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When you give to the Hunterdon Medical Center Foundation, your contributions allow Hunterdon Healthcare to make critical investments in new technology, better facilities and clinical care. Simply put, your gift will have a profound impact right here where you live, by improving the quality of life in your community.

Hunterdon Medical Center Foundation accepts many types of charitable gifts, including cash, securities, planned gifts, corporate matching gifts and in-kind donations. To discuss naming opportunities for the Cardiovascular Program, contact Chris Sickels at 908.788.6372. To make a donation, visit www.hunterdonhealthcare.org/foundation, scan

Dear Friends:I am pleased to announce that the physicians of Hunterdon Cardiovascular Associates have made a collective major gift to support Hunterdon Healthcare’s new Cardiovascular Center. With their gift, these nine physicians are helping to bring a vision of exceptional, world-class cardiovascular care to Hunterdon County.

Once completed, the new state-of-the-art center will allow the team of board-certifi ed cardiologists to build on their impressive track record of providing quality services that address Hunterdon County’s leading cause of death – cardiovascular disease. I would like to thank each of these doctors for their generosity and leadership in helping to improve the quality of life in our community. Several naming opportunities are still available for the Cardiovascular Program. Please consider making a major gift as a way of honoring a loved one or memorializing a family member. Your support will allow Hunterdon Healthcare to continue providing our community with nationally-recognized cardiovascular care.

Thank you.Christopher SickelsExecutive Vice President, Hunterdon Medical Center Foundation

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Our Towns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Scenes of Hunterdon . . . . . . . . 68

Dining Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Advertising Index. . . . . . . . . . . 80

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HUNTERDON COUNTY TRICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE

Saturdays in 2014: Headquarters open to thepublic. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Flemington ChoirSchool, 3 Chorister Place, Flemington, NJ)Through October 6: 300th Anniversary PhotoContestFebruary 23: Dramatic Dialogue Between Dr.Larison and Silvia Dubois by the East AmwellHistorical CommissionMarch 16: Lime Kilns of Hunterdon County BusTour by Frank CurcioMarch 22: Official 300th Birthday Celebration,Main Street, Flemington. Starts 4 p.m. Eventsinclude a grand parade and fireworks at dusk.April 25: Arbor Day Tree PlantingMay 10: Historic Walking Tour of the Town ofClinton and The Red Mill MuseumMay 16-18: Lenni Lenape Encampment inHamptonMay 22: History of Round Valley Reservoir byAcorn Montessori School, Route 31, ClintonTownship. 6:30 to 8 p.m.May 31: Walking Tour of Lebanon Borough. 10June 1: Open House and Grounds at the HistoricNellie Hoffman House in Califon. 1 to 3 p.m.June 8: 300 Years of Wild Food Foraging inHunterdon County. 1 p.m.June 21-22: Delaware Township HistoricalEventJune 21: Hunterdon County Community Day atDeer Path Park in Flemington, NJ. (Rain dateJune 22.)June 21: Walking Tour of Historic ThreeBridges. 10 a.m. to Noon.June 28: History of the D&R Canal. 2 p.m.July 8: ExxonMobil in Hunterdon County: AHistorical Relationship Explored. Annandale,NJ. 7 to 8 p.m.July 12: South County Farm Tour. 9:30 a.m. to4 p.m.July 13, 20: Open House and Tours of Countyand Municipal Museums. 12 to 4 p.m.

July 19: Hunterdon’s Early Settlers: 18th and19th Century Holland Township. 10 a.m.July 23: Farmers/Businessman Picnic at SouthCounty Park, Lambertville, NJ. 4 p.m.August 3: Ice Cream Social for Teens andTweens. 2 p.m.August 6: History of the Flemington (HunterdonCounty) FairAugust 17: Cemetery Walking Tour of LebanonBorough. 3 p.m.September 6: Farm Tour of Northern HunterdonCounty. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.September 13: Black River & Western RailroadTrain Event. 1 to 6:45 p.m.September 14: Amwell Church of the Brethrenand Moore Cemetery. 4 p.m.September 20: Walking Tour of HistoricQuakertown. 10 a.m. (Rain date Sept. 21.)September 27: Chief Tuccamirgen Day atFleming Castle MuseumOctober 5: Califon DayOctober 11: Massed Bands Concert at DeerPath Park. (Rain Oct. 12.)October 11: Walking Tour of HistoricAnnandale and the Vought House. 10 a.m. toNoon.October 12: Alexandria Township Self-GuidedBarn TourOctober 18: Clinton Town Cemetery andHaunted Mill at the Red Mill Museum TourOctober 18: Flemington Speedway Day atSouth County Park. (Rain date Oct. 19.)October 18: Hunterdon’s Historic Churches BusTour by Frank GreenagelOctober 25: Walking Tour of HistoricFlemingtonOctober 26: Walking Tour of HistoricAlexandria TownshipDecember 6: The Dutch Reform Church and theRevolutionary War Lecture and Grave Walk. 1p.m.December 7: The Road Along the Rocks: AWalk Down a Revolutionary Road by Barbaraand John Hencheck

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December 14: Washington Crosses theDelaware Annual Reenactment Dress RehearsalExcursion908-788-2030; www.hunterdon300th.org.

NORTH COUNTY BRANCH OF THEHUNTERDON COUNTY LIBRARY

February 15: The Loyalist John Vought, A Manof Honor by Historian Don Sherblom. 2 p.m.February 22: Hunterdon Conflicts: Loyalist V.Patriots by Chip Riddle. 2 p.m.March 1: History Detectives: History Hunting forHunterdon’s Young Historians. 2 p.m.March 15: Lime Kilns of Hunterdon County byHistorian Frank Curcio. 2 p.m.March 26: History Through Music: The CivilWar. 7 p.m.April 12: Hunterdon Settlement Pattern SeriesLecture: This History of the Palantine Migrationby Historian George Apgar. 10 a.m.May 7: Hunterdon’s Historic Samplers by Danand Marty Campanelli. 7 p.m.June 14: History of the USA Flag and theCounty Flag. 2 p.m.June 25: The County Surrogate Part II: Whys,Whos, Hows, and Wheres of Wills by SusanHoffman. 7 p.m.July 22: True Jersey Blues: Army Enlistment in1862. 7 p.m.August 27: Kingwood’s Hidden Past: The LenniLenape Indians by Sal DeSapio. 7 p.m.September 1-30: Photo Exhibit: Barns ofHunterdon County by Anne Freeman.September 16: Hunterdon’s Historic Barns withAnne Freeman and Jeffrey Marshall. 7 p.m.October 21: General Daniel Morgan by SalDeSapio. 7 p.m.October 29: Historic Haunts of HunterdonCounty by Gordon Thomas Ward. 7 p.m.December 17: Hunterdon in 1776. 7 p.m.65 Halstead Street, Clinton, NJ. 908-730-6262;www.hclibrary.us.

TEWKSBURY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

February 16: 25th Anniversary Open House,11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

March 16: Potterstown Skirmish Lecture by ChipRiddle. 1 p.m.May 10: Historic Walking Tour of Oldwick byHistorian Shaun Van Doren. 10 a.m., 12:30p.m., 3 p.m.May 18: Tewksbury Scenic Roads by ShaunVan Doren and Harold Wrede. 1 p.m.June 14: Historical Society’s Garden Tour. 12 to4 p.m. June 22: Walking Tour of Historic Mountainvilleby Shaun Van Doren. 1 p.m.July 20: Tewksbury Barn Tour. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.August 17: Tour Tewksbury by Auto. 10 a.m. to4 p.m. September 14: Walking Tour of HistoricPottersville. 1 p.m. November 9: Covered Dinner Event. 5 p.m.60 Water Street, Lebanon, NJ. 908-832-6734;www.tewksburyhistory.net.

FLEMINGTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

February 22: Paul Robeson Returns toFlemington! 7:30 p.m.April 12: Quilt Symposium. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.10 East Main Street, Flemington, NJ. 908-782-3227; www.flempres.org.

MAIN BRANCH OF THE HUNTERDONCOUNTY LIBRARY

March 4: Hunterdon’s Hometown Heroes of theAmerican Revolution by Historian Sal DeSapio.7 p.m.March 12: The County Surrogate Part 1: Historyof the County Surrogate and InterestingHunterdon Wills by County Surrogate SusanHoffman. 7 p.m. March 18: Your Life in Hunterdon by CountyHistorian Stephanie Stevens. 7 p.m.March 20: Hunterdon In My Heart Lecture andSlide Show. 7 p.m.March 25: The Revolutionary War in SouthHunterdon County and the Road Along theRocks by John and Barbara Hencheck. 7 p.m.April 5: Hunterdon Settlement Pattern SeriesLecture: The British Migration by DavidReading. 2 p.m.

