Cost: FREE
Sunday, February 8 – Somerset County
Heritage Trail Association Free Public Event
Special guest speaker: Joseph Grabs
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Georgia of the North: Slavery in New Jersey
From its very beginning, slavery was part of New Jersey’s history. In their first concession agreement, the Lord Proprietors of the Province of New Caesarea, Lord Berkeley and George Carteret, offered an incentive of 75 acres of land for every slave, male or female, that settlers brought with them to the prov
ince. While white indentured servants were entitled to 75 free acres when they had completed their obligation, freed black slaves were entitled to nothing.
ince. While white indentured servants were entitled to 75 free acres when they had completed their obligation, freed black slaves were entitled to nothing.
When Queen Anne ascended the throne in 1702, she set out instructions to the royal governor of New Jersey to work with the Royal African Company of England “so that the Province may have a constant and sufficient supply of merchantable negroes at moderate rates.” The colonial assembly passed an act “Regulating Negro, Indian, and Mulatto Slaves within the Province of New Jersey,” which was designed to terrorize slaves and keep them in check. The law prohibited freed slaves owning land and that law would not be repealed until 1798.
In his historical research, author and land title expert Joseph Grabs has combed through many, all-but-forgotten stories of property ownership and the pursuit of happiness by former slaves in early New Jersey. He has focused much of his research on Historic Land Titles, the history of the NJ Land Recording System, and the Free African American communities in Monmouth County.
Having examined over 100,000 land titles in five States and all 21 counties in New Jersey since 1978,Joseph Grabs has been recognized by the NJLTA as a Certified Title Professional and by the ALTA as a National Title Professional. Joe is a professional educator and lecturer.
He has pioneered the field in interpretive land records research and has been qualified as an Expert in land title and real estate matters by the Superior Court of N.J., providing testimony in various title litigation. Joe is a Commissioner on the Monmouth County Historical Commission, a visiting lecturer at Monmouth University and serves on the N.J. Tidelands Resource Council.
Joe is the author of Owning New Jersey: Historic Tales of War, Property Disputes & the Pursuit of Happiness, published by History Press.
This free event will be held at historic Van Horne House, 941 East Main St., Bridgewater, NJ 08807, just across from the Patriots Ballpark. Free parking is available behind Target and at the ballpark.
Space is limited and reservations are required. Call 732-356-8856 for reservations, or sign up online: http://heritagetrail.org/events_reg_Georgia.htm
In his historical research, author and land title expert Joseph Grabs has combed through many, all-but-forgotten stories of property ownership and the pursuit of happiness by former slaves in early New Jersey. He has focused much of his research on Historic Land Titles, the history of the NJ Land Recording System, and the Free African American communities in Monmouth County.
Having examined over 100,000 land titles in five States and all 21 counties in New Jersey since 1978,Joseph Grabs has been recognized by the NJLTA as a Certified Title Professional and by the ALTA as a National Title Professional. Joe is a professional educator and lecturer.
He has pioneered the field in interpretive land records research and has been qualified as an Expert in land title and real estate matters by the Superior Court of N.J., providing testimony in various title litigation. Joe is a Commissioner on the Monmouth County Historical Commission, a visiting lecturer at Monmouth University and serves on the N.J. Tidelands Resource Council.
Joe is the author of Owning New Jersey: Historic Tales of War, Property Disputes & the Pursuit of Happiness, published by History Press.
This free event will be held at historic Van Horne House, 941 East Main St., Bridgewater, NJ 08807, just across from the Patriots Ballpark. Free parking is available behind Target and at the ballpark.
Space is limited and reservations are required. Call 732-356-8856 for reservations, or sign up online: http://heritagetrail.org/events_reg_Georgia.htm
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CLOSED FOR RECONSTRUCTION :
D and R Canal Bridge Section of Amwell Road (County Route 514) between East Millstone Franklin Township and Millstone Borough.
