This October, Somerset County invites you to…
Visit select historic sites in person on Saturday, October 10, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, October 11, 2026, Noon – 4:00 p.m.—and virtually all month long at www.SCHistoryWeekend.com!
Explore the vast history of Somerset County through a variety of different experiences.
Learn what life was like 50… 100… or even 200 years ago.
Discover our individual Revolutionary War histories—major contributions to the County’s designation as a Crossroads of the American Revolution State Heritage Area.
... on YOUR Journey Through the Past!
Several Somerset County historic sites will be open free to the public on Saturday, October 10, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, October 11, 2026, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Please visit www.SCHistoryWeekend.com as you plan your trip and before you travel for the most up-to-date information.
Visit at least three (3) sites to win a limited-edition pin celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary! Supplies are limited to the first 250 people to claim their prize.
Visit www.SCHistoryWeekend.com for more information about claiming your prize! Discover Somerset County’s important role in the American Revolution – and collect a full set of limited-edition postcards along the way! Postcards are available to participants who visit the Five Generals Houses throughout the event weekend. Visit all five to collect a full set!
Select sites will be open Saturday, October 11, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, October 12, 2026, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Admission at each participating site is free. Sites will be open according to County and State policies which are subject to change at any time. For the most up to date information about this event, visit
www.SCHistoryWeekend.com.
Part of the Morristown National Historic Park, the formal walled garden, 200-foot wisteria-covered pergola, mountain laurel allee and North American perennials garden was designed by local landscape architect Clarence Fowler.
Paths of green, fields of gold!
Dedicated to preserving the heritage and history of the railroads of New Jersey through the restoration, preservation, interpretation and operation of historic railroad equipment and artifacts, the museum is open Sundays, April thru October.
Even today, if you needed a natural hideout—a really good one—Jonathan’s Woods could work.
The Jacobus Vanderveer house is the only surviving building associated with the Pluckemin encampment.
