Description"The Council Oak" was a World War II writeup about the Basking Ridge Oak Tree. It was designed to bring a taste of home to Basking Ridge residents serving overseas.
DescriptionThis oyster knife would have been used to shuck oysters. The tip of the knife is pointed so that it can pry open the tightly closed shell, but is dull enough so it won’t cut the oyster’s flesh.
DescriptionPostcard is dated 1905 and addressed to Miss Jennie Deuchaue. Pictures Basking Ridge Oak Tree and the cemetery of the Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church.
DescriptionCopy of the 1847 handwritten last will and testament of Mary Kinnan, who survived being kidnapped by Indians and is buried in the BRPC cemetery.