corzine’s signature that keeps the 9 state parks and historic sites originally slatted for closure open—-at least until July 1 2009. Watch your local news for report of its passage, which will be good news for all Friends of WHODP. If Round Valley Resevoir and its swimming, […]

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 […]