The Meadows Foundation is a non profit corporation founded 32 years ago to save one historic Dutch house. It has since grown to five Historic homes, each with its own Resident Caretaker’s apartment. Located in the Somerset Section of Franklin Township, these homes are all listed on the New Jersey & National Historic Registers. They vary in age from 117 years to 279 years. Their styles vary from Dutch Frame to Italianate and Dutch Revival. Each apartment is distinctive to its historic site. Some are in a neighborhood setting and others in a country setting. These historic structures are open to the public on a regular basis as well as for special events throughout the year. Of course, the private apartments are not open to the public.

If you enjoy history and are handy at dealing with the problems of living in your own residence, this might be an opportunity for you to put the “Care” in Caretaker. Each Resident Caretaker must look upon their historic site as they would their own property. These historic homes are a part our National Heritage and irreplaceable. By taking up residence in an historic house, you become a part of its history. As Resident Caretaker you would become one of the Meadows Foundation’s ambassadors to the public.

For more information about the historical properties, please view the information listed below.

Van Wickle House
1289 Easton Ave.
Somerset, NJ 07783
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Tulipwood
1165 Hamilton Street
Somerset, NJ 08873
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Van Liew-Suydam House
280 South Middlebush Road
Somerset, NJ 08873
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