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April 8: Hunterdon’s Historic Quilts by JudyGrow. 7 p.m. May 13: Hunterdon Settlement Pattern SeriesLecture: The Dutch by Historian StephanieStevens. 7 p.m.May 20: Hunterdon Settlement Pattern SeriesLecture: The Development of Lambertville andthe River Communities by John and BarbaraHencheck. 7 p.m.June 3: Civil War in Hunterdon by John Kuhl. 7p.m.June 4: Hunterdon Women and Women inHunterdon by Stephanie Stevens. 7 p.m.June 18: Lost Dairy Farms of Hunterdon. 7 p.m.June 21: Children’s Historical Craft Project:Historic Moving Picture Craft. 10 to 11:30 a.m.July 9: Hunterdon Architecture by Chris Pickell,AIA. 7 p.m.August 2: Story Songs of History with GordonThomas Ward. 2 p.m.August 13: The Probate Process by SusanHoffman. 7 p.m. September 28: Col. John Reading, Sr. and theFounding Fathers of Hunterdon. 2 p.m.October 15: Hunterdon’s Buried Past, Literally:Part I by Bob and Leslie Leith. 7 p.m.October 25: Children’s Craft: HistoricalHalloween. 1 p.m.October 25: John Reading, Sr., and his Son, theGovernor by David Reading. 2:30 p.m.November 1: Murals: Hunterdon County. 2 p.m.November 5, 12, 19: History of HunterdonCounty in Art with Stephanie Stevens and MuralArtist Paul Jennis. 7 p.m. November 6: Hunterdon’s Buried Past, Literally:Part II by Bob and Leslie Leith. 7 p.m.November 15: Battle of Geary’s Ridge by DickStothoff. 2 p.m.December 10: History of Washington CrossingState Park by Peter Osborne. 7 p.m.December 13: Washington Crosses theDelaware by Sal DeSapio. 2 p.m.December 20: History Through Music: ARevolutionary Christmas. 2 p.m.December 20: Making Victorian ChristmasOrnaments Workshop for Kids. 1 p.m. 314 State Route 12, Building 3, Flemington, NJ.908-788-1444; www.hclibrary.us.

HISTORIC DINING EVENTS

March 8: Fox and Hound: Historic Menu,Tavern Tour, and Lecture. Special guest lecturerCounty Historian Stephanie B. Stevens. 12 to 3p.m. 69 Main Street, Lebanon, NJ.

March 29: Tricentennial Gala at GrandColonial. 6 p.m. 86 Route 173 West, Hampton,NJ. May 10: Stockton Inn: Historic Menu, TavernTour, and Lecture. 12 to 3 p.m.Main Street, Stockton, NJ. September 20: Glen Gardner Inn: HistoricMenu, Tavern Tour, and Lecture. 12 to 3 p.m.161 Main Street, Glen Gardner, NJ.November 8: The Sergeantsville Inn: HistoricMenu, Tavern Tour, and Lecture. 12 to 3 p.m.601 Rosemont-Ringoes Road, Sergeantsville,NJ.December 27: A Victorian Christmas AfternoonTea. 4 p.m. Teaberry’s, Main Street, Flemington,NJ.

THE RED MILL MUSEUM VILLAGEMarch 11: Hunterdon Settlement Pattern SeriesLecture: The Irish in North Hunterdon. 7 p.m.March 29: Children’s Historical Craft Project:Historic Building Printmaking. 10 a.m. to Noon.July 26: History of Industrial Archeology inHunterdon County. 7 p.m.56 Main Street, Clinton, NJ. 908-735-4101;www.theredmill.org.

ROUTE 12 COUNTY COMPLEXMarch 15: Dinner Theatre Production by InZaneProductions (Building #1, Assembly Space)April 5: Historical Craft Project: Fiber/QuiltProject. (10:30 a.m. to Noon; Building #2,Extension Center)April 5-13: Historic Quilt Display: CommonThreads: Quilting Traditions in HunterdonCounty, NJ (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Building #1,Assembly Space)October 10: Hunterdon Rug Artisans GuildSymposium Open House Hook-In andDemonstration. 10 a.m. Building #1. November 7-8, 10-15, 17-18, 20-21: 300thAnniversary Photo Contest Exhibit (Building #1,Assembly Space)Flemington, NJ. www.co.hunterdon.nj.us.

HUNTERDON COUNTY HALL OF RECORDSMarch 29: Searching the Search Room. 9 a.m.to 2 p.m.71 Main Street, Flemington, NJ. 908-788-1221; www.co.hunterdon.nj.us.

GOVERNOR JOHN READING’S HOMEApril 6: Tour by Raritan Township Historian DickStothoff. 2 p.m.



River Road, Flemington, NJ.

HUNTERDON COUNTY HISTORICCOURTHOUSEApril 22: The Lindbergh Biography Part I: TheEarly Lindbergh. 7 p.m.April 23: The Lindbergh Biography Part II: TheDarker Years. 7 p.m.April 26: Ode to Hunterdon: Hunterdon CountyThrough the Eyes and Words of Hunterdon’sPoets. 7 p.m.April 27: Mayhem on the Mountain: Hopewellis like a Roman Circus. 3 p.m.April 29: Flemington During the Lindbergh Trial.7 p.m.May 1: 12 Theories of Who Kidnapped theLindbergh Baby. 7 p.m.May 3: Charles Lindbergh: One Man Show. 7p.m. (May 4 show at 2 p.m.)Main Street, Flemington, NJ.

LAMBERTVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETYApril 26-27; June 1, 8; July 6; August 3;September 7; October 5: Tour HistoricLambertville. 2 p.m. Bridge Street, Lambertville,NJ. 609-397-0770; www.lambertvillehistoricalsociety.org.

THE HISTORY OF SWACKHAMMERCHURCH AND CEMETERYMay 3: Warren County Historian John O’Briengives a tour of the church and cemetery.Continuous tours between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.110 Anthony Road, Lebanon Township, NJ.

RARITAN RIVER MUSIC SERIESMay 3: 7:30 p.m. Prallsville Mills, Route 29,Stockton, NJ.May 10: 7:30 p.m. Clinton PresbyterianChurch. 91 Center Street, Clinton, NJ.May 17: 7:30 p.m. Stanton Reformed Church.1 Stanton Mountain Road, Stanton, NJ. May 24: 7:30 p.m. Old GreenwichPresbyterian Church. 17 Greenwich ChurchRoad, Stewartsville, NJ.

CALIFON HISTORIC SOCIETYMay 4: Walking Tour of Historic Califon (12p.m.)Califon, NJ. www.califonhistoricsociety.org.

DELAWARE RIVER MILL SOCIETYMay 17-18, 22-25, 29-31: HunterdonWatercolor Society Art Show. PaintingsCelebrating the Beauty of Hunterdon. (Sawmill

Gallery)Prallsville Mills, Route 29, Stockton, NJ. 609-397-3586; www.drms-stockton.org.

EGG-CITING HISTORY: THE FLEMINGTONEGG AUCTION AND HUNTERDON’SPOULTRY FARMSMay 31: 2 p.m. Flemington Egg Auction, ParkAvenue, Flemington, NJ.

HOLCOMBE-JIMISON FARMSTEADMUSEUMJune 7-8: Civil War ReenactmentJuly 27: Farm Festival1605 Daniel Bray Highway, Lambertville, NJ.609-397-2752; www.holcombe-jimison.org.

THE YOUNG EAGLES: A CELEBRATION OFAVIATION IN HUNTERDON COUNTYJune 14: Starts 9 a.m. Sky Manor Airport, 48Sky Manor Road, Pittstown, NJ. 908-996-4200; www.skymanorairport.com.

FREE CONCERT UNDER THE STARSJune 26: The Hunterdon Symphony. 7 p.m. July 3: The Allentown Band. 7 p.m.July 10, 17, 24, 31; August 7, 14: Concerts at7 p.m.Deer Path Park, 120 West Woodschurch Road,Flemington, NJ. www.co.hunterdon.nj.us.

UNION FORGE HERITAGE ASSOCIATIONJuly 5: Solitude Heritage Museum of EarlyHunterdon History, Cultural, and EnvironmentalCenter Grand OpeningRiver Road, High Bridge, NJ. 908-638-3200;www.solitudehouse.org.

HISTORIC FRENCHTOWNJuly 12: Bastille DayAugust 31: RiverfestFrenchtown, NJ. 908-996-4999; www.frenchtownnj.org.

MILFORD BOROUGH HISTORICALSOCIETYDecember 12: Walking Tour of Historic MilfordBorough. 5:30 p.m. (2 p.m. on December 13)Milford, NJ. www.milfordnjhistory.org.



CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Readington, New Jersey featuresstretches of rural countryside and acollection of historic homes that recall

19th-century Hunterdon County. The region isknown for its incredible beauty and tranquility,with picturesque farms that have changed littlesince the county was founded in 1714.

With canoeing on the Delaware River, horsetrails, hiking, and golfing, it is truly an outdoorlover's delight. Located halfway between NewYork City and Philadelphia, Money Magazinenamed it one of the best places to live in 2007.And that's how life is in Readington (pop. 16,126),362 days a year.

For the other three days—this year it's July25-26-27, 2014—it is magically transformed intothe third largest city in the state for its openspaces attract an activity that contradicts its set-ting in the most densely populated state in theunion: it is the hotbed of hot air ballooning.

The last weekend of every July,Readington's rural Solberg Airport is the site ofthe annual QuickChek New Jersey Festival ofBallooning, the largest summertime hot airballoon and music festival in North America.

