Historic Happenings Blog

Sunday, November 17 – Hunterdon County Tewksbury Historical Society Hosts Barry Thomson Talk on "The Dillons" at Covered Dish Supper     Clarence and Anne Dillion will be the subject of a talk by local historian W. Barry Thomson hosted by the Tewksbury Historical Society on Sunday, November 17 th  at 6:15 PM, Fairmount Presbyterian Church Community House, 247 Old Turnpike Road, Fairmount section of Tewksbury.  The free talk is open to the public. Preceding the talk is a covered dish supper at 5 p.m., also open to the public, with a request to bring a covered side dish or dessert to share.     Clarence Dillon, whose large family estate was "Dunwalke" in Bedminster, was one of the most successful and wealthiest investment bankers of the 1920s. His wealth and position enabled his family - Clarence, wife Anne, and children Dorothy and Douglas - to pursue their passions of public service, philanthropy, educa...

Pot Luck Porch Supper Join us at our annual event on our newly-restored porch Bring a dish or drink to share. Wednesday, August 21, 2019 Bring a dish or drink to share Strauss Mansion Museum 27 Prospect Circle Atlantic Highlands, NJ, 07716

Saturday, August 17 – Somerset County     Members and Friends of the Somerset County Historical Society! It's almost time to celebrate!   It's almost time for our  2nd annual Hungry for Heritage picnic.  Please join us from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 17, rain or shine at the Van Veghten House, 9 Van Veghten Drive, Bridgewater.    Feel free to bring guests. The program includes a "show and tell" of a personal/family treasure. The picnic is a potluck format, so if you would like, bring a dish to share. We hope to see you there!