SAMUEL FLEMING HOUSE MUSEUM & GARDENS
The heart and start of Flemington.
5 Bonnell Street, Flemington, New Jersey
ca. 1756
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OUR MISSION
In 2005, the Borough of Flemington purchased Flemington’s first house and established Samuel Fleming House as a local Hunterdon County history museum. The Friends of Fleming Castle was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) organization in order to maintain and preserve the structure and contents of the Samuel Fleming House and grounds and to provide it as a colonial museum in historic Flemington open to the public.
Our goal is to provide a historic interpretation of life in early Flemington through guided tours, historically accurate displays, educational programs, museum events, and participation in community events.
EDUCATION & COMMUNITY
Guided by History
Inspired by the Future
Samuel Fleming emigrated from Ireland in the early 18th century, building one of the first permanent dwellings in the Amwell Valley—the home where he and his wife Esther, the daughter of French Huguenots, raised their ten children. Their family's influence extended beyond the Revolutionary War in New Jersey, and the house they built played host to a number of prominent Hunterdon County and New Jersey families.
Part of our mission is to reflect on the ambition and strength of a family that took a chance in the colonies and find lessons there to celebrate the community that sprang up around them.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Thu, Dec 14Samuel Fleming House MuseumDec 14, 2023, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMSamuel Fleming House Museum, 5 Bonnell St, Flemington, NJ 08822, USA
Sat, Jan 13Samuel Fleming House Museum & GardensJan 13, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMSamuel Fleming House Museum & Gardens, 5 Bonnell St, Flemington, NJ 08822, USAJan 13, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMSamuel Fleming House Museum & Gardens, 5 Bonnell St, Flemington, NJ 08822, USAJoin the Friends of Fleming Castle in a museum tour with a glass of bubbly (or sparkling cider) and light refreshments. Learn about the Samuel Fleming House Museum & Gardens, built in 1756. This event is free, but donations to support the museum are welcome.
Multiple DatesSat, Feb 10Samuel Fleming House Museum & GardensFeb 10, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PMSamuel Fleming House Museum & Gardens, 5 Bonnell St, Flemington, NJ 08822, USAFeb 10, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PMSamuel Fleming House Museum & Gardens, 5 Bonnell St, Flemington, NJ 08822, USAVisit the Flemings, Lowreys, Southards, Bonnells, and Millers to learn about life in Flemington from 1756 to the modern day! This is a free tour, but donations are welcome to help support the museum.
Sat, Apr 20Hunterdon County Complex, Building 1Apr 20, 2024, 3:00 PM – 8:00 PMHunterdon County Complex, Building 1, 314 NJ-12, Flemington, NJ 08822, USAApr 20, 2024, 3:00 PM – 8:00 PMHunterdon County Complex, Building 1, 314 NJ-12, Flemington, NJ 08822, USAWe're back with our biggest fundraising event of the year! Please stay tuned for more information about buying tickets. We are still gathering donations for our baskets and prizes! Reach out today if you'd like to contribute.
Sat, May 11Samuel Fleming House Museum & GardensMay 11, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMSamuel Fleming House Museum & Gardens, 5 Bonnell St, Flemington, NJ 08822, USAMay 11, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMSamuel Fleming House Museum & Gardens, 5 Bonnell St, Flemington, NJ 08822, USABest suited for small children, this sweet event invites little ones to decorate a petite flowerpot and gift it to a special person, while grownups enjoy the May garden and refreshments. Museum tours are available upon request. Suggested donation $5.
Multiple DatesTue, May 14Samuel Fleming House Museum & GardensMay 14, 2024, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PMSamuel Fleming House Museum & Gardens, 5 Bonnell St, Flemington, NJ 08822, USA
Sat, Jul 13Samuel Fleming House Museum & GardenJul 13, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMSamuel Fleming House Museum & Garden, 5 Bonnell St, Flemington, NJ 08822, USA
Sat, Sep 14Samuel Fleming House Museum & GardensSep 14, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMSamuel Fleming House Museum & Gardens, 5 Bonnell St, Flemington, NJ 08822, USA
Sat, Oct 12Samuel Fleming House MuseumOct 12, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMSamuel Fleming House Museum, 5 Bonnell St, Flemington, NJ 08822, USA