Featuring twice a day mass ascensions ofmore than 100 balloons from around the worldand a live concert series featuring Grammy Awardwinners, Rock and Roll Hall of Famers and the lat-

QUICKCHEK NEW JERSEY FESTIVAL OF BALLOONING



33RD ANNUAL SHAD FESTIVAL

On the weekend of April 26 and 27Lambertville will again host its annualShad Festival. The festival highlightsthe arts community and, of course, thatDelaware River delicacy, shad. Whatwas once a small art show is now animportant regional event drawing peo-ple from the entire region and beyondto look at and buy jewelry, ceramics,apparel, accessories, furniture, crafts,home décor, woodwork and otherproducts of the area's finest artisans.The times to go to this free event thatis spread throughout the business sec-tion of Lambertville is from 12:30 to5:30 rain or shine.

est teen sensations (helping launch the careers ofrising Disney stars the Jonas Brothers and DemiLovato), the Festival attracts upwards of 165,000people and worldwide media coverage.

A truly international event, the QuickChekNew Jersey Festival of Ballooning has beennamed one of the Top 100 Events in NorthAmerica six times by the American BusAssociation, a list coveted by travel tour andmotorcoach operators and the general publicalike (other recipients include the 2010 WinterOlympics, Mardi Gras, the Texas State Fair, theIndianapolis 500, and numerous Super Bowls).

Opening Day on Friday, July 25 is “Balloons,Tunes & Booms”—a mass ascension of 100balloons at sunset, followed by a headlining con-cert and fireworks.

Saturday, July 26 is “Summer's Biggest BlockParty”—the Festival has drawn as many as90,000 people that day alone–with two massascensions, two concerts and the “Greatest Glowon Earth,” a nighttime balloon glow in whichballoons are inflated, tethered and lit up like giantlanterns in conjunction with the evening headliningconcert.

Sunday, July 27 is “Health & Wellness Day”which typically features a “Running with theBalloons” 5K charity race and Fun Run, amorning mass balloon ascension, and an after-noon headlining concert followed by a closingmass ascension in the evening.

Pilots from 25 states and three countriesare expected to fly at this year's 32nd annualFestival.

With twice-a-day mass balloon ascensions,a live concert series, morning-through-night fam-

ily entertainment, age-appropriate children'sentertainment and amusement rides, interactiveexhibits from some of the leading consumerbrands in the world, and hundreds of arts andcrafts and food vendors, the average family stayis seven and a half hours. “We're more than justa lot of hot air,” quips Festival ExecutiveProducer Howard Freeman.

Think state fair with balloons–100 of themtaking to the skies twice a day at dawn and dusk.This “magic of ballooning” may attract 165,000people but these balloons are nothing like whatDorothy and Toto ever imagined.

The QuickChek New Jersey Festival ofBallooning is known for bringing in “specialshaped” balloons. Awe-inspiring to say the least,these have included a 115-foot tall flying light-house from QuickChek; the PNC American Flag,the world's largest free-flying American Flag; an86-foot tall replica of Darth Vader's head fromStar Wars; a 100-foot long replica of Noah's Ark;a 105-foot tall Elvis, 80-foot tall pink elephants,12-story tall dinosaurs and an 80-foot tall birth-day cake.

This “love at first flight” extends to the near-ly 1,000 adventurers and romantics who pur-chase their own hot air balloon rides at theFestival; one or two engagements take placeeach year during these magic carpet rides.

Following Freeman's belief in “doing well bydoing good,” the Festival has raised more than$2.3 million for local and regional charities andnon-profit groups including volunteer fire depart-ments, ambulance corps, school groups and theChildren's Miracle Network.



When you want to get away from the

hustle and bustle of everyday life,

plan a relaxing getaway to Milford,

New Jersey’s exclusive riverside bed

and breakfast, Chestnut Hill on the Delaware.

Started in 1982 by Linda and Rob Castagna, Chestnut

Hill is located in the W.E. Thomas House. (For those who

know Italian, Castagna means chestnut.) According to the

Milford Borough Historical Society’s Walking Tour, the

house was built by Wilson Thomas in 1860 for his bride

Lizzie. It was the first home in Milford to have plumbing.

The Thomas family owned the landmark gristmill in

Milford, started the first bank, and produced Milford’s

first mayor.

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Photo: Linda Castagna

Opposite, an exterior view of ChestnutHill on the Delaware and the Victorian

drawing room with a sitting area in frontof the fireplace. Above, the front porch is

lined with rockers and tiny tables andbreakfast area, overlooking the Delaware.Right, the Paradise Suite with a view from

the bed of the fireplace.



Linda and Rob Castagna are involved

with the Milford community. Whether

through local events such as Milford Alive or

Christmas in Milford, or their work with local

businesses, the Castagna family strives to keep

small town Milford a local treasure. They have

an extensive collection of historical artifacts

pertaining to Milford. Linda Castagna worked

diligently on the Milford Borough Centennialbook, which celebrated 1911-2011. The book

showcases her expertise in taking photos.

Linda Castagna also documents history

through the Milford Merchants Association’s

Facebook site, Good Morning Milford.Thousands of guests have stayed at

Chestnut Hill over its 32 years, from all corn-

ers of the world. The front porch is lined with

rockers and tiny tables for friendly conversa-

tion or contemplating the scenic river. When

entering Chestnut Hill, Victorian opulence

takes you back to a simpler time in history.

The downstairs rooms are the social rooms.

There is the parlor, complete with plush sofas

and a fireplace. The drawing room features a

pump organ, an antique bridal gown on dis-

play, cozy sitting areas, a piano, and, of course,

a fireplace. Authentic apothecary hutches dis-

play the Castagna collection of Milford

memorabilia. The Dining Room has a grand

table and chairs, an antique case clock,

impressive chandelier, and a sideboard with

an antique pink glass light that was origin-

ally in the Milford Opera House. Breakfast

is served here, with such favorites as

Stuffed French Toast made with fresh rais-

in bread, or Lemon Risotto Pancakes with

a light fruit sauce.

Climbing up the steps, there is a collec-

tion of photos documenting the history of

Milford. The cheerful Rose Garden offers a

second-floor view of the Delaware. It has a

queen size bed, private bath with whirlpool

and shower, and a hidden TV/VCR. The

quaint Bayberry room comes with a bay win-

dow and a full size quilted bed. The

Pineapple Room, a former servant’s quarters

for the historic home, is a few steps down

from Bayberry and has four picturesque win-

dows. This room has a queen size bed, desk

with data port, hidden TV/VCR, and a pri-

vate bath with shower. The Summer

Morning room exudes the brightness and

romance of summer with its soft colors and a

river view from its large windows. Special fea-

tures of this bedroom include a Claudio

Reyes king size cloud bed that was designed

in Italy and handcrafted in Argentina, a

library, electric fireplace, and a hidden

TV/DVD/VCR. The luxurious bath has a

Jacuzzi with waterfall spout, rainfall shower,

heated floor tiles, and lovely stained glass

accents. Tucked away on the third floor is

Teddy’s Place, with a queen size bed, show-

er/whirlpool, desk, hidden TV/VCR, and a

refrigerator. There is a nearby terrace with a

table and chairs under a historic copper

beech. Across the hall from Teddy’s Place is

Hearts & Flowers, complete with a twin bed

and full size bed.

Next door to Chestnut Hill is another

historic property that consists of strictly self-

contained suites. According to Linda

Castagna, the building is circa 1830 and was

a former hospital as well as creamery. The

spacious Country Cottage faces the river and

has a living room bedroom with a fireplace,

king size bed, private bath, fully stocked

pantry, kitchen, and TV/VCR. Guests can



nap in the hammock, sit by the Cottage

fountain, or relax on the veranda. The sec-

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view, as well as a one-of-a-kind cast iron

queen size canopy bed. A fireplace is

directly across from the bed. The bath fea-

tures a tropical fish stenciled scene,

Spanish tiles, oversize Whirlpool, and glass

shower. Paradise has a kitchenette with

some breakfast staples, as well as a refriger-

ator, stovetop, microwave, and toaster oven.

The sunny Palms is adjacent to this kitch-

enette. It has queen size bed, hidden

TV/VCR, and a private bath. All Chestnut

Hill bedrooms have pressed linens, turn-

down service, a pillow chocolate, a custom

bag of handmade gingerbread cookies on

the bed, and fresh flowers.

Guests at Chestnut Hill on the

Delaware can enjoy the property’s man-

icured gardens, large boat deck and river

walk, a historic ride on the inn’s pontoon

boat, floating chairs by the boat deck, or a

casual tea with homemade baked goods.

Guests have access to a classic video

library, reading materials, and books on

tape. The Borough of Milford has restau-

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Why trek to New York City or

Philadelphia to enjoy a show, when

there is a professional company right

here in scenic Hunterdon County?

Since 1981, Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, located in Hampton,

New Jersey, has been the state’s premier dinner theatre. Open

year-round, the showplace presents New York area talent in

musicals and comedies.

According to Manager Ken Schwarz, the original

Hunterdon Hills Playhouse was built in 1939 from a reno-

vated barn on a 300-acre dairy farm back in the woods about

midway between Baptist Church Road and Mechlin Corner

Road in Union Township. It later was expanded to include a

restaurant on the property. “The Playhouse provided summer

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Top, actors on stage atHunterdon Hills Playhouse.

