Events Archive

Spring Egg Hunt 

Another great turn out for the Egg Hunt  (April 12, 2025) 

Clean Up Day 

More than 30 people came together to collect trash around Rocky Hill; funded by NJ Clean Communities Grant and in partnership with Watershed Institute.  (April 26, 2025) 

July 4 Parade and Ice Cream Social

Families gathered at the fire station to begin the parade through town, ending at Borough Hall for an ice cream social hosted by the Borough Council (July 4, 2025) 

Spring Egg Hunt 

One of the best turn outs yet!  (March 30, 2024) 

Clean Up Day 

More than 30 people came together to collect trash around Rocky Hill; funded by NJ Clean Communities Grant and in partnership with Watershed Institute.  (April 20, 2024) 

Kickball with Mr. Rooney 

Adults vs the Kids kickball. Ice cream truck to follow. Happy summer!  (June 19, 2024) 

Fourth of July Parade

Great turn out for this year's parade and celebration.  (July 4, 2024) 

Annual Tree Lighting and Holiday Party 

Rocky Hill community members and friends kicked-off the holiday season with the Annual Tree Lighting: tasty food, a visit from Santa, and carols by candlelight.  

Spring Egg Hunt 

Another great turn out for the egg hunt.  

Kick Off Event

The Kickoff Event in early June had a great turn out. Thank you to Mike V. and Mike M. for the music; to the volunteers; to those who provided the firepits, the s’mores and more!

Field Day with Mr. Rooney

Kids of all ages celebrated the end of the school year with friendly games of dodgeball, kickball, and tug-of-war. Thank you Mr. Rooney!

Fourth of July Parade

Community members showed their Independence Day spirit at this year's parade. Bikes, trucks, antique cars, sirens, balloons, and more.

Movie Night 

Movie Night Under the Stars - "The Sandlot".  (July 2023)  

Rocky Hill Historic Walking Tour 

Led by Peggy Querec (Oct. 2023)  

Journey Through The Past 

Somerset County history weekend; Amy Garrett House was a participating site. (Oct. 2023)

Pacific Southern Railroad Train Show 

Oct 14-15, 2023

Clean Up  

Oct 21, 2023 | NJ Clean Communities grant sponsored the Rocky Hill community clean up.  

Rocky Hill Day 

Oct 21, 2023  

Tree Lighting 

Dec 3, 2023

Annual Town-wide Yard Sale

RCHG held the 15th annual town-wide yard sale on May 20, 2017.  We greatly appreciate those participants who provided 10% of there earnings to RHCG to help support our other activities.  We look for additional yard sale holders next year. 

Rocky Hill Remembers

Generations have grown up and remained in Rocky Hill.  Our little town has a past worth recalling and preserving.  The RHCG hosted several respected senior residents for an afternoon on reminiscing on April 22, 2017.  Thanks to our speakers and all those who attended!

Spring Egg Hunt

Young and old came on April 15, 2017 to enjoy a beautiful early Spring morning behind Rocky Hill's Borough Hall and participant in the ultimate hunt!  Joined by Peter Rabbit and others, those hunting for their egg-shaped prizes had an exciting and fun-filled time.  Thanks to the many volunteers and community members who helped make the event a success.

Holiday Party and Tree Lighting

The annual RHCG Holiday Party and Tree Lighting was held on December 4, 2016. What a treat! Nearly 100 neighbors and friends gathered for an evening of fun, festivity and refreshments. The tree lighting, caroling, a visit from Santa Claus, and games and crafts for the children helped create a magical event.  A big thank you to all those who helped -- our volunteers, donors and sponsors, Rocky Hill Hook and Ladder Company Number 1, Trinity Church choir and Montgomery High School musicians. (All images © 2016 Daniel Kluchinski)

Weekend Journey Through the Past

On October 8 and 9, 2016, the Amy Garrett House, home of the Rocky Hill Community Group, was one of 26 sites participating in Somerset County’s Cultural and Heritage Commission’s “Weekend Journey Through the Past”. Over 100 participants viewed the Rocky Hill Archives, enjoyed a walking tour of Rocky Hill's Historic District, and learned about the historic Amy Garrett House and Rocky Hill.

Rocky Hill Community Art Sale

The fourth annual Rocky Hill Community Art Sale was held on September 17, 2016 at the Amy Garrett House. A beautiful day attracted local residents to view and purchase watercolor and oil paintings, jewelry, photography and ceramics. A portion of the sales help to support the activities of Rocky Hill Community Group.  Thank you to those who supported our local artisans and RHCG!

Rocky Hill Day Potluck Picnic and Parade

The Independence Day celebration came early, on Saturday, June 25, 2016 with a parade from the Firehouse through the heart of the historic district.  A pot-luck picnic with ice cream was held afterwards behind Borough Hall.  A terrific day to celebrate Rocky Hill and our freedom in the United States!

Annual Town-wide Yard Sale

The annual community yard sale was held on May 14, 2016. Thanks to all those who participated - both buyers and sellers! RHCG requests a donation of 10% of profits to help fund community events and activities.  Please contact us for details.

