We are truly sorry that the event at Headquarters Farm on both November 9 and December 14 had to be cancelled and refunds issued to all participants. We hope you will join us on one of these fabulous tours with hearth nibbles in 2026.
MEANWHILE, WE STILL HAVE LOTS OF ENTERTAINING LECTURES AND A GREAT MUSICAL PERFORMANCE ON GEORGE WASHIGTON AND HIS SPIES COMING UP THIS YEAR!
HUNTERDON 300TH EVENTS NOW TICKETING
POSTPONED TO JUNE 18, 2026: (from THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH): "WHITE HALL TAVERN: Roger Byrom will recount the history of the White Hall Tavern which once stood at the southwest corner of the intersection of Route 604 and the Lambertville-Headquarters Road. Perhaps not as famous as Bonnell's, Ringoes' or Jones' Taverns, it was the location where the largest of Hunterdon's four militias, the Amwell Militia, did its recruiting. Hunterdon County Library, Main Branch, Route 12. 7 pm.
Reservations required. Free. Free refreshments follow.
TICKETS WILL BE HONORED IF YOU ALREADY HAVE THEM!
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH: "GEORGE WASHINGTON AND HIS SPIES": Music with the Enslows. There were many spies on both sides of the Revolutionary War. Some were officially spies—others were just people who saw what was happening and made it their mission to get word to George Washington. Spies helped Washington win the war. And some of these missions were even documented in poems and songs (the unsuccessful episodes, of course, because the successful ones remained secret at the time). From Nathan Hale to Benedict Arnold and the British Major John Andre, we celebrate colonial spy craft in story and song. Hunterdon County Library, Main Branch, 7pm. Free. Reservations Required. Free refreshments follow.
CANCELLED! NOVEMBER 9: HEADQUARTERS FARM TOUR & COLONIAL NIBBLES: A rare opportunity to see a 1735 estate with the original mill established by John Opdycke. The stone farmhouse dates back to 1758. The mill hasn’t worked for a long time, but the machinery is largely intact. Following a personal tour by owner Roger Byrom, you will be escorted to the Winter Kitchen for a fabulous snack of colonial nibbles cooking on a open hearth. Margaret, our hearth chef, will give a brief talk and answer questions about authentic hearth cooking.
This event will be re-offered on December 14, 2025 and January 18 (note: moved from January 11), March 8, October 17, November 8, and December 13, 2026.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4TH: “MAN AND MYTH?: DANIEL BRAY: Hunterdon County's Daniel Bray is credited with collecting the boats for Washington’s Crossing of the Delaware River, but some say that this may not be so and the story may just be a local myth. And what kind of man was our local hero? Who was Daniel Bray? Find out for yourself as historian and genealogist Betty DeSapio explores and reveals the real Daniel Bray. Is he both Man and Myth? Main Branch, Hunterdon County Library. 7pm. Free, but reservations are required. Free refreshments follow.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/man-and-myth-daniel-bray-tickets-1808267640189?aff=oddtdtcreator
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11TH: "SHOW AND TELL PART 2: RARE HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS FROM EARLY AMERICA": This second talk by historian and collector Ron Warner will feature documents from early America including a newspaper from England describing Washington's Christmas crossing at Trenton, a British copy of the Sugar Act, Gentlemen's Magazine describing the trial of the Boston Massacre, a Boston newspaper from 1790 describing Paul Revere's Midnight Ride, and other historic documents.
CANCELLED! SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14TH: HEADQUARTERS FARM TOUR & COLONIAL NIBBLES: A rare opportunity to see a 1735 estate with the original mill established by John Opdycke. The stone farmhouse dates back to 1758. The mill hasn’t worked for a long time, but the machinery is largely intact. Following a personal tour by owner Roger Byrom, you will be escorted to the Winter Kitchen for a fabulous snack of colonial nibbles cooking on a open hearth. Margaret, our hearth chef, will give a brief talk and answer questions about authentic hearth cooking.
This event will be re-offered on January 18 (note: changed from January 11), March 8, October 17, November 8, and December 13, 2026.
FROM OUR PARTNERS
POSTPONED TO JANUARY 23RD FROM NOVEMBER 7TH: MOVIE MATINEE: “1776”: A musical retelling of the American Revolution's political struggle in the Continental Congress to declare independence. Adapted from a popular Broadway show. (1972) Rated G. Run time 2 hours, 22 minutes. North Branch, Hunterdon County Library. 2 pm
This program is generously sponsored by FOHCL, Friends of the Hunterdon County Library.
https://hclibrary.libcal.com/event/14760723.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH: HUNTERDON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY: WALKING TOUR OF ROSEMONT CEMETERY AND THE STORIES WITHIN: Dave Harding, HCHS director, will lead a tour of Rosemont Cemetery. Harding will offer a brief history of the cemetery while focusing on the stories of those whose remains fill this centuries-old patchwork of monuments and tombstones. You’ll hear about their interesting lives or, in some cases, their interesting deaths. Register by emailing hunterdonhistoryadm@gmail.com or calling 908-782-1091. Tour is free for members; $10 for nonmembers. 10 a.m.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH: SAMUEL FLEMING HOUSE: EDNA'S BROWN BAG APPLE AND PUMPKIN PIE TASTING AND HOUSE TOURS: 1 to 3 pm. Free. No reservations required. Samuel Fleming House Museum & Gardens, 5 Bonnell Street, Flemington, NJ 08822
https://www.samuelfleminghouse.org
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND: “NJ MILITIA IN THE WAR FOR INDEPENDENCE": Join historian John Dwyer to learn about the role the militia played in the Revolutionary War, including a look at the raid on Flemington. John will be dressed in his civilian clothing, carrying his personal firelock and accoutrements as required by Militia Regulations. He will also display the personal items carried by common citizen-soldiers. North Branch, Hunterdon County Library. 2pm.
The program is appropriate for middle school age children and up.
This program is generously sponsored by FOHCL, Friends of the Hunterdon County Library.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND: “CELEBRATING THE HARVEST": Join Judith Krall-Russo to learn how our ancestors prepared for the long winter ahead while celebrating the harvest season.
Autumn was a season of hard work for early Americans. Neighbors joined together to help each other during harvest time. Numerous hands were needed to butcher, preserve, and prepare many foods. School was cancelled for days so children could help their parents with the harvest chores. The fruits of spring and summer labor were enjoyed during this season, which was also a time of feasting and recreation. Main Branch, Hunterdon County Library, 2pm.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7TH: READINGTON MUSEUMS PRESENTS SINTERKLAASFEEST: 1 to 4 pm. As a way to honor the Dutch heritage of of the 1741 Bouman-Stickney farmstead, Readington Museums will be hosting Dutch Sint Nicolaas Day. Sinterklaas will be available for pictures, and colonial musicians Anne and Ridley Enslow will perform historic holiday pieces that showcase hammered dulcimer and a historic violin. Visitors may also make an ornament to take home, as well as enjoy cider and cookies. 114 Dreahook Road, Whitehouse Station, NJ (for GPS use Lebanon) Donations welcome.
https://www.readingtontwpnj.gov/community/readington-museum
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13TH: SAMUEL FLEMING HOUSE PRESENTS COLONIAL HOLIDAY MUSEUM HOUSE TOURS: 1 to 3pm. Free. No reservations required.
Samuel Fleming House Museum & Gardens, 5 Bonnell Street, Flemington
https://www.samuelfleminghouse.org
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14TH: SOLITUDE HOUSE PRESENTS A HOLIDAY MARKET WITH COLONIAL DEMONSTRATIONS: Traditional Holiday Market combined with Colonial demonstrations including blacksmithing and sandcasting. At the historic Solitude House. Free. 12 - to 4 pm. 7 River Road, High Bridge.