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and a show. Right, the LakesideWedding Pavillion.


stock tryouts for new productions, as well as

hit shows, with a resident acting company

augmented by big names like Joan Fontaine,

Ed Wynn, Gloria Swanson, Bert Lahr,

Maureen O’Sullivan, and David Wayne,”

Schwarz says. The Playhouse closed in 1962.




“In 1979, we purchased the Playhouse. Before

renovations got underway, it was destroyed by

fire. We had to search for a new location, and

found one two miles from the original site.

On March 9, 1981, we opened our doors with

the comedy Harvey.”

Since then, Hunterdon Hills Playhouse

has had over 140 productions with such stars as

Jamie Farr, Pat Cooper, The Drifters, The

Duprees, and Mickey Rooney. Along with

shows, the Playhouse hosts weddings and ban-

quets. Guests can enjoy special events using

The Atrium, The Grand Room, or the Gazebo

& Grounds, complete with a lakeside terrace,

wildlife, and a park like setting. Hunterdon

Hills Playhouse offers a selection of full-course

meals expertly prepared by their chefs. “We also

have our own bakery, where we prepare a delec-

table and mouthwatering assortment of breads,

baked goods, and desserts daily. They accompa-

ny your meal and also can be purchased to take

home,” Schwarz says.

Hunterdon Hills Playhouse has an excit-

ing schedule of performances for 2014.

February 12-20 and August 20-23, there is

the country music show Beer & Broken Hearts.The comedy/mystery Busybody runs from

March 4-May 22. The musical Better with aBand is from June 2 through August 14. The

comedy Breaking Legs runs from September 3

through October 23. And the holiday musical

revue A Playhouse Christmas 2014 is from

November 1 through December 23. The

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Hampton, NJ 08827. You can call them at

800-447-7313 or 908-730-8007. Visit the

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JERRY CABLEJerry Cable’s paintings of rural

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BY MICHELE MALINCHAK

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The great Greek playwright

Aristophanes once said, “Let

each man exercise the art he

knows.” From an early age,

artist Jerry Cable has

achieved this through his paintings. Whether

it be landscapes, still lifes or portraits, his sub-

jects take on an inner glow that emanates from

his deep understanding of them.

Born in East Canton, Ohio, in 1956, he

was raised on a farm and began painting while

in grade school. Recognizing his talent, his

parents hired private art instructor Jean

Browne to begin teaching him at age ten. Jerry

studied under her tutelage up until high

school. An artist in her own right, she return-

ed home to Ohio from Philadelphia to care for

her ailing mother. Leaving behind her dream

of becoming a serious artist, she lived vicari-

ously through her students.

Jerry remembered doing plein air paint-

ings in one of Jean’s classes surrounded by

adults. “There I was, 12 years old and painting

alongside all these grownups,” he said.

He gratefully acknowledged the support

he received as a child. “If one’s environment

nurtures the creative spirit, then that’s a huge

help,” he said.

When he wasn’t painting, Jerry was

involved in his local 4-H Club, becoming the

fourth generation of his family to join. He

showed Suffolk sheep for his project and today

his portraits of sheep are among his most

popular works. One in particular, Princess Luluis radiant with light shining through her pink

ears and reflecting off her wool coat. She is all

the more mysterious because her eyes are hid-

den beneath tufts of wool, leaving only a

quizzical expression on her face.

While some of his paintings are based on

his farming past, he is also inspired by bucolic

scenes of New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Maine.

Like other impressionist artists, he strives to

capture a specific scene or moment, one in

which the viewer can find beauty and stillness.

His farmhouses, barns, farm animals and

coastal scenes are nostalgic of a quieter time.

“I’ve always liked architecture and history,”

he said, “especially working farms.”

He was first influenced by the New Hope

Impressionists of Pennsylvania as well as the

Old Lyme Art Colony in Lyme, Connecticut.

In the early 1900s, the village of Lyme was the

setting for one of the largest and most signifi-

cant art colonies in America for impressionists.

The boarding house of Florence Griswold was

the gathering place for many artists such as

Childe Hassam and Willard Metcalf. Now a

museum, Jerry has been inspired by his visits

there.

After graduating high school, Jean told

him he had to go to New York City if he was

serious about becoming an artist. Heeding her

advice, he attended the Pratt Institute in

Brooklyn, New York, on a partial scholarship.

Jerry studied there from 1974 to 1978 and

received a BA in fine art.

Trained in a traditional painting style, his

realistic work was not well received or popular

Like other impressionistartists, he strives to capture a specif ic scene

or moment, one in whichthe viewer can f ind beauty

and stillness.

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at that time. As a result, he was pushed into

illustration as a way of earning a living and

started his own freelance graphic design

business.

Jerry married in 1979 and he and his wife

Nancy moved to Madison, New Jersey, and

later Flemington. The couple, now divorced,

have three daughters: Jessica, Marina and

Andrea. For 24 years Flemington was home

and while living there Jerry eventually made

the switch from graphics to fine art.

In 1992 he taught design and computer

graphics at the duCret School of Art in

Plainfield, New Jersey, the oldest art school

in the state. He taught there intermittently

for eight years and today remains on the

school’s board of trustees. As a teacher, Jerry

took groups of students to study art abroad

and seeing great painters like Claude Monet

and Camille Pissarro had a lasting influence

on his work. In addition to the duCret

School of Art, Jerry also taught for two

semesters at University of the Arts in

Philadelphia.

In 1996 his mentor, Jean died. She had

always wanted him to return to painting and

left him her two easels, her paint box and

brushes and a note that said, “It’s time.”

She would no doubt be pleased with the

outcome. Sitting in his Stockton, New Jersey

studio in an old converted barn, the artist

reflected on his almost 50 year career. He has

exhibited in more than 50 juried exhibitions

including The Philadelphia Sketch Club

and The National Art Club of New York

City along with more than 35 solo exhibi-

tions. As the artist-in-residence for

Hunterdon County Town and Country Living

magazine, his paintings were featured exclu-

sively on the covers.

“I’ve come full circle,” he said, regarding his

style. Looking around at his art he said, “I

began by doing realistic works, then developed

a looser, more impressionistic style. Now I’m

back to doing tighter, more realistic work.”

His paintings are known for their tonal

and luminous quality and value plays an

important role. Like the American tonalist

painters of the 19th century, he emphasizes

mood and atmosphere by using a predomin-

ant neutral color. In addition, his work is

bathed in a tranquil light, characteristic of

the luminist painters. Mostly using fine

brushstrokes, his unique style often combin-

es elements of luminism, realism and

impressionism.

Jerry works from sketches and studies

done on sight but also relies on photos. His

paintings are meticulously detailed and time

consuming to create, involving many layers of

colors. Because each layer must dry before

applying the next, he often has five or six

paintings going on at the same time.

For the past 15 years, the artist has also

spent summers painting and teaching

workshops at his studio on Monhegan Island,

Maine. Once a popular artists colony, the

rugged seacoast is a source of inspiration for

many of his paintings. His work is represented

there by the Lupine Gallery as well as by other

galleries in Maine, Massachusetts, Delaware

and Pennsylvania.

He recalled how he and other artists on

the island will often analyze the colors in a

sunset, comparing them to the names of oil

paints like Thalo Red or Cadmium Orange.

“When I paint sunsets I actually see a lot of

green,” he said.

Jerry’s palette is often subdued and he

enjoys using neutral colors like gray. Another



art instructor on Monhegan once asked him,

“How do you paint all these different grays?”

Jerry smiled and said, “I told him I see gray as

other colors—cool and warm.”

His nocturnes are evocative studies of light

and dark. In Door Yard Snow the cool

moonlight contrasts with the warm glow

coming from the farmhouse, as does the dark

night sky with the white snow.

Jerry’s work is available for purchase as

original paintings or giclee prints. “I want peo-

ple to be able to enjoy my work at whatever

level they can,” he said. “I’ve even had some

galleries say they wouldn’t ever show my work

because it’s reproduced.”

Though he’s dabbled in other mediums

like watercolor, pen and ink and colored pen-

cils, oil painting remains his favorite. “I’d like to

return to portraits and do more equestrian art,”

he said.

Looking ahead to the future he mused, “It

will be interesting to see where I’ll be in five

years.” As an artist he realizes the need to keep

growing and reinventing himself in order to

reach new heights.

In some ways, his work can be compared

to the Wyeth family of Chadds Ford,

Pennsylvania. Both Jerry and N.C. Wyeth

were illustrators, and the paintings of Andrew

Wyeth and his son, Jamie, reflect a similar

love of the land as Jerry’s. He pondered how

and if it might be possible to take his art to a

level such as theirs. “I give advice to my stu-

dents all the time—who do I go to for

advice?” he asked.

Jerry Cable’s studio is now located at 24

Rister Street in the historic Prall House

where he is the artist-in-residence.

You can visit Jerry online at www.jerrycable

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Settlers in the late 1600s came here from the

Netherlands, Germany, Scotland, England, Ireland,

and other parts of New York and New Jersey.

