Somerset County Historical Society

Somerset County Historical Society (a public 501c3 nonprofit) is fundraising to stabilize two outbuildings as part of a larger preservation project at a nearly 300 year old farmstead. Once complete, public access will resume and we will be able to do a wider variety of community events, programming, and other activities. This amazing historic site in central jersey is one of a kind, featuring a rare blend of styles and agricultural structures that stood the test of time since as early as the 1730s. Specifically, this fundraiser will be used to stabilize the outbuildings- an adapted chicken coop and a 'hired mans house' to complete the set. Once stabilized, the entire site will be nominated as a historic site in NJ! We at SCHS are looking forward to the opportunity to give this one back to the public and create new, interactive, and engaging ways to bring history to live with this project. Can you help support a timeless effort? Become an honorary historian today!

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We are an independent organization that does not belong to the local council, and therefore is responsible for maintaining all aspects of the properties we occupy and the functions of a non-profit organization.

· We have a significant range of activities that could suite most volunteer interests, aptitudes and skills, which include but are not limited to; administration, artifact and book archiving, cemetery maintenance and supervision, docent (bus, walking or house tour guide) event planning, event and craft reenactment, exhibit design, fundraising, gardening, genealogy research, historical research, merchandise sales, museum curation and maintenance and upgrade of two unique and historic properties.

· We are the only property open regularly on at least 6 days of the month, creating a community that shares stories and experiences and provides emotional support and a shared purpose to folks wanting to learn about our local history and contribute to a civic narrative.