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WE NEED YOUR INPUT!
We want to know what type of programming you would like to see. Suggestions for historic, local, environmental, educational, or fun events are all welcome and appreciated. We especially would like to engage our younger generations. Please send an email to tmf.org.1289@gmail.com with your suggestions.
Second Sundays: Wyckoff-Garretson Museum House
Open FREE to the Public
2nd Sunday, Apr-Oct 2025 1-4pm 215 South Middlebush Rd, Somerset, NJ
Wyckoff-Garretson House, 1730 and 1805
The Meadows Foundation announces the opening of the Wyckoff-Garretson Museum House and Carriage Barn, every second Sunday of the month starting in April and going through October. There will be docents on hand to conduct tours and answer questions about colonial life. The recently renovated carriage barn features a used book and gift shop. The historic home is filled with artifacts and period furniture, clothing and other items.
In addition, talks and craft demonstrations will periodically be conducted in the conference room, and videos about life in colonial times will be shown in the media room. The buildings will be open from 1pm-4pm, May through October. This is a FREE EVENT, so bring family and friends and enjoy an interesting afternoon with us!
CLUB MEADOWS
2nd Wednesday of each month, 6:30-8:30 PM. See calendar for location.
Decemeber 11, 2024 – Wyckoff-Garretson House, 215 South Middlebush Road, Somerset
Club Meadows is a monthly, super-casual get-together for the purpose of hanging out and talking history!
This is not a presenter/audience-type event – it is a casual, friendly, unstructured meetup for folks who enjoy discussion various historic topics. The subject matter is decided by YOU. A book, an artifact, an idea, a movie, a myth or legend, a personal experience – whatever you wish to talk about is fair game. Have you always wanted to know about a particular place or event? Ask the other people in attendance, they might know! No need to dress up, bring something to eat or drink if you like, come late or leave early – it’s all good! There is no age limit, but minors must be accompanied by an adult.
To find out where the next meetup is being held, you can look at our calendar or get on our mailing list for upcoming events. Just send a request to tmf.org.1289@gmail.com.
Club Meadows is hosted by The Meadows Foundation and is open to our current Members. We also welcome anyone who is a member of ANY historic organization in Franklin Township (Somerset County), NJ. Not a member? No problem! Just come to a meetup and you can join The Meadows when you arrive (annual membership is from $10-$20/year).
Flyer PDF: Club Meadows 2024
An Annual Tradition – Sinterklaas!
December 8, 2024 – Van Liew-Suydam House, 280 South Middlebush Road, Somerset
Please bring the kids and join us for this favorite Dutch celebration!
There will be plenty to do and see for all ages during our annual Sinterklaas celebration. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the season in the historic Van Liew-Suydam House. This will be the last event at this site before a restoration project begins.
There will be crafts and toys for the kids, ornaments for them to decorate and hang on the tree, games for all to play, and Dutch baked goods and seasonal beverages for sale. And of course, the day would not be complete without Sinterklaas himself! He will spend time with each child, checking his book to see if they have been good or bad, with goodie bags for each child to take home.
NOTE – IMPORTANT CHANGE: We are now offering a limited of number of tickets to attend the event. The event is still free, but the event has become so popular that safety has become an issue. One ticket per personal vehicle, please, regardless of how many people are in your vehicle. Click Here for Tickets on Ticketstripe (Ticketstripe.com/Sinterklaas2024)
We hope to see you at the historic Van Liew-Suydam House located at 280 South Middlebush Road, Franklin Township, NJ. Please check our website for updates in regards to weather, logistics and for other upcoming events. In the meantime, be good – Sinterklaas is watching!
PDF Flyer: Sinterklaas 120824