The Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission and the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders , in conjunction with local historical organizations, has designated the weekend of October 8-9, 2011, "Weekend Journey through the Past."   During the two-day period, twenty-four of the County's significant historic sites will be open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday and 12:00 am to 4:00 pm on Sunday. Many of the sites have planned special exhibits, programs, and tours. Admission and parking at each site are free.

The Weekend Journey provides the perfect opportunity to take your family on a weekend outing. A visit to the sites will provide a unique educational experience for students, as well as a chance to see some of the Somerset County's most picturesque and unspoiled areas.

Many of the sites have significant Revolutionary War histories and have contributed to the area's designation as the "Crossroads of the American Revolution State Heritage Area". Local historians will be on hand to share their knowledge and stories about Somerset County history. By the end of your Weekend Journey, you will have a better appreciation of the history of the County and the lives of the early settlers - who they were, where they came from, and how they lived.