Events
Events related to the legacy of Moses Van Campen (1757-1849) and the Van Campen Family of America
| Event | Location | Overview | Date |
| The Van Campen Homestead Project Kick-Off | Van Campen Homestead, Hardwick Twp, NJ | Nestled in the scenic lower Minisink Valley on Old Mine Road in New Jersey lies a hidden gem in the form of the bucolic Van Campen Homestead. The homestead centers around the historic house built by Abraham Van Campen (1698-1767) circa 1732 and consists of outbuildings, the Calno and Depue cemeteries, the Benjamin Van Campen House circa 1840, and the “Van Kamps” fort of the French and Indian War. Sitting as silent witness to the passage of time, the Van Campen Homestead holds a unique place in early colonial America and provides many recreation opportunities. The Van Campen Family has spread far from the homestead but holds it dear and would like to maintain the Van Campen legacy and homestead for generations to come. The Van Campen Family and Friends have partnered with the Friends of Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (DWGNRA) to finance this project to preserve the homestead as it now sits within the boundaries of a national park unit, the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. To learn more and participate in the work of preserving this beautiful location … visit The Van Campen Homestead Project website and Donate, email Ken deLodzia at kennethdelodzia@gmail.com, and plan to attend the Kick-Off on June 7th. | June 7, 2026 11:00 am to 3 pm (ET) |
| DAR Veterans of the American Revolution Monument Unveiling & Lavender Festival | Angelica, NY | Unveiling of Monument honoring Veterans of the American Revolution including Moses Van Campen. Sponsored and hosted by the DAR – Daughters of the American Revolution, Catherine Schuyler Chapter. Lavender Festival celebrates locally grown lavender, lavender products [soaps, lotions, jewelry, beverages, baked goods, etc.] live music, demonstrations, kids’ activities, hand-crafted local wares, cooking classes and more! | July 4, 2026 9-4 pm (ET) |
| 57th Annual Heritage Days Angelica, NY | Angelica, NY | Taste the best water in New York State and experience the small town atmosphere in “A Town Where History Lives” | August 1 & 2 2026 |
| Van Campen Day & Heritage Weekend | Van Campen Inn & Walpack Center Walpack, NJ | The Walpack Historical Society hosts this annual celebration. Events typically include tours of the Van Campen Inn and select buildings in Walpack Center including the Rosenkrans Museum and the Walpack Church. | October 11, 2026 Typically 12-4 pm (ET) |
