Site Number: 23  Central Tour

Weekend Events:
- Guided tours of the house, library, and artifact collections
- Somerset County genealogical consulting
- Hiking trails on a 90 acre restored meadow

Driving directions:
The Van Veghten House is located in southern Bridgewater Township just off Finderne Avenue.

From Route 28, turn south of Finderne Avenue through the stop light at Main Street. Exit right on Van Veghten Drive just after  railroad bridge. The Van Veghten House is at the end of the road.

Parking:
Parking and restroom facilities are available at the house.

ADA Accessable: No

Normal Hours:
Tuesday, noon - 3:00 PM; 2nd Sat each month,
Noon to 4 PM ; Closed Dec - Mar                               

Website: www.schsnj.com
Email: schs@schsnj.com
Phone: 908-218-1281
Map: Google Map
Historic Register: Yes

Organization:
Somerset County Historical Society

Van Veghten House

The Van Veghten House stands on its original site on the north bank of the Raritan River. The present structure evolved from the first house built by Michael Van Veghten before 1720.

The house served as headquarters for Quartermaster Nathanael Greene during the Middlebrook Encampment in 1778-1779. Units of the Continental Army's Pennsylvania Brigade were encamped on his fields.

While in residence, General Greene wrote a letter describing "a pretty little frisk" held in the house on March 17, 1779. Throughout the course of the evening, Washington danced with Mrs. Greene "upwards of three hours without seting [sic] down".