FRANKLIN – A section of Amwell Road (County Route 514), extending from Market Street in the East Millstone section of Franklin Township to River Street in Millstone Borough, will be closed indefinitely for emergency repairs to the bridge over the D&R Canal. The D&R Canal Bridge is owned by the State of New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT). This section of Amwell Road will remain closed until repairs can be completed by the NJDOT contractor.
The detour route for the Amwell Road Bridge over the D&R Canal is Elizabeth Avenue (County Route 621) to School House Road to Weston Canal Road to Weston Causeway to Millstone River Road (CR 533).
The NJDOT point of contact for information regarding the project is:
Meredith Hammond
New Jersey Department of Transportation
Office of Community Relations
1035 Parkway Avenue, P.O. Box 600
Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0600
Phone: (609) 530.2110; Fax: (609) 530.2536
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The Heritage Trail Association
Five Generals Narrated Bus Tour
Sunday Feb 15, 2015 five tours:
10.- am, 11.- am, noon, 1.- pm, and 2.- pm 2:00 pm
Limited Seating - Reservations Required
10.- am, 11.- am, noon, 1.- pm, and 2.- pm 2:00 pm
Limited Seating - Reservations Required
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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.
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.
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The Abraham Staats House Presents: Tory Jack Day 2015 ~
"150th Commemoration of the Ending of the Civil War"
Saturday, February 7 - Somerset County
The Abraham Staats House Presents: Tory Jack Day 2015 ~ “150th Commemoration of the Ending of the Civil War"
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Speakers: Joe Becton along with fellow Civil War Re-enactor Alfonso McCray
Where: Abraham Staats House located at 17 Von Steuben Lane, South Bound Brook, NJ 08880.
Fee: Admission is free; donations are appreciated.
Special Exhibit: “Significant Documents in Afro-American History” written after the Civil War during the Reconstruction Era presented by local historian and Women's Guild member, Mrs. Joyce Smith. The featured document is the 15th Constitutional Amendment granting all citizens the right to vote. The exhibit and tours will close at 3 p.m.
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Real-time Tour of the Battle of Princeton,
Saturday, January 3, 2015, 7:00 AM – 9:30 AM,
Princeton Battlefield State Park,500 Mercer Street, Princeton, NJ 08540.
Meet at the Clarke House.
Tour of the Princeton Battlefield as the battle progressed in real time.
This year’s event, marking the Battle’s 238th anniversary, will feature a special living history demonstration.
This event is a part of Patriots Week and the New Jersey First Day Hikes Program, kicks off the Princeton Battlefield Society’s 2015 events.
British Army Historian William P. Tatum III, a reenactor and a former Society Trustee, will trace the steps of American and British units at the same time of day as the original battle. The Battle of Princeton, which took place on January 3, 1777, was the first battle won against the professional British Army and a crucial turning point in the American Revolution. Free-will donation to the Princeton Battlefield Society for the renovation of the Thomas Clarke House where General Mercer died. Attendees should wear warm clothes and stout shoes or boots. For additional information about the Princeton Battlefield Society: www.
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First Day Hike in Mapleton Preserve:Thursday, January 1, 2015 at 11 AM
Did you make a resolution to walk more? Start the New Year off right with an easy 1.5 mile loop hike through the Mapleton Preserve, into the fields on the other side of Mapleton Road, along the D&R Canal and back to the Preserve. We know you’ll want to sleep in a little, so we’ll set off at 11 AM. The walk is sponsored by Friends of Princeton Nursery Lands (www.fpnl.org) and will start at the Mapleton Preserve/D&R Canal State Park Headquarters at 145 Mapleton Road, Kingston. Dress for the weather, whatever it is. It is free, and all are welcome. Call Karen at 609-683-0483 for more information.
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SAVE THE DATE! Martin Luther King Day of Service Work Session in the Mapleton Preserve: Monday, January 19, 2015
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