Hunterdon County, however, did not get officially

incorporated until March 22, 1714. That means that

this spring Hunterdon County will be 300 years old.

At one time Hunterdon County was much larger and actually

stretched from the New York state line to Burlington County. It

was the largest county in New Jersey, yet even after its division into

several counties, Hunterdon County and its small towns and rural

farmland, has made numerous contributions to the history and cul-

ture of New Jersey and our nation.

Hunterdon County is a county made up of picturesque small

towns. The towns featured in this Guide to Hunterdon County’s 300thAnniversary do not exhaust the towns in Hunterdon County, but

they give helpful information on the history and attractions of

Hunterdon County.

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Hunterdon County’s only city, Lambertville, NJ, began as

Coryell’s Ferry in 1732, then Lambert’s Ville in 1810 with its

new post office, and finally Lambertville when incorporated in

1849. It is recorded that John Holcombe, the City’s first set-

tler, came in 1705.

Lambertville’s history is filled with interesting facts. Coryell’s

Ferry operated for about 100 years between Lambertville and

New Hope, PA. It played a pivotal role during the Revolutionary

War. A wooden bridge was built between Lambertville and New

Hope in 1814. It was destroyed by flood in 1841. The second

bridge came in 1842, and was taken by flood in 1903. The six-

span Pratt truss New Hope-Lambertville Toll Supported Bridge

that stands today was built in 1904. Thousands of pedestrians

cross this bridge over the Delaware River annually. In 1830, the

State of New Jersey began work on the Delaware & Raritan

Canal. 1848 brought the discovery of California gold by James

Wilson Marshall. His boyhood home, The Marshall House, is

the home of the Lambertville Historical Society. The Belvidere

Delaware Railroad came to Lambertville in 1851. The

Lambertville

Rebecca Jaffea behind the counter atLambertville Trading Company on Bridge St.



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name. Bottom left, a look down picturesque BridgeStreet. Right, a well-loved statue of an elk near the bridge

to New Hope, Pennsylvania.


Pennsylvania Railroad took over in 1871. The

railroad brought opportunity, and factories

made wheels, rubber, hair pins, even toilets. In

1937 the railroad was abandoned after many

companies closed.

Scattered throughout Lambertville are

numerous historic sites. Mary Sheridan Park

has the Civil War monument. There is the

Holcombe House, its first section circa 1733.

Washington stayed here July, 1777 and June,

1778, prior to battles of Germantown and

Monmouth. Throughout Lambertville are

signs marking the Road to Monmouth

Battlefield. Washington and his army camped

here in 1778 en route to the battle of

Monmouth, NJ. Nearby the City is the

Holcombe-Jimison Farmstead Museum, as

well as Howell Living History Farm.

Many of Lambertville’s present day busi-

nesses are historic sites. Lambertville Station

Restaurant is located in the restored

Lambertville train station. The Inn is a recent

addition. Lambertville House, built in 1812 by

Captain John Lambert as a stagecoach stop, is

now a luxury hotel. Inn of the Hawke, built in

the early 1860s as a riverfront home, is now an

inn and restaurant.

Lambertville is home to several

houses of worship. First

Presbyterian Church of

Lambertville was built in

1825. Revolutionary War

Lieutenant George Coryell is buried in the

cemetery. He also was pallbearer for General

Washington. Also buried here is Sam

Holcombe, one of Washington’s spies.

Centenary United Methodist Church was

dedicated in 1867. St. Andrew’s Episcopal

Church was built in 1891. St. John the

Evangelist Roman Catholic Church was ded-

icated in 1893.

The City also is a haven for artists and the

creative. Along with numerous artist studios

and galleries, you will discover centers for the

arts. Riverside Symphonia, a Delaware Valley

community orchestra, is headquartered here.

The group is known for their performances at

St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic

Above, The Lambertville House Hotel, built in 1812 and now a boutique luxury hotel. Opposite,old and historic graves can be viewed in churchyard of First Presbyterian Church on Union Street.

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Church. Canal Studio Theater is home to pro-

gressive Roxey Ballet. Newly formed

Lambertville Music Hall is headquartered in

the former First Baptist Church. From 1949 to

1971, stage and film stars performed in tented

theaters at the Lambertville Music Circus.

Foodies will enjoy the mix of cafes and

restaurants in Lambertville. Every year,

Lambertville and New Hope host Restaurant

Week. For those who want fresh ingredients

for at-home preparations, there is New Hope’s

Rice’s Sale and Country Market. This 30-acre

outdoor market has been open since 1860. If

you love to collect antiques, there are shops

galore. Three popular antique stops include

Golden Nugget Antique & Flea Market, The

Rago Arts and Auction Center, and The

People’s Store Antiques and Design Center.

For those who want to shop and enjoy the

local architecture, specialty boutiques abound

in Lambertville. And for the outdoor adven-

turer, there is the Delaware & Raritan Canal

State Park’s Towpath for bicycling, and the

Delaware River for water sports. Year round,

there are plenty of events to attend in

Lambertville. Special events include the

Winter Festival, Autumn House Tour,

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Flemington

Above, the historic Doric House, built in1845. Opposite, shops on Main Street.FFleming’s Town was established when Samuel Fleming built

his home in 1756. Flemington became the County Seat of

Hunterdon County in 1785. Hunterdon County was established

in the year 1714 when it separated from Burlington County.

A majority of the Borough of Flemington is registered with

the National Register of Historic Places. There are numerous his-

toric sites visible when traveling throughout Flemington. The

present Flemington Baptist Church was built in 1927. There is

the 1864 Central Railroad Station. At one time, there were three

railroad lines in Flemington. Flemington Free Public Library was

founded in 1910. The Headquarters Library is located on Route

12 in Flemington. Flemington United Methodist Church was

built in 1887. There is the 1845 Doric House, the home of the


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Above, The Hunterdon CountyCourthouse where the famousLindbergh kidnapping trial took

place. Right, Soldier’s Monumentwith statue of Union soldier was

originally built to honor CivilWar veterans but now is a

monument to local veteranswho fought in all wars.



Hunterdon County Historical Society, which

was founded in 1885. Perhaps the most

famous site is the Hunterdon County

Courthouse, built in 1828. The Lindbergh

trial of 1935 was held here. Across the street

is the Union Hotel, built in 1814. The jury

and members of the press were stationed

here. Efforts are currently underway to

restore the Union Hotel. Down the street

from the Union Hotel is the Flemington

Children’s Choir School, founded in 1895.

The Civil War monument, built in the late

1800s, is in the center of the Borough. Near

the monument is 1883 Flemington

Presbyterian Church. Off of Flemington’s

Main Street you will find the Samuel

Fleming House, previously called the

Fleming Castle. Located near the outskirts of

Flemington is the Reading Home. It was

built in 1760 for New Jersey Governor John

Reading.

Agriculture has always been a major part

of Flemington’s history. The Flemington Fair

was first held in 1840. In 1856 the

Hunterdon County Agricultural Society

bought over 40 acres for the Flemington Fair.

Flemington Speedway, also located on the

property, opened in 1915 and closed in 2002.

The Hunterdon County 4-H and

Agriculture Fair now is held at South County

Park. The Old Egg Auction, located off of

Main Street, was at one time the nation’s

largest cooperative egg auction. It was in busi-

ness from 1932 until the 1960s. Off of Route

12 is the historic Dvoor Farm. It is now head-

quarters for Hunterdon Land Trust, who

holds a farmers’ market every Sunday from

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tourist destination. Visitors enjoying buying

at local boutiques, dining at fine restaurants,

relaxing at cafes, and shopping at the exten-

sive collection of stores at Liberty Village

Premium Outlets. Main Street Manor, the

local bed and breakfast, is ideal for a week-

end stay. An itinerary might include a visit to

miniature railroad museum Northlandz, a

ride on the Black River & Western Railroad,

afternoon tea at Teaberry’s Tea Room, a stop

at Dutch Country Farmers Market, or recre-

ational activities at Deer Path Park. There

always are events taking place in

Flemington. Among them are car shows, a

street fair, Restaurant Week, parades for

Halloween and Christmas, historic tours,

Fourth of July fireworks, craft shows, and the

Annual Turkey Trot.

Ringoes

Nestled in East Amwell Township you

will discover the rural community of

Ringoes, New Jersey. The oldest settle-

ment in Hunterdon County, it was estab-

lished when John Ringo constructed a

log cabin in 1720. Ringoes is home to

several historic sites and buildings featur-

ing varied architectural styles. The

Landis House, built in 1750 by Henry

Landis, is where Marquis de Lafayette

was tended to during the American

Revolution. Ringo’s Tavern was owned by

the Ringo family from 1738-1779. The

Sons of Liberty met at the tavern in

1766. It was a local political center during

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Stockton

Top, Prallsville Mills and Grainery which was built by John Prall, Jr. in late 1790s.Above left, the Stockton Inn built in 1710 and immortalized by song written by

Rodgers and Hart, “There’s a Small Hotel.” Right, Lilly’s Meals restaurant.Opposite, the Scale House on the grounds of Prallsville Mills complex.

Located along the Delaware River you will discover

Hunterdon County’s Borough of Stockton. Named Reading’s

Ferry, then Howell’s Ferry, and Centre Bridge Station, the village

became Stockton in 1851 when it opened its own post office.

