The sourland mountains a brief history mt zion united. Sourlands book event re forgotten aframerican community. While located in a suburban section of central new jersey, sourland mountain is a heavily wooded and rocky place. If these stones could talk brings fresh light to a forgotten corner of american history that begins in a small cemetery in central new jersey. Geologically, sourland mountain is composed of sedimentary and igneous rocks of late triassic and early jurassic age, and are part of the newark basin rift lake system. Short hike with a butterfly garden plus a side trip for viewpoints over pretty marshland. Hopewell valley authors unearth uneasy truths about local. At the top of the ridge, there are some very large and beautiful exposed boulders. Short trails along fields and through forests, with a 30foot cliff near ten mile run. Sourland mountain is more famous as the site of the lindbergh babys murder in 1932, than it is for minerals.
The history spans a time period from the dutch settlers through the revolutionary war to the early industries of the mountain. Residents and visitors will learn about the history of african americans in the sourlands and hopewell valley. Haunting history of the sourland mountain region new. Jan 03, 2018 the 4,000acre sourland mountain preserve offers more passive recreation, like biking and hiking trails and a stocked fishing pond. Luce, published by the sourland planning commission. The piedmont in new jersey covers approximately onefifth of the. The cemener is cosponsored by the hunterdon county. Stoutsburg sourland african american museumskillman, nj. During their authortalk presentation at the nj state library on feb. African american presence in the hopewell valley, sourland mountain and surrounding regions of new jersey buck, elaine, mills, beverly, nagy, kimberly on. Jan 15, 2020 east mountain road, hillsborough, nj 08844. Elemental experience guide to northwest new jersey by. Valley, sourland mountain and surrounding regions of new jersey kindle edition by elaine buck, beverly mills, kimberly nagy. In the area of the sourland mountain preserve, the piedmont is characterized by rolling relief to steep hillsides.
Organized around the stories of men and women buried in the. Due to the harshness of the land and its unsuitability for farming, large portions of. Reading and book signing elaine buck and beverly mills document the history of african american families in new jerseys sourland mountains communities. Returning to new jersey after a period living in new york, dubois lived. If these stones could talk wild river consulting and. We work to protect the sourland mountain regions ecology through stewardship of natural resources and advocacy through effective citizen action. Coauthors elaine buck and beverly mills will speak on the research for and contents of their book, if these stones could talk.
Sourland mountain planning council sourland mountain. History books are missing this untold story, which impacts black lives to. Moving beyond black history month wild river consulting and. April, 18th, 14pm experience the magic and rich history of the sourlands, an unspoiled landscape of forested ridges, pastoral farms, and a special refuge for heroes, patriots, artists and, yes, even ghosts.
Sourlands book event re forgotten aframerican community dec. At the sourlands mountain preserve on east mountain road in hillsborough, three trails begin at the same trail head across the grass from the parking lot. And thats how their book, if these stones could talk. The new jerseys lindbergh kidnapping and trial with mark falzini, archivist of the nj state police museum.
New jerseys sourland mountain hardcover january 1, 2001 by t. Thank you for supporting the sourland conservancy in our mission to protect, promote and preserve the sourland mountain region. People are amazed that there was slavery in new jersey, over 1200 in 1790 statewide, said buck, adding that nj was the last state in the north to abolish it. Near the delaware river, in the vicinity of lambertville, nj the ridge is known as goat hill and its extention into pennsylvania is known as solebury mountain. Reading and book signing elaine buck and beverly mills document the history of african american families in new jerseys sourland mountains. Dec 04, 2018 sourlands book event re forgotten aframerican. History and legends by william mcmahon, envisioning new jersey. Based on over a decades worth of research, the authors present a history of the cemetery and a. Somerset county park commission protect your parks sourland. Garden state climbing by joseph vulpis which is a history of nj climbing dating back to 1910 and a guidebook of legal climbing areas. This land for life video tells how the preservation of land adjacent to a historic african american church will help tell the people and places left out of most history books. Beverly mills and elaine buck with some of the research materials amassed for their book. Sourlands mountain preserve, ridge trail story and photos by mary jasch. The untold story of slavery in the sourland region as told.
Heavily forested with some rough, rocky terrain, the ridge is high enough to permit a view of manhattan skyscrapers. The trail is primarily used for hiking, trail running, and mountain biking and is best used from april until october. This hike loops around this somerset county park, passing through several interesting boulder fields. Hopewell authors bring their book, history to new jersey. Residents and visitors will learn about the history of african americans in.
Sourland conservancy is thrilled to release of jim amons book of photos and essays, seeing the sourlands. The sourland mountains of new jersey have a long and interesting history. Hike through pretty pine forest, wetlands, and bogs. The ridge trail can be quite difficult and technical in spots. The sourlands a place of refuge at princetons doorstep. Haunting history of the sourland mountain region new jersey. Since the mountain was more wild and wooded than the surrounding farmland, it got the. The piedmont in new jersey covers approximately onefifth of the state, occupying most of somerset county.
