Bergen County is located in New Jersey's northeastern corner. As part of historic New Bridge Landing, three houses---the Steuben House, Campbell-Christie House and Demarest House---display sandstone-style architecture known as "Dutch Colonial." These three homes were strategic landmarks during the Revolutionary War. Information about guided walking tours of historic New Bridge Landing is available from the website of the Bergen County Historical Society.
Bergen County Historical Society Tours
P.O. Box 55
River Edge, NJ 07661
201-343-9492
bergencountyhistory.org
In Piscataway, you encounter the charm of East Jersey Olde Towne Village. Visitors can explore the community lifestyle of 18th- and 19th-century farmers and merchants. A collection of sites includes Fitzrandolph House, Runyon House, Williamson Wheelwright Shop, Brunswick Barracks and other examples of the vernacular architecture. Guided public tours through East Jersey Olde Towne Village are listed on the website of the Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission.
East Jersey Olde Towne Village Tours
1050 River Rd.
Piscataway, NJ 08854
732-745-3030
co.middlesex.nj.us/culturalheritage/village.asp
Nestled in New Jersey's great northwest is the Skylands, a region that covers Hunterdon, Morris, Somerset, Sussex and Warren Counties. Popular tours of historic houses are spread throughout the area. Morristown is synonymous with Revolutionary War history. Morris County is referred to by some as the "Military Capital of the American Revolution." Along the banks of the Delaware River, you can discover the quaint Victorian towns of Belvidere, Frenchtown, Clinton, High Bridge and Phillipsburg. The Ford Mansion and Museum in Morristown is one of several historic houses throughout the Skylands that is open to the public. Other Skylands tours include Flemington's Main Street. The street is lined with Victorian and Queen Anne houses and Greek revival manors.
Ford Mansion and Museum Tours
6 Court St.
Morristown, NJ 07960
973-631-5151
Flemington New Jersey Historic Buildings Tours
Hunterdon County Historical Society
114 Main Street
Flemington, NJ 08822
908-782-1091
njskylands.com/tnflemarch.htm
New Jersey's Great Northwest Skyland Tours
PO Box 329
Columbia, NJ 07832
908-496-8598
njskylands.com/dirtown.htm
Skylands of New Jersey Tourism Council
P.O. Box 464
Belvidere, NJ 07823
800-475-9526
skylandstourism.org