A QUICK UPDATE ON AUGUST EVENTS AND ADDITIONS AROUND HUNTERDON COUNTY. SEPTEMBER EVENTS AND TICKETS WILL BE FORTHCOMING THE FIRST WEEK OF AUGUST.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1ST: RINGOES WALKING TOUR: (POSTPONED FROM JULY) WE HAVE A FEW SPOTS AVAILABLE! Take a walking tour of downtown Ringoes and discover its rich Revolutionary-era history. Our tour guide is Dave Harding, Executive Director of the Hunterdon County Historical Society, member of the East Amwell Historic Preservation Committee, and author of a self-guided walking tour of Ringoes. Dave will tell us about John Ringo’s arrival in the early 1700s where he became a reluctant tavern owner, and discuss the legend of his buried treasure. We'll learn about this dynamic community where representatives from the county gathered at Ringo's Tavern to pass the Hunterdon Resolutions, while down the street, the Anglican Church continued offering prayers to King George III. We’ll swing past the Henry Landis House, built in 1750, where the Marquis de Lafayette convalesced after falling ill, and we’ll talk about the local doctor from the Second Regiment of the Hunterdon Militia, who rushed to his aid. The tour will stretch past the revolutionary era to tell you all about Dr. Mary Tidd Bennett, the town’s rare 1800s female physician, and we’ll stand beside the home and publishing house of Dr. Cornelius Larison, and discuss this physician, teacher, publisher, author, interviewer of ex-slave Sylvia DuBois and advocate of phonetic spelling. Join us to learn about the fascinating, historic hamlet.
Reservations are required. Approximately 90 minutes.
10 am. Meet at the Clawson House in Ringoes, the home of the East Amwell Historical Society.
Following this walk, you are invited to the Clawson House to view the East Amwell Historical Society's new exhibit on the Revolutionary War history of Amwell Township which included East and West Amwell, Lambertville, Stockton, Delaware, Raritan and Flemington (see full description below under our Partners listings).
Walk limited to 20 people.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/walking-tour-of-ringoes-tickets-1990983102054?aff=oddtdtcreator
SOLD OUT: TUESDAY, AUGUST 4TH: BUS TOUR OF 2026 REVOLUTIONARY HUNTERDON: Discover the roads where Washington's army was fed, supplied, and led to victory. Experience the Revolution where it happened. Step aboard for a fascinating journey through Hunterdon County, and discover how this New Jersey community helped shape the course of the American Revolution. Travel scenic country roads to centuries-old churches, taverns, cemeteries, iron forges, and battle sites, where history unfolded. Stand where General George Washington planned military campaigns, learn how local mills and farms supplied the Continental Army, visit a home that became military headquarter, and explore the stories of Patriots, Loyalists, and ordinary families whose lives were forever changed by the struggle for independence. Along the way, hear remarkable stories of courage and sacrifice, from Daniel Bray's role in Washington's crossing of the Delaware to Jacob Francis, a free Black soldier who crossed the Delaware with the Continental Army. Discover how neighbors found themselves on opposite sides of the conflict, how local taverns became centers of political resistance, and how Hunterdon County's roads witnessed raids, skirmishes, and military movements that formed part of a much larger war. More than a sightseeing trip, this is a story woven together from the people, places, and events that transformed a rural county into an essential part of America's fight for independence. Join us for an unforgettable journey through the crossroads of the American Revolution, and discover why Hunterdon County was far more than a witness to history. It helped make history.
Our coach bus is equipped with air conditioning and a private rest room. Leave from Raritan Township Municipal Building, One Municipal Drive, Flemington, at 8:45 am sharp. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early. Return by 5:30 pm.
Limited to 50 guests. Reservations are required. Rain or shine. $45 per person via Eventbrite. The all-inclusive fee covers cost of the bus, picnic lunch, snacks, dessert, water, and even the tip for our driver.
If this trip sells out and you would like to be included on our Wait List, please email marcia23rd@yahoo.com.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bus-tour-of-revolutionary-2026-hunterdon-tickets-1993271145654?aff=oddtdtcreator
SATURDAY AUGUST 8TH: “COLONEL THOMAS LOWREY: THE MAN WHO SUPPLIED WASHINGTON'S ARMY" THE LOWREY'S" -- TALK AND AND GRAVEYARD TOUR: Join Kingwood Historian Betty DeSapio for her lecture, “Colonel Thomas Lowrey - The Man Who Supplied Washington’s Army.” Thomas Lowrey’s contributions to Hunterdon County, to New Jersey, and to the United States cannot be overestimated. An Irish immigrant, he played a key role in supplying the patriots during the Revolutionary War. He held several political positions on the local and state level and was the first Marshal of New Jersey in the U.S. Marshals Service. Lowrey’s wife, Esther Fleming Lowrey, was prominent in her own right. Come and learn about their legacy to Hunterdon County.
Free. Reservations required.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/colonel-thomas-lowrey-the-man-who-supplied-washingtons-army-tickets-1992790604342?aff=oddtdtcreator
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15TH: RAISING OF LIBERTY POLE IN LEBANON TOWNSHIP: In 1776, Lebanon Township was comprised of a territory that included our modern Lebanon Township, Lebanon Borough, High Bridge Borough, Clinton Township, a portion of the Town of Clinton, a portion of Hampton Borough, a portion of Califon Borough, and a portion of Glen Gardner Borough. In 2026, we will be raising a Liberty Pole -- a secret marker known to Patriots as a safe place to talk about the Revolution -- at the Lebanon Township Memorial Park, where we will be joined by the elected officials (invited) of those municipalities. Join us and some of our Colonial re-enactors for an event full of patriotism, merriment, music, and cake for this family friendly, fun and educational outdoor celebration of America's 250th. HUZZAH!WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19TH THRU SUNDAY, AUGUST 23RD: HUNTERDON COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AND 4-H FAIR: Look for us in the Community Tent. We'll have a terrific fair special on our merchandise as well as some new items for sale.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 29TH: WALKING TOUR OF MOUNTAINVILLE (POSTPONED FROM MAY 9 AND 23): ONLY A FEW SPACES LEFT! Mountainville in the summer is like a postcard! Come hear the history of what was originally known as Bulls Head, where the confluence of 3 streams allowed Mountainville in Tewksbury Township to take advantage of the power of water and where the Potter family became an influential family. We’ll see the former one-room school, the local general store and post office, the hotel, the former Kitchen Caboodle cooking school and the site of a former tannery. Tour led by Tewksbury Township Historian Shaun Van Doren.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Tour limited to 20 guests.
Meet at the Tewksbury Historical Society, 60 Water Street (use Lebanon, NJ 08833 for GPS). 10 am to noon.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/walking-tour-of-mountainville-tickets-1996059587960?aff=oddtdtcreator
FROM OUR PARTNERS
THE EAST AMWELL HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESENTS "RINGOES: CROSSROAD OF THE REVOLUTION": Learn about the hidden history of Old Amwell — a township that once stretched nearly 200 square miles, covering today’s East Amwell, West Amwell, Delaware Township, Flemington, Mt. Airy, parts of Kingwood and Hopewell, Lambertville, Ringoes, and more. In the 1700s, all of this was simply Amwell, with Ringoes at its center, where Old York Road carried riders, soldiers, couriers, and intelligence through one of the busiest Revolutionary crossroads in New Jersey.
This exhibit uncovers stories almost lost through time:
• Washington’s rides through Amwell and his stops to rest and meet local patriots
• Lafayette’s recovery in our region
• Espionage networks and quiet intelligence work along Old York Road
• Taverns and mills where news, strategy, and resistance took shape
• Local patriots, women, and Black residents whose contributions deserve recognition
• The Sons of Liberty and early sparks of rebellion
• The Amwell Skirmish and the everyday courage of families living on a warfront
The museum is open the 2nd and 4th weekends of each month (except holiday weekends), and will also be open on July 4 with a renewed, enlightening look at the hidden history of the Revolution. Bring a friend, bring family, and come rediscover the Revolutionary world that once unfolded right here in the Revolutionary crossroad we call home.
