Somerville Attractions

In 1964, Doris Duke opened one acre of land on her expansive Somerville estate for public visitation. The exotic display gardens were dedicated to her father. The 11 glass-enclosed gardens represent various classic garden settings from around the world.

Built in 1751, this was the 1758-81 home of the Reverend Mr Jacob Hardenbergh, founder of Queens College in New Brunswick which later became Rutgers University. Furnishings appear as they may have in 1780.

The house, with period furnishings, was used as a headquarters by General George Washington during the winter of 1778-79 while his Continental Army stayed at the Middlebrook encampment.