The Somerset County Heritage Trail Presents :

Five Generals Narrated Bus Tour Sunday, February 17, 2013,  five tours:  10:00 am, 11:00 am, noon, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, and 3:00 pm   Limited Seating - Reservations Required Call (732) 356-8856 for reservations, or sign up online: register.

Discover five of the original Somerset County houses that served as general staff headquarters during the Revolutionary War. The historic houses are the Van Horne House in Bridgewater; the Van Veghten House in Finderne, the Abraham Staats House in South Bound Brook; the Jacobus Vanderveer House in Bedminster, and the Wallace House in Somerville.

During the Second Middlebrook Encampment  (1778-1789) the village of Middlebrook was an area just east of the Van Horne House, which is now the west end of Bound Brook. General Washington posted all of his dispatches from Middlebrook, even though his headquarters was at the Wallace House in Somerville, five miles away.

This bus tour provides a perfect opportunity for a weekend family outing. Visiting the five historic sites offers a unique educational experience, for young and old alike, to learn about the history of the American Revolution and the generals who occupied the houses. 

The tour start from the Van Horne House , 941 East Main Street, Bridgewater (across from Patriots Ballpark) and takes approximately two and a half hours. Free parking is available behind Target's and across the street at the ballpark.

The tours are $5 per person with advanced payment, and $10 with payment on the day of the tour. Payment can be made by mail, or by credit card payment with an online reservation. Space is limited and reservations are required. The five available tours are scheduled to start on the hour: 10 am, 11 am, noon, 1 pm, and 2 pm.

Call (732) 356-8856 for reservations, or sign up online: register.

The Heritage Trail Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that creatively celebrates and educates the public about Somerset County  history.
Heritage Trail Association
Van Horne House
941 East Main Street
Bridgewater, New Jersey 08807
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