The Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission, in
conjunction with local historical organizations, has designated the
weekend of October 13-14, 2007, "Weekend Journey through the Past."
During the two-day period, twenty-two of the County's significant
historic sites will be open at the same time - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on
Saturday and 12:00 am to 5:00 pm on Sunday. Many of the sites will offer
special exhibits, programs, and tours. Admission and parking are free.
The sites have been grouped into three convenient tours by
location:
Northern,
Central, and
Southern
Somerset
County.
A scenic route plan with driving directions has been prepared for each
of the three tours.
The Weekend Journey provides the perfect opportunity to take
your family on a weekend outing. A visit to the sites will provide a
unique educational experience for students, as well as a chance to see
some of the
Somerset County's most picturesque and unspoiled areas.
Many of the sites have significant Revolutionary War
histories and have contributed to the area's designation as the
"Crossroads of the American Revolution State Heritage Area". Local
historians will be on hand to share their knowledge and stories about
Somerset County
history. By the end of your Weekend Journey, you will have a better
appreciation of the history of the County and the lives of the early
settlers - who they were, where they came from, and how they lived.
Photography Contest:
You're
invited to share your experience of the "Weekend Journey through the
Past" though photographs. As you journey from one participating site to
the next, watch for unique shots as if you were creating a travel
postcard. Capture subjects that reflect the days' activities, whether
visitors, costumed docents, or re-enactors. Look for idyllic settings or
unusual lighting that frame the historic structures in a unique way.
Up to three (3) photographs may be submitted per person. Prizes will be
awarded for the best photograph in three categories: 1) Teens/Children;
2) Adults; and 3) Professionals. The photographs will be judged by a
panel of professional photographers. In addition to the prize winning
photographs, a number of other "honorable mention" photographs will be
selected for public exhibition prior to next year's annual Weekend
Journey through the Past.
Become a History Traveler
and Win a Complementary Meal:
Adults who visit five
or more of the participating historic sites during this weekend event
will be designated “History Travelers” and will qualify for a free
drawing. Two prizes will be awarded: a dinner for two or brunch for four
at one of Somerset County's fine restaurants.
To participate, pick
up a "Wayfarer’s Pass" from the first participating site you visit.
Print your contact information on the reverse side. As you travel from
site to site, have your pass officially endorsed by an attendant at each
site. Once you have visited your fifth site, drop your Wayfarer’s
Pass in the collection box located at each site. The winning History
Traveler will be notified within thirty days following the weekend
event. Good luck!
Participating Sites
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