Stockton has a rich history. In the late 1790s, Revolutionary

War veteran John Prall, Jr. built nine buildings, including a

sawmill, grist mill, grain silo, and linseed oil mill. The property

also had a quarry. Today it is known as the Prallsville Mills

Complex, which is part of D & R Canal State Park. Across the

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street is the John Prall Jr. House. The

Delaware River Mill Society preserves the

site. Being near the Delaware, Stockton need-

ed its own bridge. A covered six-span wood-

en toll bridge was built in 1814 between

Stockton and Centre Bridge, PA. The Town

truss bridge was destroyed by fire in 1923.

This fire was captured in a painting by

American Impressionist Edward Redfield.

The current six-span Warren truss bridge

opened in 1927. Along with the bridge fire,

Stockton has endured a quarry explosion in

1888, floods in 1903, 1936, and 1955, and a

town fire in 1905. 1832 brought the con-

struction of the canal. The Belvidere

Delaware Railroad came to Stockton in 1852.

The Stockton Deli and Food Store is located

in the historic railroad station. Down the road

from the station is the oldest three-room

schoolhouse in the state of New Jersey.

Established in 1872, K-6 Stockton School is

going to be incorporated with West Amwell

and Lambertville pre-K-12 to form one

school district. Along with education,

Stockton’s residents value faith. Stockton

Presbyterian Church has been open for wor-

ship since 1867. Stockton Wesleyan Church,

formerly Berean Baptist Church, was dedi-

cated in 1861. The Stockton Methodist

Episcopal Church, built in 1876, is now a

Masonic Lodge.

Visitors love coming to

Stockton for its shops and

restaurants. One particular

landmark, the Stockton

Inn, dates back to 1710. It

was a private residence, then a tavern, hotel,

and finally an inn. In 1933, Rodgers and Hart

wrote the song There A Small Hotel, inspired

by the Inn. It was in the 1936 Broadway

show, On Your Toes. During the 1940s, the Inn

was frequented by writers and artists, includ-

ing Helen Hayes, Moss Hart, George S.

Kaufman, and Dorothy Parker. From the

1950s to 1970s, the Inn brought numerous

celebrities, including Jackie Kennedy

Onassis. Another popular foodie destination

is Stockton Market, an indoor artisan mar-

ketplace featuring fresh merchandise from

local farms.

Like the 1940s, Stockton still is a draw

for the creative. Art centers can be found in

the center of the borough, as well as at

Prallsville Mills Complex. Artsbridge, River

Union Stage, The Opera Project, and The

Delaware River Scenic Byway Fine Art

Sergeantsville

Located in the center of Delaware Township is the historic village of

Sergeantsville. Established in 1827, the town is named after the Sergeant family of

local business owners. Green Sergeant’s Covered Bridge, the last covered bridge in

New Jersey, is located west of the village. It was built in 1872 with abutments dating

to 1750. The bridge crosses the Wickecheoke Creek between Sergeantsville and

Rosemont. From the early 1700s to 1900s what is now The Sergeantsville Inn was a

residence, a grain and feed store, a grocery store, an ice cream parlor, and a pelt trad-

ing center. The restaurant opened in the early 1900s.



Gallery are headquartered at Prallsville Mills.

The Art Colony is located in the linseed oil

mill. The Craft Gallery & Gift Shop is situ-

ated in the John Prall Jr. House. Concerts, art

shows, antique shows, and environmental

events, along with historic tours, all have been

held at the Complex.

Stockton also is for those in love with the

outdoors. There is Bull’s Island Recreation

Area with 30 miles of trails. There is the

Delaware River for water enthusiasts. Or

there is the Delaware River Scenic Byway on

Route 29, which offers views of the Delaware

from Trenton to Frenchtown, perfect for

cycling. And after a day of play, there the

1792 Woolverton Inn for the ultimate in

relaxation. This romantic bed and breakfast is

surrounded by 300 preserved acres.

Craft Gallery at the Prallsville Mills in Stockton.



Frenchtown

LLocated along the Delaware River is the Hunterdon

County Borough of Frenchtown. Formed in 1867,

Frenchtown gets its name from the early settlers who were

French speaking.

Frenchtown holds some historic gems. The Bridge Cafe is

situated in Frenchtown Railroad’s former train depot. The

Belvidere Delaware Railroad came to Frenchtown in 1853.

The Frenchtown Inn, circa 1805, is one of Frenchtown’s orig-

inal hotels. The National Hotel, established in 1850, was a

stagecoach stop for such historical figures as Annie Oakley

and Buffalo Bill Cody. The 1878 Widow McCrea House Bed

& Breakfast is an Italianate style Victorian inn. Frenchtown’s

town hall and library, built in the 1840s, was the original

Presbyterian Church. In 1854, the second Frenchtown

Presbyterian Church was built to accommodate a growing

congregation. In 1861 the building of Frenchtown Baptist

Above and opposite right, the Frenchtown Inn built in 1805by Frenchtown founder Paul Henri Mallet-Prevost.





Church was complete. Frenchtown United

Methodist Church was built in 1844. The

Delaware and Raritan Canal near

Frenchtown was used during the American

Revolution to move supplies to General

George Washington’s troops. The

Uhlerstown-Frenchtown Bridge stands

where a six-span wooden covered bridge

once was. The masonry substructure of the

bridge, five piers and two abutments, are still

standing and support the present bridge.

Visitors enjoy coming to Frenchtown

for its history, as well as its boutiques,

restaurants, antique stores, art galleries, and

cafes. There are special events held in the

Borough, including the Bastille Day Fete,

Second Saturdays, and Riverfest. The

Frenchtown Farmers’ Market is open on

Sundays from June through October.

People come to Frenchtown also to

enjoy the outdoors. Cycle Corner offers

bike rentals for those who want to pedal

through the Borough or along the

Delaware River. Delaware River Tubing

offers tubing, rafting, canoeing, and kayak-

ing trips down the Delaware, complete

with a barbecue lunch.

Above, Jasper & June, a giving bou-tique. Top right, The National Hotel,which was established in 1851 and

was once a stage coach stop andwas frequented by such notables asBuffalo Bill Cody and Annie Oakley.It is now a fine inn and restaurant.

Bottom right, building containingthe retailers, Alchemy Clothing and

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Milford

Situated along the Delaware River is Hunterdon County’s

Borough of Milford. First named Burnt Mills, then Millsford,

then finally Milford, the Borough was incorporated in 1911 and

registered in 1925. The Milford Mural, painted by Adrienne

Crombie on the town post office wall, depicts a glimpse of life

back in that year.

Proudly called Milford on the Delaware by the community,

Milford has a rich history. Milford served as a ferry crossing to

and from Pennsylvania starting in 1760. Early in the 19th centu-

ry, Milford was a stopover for logging crews on their way to

Philadelphia. In 1842 the Upper Black Eddy-Milford Bridge was

constructed. This covered bridge was destroyed by flood. The

present bridge, which has a Warren truss, was built in 1933. In

1853, Milford was added as a stop on the Belvidere Delaware

Railroad. Milford Station Bakery is currently located in the train

depot. Next to the depot is the original gristmill built in 1799.

Opposite, the Ship Inn is the first brew pub in New Jerseysince Prohibition to brew its own beer on the premises.







With the railroad came opportunity. In

1907 the Riegel Paper Corporation was built.

It was a major employer for Milford until its

closing in 2003. But the people of Milford

did not just work. The Milford Opera House,

circa 1895, provided entertainment. It still

stands on Carpenter Street. The present

Riegel Ridge Community Center in Holland

Township was constructed for workers and

their families. Another historic Holland

Township landmark is the Volendam

Windmill. Although the museum is closed, it

is worth taking a drive to see it. In 2009, the

Milford Borough Historical Society was

founded to preserve Milford’s local historic

resources and educate the community about

local history.

Walking through Milford, one can see

the original architecture. The Ship Inn, New

Jersey’s first brewpub, is located in the 1860s

Victorian building known as The Town

Tavern. Chestnut Hill on the Delaware,

Milford’s Victorian bed and breakfast, was

built in 1860. First United Church of Christ

dates to 1827. The impressive Presbyterian

Church of Milford, formed in 1832, stands

proudly on Bridge Street. Down the road,

Milford Oyster House is set in a lovely his-

toric stone building.

Milford has a selection of boutiques,

antique stores, and restaurants. Local fresh

produce can be had from such sources as

Phillips Farms, Tassot Apiaries, and, June

through September, the Holland Township

Farmers’ Market. Bobolink Dairy and

Bakehouse makes artisanal cheeses. Alba

Vineyard & Winery, as well as Villa

Milagro Vineyards, in nearby Finesville,

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Clinton

The picturesque Town of Clinton in Hunterdon County,

New Jersey is situated on the South Branch of the Raritan

River. Known as Hunt’s Mills in the late 1700s, the Town

became Clinton when a post office was built in 1829 in honor

of Governor DeWitt Clinton of New York.