The untold story of slavery in the sourland region as told from the grave. A detailed and documented history book of new jersey climbing dating back to 1910. Sourland mountain cluster new yorknew jersey trail. Buck and mills begin their book telling the story of the three men who. At the sourlands mountain preserve on east mountain road in hillsborough, three trails begin at the same trail. Returning to new jersey after a period living in new york, dubois lived near puts tavern on sourland mountain, an infamously roughandtumble bar. Also in this book is detailed route information for the most popular and legal climbing areas in the state of nj. African american presence in the hopewell valley, sourland mountain and surrounding regions of new jersey was born. The kids loved the giant boulders on top of the mountain. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. The historic new jersey, a trip to discover the hidden treasures of its cities, meet its people, and relive the past events that made history. Rehiked, minor tweaks, updated gpx, added new fall photos, moved wintersummer photos to the blog posts.
The authors will have a free book talk on tuesday, dec. The untold story of slavery in the sourland region as told from the. Authors to discuss africanamericans presence in the sourland mountains. The second english presbyterian church of amwell has graced the village of mt. Explore our online resources, which include features relevant to the african american experience. We went for a hike at the sourland mountain preserve with a group of friends, and it was fantastic.
Authors to discuss africanamericans presence in the sourland. Sourland mountain preserve loop new yorknew jersey trail. The stoutsburg sourland african american museum tells the story of the unique culture, experiences, and contributions of the african american community of the sourland mountain. It has some good topos and photos, especially for delaware water gap. In recognition of black history month, the new jersey state library will host elaine buck and beverly mills, authors of if these stones could talk. We work to protect the sourland mountain regions ecology through stewardship of. The villages and countryside in the sourlands are beautiful and full of history. Thursday, october 8, african american history in the sourlands and hopewell.
Our mission is to protect, promote and preserve the unique character of the sourland mountain region. Sourland mountain is a 17 miles 27 km long ridge in central new jersey, extending from the delaware river at lambertville to the western end of hillsborough township near the community of neshanic, through montgomery township and into hopewell township in mercer county. We got a grant to publish our first book, the sourland legacy. Somerset county park commission protect your parks.
Dec 09, 2018 the untold story of slavery in the sourland region as told from the grave local authors elaine buck and beverly mills tell the untold story of slavery from the perspective of a small cemetery on the hopewellmontgomery border in their new book, if these stones could talk. Sourland mountain is a 17 miles 27 km long ridge in central new jersey, extending from the. Hunterdon county historical society, 114 main st, flemington, nj 08822. We promote the use of environmental best management practices and build awareness of. The stoutsburg sourland african american museum tells the story of the unique culture, experiences, and contributions of the african american community of the sourland mountain region of central new jersey.
Our mission is to protect, promote and preserve the unique character of the sourland mountain. History books are missing this untold story, which impacts black lives to the present day. Books about sourland mountain preserve mountain project. Authors to discuss africanamericans presence in the. This book will be available for purchase december 20, 2018.
African american history to local and national history books. The sourland mountain african american museum will be first african american museum in central new jersey. Hopewell valley authors unearth uneasy truths about local african. Sourland mountain preserve loop new yorknew jersey. School and community groups will have educational cultural and communitybuilding experiences. Learn about the history of african americans in this region, and sourland mountain, the unique landscape they called home for centuries. The hike took us a few hours, and we hiked all the way up to the top of the mountain.
James luce author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Is it sourlands or sourland, sourland mountain or sourland mountains. Two women, one book, the whole history of the african. Stoutsburg sourland african american museum, skillman, nj this museum tells the story of the unique culture, experiences, and contributions of the african american community of the sourland mountain region. Feb 25, 2019 and thats how their book, if these stones could talk. African american presence in the hopewell valley, sourland mountain, and surrounding regions of new jersey. In recognition of black history month, the new jersey state library will host elaine buck and. They called this remote and desolate place the sourland mountains. The 4,000acre sourland mountain preserve offers more passive recreation, like biking and hiking trails and a stocked fishing pond.
Sourland mountain preserve nj news from bergen, passaic. A tenmilewidebyfourmilelong traprock ridge known as sourland mountain rises from the red sandstone plain and runs southwest of somerville towards the delaware river. Princeton, nj authors speak and sign re if these stones could talk, new book on forgotten africanamerican community. Due to the harshness of the land and its unsuitability for farming, large portions of the ridge have remained undeveloped. African american presence in the hopewell valley, sourland. Valley, sourland mountain, and surrounding regions of new jersey. The cemener is cosponsored by the hunterdon county historical society, the hunterdon 300th committee, and the bethlehem presbyterian church. Sourland mountain is a ridge which straddles the borders of somerset, hunterdon and mercer counties. Jun 23, 2018 a day of music, food and a true celebration of the sourland mountain, its beauty, importance and history is celebrated at the 15 th annual sourland music festival this year, nofa is supporting the festival, working with partners to raise awareness of the ecological importance of the mountain.
A literary journal featuring works of fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, and visual art that celebrate the unordinary in everyday. The first neighborhood has homes with wellkept lawns and paved streets. A literary journal featuring works of fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, and visual art that celebrate the unordinary in everyday life. The history spans a time period from the dutch settlers through. Roaring brook passes through the southern edge of the preserve. Since 2003, the annual sourland music festival has been preserving some of the regions colorful history, also documented in new jerseys sourland mountain by t. Moving beyond black history month wild river consulting. Today much of the sourland mountain region, particularly to the south, is a land of quiet beauty. Luce describes a rich rocky mountain culture with numerous tales of shady characters, as one of his chapters is titled.
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