Wallace House and Old Dutch Parsonage Association

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Wallace House and Old Dutch Parsonage Association Non-profit organization supporting two 18th-century NJ landmarks in Somerville, NJ—Wallace House, Gen.

Washington’s HQ in the Revolution, and Old Dutch Parsonage, home to Frelinghuysen family and Jacob Hardenbergh, 1st president of Queens College. Established in 1974 as a “Friends” group, today the Wallace House and Old Dutch Parsonage Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation dedicated to the preservation and restoration of these New Jersey and National Register of Historic Places sites. Supplementing the efforts of New Jersey's Division of Parks and Forestry, the Association raises funds for furnishing, restoring, and improving the sites as well as preserving and interpreting their place in New Jersey’s and the nation’s heritage. The Association also serves as an advocate for the sites and networks with other local historic groups on multi-site events and programs. The Wallace House became a museum in 1897 thanks to The Revolutionary Memorial Society, a group of New Jersey citizens led by New Jersey Supreme Court Justice Bergen. Public outcry and the assistance of the Frelinghuysen family led to the salvaging and preservation of The Old Dutch Parsonage in 1913. Both homes became New Jersey State historic sites in 1947. Today, the Wallace House and Old Dutch Parsonage Association continues this legacy of citizen involvement in its efforts on behalf of the sites.

10/25/2026

The exterior restoration is complete and the Wallace House looks amazing! Read more about the work below.

Explore the American Revolution through the stories of ordinary people under extraordinary times. Sunday, Oct 18: 11 am ...
10/17/2026

Explore the American Revolution through the stories of ordinary people under extraordinary times.

Sunday, Oct 18: 11 am - 5 pm
Tuesday, Oct 20: 4 pm - 7 pm
Thursday, Oct 22: 4 pm - 7 pm

Free admission

Historic Van Horne House
Heritage Trail Association
941 East Main Street
Bridgewater, Nj
(Across from Somerset Patriots Ballpark)

Sponsored by Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area

A little rain didn’t stop General Washington during the Revolutionary War and it’s not stopping him today from visiting ...
10/11/2026

A little rain didn’t stop General Washington during the Revolutionary War and it’s not stopping him today from visiting Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Sites from noon - 4 pm as part of Somerset County, NJ Journey Through the Past.

Experience George Washington

Visit us at the Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Sites this Sunday, October 11th from 12 pm to 4 pm!

Curt Radabaugh of Men, Moments, & History will be interpreting George Washington throughout the day as he speaks about the Revolutionary War, the Constitutional Period, and his Presidency.

The program is offered by Somerset County as part of Weekend Journey through the Past.

This October marks 4 years since the Salem Oak tree seedling was planted at the Wallace House. See below for more info ⬇...
10/11/2026

This October marks 4 years since the Salem Oak tree seedling was planted at the Wallace House. See below for more info ⬇️

10/10/2026

See Gen. Washington, the newly restored exterior of the Wallace House today, Sunday, noon - 4 pm as part of Journey Through the Past weekend!

Visit us at the Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Sites this Sunday, October 11th from 12 pm to 4 pm! B...
10/07/2026

Visit us at the Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Sites this Sunday, October 11th from 12 pm to 4 pm!

Barbara Beckley will be demonstrating wool dyeing and chronicling England's industrial revolution, the Wool Act, its effect on the American economy, and the ladies protesting with the Homespun Revolution.

Visit us at the Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Sites this Sunday, October 11th from 12 pm to 4 pm! C...
10/05/2026

Visit us at the Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Sites this Sunday, October 11th from 12 pm to 4 pm!

Curt Radabaugh of Men, Moments, & History will be interpreting George Washington throughout the day as he speaks about the Revolutionary War, the Constitutional Period, and his Presidency.

The program is offered by Somerset County as part of Weekend Journey through the Past.

The Wallace House, with its newly restored exterior, is one of the sites in Somerset County, NJ Journey Through the Past...
10/05/2026

The Wallace House, with its newly restored exterior, is one of the sites in Somerset County, NJ Journey Through the Past this coming weekend. Stop by and collect your stamp!

71 Somerset Street, Somerville, NJ

Visit the Wallace House during Weekend Journey Through the Past -
10/01/2026

Visit the Wallace House during Weekend Journey Through the Past -

The structural phase of the Wallace House rehabilitation is complete! Come see the gleaming exterior and the ground floor of the interior while you learn about the work that has taken place on the building for the last year.

Address

71 Somerset Street
Somerville, NJ
08876

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 12pm
1pm - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 12pm
1pm - 4pm
Friday 10am - 12pm
1pm - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 12pm
1pm - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

(908) 725-1015

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