History Weekend—A Basking Ridge Community Event
Do you like Art, Music, Theater, and History?
Come for a series of free activities throughout History Weekend.
WHEN: Saturday, October 13th from 10 AM – 5 PM and Sunday October 14th from noon-4 PM
WHERE: The Boudinot-Southard-Ross Farmstead, 135 North Maple Avenue, Basking Ridge
ADMISSION: Free
The Boudinot-Southard-Ross Farmstead consists of a complex of farm related buildings located in a beautiful rural setting. The site was the home of Elias Boudinot, President of the Continental Congress and signer of the Treaty of Paris. It was also the home of Samuel Southard, acting Vice President, United States Senator and Secretary of the Navy.
History Weekend activities include...
- A visit to Boxwood Hall—the State Museum dedicated to Elias Boudinot
- A large, landscape sculpture by our local Flag Man
- Scavenger hunts
- A Paint Out! Artists are welcome to create works on site
- Kite Flying—kites provided on site
- Free Hot dogs and drinks
- Classic cars will be on site on Sunday from noon – 4 PM
If you would like more information about the Ross Property, please contact David Becker at 908.204;3440.
You can also go to www.schistoryweekend.com for details on the Somerset County event.
In addition to the Ross Farmstead, the Brick Academy and the United States Golf Association Museum are also participating sites from Bernards Township. All sites are open and free of charge for "History Weekend." http://www.historicalsocietyofsomersethills.org/profile_boudinot_estate.php