For more information contact Eastamwellhistoricalsociety1@gmail.com or Text: 609-591-4661
FRIDAY, JULY 31ST: READINGTON MUSEUMS PRESENTS: "RIVER OF VICTORY: THE DELAWARE CROSSNGS IN DECEMBER 1776": With author and historian Larry Kidder Was George Washington's attack on Trenton in December 1776 a surprise? Join the Readington Museums on Friday, July 31, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Bouman-Stickney Farmstead for an engaging presentation by author and historian Larry Kidder on the many Delaware Crossings in December 1776.
Discover the little-known story behind Washington's December 1776 campaign as Kidder reveals how weeks of skirmishes, deception, and strategic planning along the Delaware River set the stage for the famous crossing and attack on Trenton. The Hessians expected trouble, but they never anticipated the scale of Washington's force or his ambitious plan to reclaim New Jersey.
William L. "Larry" Kidder, a retired high school history teacher of forty years, has served as a volunteer, historian, interpreter, and draft horse teamster at the Howell Living History Farm. Investigating the Revolutionary War activities of the residents of that 18th-century farm sparked his interest in researching and writing about the American Revolution. Kidder has authored several books on local and Revolutionary history and has lectured extensively throughout New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. More information about Kidder and his work can be found at his website: https://wlkidderhistorian.com.
The Bouman-Stickney Farmstead, 114 Deahook Road, Lebanon.
A $5 suggested donation is gladly accepted
Made possible with funds from the Hunterdon County Cultural & Heritage Commission, a partner of the New Jersey Historical Commission.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 2ND: PRALLSVILLE MILL PRESENTS: THE PEOPLE OF PRALLSVILLE: 1790-1840: Located within the period of John Prall Jr.’s ownership of the Mills (roughly 1790-1840), this presentation will add exciting new perspectives to Prallsville Mills’ history.
Join Villanova University MA Candidate & DRMS Summer Intern Abigail Killion
to explore the lived experiences of three generations of Prall women, enslaved
workers, and free workers at the Mills and surrounding areas, as an expanded
narrative of the site emerges.
1 pm. Prallsville Mills Conservancy, 33 Risler Street, Stockton
08559. Suggested donation: $10/person helps us continue our
important work of preservation & education. No reservation required.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 7TH: READINGTON MUSEUMS PRESENTS: FRIDAY MORNNGS AT THE MUSEUM: A HANDS-ON HISTORY CHILDREN'S PROGRAM AT THE READINGTON MUSEUMS: "QUILL PEN WRITING AND HISTORIC GAMES":
The Readington Museums is pleased to announce Friday Mornings at the Museum, a hands-on summer program for children ages 7 to 12, on the following Fridays – July 10, 17, 24, and Aug. 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Bouman-Stickney Farmstead, 114 Dreahook Road, Lebanon. Each session includes making history-inspired crafts such as candles, tin designs, pomanders, and ink. Children will also learn to write with a quill pen, play historic games, and learn an English country dance. The cost per child per day is $10.00.
Please pre-register and pay before each session. Contact the Readington Museums at 908-236-2327 or via email at
Made possible with funds from the Hunterdon County Cultural & Heritage Commission, a partner of the New Jersey Historical Commission.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14TH: LEBANON TOWNSHIP HISTORIAN COMMITTEE PRESENTS A BARN DANCE: Live 18th century music. With Sue DuPre, Dance Master. No experience necessary. Lebanon Township Memorial Park. 7:15 pm. Dress in hostorical attire if so moved. Light refreshments served. Wear comfortable shoes. Email historians@lebtwp.net to reserve your spot.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19TH THRU SUNDAY, AUGUST 23RD: HUNTERDON COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AND 4-H FAIR: Please visit the American Revolutionary War themed hooked rugs in the Ramsburg Building #5.
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