Historic sites abound in Clinton. The first regiment of

Minute Men in the Colonies formed at the site of Bonnell’s

Tavern in 1775. It was built in 1738. Built in 1759 by Johannes

Cristofel Vought, the Christopher Vought House features

Germanic construction. Vought was the active loyalist leader

in his area during the Revolution. Clinton’s prominent historic

site is The Red Mill Museum Village. This 10-acre landmark

features the famous Red Mill, circa 1810, The Mulligan

Quarry, general store, 1860 Bunker Hill Schoolhouse, a black-

Above, the Hunterdon Art Museum. Opposite, Clinton’s famousRed Mill that stands outside of the Red Mill Museum Village.








smith shop, replica of Revolutionary War

General Daniel Morgan’s childhood log

cabin, carriage sheds with farm equipment,

and a herb garden with springhouse. Across

the Raritan River from The Red Mill

Museum Village is The Stone Mill. It was

rebuilt after a fire in 1836 on the site of a

mill that was claimed to have ground wheat

for George Washington’s troops. It operat-

ed from 1836 to 1952, when it became the

Hunterdon Art Museum. The Lowthorp

Truss Bridge on Main Street, built in 1870,

connects the two mills. The Lehigh Valley

Railroad came to Clinton in 1881.

Clinton’s Music Hall presented live touring

groups from 1890 to 1904 to an audience

of up to 300. The Clinton Fire Department

dates to 1892 when the Clinton Steam

Engine Company No. 1 was established.

Clinton features several houses of wor-

ship. The present Clinton Presbyterian

Church was built after a fire in 1845. In

front of the church is a memorial to

General George W. Taylor, Hunterdon

County’s only Civil War general. Clinton

United Methodist Church was built in

1839. The Clinton Baptist Church, now

Evangel Chapel Clinton, was dedicated in

1872.

Specialty shops, art galleries, antique

stores, cafes, restaurants, a bakery, even a

bookstore, are scattered throughout the

Town of Clinton. There is the Riverside

Victorian Bed & Breakfast, which was built

in 1882. The Clinton House, established in

1743, offers a premier Hunterdon County

dining experience. The Clinton Farmers’

Market, held May through October, fea-

tures goods from local farms for fresh at-

home cooking.

The Town of Clinton has much in store

for visitors. Walking through Clinton, there

are rows of Victorian homes to take in. By

the mills, you can kayak, fish, or watch the

ducks. Recreational activities also can be

enjoyed at Spruce Run Recreation Area, as

well as Round Valley Recreation Area.

Both are just a short drive from Clinton.

Year round, the Clinton Guild presents

special events. Dickens Days, for instance,

includes horse and carriage riders, carolers,

Father Christmas, street musicians, tree

lighting, and a Christmas parade. The Red

Mill Museum Village also hosts a packed

calendar, including Revolutionary War

Days, Festival of Trees, Haunted Mill,

Summer Concert Series, British Car Day,

Civil War Days, and the Blacksmith

Hammer-In.



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Annandale

Located within Clinton Township is

the village of Annandale. Covering 12

blocks and 150 buildings, Annandale grew

out of a railroad hub named Clinton

Station formed in 1852 by the Central

Railroad of New Jersey. It is now a station

on NJ Transit’s Raritan Valley Line. The

only church in the village, Annandale

Reformed Church, was established in

1866. Beaver Avenue, the main road in

Annandale, was part of the New Jersey

Turnpike, which ran from New Brunswick,

New Jersey to Easton, Pennsylvania. Jones

Tavern on Beaver Avenue was established

in 1760 by Captain Thomas Jones. During

the American Revolution, it was one of the

recruiting stations for the militia of

Hunterdon County.

High Bridge

Close to the Town of Clinton you will

find the Borough of High Bridge. This

Hunterdon County borough, located near

the Raritan River’s South Branch, was

established in 1898. High Bridge got its

name from a high bridge built by the New

Jersey Central Railroad. High Bridge is

now a stop on New Jersey Transit’s Raritan

Valley Line. There are many historical

places in High Bridge. One such site pre-

served by Union Forge Heritage

Association is the 1710 Solitude House

Museum adjacent to Lake Solitude. It was

the homestead for five generations of com-

pany presidents for Taylor Iron and Steel

Company (TISCO). George and Martha

Washington and Aaron Burr were among

the visitors to the house.

Califon

Califon is a borough in Hunterdon

County’s horse farm country. The

Victorian town was originally named

California after enthusiasm with the Gold

Rush. The town’s name was shortened to

Califon. Califon officially formed in 1918.

It was a stop on the Central Railroad of

New Jersey from 1875 until 1976. There

are 170 structures in Califon registered

with the National Register of Historic

Places, including the original schoolhouse,

blacksmith shop, tannery, and The Station

at Califon, the 1875 rail station and head-

quarters for the Califon Historical Society.

Pittstown

The village of Pittstown is found in

Franklin Township, as well as portions of

Alexandria and Union Townships in

Hunterdon County. Founded in the 1740s

as Hoff ’s Mills, it was changed to Pitts

Town in the 1760s. During the American

Revolution, Pittstown was the center of

activities due to Moore Furman, Deputy

Quartermaster General of New Jersey for

the Revolutionary Army. He was responsi-

ble for supplying the troops with supplies

throughout the state. Pittstown was an

important rural hub from the mid 1800s to

early 1900s for railroad transport and agri-

culture. The Pittstown Inn has been vital to

the village since the 1790’s.



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Oldwick

JJoining Fairmount, Pottersville, Mountainville, and

Cokesbury in Tewksbury Township is Oldwick. Originally

called New Germantown in 1754, the community was

renamed Oldwick after World War I.

Oldwick contains its share of historic sites. For nearly 300

years, Zion Lutheran Church has been spreading the Word. It

is New Jersey’s oldest Lutheran congregation. The communi-

ty has a blend of architectural styles preserved by historic ordi-

nances. In fact, the Township has its own group, the

Tewksbury Historical Society. The Taylor’s Mill Historic

District features grist mill ruins, circa 1760, from John Taylor.

The mill supplied flour to American troops during the

Revolutionary War and continued to operate into the early

20th century. Along with the ruins, the area includes a millrace

Above, the 300-year-old Zion Lutheran Church,which held its first service on August 1, 1714.

continued on page 67



Above, Oldwick General Store datesback to the American Revolution. Ithelps give Oldwick its nostalgicsmall town appearance. It is a placewhere many locals eat breakfast andlunch. Left, is the Tewksbury Inn,which dates back to 1788 and isknown for its fine cuisine.



WhitehouseStation

LLocated in Hunterdon County’s Readington Township is

Whitehouse Station. The community was created in 1847

when the Central Railroad of New Jersey created a train sta-

tion a mile down the road from Whitehouse.

Whitehouse Station features some interesting historic

sites. The 1892 Readington Train Station was a former train

depot. It now serves as the headquarters for the Readington

Township Library. The train line is still used by New Jersey

Transit. Whitehouse Station is a stop on the Raritan Valley

Line. D.A.R. Memorial Park Cemetery, Old Whitehouse

Chapter, Readington Township, contains the graves of

Revolutionary War soldiers. One of the soldiers buried there is

Abraham Van Horne, forage master for the American Army.

His father’s inn with white walls brought the name “White

Above, the stately building of RockawayReformed Church, constructed in 1898.



Top, the old Whitehouse Train Station is now the Reddington TownshipLibrary. Bottom left, The Rail at Readington was built in 1845 as the

Union Hotel when Central Railroad of New Jersey came to Readington.



House” to the area. Readington Township

features several museums: Bouman-

Stickney Farmstead, the Eversole-Hall

House, Cold Brook School, and Taylor’s

Mill. Whitehouse Station’s Rockaway

Reformed Church was constructed in

1898. Our Lady of Lourdes, the Roman

Catholic parish in Whitehouse Station,

was built in 1923.

The historic streets of Whitehouse

Station are dotted with shops and restau-

rants. Whitehouse Station has its own gen-

eral store, and for visitors, the Holly Thorn

House Bed & Breakfast. A drive along the

back roads of Whitehouse Station reveals

beautiful horse farms and nearby

Readington River Buffalo Farm.

Whitehouse Station’s Solberg Airport is

the location for the Annual Quick Chek

New Jersey Festival of Ballooning. It is the

largest summertime hot air balloon and

music festival in North America. A drive

out to Route 22 brings one of many New

Jersey diners, Readington Diner. There also

is The Ryland Inn. Recently reopened, the

historic restaurant had been vacant since

2007. The former stagecoach stop is known

for entertaining U.S. presidents and digni-

taries. Also along Route 22 is the world

headquarters for healthcare giant Merck.

Whitehouse Station



and miller’s house. The Tewksbury Inn in

Oldwick dates to 1788. The original sec-

tion Oldwick General Store dates back to

the American Revolution.

The community of Oldwick serves sev-

eral causes. The Whittemore Wildlife

Sanctuary is an environmental education

center. Its Roving Nature Center events

include day camps, scouting programs, and

seasonal special events. Oldwick

Community Players, the local theater group

since 1979, presents concerts, plays, and

musicals. The Magic Shop in Oldwick is

operated for the benefit of the Bonnie Brae.

And the non-profit charitable organization

Mane Stream offers equine therapy for

those with special needs.

