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The Staats House is one of the finest
surviving buildings from the Dutch Settlement of the Raritan Valley in
the 18th century. Over the centuries the house has been expanded
several times and now includes a fine late, Federal/Greek Revival
two-story addition.
The house had an interesting history during the American Revolution
when it served as the headquarters of General von Steuben during the
second Middlebrook Encampment (1779).
The Staats House was
acquired by Borough of South Bound Brook in 1999 with grant
assistance provided by Somerset County (the previous owner
was given life tenancy). With foresight and through
thoughtful negotiation, the Borough has insured that this
important site will remain in the public domain.
The Staats House was
entered onto the New Jersey Register of Historic Places
on August 29, 2002
and the National Register of Historic Places on
December 4, 2002.
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Don't miss our
Calendar of Events page it
lists our yearly events.
For more information click on
anything in
blue to learn more.
The Friends of the Abraham
Staats House meet the 3rd Tuesday of
every month following the SBB Historic Preservation Advisory
Commission meeting at 7:30pm
Location: The Abraham Staats
House, 17 von Steuben Lane, South Bound Brook |
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News
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URGENT!
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Slated to Close June 30, 2008
Due to budget cuts the State of New Jersey has
identified the Wallace House and Old Dutch Parsonage to
close June 30, 2008. Read on for more information about
this and what you can do to help keep these historic
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Look for the Friends of the Abraham
Staats House (FASH) at the
SPIRIT OF THE JERSEY STATE HISTORY FAIR
Washington
Crossing State Park, Titusville, NJ
Saturday, May 3, 11 AM to 5 PM,
Rain or Shine, FREE Admission, FREE On-site parking
We'll present colonial domestic crafts,
music and a Revolutionary War military display.
For more information go to:
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/historic/centennial/thingstodo101.htm
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We have updated our mission statement to give
our organization a clearer focus.
Please check it out on the
About us page.
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A new added benefit to all
members of The Friends of the Abraham Staats House,
you and your immediate family members are now eligible
to join
Affinity Federal Credit Union and take advantage
of their products and services.
For more information go to
Affinity Federal Credit Union or call 1-800-325-0808
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John Wiley and Sons has given The Friends of the Abraham
Staats House an unrestricted $500.00 grant based on the
volunteer hours of Carol Harabin (an employee). Thank
you Carol.
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Show Your Support for New Jersey
History!
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Support state
historic preservation efforts by choosing a
“Discover NJ History” license plate. Monies from the
Historic License Plate Fund benefit the preservation
of historic property and the promotion of New
Jersey’s history. For more information visit the
New Jersey Historic Trust:
Historic Lisence Plate Fund. |
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Thanks to Bob Gaudio who has
built us two
picnic tables for the house, they look
great! |
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