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The Historical Society of the Somerset Hills (THSSH) recently attended both the Somerset Hills Education Foundation (SHEF) Summer Job Fair at Bernards High and the Community Service Fair at Ridge High. Both events were the first of their kind at each school. The Summer Job Fair at Bernards was held March 5 in the Media... Learn more

The Historical Society of the Somerset Hills (THSSH) is excited to present its first online exhibit “The Natirar Estate and Kate Macy Ladd Convalescent Home” on their website THSSH.org. See Online Exhibit Local resident and Ridge High School student, John Reynolds, worked with THSSH for his Eagle Scout project. John’s project focused on preserving an... Learn more

Bernards Township has proudly formed an anniversary committee, including THSSH, tasked with spearheading the community’s participation in state and nationwide efforts to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary. The committee’s primary goal is raising community awareness of the Township’s rich colonial and Revolutionary War history through planned events from local hi... Learn more

Centennial 1876, 38-Star American Flag Unveiled after Restoration Basking Ridge, NJ—It was standing room only at the Brick Academy March 8 to celebrate the return of The Historical Society of the Somerset Hills’ (THSSH) newly restored 38-star flag. “This irreplaceable emblem of our nation’s past, once hung proudly in the Brick Academy Museum until it... Learn more

Basking Ridge, NJ — The Brick Academy welcomed an 18th-century guest last night in the person of Caty Greene, wife of General Nathanael Greene and one of the Revolution’s most colorful characters.  Brought back to life by historian Carol Simon Levin, Caty told her story from childhood on Block Island to officer’s wife during many... Learn more

Heritage Trail Association, Inc., invites you to Discover Revolutionary Somerset County, NJ Middlebrook Five Generals Bus TourSAVE THE DATEDate: To be announced Tour five historically important Somerset County homes, military headquarters during the Revolutionary War, Middlebrook Winter Cantonment 1778-1779 via the comfort of a heated premium coach and VOX audio system with personal head... Learn more