Along with its horse farm country, visi-

tors to Oldwick will discover shops and

farm markets. There is Melick’s Oldwick

Farm Market as you enter Oldwick. In the

center of Oldwick is Melick’s Cider Mill &

Orchards. On the property is a 150-year-

old barn and 50 acres of orchards. Families

can enjoy pick-your-own apples, hayrides,

pumpkins, and the cider press in September

and October. Those who have called

Tewksbury Township their home include

Comedian Joe Piscopo, Governor Christie

Todd Whitman, Actor John Amos, and

Actor James Gandolfini.

Oldwick

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HUNTERDON’STIMELESS BEAUTY

Hunterdon Museum of Art and the red canoes in Clinton, NJ

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Flying machines over Pittstown, NJ



Misty morning at High Bridge Hills Golf Club

A gray day in Annandale, NJ


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Above, Autumn and a bench in Spruce Run in Clinton, NJ. Below, Fishing in Clinton, NJ

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Pat Abbott is a self-taught photogra-

pher who lives in Washington, New Jersey.

She enjoys photographing children, wildlife,

old barns and mills, and historic sites. Abbott

enhances her images using Photoshop and

other software, adding textures, filter effects,

and by painting on the photos. She enjoys

the dimension and moods created by using

these techniques.

Abbott’s work has been on display at

Bound Brook’s Hamilton Street Gallery,

Stockton’s Prallsville Mills, the Washington

Art Walk, and the Tinicum Arts Festival Art

Barn in Erwinna, PA. In 2009, her photo-

graph “Toucan on Black” was on display at

Smithsonian’s Castle Museum.


n, NJ

Gazebo at Deer Path Park, Flemington, NJ

You can brouse Abbott’s galleries and purchase prints online at Fine Art America

(http://pat-abbott.artiswebsites.com): Red Bubble(www.redbubble.com/people/ramona112);

and BetterPhoto (http:/www.betterphoto.com. Abbott’s email address is

[email protected]

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Located along the Delaware River is

the historic 19th-century landmark

Lambertville Station Restaurant &

Inn. For over 30 years, the Lambertville

restaurant has been offering flavorful

Contemporary American cuisine to regulars

and new customers alike.

The Lambertville Station

Restaurant offers visitors dining

options with personalized serv-

ice 365 days a year, holidays

included. From March through

November, enjoy outside dining

at Canal Side. There is the

Canal Side Bar for a cocktail

along the scenic Delaware &

Raritan Canal. If you look by the

Canal you will find extensive

herb gardens grown by the

restaurant’s chefs. The Wine

Cellar, located on the lower level of

Lambertville Station Restaurant, evokes a

feel of an Old World Tuscany wine cellar

with its arches, stone walls, and beam work.

Guests can enjoy fine wine and tapas—meats

and cheeses, flatbreads, and bite-size cre-

ations, such as Seafood Trio, Baked Brie,

Hummus Platter, Smoked Salmon Brusch-

etta, and Tapas Surf and Turf, by the fireplace.

For lunch and dinner, many guests enjoy

the glass-enclosed platform area or the

Victorian lounge with its vaulted ceiling.

January through March, diners can order

from the Wild Game Schedule for lunch or

dinner. Every week two wild game selections

are offered, including kangaroo, alligator,

bison, ostrich and rabbit. The lunch menu

includes Lobster and Crab Bisque, a choice

of hearty salads, sandwiches served with sea-

soned homemade chips, and entrees—Crab

Cakes, Mom’s Meatloaf, and Seafood

Crepe—to name a few. On Sundays,

Lambertville Station Restaurant hosts its

famous brunch. Selections include Snapper

Soup, Classic Eggs Benedict, Lobster and

Crab Salad, Lox and Bagel, Duck Pot Pie,

Fried Oysters, burgers, wraps, and sandwiches.

The dinner menu has a choice of soups, small

plates, salads, and entrees such as Filet

Mignon topped with garlic-herb butter, served

LAMBERTVILLE STATIONRESTAURANT & INN By Mary Beth Schwartz

Dining Out

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Since 1997 the Milford Oyster House,

a New American style restaurant has

been owned by Amy Coss and her

brother, Chef Ed Coss. A graduate of The

Culinary Institute of America, Chef Ed has

worked for several prestigious restaurants,

including The Ryland Inn. In 2005, Chef Ed

moved the restaurant from Bridge

Street to a nearby historic stone mill

on Water Street, circa 1820.

“We care about what you eat. Our

fruit comes from Phillips Farms. We

use all fresh seafood in season from

the Jersey Shore. It is all wild caught

seafood. We have a dedicated New

Jersey seafood purveyor. Our cheese

and beef come from Bobolink Dairy.

Twin Bulls Farm supplies most of our

eggs and seasonal produce.

Homestead Coffee Roasters supplies

our coffee. Our wine list features local

vineyards Villa Milagro, Alba

Vineyard, and Sand Castle Winery. And

Chef Ed grows some of his own produce.

Everything is fresh and we are able to follow

the distribution back to its original source,

local when possible, ” says Amy Coss.

Celebrating 17 years in June of this year,

Milford Oyster House has customers who

keep coming back. In fact, they have had the

same friendly staff for the same number of

years. One element for their loyal customers

is the atmosphere. “The dining room fea-

tures exposed stonewalls and a gas fireplace.

Pierced tin Colonial lanterns cast patterns

on the ceiling. The decor is crisp in blue and

white. Tables are set with white linen table-

cloths and napkins,” Coss says. For those

who want casual dining, there is the tavern.

“The less formal tavern area, with dark

green decor, features winged chairs and

tables for those who do not want to sit at

the bar,” Coss says.

There are different menus to choose

from at Milford Oyster House. With the

House Menu, specialties include homemade

ravioli or a dozen steamed clams for an appe-

tizer. The house salad is a mixture of greens

and garden veggies topped with creamy tar-

ragon dressing. For an entree, there is Oyster

House Shellfish Stew with clams, mussels,

shrimp, and scallops, or Shrimp & Scallop

Scampi served over roasted garlic polenta. “A

dozen or more specials are offered each day,

depending on what is freshest in the market.

Some specials we have served include Crab

Norfolk, Prince Edward Island Mussels,

MILFORD OYSTER HOUSE

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with grilled asparagus spears and roasted gar-

lic Yukon Gold mashed potatoes; Crab Cakes

with saffron rice and seasonal vegetables; and

Roasted Rack of New Zealand Lamb—an

oven-roasted signature dish complete with

almond-mint pesto and roasted garlic Yukon

Gold mashed potatoes. Vegetarian and

gluten-free dishes also are available for lunch

or dinner. Most desserts are made in house,

including the popular ice cream truffle.

For those with a larger party, the

Lambertville Station Restaurant has rooms on

the third floor. In spring of 2014 the Riverside

Ballroom expansion to the Inn is scheduled to

be complete. The project includes enhance-

ments to the Ballroom, the addition of a cere-

mony venue, an outdoor riverside prefunction

space, and a grand suite. The expanded facili-

ty will be able to accommodate special events

of up to 220 guests. For those who want to

relax at the Inn, there are 45 recently redeco-

rated rooms, including eight elegant suites.

Inn guests receive such comforts as compli-

mentary Continental breakfast, turndown

service, room service, and the perfect view of

the Delaware River.

Lambertville Station Restaurant & Inn,

11 Bridge Street, Lambertville, NJ. Call 609-

397-8300 for Restaurant; 609-397-4400 for

Inn. Parking near entrance. Open for lunch,

dinner, Sunday Brunch. Mon.-Thurs. 11:30

a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m.;

Sun. 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Takeout available.

BYO. Prix fixe available. Accepts Visa,

MasterCard, American Express. Visit them

on Facebook or www.lambertvillestation.com.

Steak au Poivre, Grilled Sushi Grade Tuna,

and Cashew Crusted Tilefish. Our seafood is

simply prepared. Seafood has a delicate taste,

and in order for it to shine through, it needs to

be treated gently,” Coss says.

The Oyster Menu has an impressive list of

oysters. Every night, Milford Oyster House

offers three to five varieties of fresh, raw oys-

ters on the half shell. The Tavern Menu has

wings, kebobs, homemade pizzas, pasta dishes,

sandwiches, and burgers.

All desserts are made from scratch by in-

house pastry chef Michael McGovern. “The

dessert menu changes. We have seasonal spe-

cialties. Our Chocolate Decadence, which is a

flourless chocolate cake with chocolate rasp-

berry ganache filling, is very popular,” Coss

says. Milford Oyster House also offers full

liquor service. There is an extensive list of

white wines, red wines, champagnes, and

sparking wines. There are over 10 beers on tap,

including local microbrews.

Milford Oyster House, 92 Route 519

(Water Street), Milford, NJ. Call 908-995-

9411 for reservations. Parking near entrance.

Closed Tuesday. Open for dinner: Wed.,

Thurs., Sun., and Mon. 5 to 9 p.m.; Fri. and

Sat. 5 to 10 p.m. Closed Easter Sunday,

Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor

Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and

Christmas Day. Closed for vacation last week

of August and first week of September.

Takeout available. Non-smoking. Accepts

Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American

Express. Visit them on Facebook or

www.milfordoysterhouse.com.

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