Friends of Abraham Staats House

05/06/2026

April 2026 Battle of Bound Brook Re-enactment featured in a News Segment on PBS Newshour, exploring how small communities are celebrating the 250th anniversary of American Independence, with the Battle of Bound Brook reenactment as an example.

This summer, many of the celebrations for America’s 250th birthday will be grand in scope. But in communities across the country, smaller celebrations are also taking place, hoping to use some of the year’s patriotic energy to engage neighbors and transcend political divisions that can overshado...

10/24/2025

Ken was such a big part in so many lives. His warm hearted friendliness was so special. He was the soul of New Jersey Militia, Heard’s Brigade and always supported the Abraham Staats House at the Battle of Bound Brook as well as many other historic sites. Also, his business, Chim-Chimney, lined the chimney in the old kitchen at the Abraham Staats House, giving us the ability to safely demonstrate hearth cooking there. Thank you, Ken.

10/24/2025

Ken was such a big part in so many lives. His warm hearted friendliness was so special. He was the soul of New Jersey Militia, Heard’s Brigade and always supported the Abraham Staats House at the Battle of Bound Brook as well as many other historic sites. His business, Chim-Chimney, lined the chimney in the old kitchen at Abraham Staats House giving us the ability to demonstrate hearth cooking there. Thank you, Ken.

03/17/2024

Thank you to the Robert Morris School 8th grade students for their participation and presentations and to the Robert Morris School Middle School Staff, Mr. Cullinane, Ms. Rocco and Mr. DeGennaro, for their instruction and guidance in making this project a meaningful learning experience for students. The Friends of Abraham Staats House is grateful for the guidance of the Witness Stones Project, Inc. and for the New Jersey Historical Commission grant funding that made this project and collaboration possible.