News

News of THSSH’s involvement in the Somerset Hills.

The latest activity of THSSH and local historians in supporting history and historical thinking in the Somerset Hills.

Current News

Film Screening: Under the Great Oak

April 25, 2024
A film directed by Basking Ridge resident Michael Reynolds. Presented by the Friends of the Bernards Township Library Under the Great Oak is a documentary about America’s oldest white oak tree, the community that grew up under it, and the hard work of saying goodbye to a symbol of home. Screening followed by a Q&A... Learn more

Freemason Secrets

March 21, 2024
The Historical Society of the Somerset Hills (THSSH) and Congdon-Overlook Lodge in Bernardsville hosted a fascinating program called Freemason Secrets on Thursday evening.  Speaker Erich Morgan Huhn walked the audience through the mythology and history of the Ancient and Honorable Society of Free and Accepted Masons, a fraternal organization with origins in 17th century Scotland... Learn more

New Article on Blairsden

March 6, 2024
The Historical Society of the Somerset Hills (THSSH) announces the online publication of Blairsden and the Blair Family by W. Barry Thomson.   The article is a major new history of the Blair family and their country home in Peapack-Gladstone.  The article includes many historic photographs showing family members and the building and design of the... Learn more

Past News

Somerset County Touts Revolutionary Past

November 19, 2023
Lord Stirling Park in Basking Ridge is the location of two homesteads of prominent revolutionaries: These homesteads will now benefit from two recently announced historic preservation projects as part of Somerset County’s celebration of America’s 250th birthday coming up in 2026. Somerset County Commissioner Melonie Marano made the announcement at a recent Middlebrook Symposium held... Learn more

Lord Stirling Park Upgrades

November 4, 2023
Somerset County commissioners have approved a plan to revitalize Lord Stirling Park in Basking Ridge.  The plan includes new excavations at the Lord Stirling Manor site, new trails to and restoration of the Boudinot Mansion, and a new horse barn at the stable complex.  See the county’s press release at: https://www.co.somerset.nj.us/Home/Components/News/News/5981/17... Learn more

Early Schools of Somerset County

July 11, 2023
Somerset County Historical Society Museum Exhibit - Early Schools of Somerset County - every Tuesday 11 am – 3 pm and 2nd & 4th Saturday 12 – 3 pm until August 8th at the VAN VEGHTEN HOUSE, 6 Van Veghten Drive, off Finderne Ave/Route 533, Bridgewater. Photos, articles, report cards, artifacts, graduation gifts, & memorials. With Deep Appreciation to the many donors who are sharing their treasures. 908 218 1281 info@somersethistorynj.org www.somsethistorynj.org Somerset County Historical Society NJ... Learn more