Explore Our Revolutionary War History in Bedminster
The Township of Bedminster’s Historic Jacobus Vanderveer House & Museum River Road Park, 3055 River Road, Bedminster
Explore Our Museum
Colonial Christmas 2025
Friday, November 28 – Tree Lighting @ 5 pm (Free)
- Tree Lighting
- Hot Chocolate/Hot Apple Cider/Hot Pretzels
- Colonial Barkeeps--Sample Authentic drinks
- Votives/Program
- Hickory Tree Chorus (5-7pm)
- Flyer
- Santa (5-7pm)
Saturday, November 29 – 11 am to 4 pm
- Admission $5, Children Under 12 Free
- Wreath Workshop 11 am and 2pm ($45/person)
- Santa Visit 11 am and 1pm
- Clover Hill Farm Clydesdale Wagon Rides noon to 3pm
- Colonial Re-Enactors & Demonstrations
- Holiday Shopping • Museum Tours
Saturday, November 29 Cocktail Party 7-9pm
- Cocktail Party Admission $75/person
- Caterer--Under the Moon Cafe
- Colonial Barkeeps--Authentic drinks
- Wine Pull ($25/chance)
- Bourbon Tasting
- Boutique Vendors
- Silent Auction
Sunday, November 30 – 11 am to 4 pm
- Santa Visit 11 am and 1pm
- Gingerbread House Workshop 11 am and 2 pm * ($40 per kit. $45 at the door)
- Colonial Re-Enactors & Demonstrations
- Holiday Shopping • Museum Tours
* Pre-registration & extra fee for Gingerbread House Workshops
Colonial Christmas Events
Gingerbread House Workshop
Sunday November 30th 11 am and 2 pm
Christmas Tree Lighting
Friday Nov 28th 5pm
Holiday Wreath Workshops
Saturday Nov 29th 11 am and 2 pm.
JVH is Located in Bedminster's River Road Park
Directions
From I-287 take Exit 22 (or 22B) Stay in right lane on Route 202/206 North and take River Road jug handle that crosses 202/206 and enters onto River Road (jug handle located at first light and before AT&T entrance). River Road Park entrance is immediately on the right.