Enjoy the lights this holiday season and support the preservation of local history by purchasing a map for the Tour of Festive Lights to benefit the Friends of Bridgewater History! The map takes you on a tour of the holiday lights in Bridgewater. Thank you to all who registered your home for this year’s tour! We hope you enjoy this year’s Tour of Festive Lights!
Current Events
Next meeting Tuesday, March 4, 2025 @ 7:30
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Location: Martinsville Community Center,
1961 Washington Valley Road, Martinsville
Building is on top of the hill behind the Washington Valley Library.
All are welcome!
2024 Journey Through the Past at the Lane-Voorhees-Brokaw House
Thank you to everyone who visited the Lane-Voorhees-Brokaw House during the Somerset County Journey Through the Past and especially to our volunteers who made the event possible!
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Although the house remains closed for restoration, the grounds were open to the public with an exhibit that focused on four themes: the historic features of the house, the people who lived in the household of William Lane, the preservation of the William Lane burial ground, and how the Revolutionary War impacted members of the family. Family tree activities for all age groups and colonial games for children and the young at heart and were also enjoyed during the weekend.​
Gravestones Preserved at William Lane Cemetery
The gravestones of four Revolutionary War veterans and one of their wives were preserved at the William Lane Cemetery near Milltown Road. Funding for this project was made possible through the sponsorship of Middletown Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. The DAR Historic Preservation Grant was awarded to the Friends of Bridgewater History with matching funds contributed by generous community members. Before and After Photos of the gravestones were provided by Jablonski Building Conservation, Inc., who performed the work.