CEMETERY TOUR OF AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR GRAVES, GRANDIN CEMETERY

Join the Hunterdon 300th's own, David Smisek,for a fascinating tour of one of Hunterdon's iconic cemeteries best known for a large number of Revolutionary War heroes' graves. Grandin Bethlehem Presbyterian Church is the oldest Presbyterian Church in Hunterdon County, established in 1730. Three members of the church were sent to attend a meeting of the Sons of Liberty in 1766 and the church publicly supported the Continental Congress in 1774. Church members were leaders in organizing and leading the Second Regiment of the Hunterdon County Militia. Twenty-two members fought in the Revolutionary War. Within this cemetery are the remains of 21 men who fought in the Continental Army, John Hackett, for whom Hackettstown is named, and John Grandin's family, including Elizabeth Grandin.Bonnells, Bellises, Wyckoffs, Yards, Osmuns, Stewarts and many other of Hunterdon's oldest families are buried there as well.

Walk limited to 20 guests.

The walk is free but reservations are required.

Meeting location is the Church's parking lot on Race Street, Union Township. The 300th will escort you across the street for safety purposes.

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Bethlehem Presbyterian Church, 2 Race Street, Union Township, United States

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