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"History on the Green" (NJ )

Event information: History on the Green
Somerset County Courthouse Green, Somerville, NJ 

For the 4th year in a row, Lauren Muney of Silhouettes By Hand will be cutting silhouettes for visitors as time allows, 10-4:00pm with short breaks. First-come, first attended.

Event description:

Saturday, July 19th, 2025 10:00AM-4:00PM

(TBD on the 2025 schedule - shown below is the 2024 schedule!)

Step back into the past and visit Revolutionary-era New Jersey at Somerset County's free living history event for the whole family - History on the Green!

  • Explore a pop-up encampment & visit with Revolutionary War soldiers!

  • Meet General George Washington and his valet, William "Billy" Lee, on horseback!

  • Watch early-American artisans in action!

  • Experience cannon and musket firing demonstrations!

  • Play colonial toys & games!

  • And SO MUCH MORE

LOCATION:
The Courthouse Green on Main Street (between N. Bridge St. & Grove St.) Somerville, NJ 08876

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