Site Number: 19  Northern Tour

Weekend Events:

  - Saturday All Day:
      Steinhagen Pottery & wheel throwing demonstrations;
      Lady Ellen's Fine Ware Fashions with a discussion on
          fabrics and construction;
      Fawn MacNab Seat Weaving demonstrations;
      Goodwyfe Michelle will be churning fresh butter and selling
         period style baked goods;
      Farmer Mark will demonstrate and discuss the common
        working 18th c. man.
  - Saturday 9:30 &11:00 a.m.and 1:30 & 3:30 p.m.
     "Loyalist" Governor Horatio Sharpe will hold discussions on
         significant pre-revolution topics.
  - Sunday will be the same as Saturday with the addition of
        the North River Colonial Dancers (every two hours) in
        period garb. Come learn the dances and then join in.


 Driving directions:
Driving north on Rt. 202 from Somerville, look for a left turnoff lane for a U-turn to River Road. Traveling south on Rt. 202, turn right on River Road and take the frist right into the park. Follow the signs to the Jacobus Vanderveer House.

Driving south on Rt. 202 from Bedminster, look for the turn off for River Road. Turn right on River Road and take the frist right into the park. Follow the signs to the Jacobus Vanderveer House.

Parking:
Parking and restroom facilities are available at the site

ADA Accessable: First floor only; handicapped accessible
                            bathrooms available

Normal Hours:
Open only for special events

Website: www.jvanderveerhouse.com
Email: info@JVanderveerhouse.com
Phone: 908-212-7000, ext. 611, Linda Hough
Map: Google Map
Historic Register: Yes

Organization:
Friends of the Jacobus Vanderveer House

Jacobus Vanderveer House

The Jacobus Vanderveer House is the last surviving building associated with the Vanderveers, a family prominent in Bedminster Township history from its earliest settlement through the 19th century.

Local legend has it that General Henry Knox and his family lived in the house, which served as his headquarters during the winter of 1778-79 while he was in command of the Continental Artillery. The c1760 Dutch American core of the Jacobus Vanderveer House is the only known extant building associated with the Pluckemin Encampment of 1778-79, which is considered to be the first installation in America to train officers in engineering and artillery.

The interior contains massive exposed beams as well as Federal, Greek Revival and Victorian woodwork. The house is owned by Bedminster Township and is currently undergoing restoration, anticipated to be completed in 2007.