Weekend Journey through the Past
WHEN: October 13th from 10:00am – 5:00 pm and October 14th from 12:00pm – 4:00 pm
WHERE: Kennedy-Martin-Stelle Farmstead, 450 King George Road, Basking Ridge
ADMISSION: free
The Farmstead will be one of 30 historic sites throughout Somerset County which will open their doors and invite the public to make a connection to local history. A significant historic site dating back to the Revolutionary War, the KMS Farmstead has been exquisitely restored and repurposed as a local arts venue. Visitors will be treated to tours of the Farmhouse and English Barn.
In addition, on Saturday, October 13th at 1:00, 1:45 and 2:30, singer/songwriter Gordon Thomas Ward will present concerts of acoustic contemporary folk songs with local history themes.
Throughout the weekend, ceramic artist Debbie Limoli will offer hands-on colonial pottery workshops in the English Barn.
There will also be colonial games for the whole family.
More information can be found at the Somerset County Cultural and Heritage website: https://www.co.somerset.nj.us/government/public-works/cultural-heritage/weekend-journey
The farmhouse and barn are wheelchair accessible. Anyone anticipating the need for additional accessibility services may make a request by sending an e-mail to admin@farmsteadarts.org in advance.
Funds for these events have been made possible in part by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, through the State/County Partnership Local Arts Program Grant administered by The Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission.