The Friends of Abraham Staats House (FASH) Annual Meeting & Covered Dish is typically held on the first Friday in December.

The FASH annual meeting begins with a short business meeting first, including voting on Officers and Trustees for the coming year, followed by a covered-dish social. The evening meeting is held at the Abraham Staats House, which is decorated for the season. Members and guests who attend are asked to bring a covered dish or refreshment.

Saturday December 7, 12:30 – 4 pm
Sunday December 8, 1 – 4 pm

Each room of the Abraham Staats House is uniquely and feshvely decorated for the holidays by community organizations and members of the Friends of Abraham Staats House. Enjoy sights and sounds of the season. Seasonal music and light refreshments.

On Saturday there will be a live performance of uplifting seasonal music by the Madrigal Singers of Franklin Township High School, directed by Tim Walton.

Seating opens at 12:30 PM. Performance begins at 1:00 PM.

Seating for the performance is limited to a first come, first served basis.

Donations accepted.

ADMISSION: FREE

Join us for a live performance of uplifting seasonal music by the Madrigal Singers of Franklin Township High School, directed by Tim Walton.

Seating opens at 12:30 PM. Performance begins at 1:00 PM.

Seating is limited to a first come, first served basis.

ADMISSION: FREE

Candlelight Tours at the Abraham Staats House, led by a guide in period 18th century clothing, visit rooms of the house, decorated for the season. Learn about the house, Staats family, and early history of Christmas. Enjoy light refreshments and seasonal music.

Saturday December 7, 12:30 – 4 pm
Sunday December 8, 1 – 4 pm

Each room of the Abraham Staats House is uniquely and festively decorated for the holidays by community organizations and members of the Friends of Abraham Staats House. Enjoy sights and sounds of the season. Seasonal music and light refreshments.

Donations accepted.

ADMISSION: FREE

The Abraham Staats House is one of the finest surviving buildings from the Dutch Settlement of the Raritan Valley in the 18th century. It began life as a two-room structure housing the first owners, the Staats family, who remained at the homestead for nearly two centuries. Over the centuries the house has been expanded several times and now includes a fine late, Federal/Greek Revival two-story addition.

Our “Open House” is held the second Saturday of each month (closed July and August) from 10AM to Noon, when the house is open for free tours.  Please check our Event Calendar for special events that may be occurring during Open House hours. Past programs have featured 18th c. blacksmithing demonstration, open hearth cooking and live music.

ADMISSION: FREE

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An Award-Winning Program for Excellence in History & Education Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission.

The annual event, held each February in honor of Black History Month, celebrates the contribution and sacrifices of Afro-Americans in the foundation of our nation. The featured presenter is Mr. Joseph Becton, retired National Park Service Interpretive Park Ranger, recognized with the Community Service award for setting a standard of excellence in interpretation and for his role in connecting Americans to our national parks.

Admission is $10; Children 12 & under are free.
***Advance reservations encouraged.***