Wallace House 250: Hope Farm Hogmanay Hike
January 1, 2026
Wallace House 250: Hope Farm Hogmanay Hike
71 Somerset Street
Somerville, NJ 08876
Hike the historic bounds of "Hope Farm" for Hogmanay, the Scots celebration of the New Year, and the Wallace House's 250th Birthday.
The walk covers about 3.1 miles on flat surfaces on sidewalk and pavement. Dress for the weather, wear sturdy footwear and bring water and snacks. The walk takes about 1 ½ hours and begins and ends at Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Sites.
Preview route on Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/VhcsUCjaA96eiCF37
Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Sites are supported by the Wallace House and Old Dutch Parsonage Association, Proud Partner of Revolution NJ.
State Parks, Forests & Historic Sites offer First Day Hikes across New Jersey on New Year’s Day as part of a nationwide initiative of America’s State Parks.
The Revitalization of Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Sites is underway “Down the Brook” for Revolution NJ. The historic rehabilitation of Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage is supported in part by Semiquincentennial Grants from the Historic Preservation Fund administered by the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Revolution NJ is New Jersey’s official observance of the 250th anniversary of New Jersey’s first Constitution on July 2, 2026, and the American Revolution in New Jersey from 2024 to 2033.