Club Meadows - VLS

This is not a presenter/audience-type event - it is a casual, friendly, unstructured meetup for folks who enjoy discussion various historic topics.  The subject matter is decided by YOU.  A book, an artifact, an idea, a movie, a myth or legend, a personal experience - ......More

This is not a presenter/audience-type event - it is a casual, friendly, unstructured meetup for folks who enjoy discussion various historic topics.  The subject matter is decided by YOU.  A book, an artifact, an idea, a movie, a myth or legend, a personal experience - whatever you wish to talk about is fair game.  Have you always wanted to know about a particular place or event?  Ask the other people in attendance, they might know!  No need to dress up, bring something to eat or drink if you like, come late or leave early - it's all good!  There is no age limit, but minors must be accompanied by an adult. To find out where the next meetup is being held, you can look at our calendar or get on our mailing list for upcoming events.  Just send a request to [email protected]. Club Meadows is hosted by The Meadows Foundation and is open to our current Members.  We also welcome anyone who is a member of ANY historic organization in Franklin Township (Somerset County), NJ.  Not a member?  No problem!  Just come to a meetup and you can join The Meadows when you arrive (annual membership is from $10-$20/year).  

Historic Van Liew-Suydam House, 280 S Middlebush Rd, Somerset, NJ 08873, USA

Club Meadows - VLS

This is not a presenter/audience-type event - it is a casual, friendly, unstructured meetup for folks who enjoy discussion various historic topics.  The subject matter is decided by YOU.  A book, an artifact, an idea, a movie, a myth or legend, a personal experience - ......More

This is not a presenter/audience-type event - it is a casual, friendly, unstructured meetup for folks who enjoy discussion various historic topics.  The subject matter is decided by YOU.  A book, an artifact, an idea, a movie, a myth or legend, a personal experience - whatever you wish to talk about is fair game.  Have you always wanted to know about a particular place or event?  Ask the other people in attendance, they might know!  No need to dress up, bring something to eat or drink if you like, come late or leave early - it's all good!  There is no age limit, but minors must be accompanied by an adult. To find out where the next meetup is being held, you can look at our calendar or get on our mailing list for upcoming events.  Just send a request to [email protected]. Club Meadows is hosted by The Meadows Foundation and is open to our current Members.  We also welcome anyone who is a member of ANY historic organization in Franklin Township (Somerset County), NJ.  Not a member?  No problem!  Just come to a meetup and you can join The Meadows when you arrive (annual membership is from $10-$20/year).  

Historic Van Liew-Suydam House, 280 S Middlebush Rd, Somerset, NJ 08873, USA

WG - FREE Museum Open House

The Meadows Foundation announces the opening of the Wyckoff-Garretson Museum House and Carriage Barn, every second Sunday of the month starting in April and going through October. There will be docents on hand to conduct tours and answer questions about colonial life. ......More

The Meadows Foundation announces the opening of the Wyckoff-Garretson Museum House and Carriage Barn, every second Sunday of the month starting in April and going through October. There will be docents on hand to conduct tours and answer questions about colonial life. The recently renovated carriage barn features a used book and gift shop, as well as videos about life in Colonial times in the media room. The buildings will be open from 1pm-4pm, and this is a FREE event (of course, donations are always welcome), so bring family and friends and enjoy an interesting afternoon with us!

215 S Middlebush Rd, Somerset, NJ 08873, USA

WG - FREE Museum Open House

The Meadows Foundation announces the opening of the Wyckoff-Garretson Museum House and Carriage Barn, every second Sunday of the month starting in April and going through October. There will be docents on hand to conduct tours and answer questions about colonial life. ......More

The Meadows Foundation announces the opening of the Wyckoff-Garretson Museum House and Carriage Barn, every second Sunday of the month starting in April and going through October. There will be docents on hand to conduct tours and answer questions about colonial life. The recently renovated carriage barn features a used book and gift shop, as well as videos about life in Colonial times in the media room. The buildings will be open from 1pm-4pm, and this is a FREE event (of course, donations are always welcome), so bring family and friends and enjoy an interesting afternoon with us!

215 S Middlebush Rd, Somerset, NJ 08873, USA

Meadows BOD Meeting

Meadows Foundation meeting for Board of Directors. All members welcome to attend. Contact us at [email protected] for location and advise us about your attendance.

WG

Meadows BOD Meeting

Meadows Foundation meeting for Board of Directors. All members welcome to attend. Contact us at [email protected] for location and advise us about your attendance.

