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Somerset County Preserves “Eagle’s Nest” in the Watchung Hills, Used by George Washington During Revolutionary War
SOMERVILLE, NJ – Somerset County in February completed the open space purchase of the “Eagle’s Nest,” one of several major lookouts in the Watchung Hills used by General George Washington during the American Revolution. Consisting of 1.43 acres, the property holds … Continue reading
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October 22, 2022 – Bob Mayers at the Watchung Harvest Festival
Historian and author Bob Mayers will be at the Watchung Historic Commission table to sign his book, Historic Tales of Watchung. The work highlights a range of historic events that occurred in the town of Watchung over the years. Saturday, October … Continue reading
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May 14, 2022 – Bob Mayers Speaks in Bridgewater
Bob Mayers will speak about his book, Middlebrook, The Revolutionary War Encampment that Saved America on Sunday, May 14th at 2PM – 3PM. The Revolutionary War encampments of George Washington’s Continental Army at Middlebrook and nearby Pluckemin, New Jersey, have been … Continue reading
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American History Press announces August release date for Middlebrook- the Revolutionary Encampment that Saved America.
Middlebrook — The Revolutionary War Encampment the Saved America To published on August 15, 2021 The Revolutionary War encampments of George Washington’s Continental Army at Middlebrook and nearby Pluckemin, New Jersey, have been neglected in history. This places were critical … Continue reading
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Bob Mayers to Speak at Somerset County Library
Author and historian Robert Mayers will speak on the “Forgotten Revolutionary Battlefields of Somerset County” at the Somerset County Library on July 1st at 7:00pm. This looks to be a great event. And it’s open to the public. Somerset Co. … Continue reading
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Mayers Speaks to Hackettstown Historical Society
Hackettstown Historical Society – American Legion 494 Willow Grove Hackettestown, N.J. Tuesday, March 5, 7:30 PM Searching for Yankee Doodle-Washington’s Common Soldiers in the American Revolution Author and Historian Bob Mayers explores the vastly different opinions have been offered over … Continue reading
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Bob Mayers to Speak at Washington Campground Assn.
Bob Mayers will speak at the Annual Meeting of the Washington Campground Association. The program and buffet dinner is to celebrate Washington’s Birthday. The event will be at 6PM at the Somerville Elks Lodge at 375 Union Avenue in Bridgewater, NJ. … Continue reading
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Murder on the Millstone
Murder on the Millstone — Somerset County, the Raritan Valley and Manville — Crossroads of the Revolution-1777 When: Saturday, Dec. 1 1:00 PM Where: Manville Library, 101 South 10th Avenue, Manville, NJ Historian Robert Mayers, Author of Revolutionary New Jersey-Forgotten … Continue reading
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Bob Mayers Speaks to the DAR
Bob Mayers will speak on Sunday 11/18/2018 at a meeting of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Huddy Chapter (DAR) at Captain’s Inn, 304 E. Lacey Road, Forked River, NJ. The people most responsible for achieving America’s independence by winning … Continue reading
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Westfield Genealogy Society Presentation by Robert A. Mayers
Writing and Publishing Your Family History Bob Mayers is a dedicated and proficient genealogist. He portrayed his family’s history in his book The Portrait of an American Family Allison-Mayers Family History. This published published narrative goes back 600 years and … Continue reading
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