after its two founders builders, Van Liew-Suydam.The ornate woodworking on the porch and walls clearly demonstrates a perfect example of the architecture of a 19th century Victorian farmhouse.

On September 27, 1988, the State of New Jersey sold the house to Franklin Township for $100. The house and property have been leased to the Meadows Foundation, currently in the process of restoring the house for community use, eventually serving as a library, fine arts gallery, and meeting space. This restoration effort has required replacement of all major systems in the house. Major projects remain including exterior siding & painting, porch reconstruction, interior walls,
finishing and decorating. Volunteers are always welcome!

Open house tours of the Van Liew-Suydam house are held the Second Sunday of each month. The Second Sunday hour tours have been suspended until further notice.

Van Liew-Suydam House
280 South Middlebush Road
Somerset, NJ 08873
tel. (732) 828-7418
Map & directions

Resident Caretaker wanted for the historic
Van-Liew Suydam House!
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. For more information, please read the attached information and contact the Meadows at:
(732) 846-3345. Now restored inside and out, this property is available for rental.


There are no upcoming events scheduled at Van-Liew Suydam, please be sure to check back soon!




Reed Organ photo by: Florence Holdeman
Sunset photo by: Belinda Karpf.