WG

Backyard Birds

Bird song fills the woods, meadows, andwetlands of New Jersey in spring. Migrant birds are passing through andbreeding birds are just returning for another summer season. We will take awalk during birding’s most productive month and learn more about thesespectacular sp......More

Bird song fills the woods, meadows, andwetlands of New Jersey in spring. Migrant birds are passing through andbreeding birds are just returning for another summer season. We will take awalk during birding’s most productive month and learn more about thesespectacular species.  Joinnaturalist Ben Barkley from the Somerset County Parks Commission’sEnvironmental Education Center at the Van Duyn-Van Wickle House to teach us allabout our lovely little backyard buddies. This is a hands-on, outdoor workshop in which you will learn about thefundamentals of backyard birdwatching, basic identification skills, what tofeed backyard birds, as well as where and when to place your feeders. Thisevent will be held on Sunday, May 26, 2024 from 2-4 pm at the historic VanDuyn-Van Wickle House, 1289 Easton Avenue, Somerset, NJ (at the foot of DeMottLane next to the canal and Rutgers Prep). (Note: there are no bathroom facilities at this location.)  The fee for attending is $12 for members(tickets available 3/25) and $15 for non-members (tickets available 4/8).  This event is for ages 12 and over, andminors must be accompanied by an adult.  Pleasepurchase your tickets at https://ticketstripe.com/TMFBackyardBirds2024 or emailus to reserve payment at the door.  Ifyou have any questions, pleasefeel free to contact us at [email protected]. 

1289 Easton Ave, Somerset, NJ 08873, USA

The Honeybee

Join us for a presentationabout the wonderful honeybee - little critter with a little name that has amassive impact on our world.  Members ofthe Morris and Somerset County Beekeepers Association (MSCBA) will discuss theimportance of pollinators, the characteristics and......More

Join us for a presentationabout the wonderful honeybee - little critter with a little name that has amassive impact on our world.  Members ofthe Morris and Somerset County Beekeepers Association (MSCBA) will discuss theimportance of pollinators, the characteristics and habitat, the role they playin food production, beekeeping and what to plant to attract pollinators.  They will also be an observation hive so thatyou can see and understand what activities happen in a colony and itsstructure. Inaddition to learning about the life of these wonderful insects, the MSCBA willbe selling locally collected honey!  Thisevent will be held on Sunday, June 2, 2024 from 2-4 pm at the historic HagemanHouse and Farm, 209 South Middlebush Road, Somerset, NJ.  The fee for attending is $12 for members(tickets available 3/25) and $15 for non-members (tickets available 4/8).  Light refreshments will be served. Pleasepurchase your tickets at https://ticketstripe.com/TMFHoneybee2024  or email us to reserve payment at thedoor.  If you have any questions, pleasefeel free tocontact us at [email protected]. 

Hageman House, 209 S Middlebush Rd, Somerset, NJ 08873, USA

WG - FREE Museum Open House

The Meadows Foundation announces the opening of the Wyckoff-Garretson Museum House and Carriage Barn, every second Sunday of the month starting in April and going through October. There will be docents on hand to conduct tours and answer questions about colonial life. ......More

The Meadows Foundation announces the opening of the Wyckoff-Garretson Museum House and Carriage Barn, every second Sunday of the month starting in April and going through October. There will be docents on hand to conduct tours and answer questions about colonial life. The recently renovated carriage barn features a used book and gift shop, as well as videos about life in Colonial times in the media room. The buildings will be open from 1pm-4pm, and this is a FREE event (of course, donations are always welcome), so bring family and friends and enjoy an interesting afternoon with us!

215 S Middlebush Rd, Somerset, NJ 08873, USA

Meadows BOD Meeting

Meadows Foundation meeting for Board of Directors. All members welcome to attend. Contact us at [email protected] for location and advise us about your attendance.

WG

Club Meadows - VLS

This is not a presenter/audience-type event - it is a casual, friendly, unstructured meetup for folks who enjoy discussion various historic topics.  The subject matter is decided by YOU.  A book, an artifact, an idea, a movie, a myth or legend, a personal experience - ......More

This is not a presenter/audience-type event - it is a casual, friendly, unstructured meetup for folks who enjoy discussion various historic topics.  The subject matter is decided by YOU.  A book, an artifact, an idea, a movie, a myth or legend, a personal experience - whatever you wish to talk about is fair game.  Have you always wanted to know about a particular place or event?  Ask the other people in attendance, they might know!  No need to dress up, bring something to eat or drink if you like, come late or leave early - it's all good!  There is no age limit, but minors must be accompanied by an adult. To find out where the next meetup is being held, you can look at our calendar or get on our mailing list for upcoming events.  Just send a request to [email protected]. Club Meadows is hosted by The Meadows Foundation and is open to our current Members.  We also welcome anyone who is a member of ANY historic organization in Franklin Township (Somerset County), NJ.  Not a member?  No problem!  Just come to a meetup and you can join The Meadows when you arrive (annual membership is from $10-$20/year).  

Historic Van Liew-Suydam House, 280 S Middlebush Rd, Somerset, NJ 08873, USA