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 10-11, 2009,
"Weekend Journey through the Past." During the two-day period,
twenty-seven 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 5:00 pm on Sunday.
Many of the sites have planned special exhibits, programs, and tours.
Admission and parking at each site are free.
The sites have been grouped into three convenient tours by
location:
Northern,
Central, and
Southern
Somerset
County.
A scenic route plan with driving directions has been prepared for each
of the three tours.
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.
Adults
visiting four or more of the participating sites during the weekend will
be designated "History Travelers" and will qualify for a free drawing.
The winners will receive one of ten $25 gasoline "gift" cards. For more
information on the History Traveler drawing and how to qualify,
click here.
Participating Sites
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