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Upcoming Events!
June 2008 •
September 2008 • October 2008 • December 2008
June 2008
Travel with canal experts Bob and Linda Barth along the waterway that connected New York to Philadelphia and changed the face of Somerset County in the 19th century. Learn about the Canal fabled past, how it operated, the people who worked on and along it, the families who used it and the towns that grew up beside it.
Cost: $25/person, reservations are required.
Oenophiles, gourmets, and lovers of history! Come to the historic Van Horne House for a delicious sampling of wines, scrumptious hors d’oeuvres and desserts, unique gift baskets, raffles and music by the Larry Adabo Jazz Trio. Cost: $50 per person. To reserve your ticket, send a check payable to Heritage Trail Association at PO Box 590, Bound Brook, NJ 08805.
Cost: $50/person
September 2008
Discover the delights of fall gardens on a bus tour that will travel north to Buck Gardens, the Cross Estate and other beautiful spots. Box lunches available in between tours.
Cost: $25 per person, reservations required
October 2008
Apples had a long history of providing food and beverage. In Colonial times apples were served at almost every meal stewed, baked, dried or raw, and everyone, both adults and children drank apple cider. Discover New Jersey’s role in the big apple cider and applejack industries.
Cost: $10 per person.
December 2008
Girl Scouts step back into the colonial era for an action-packed three hours of fun. They will tour the Revolutionary era Van Horne House and learn about its colorful history; play colonial games, dress up in colonial outfits and make their own crafts. For more information, please go to wwgirlscouts.-rh.org or register by calling Marcia Cocozza at the Girl Scouts of the Rolling Hills Council at (908) 725-1226, ext. 113.
Cost: $16 per girl.
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here to register.
Bus tours run approximately 2 hours in length. Unless otherwise noted, all
programs will begin and and end at the Van Horne House, 941 East Main Street,
Bridgewater. Also please note that the schedule is subject to change.
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