Written by Brooks Betz on 23 January 2010
Did you know? The Bernards Township famous oak tree has a concrete core. Really. In 1923, an organization was formed called “the Friends of the Oak Tree” to save the historic 600 year old oak tree in the Basking Ridge Presbyterian Churchyard in the center of Basking Ridge. The tree had a threatening disease and [Continue]
Written by admin on 19 January 2010
Did you know? A continuing series where we post a new historic tidbit about Bernardston, now known as Bernards Township. These tidbits are courtesy of The Historical Society of the Somerset Hills, located in the historic Brick Academy in the Basking Ridge section of Bernards Township, New Jersey. ____________________________________ While New [Continue]
Written by Brooks Betz on 15 January 2010
Did you know? A continuing series where we post a new historic tidbit about Bernardston, now known as Bernards Township. These tidbits are courtesy of The Historical Society of the Somerset Hills, located in the historic Brick Academy in the Basking Ridge section of Bernards Township, New Jersey. ____________________________________ 1972 – [Continue]