Rocky Hill Celebrates Earth Day 2016

Rocky Hill’s 12th Annual Earth Day Clean-up was held on April 16, 2016. Volunteers cleaned up parts of Van Horne Park, Firemans' Field, Panicaro Park, as well as the open spaces around the Mary Jacobs Library and Borough Hall. Volunteers included the Engleka Family; Bremner Family; Jill and Ellie Cook; Alyssa, Paul and Janine LaCava; Marj Yuschak; Nancy Lucas; Bob Ashbaugh and Jennifer Donahue. Thanks to all our volunteers!

Spring Egg Hunt

Squeals of delight filled the air as 102 children participated in this year's Rocky Hill Community Groups' Egg Hunt, held on Saturday March 26, 2016.  Thank you to all who participated and those who volunteered to make this fun family community event possible.

Annual Town-wide Yard Sale

The annual community yard sale was held on May 14, 2016. Thanks to all those who participated - both buyers and sellers! RHCG requests a donation of 10% of profits to help fund community events and activities.  Please contact us for details.

Rocky Hill Celebrates Earth Day 2016

Rocky Hill’s 12th Annual Earth Day Clean-up was held on April 16, 2016. Volunteers cleaned up parts of Van Horne Park, Firemans' Field, Panicaro Park, as well as the open spaces around the Mary Jacobs Library and Borough Hall. Volunteers included the Engleka Family; Bremner Family; Jill and Ellie Cook; Alyssa, Paul and Janine LaCava; Marj Yuschak; Nancy Lucas; Bob Ashbaugh and Jennifer Donahue. Thanks to all our volunteers!

Spring Egg Hunt

Squeals of delight filled the air as 102 children participated in this year's Rocky Hill Community Groups' Egg Hunt, held on Saturday March 26, 2016.  Thank you to all who participated and those who volunteered to make this fun family community event possible. (All images © 2016 Daniel Kluchinski)

RHCG Presents Borough Council with Art Print

On December 7, 2015, the Rocky Hill Community Group’s Trustees presented Borough Council with a framed print, “Rocky Hill Community Group Celebrates Our Community”, created by resident and RHCG Trustee Robert Ashbaugh, in appreciation of Council’s support and partnership. The photo collage features images of our historic and picturesque community.

Holiday Party and Tree Lighting

The sights and sounds of the holidays came alive at the Annual Holiday Party and Tree Lighting, held on Sunday, December 6, 2015 at the historic Amy Garrett House.  Over 100 Rocky Hill, Montgomery and Franklin Township residents came together to celebrate.  A special thanks to all those who donated their time, and to the local eateries that provided refreshments for the event.

Journey Through the Past Weekend

The Amy Garrett House was one of 30 historic sites open county-wide on Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11, 2015 as part of Somerset County's "Journey Through the Past Weekend" event. Over 120 Rocky Hill and neighboring community residents viewed the Rocky Hill Archives, took walking tours of the Historic District, and learned more about the historic Amy Garrett House, one of the oldest surviving structure in our town.   Check out the Somerset County Cultural and Heritage Commission's website for additional information on the event.

Rocky Hill Community Art Sale

On September 12-13, 2015 over 16 Rocky Hill based and local artists displayed and sold their work, with proceeds benefiting the artists and Rocky Hill Community Group. Look for this annual event to be held next September.  Please contact us if you have interest in being a vendor in 2016.

Annual July 4th and 125th Anniversary Parade and Picnic

Rocky Hill’s Annual Parade and Picnic was extra special this year. It is our 125th birthday and a great day to have a party! Over 200 Rocky Hill residents and friends attended the events on Saturday, June 27, 2015. The Parade begins at the firehouse and proceeded down Washington Street to Borough Hall. Music by the Blawenburg Dixieland Band filled the air. Food and drinks courtesy of the Borough and generous local establishments were provided. Rides, face painting, games and other fun activities for the kids were enjoyed. Thanks to all who attended, volunteered and sponsored the event!

Town-Wide Yard Sale

Nothing like the excitement of a yard sale! Thank you to all the participants of the Annual Town-Wide Yard Sale held on May 9, 2015. A special shout-out to the families who donated a portion of their profits to support the Rocky Hill Community Group: Bachrach, Bewtra, Catanese, Cerra, Cook, Delahoy, Ewing, Hodgeman/Rooney, Kartsonis, Kelsey, Paik, Mencher/Illich, Shearn, and Yuschak. We greatly appreciate it!

Earth Day Cleanup

Thanks to all who volunteered on April 18, 2015 to clean up around Borough Hall and the Green Acres fields.  We appreciate your commitment to a cleaner, greener and beautiful Rocky Hill!  We encourage others to plant trees and flowers, clean up roadside trash, and help to maintain our community.

Spring Egg Hunt

The Rocky Hill Community Group's Annual Spring Egg Hunt was held on Saturday, April 4, 2015 behind Rocky Hill Borough Hall. We had terrific weather and a great turnout -- 114 children participated!  Thank you to all who participated and those who volunteered to make this fun family community event possible. Oh, what fun!

Holiday Party and Tree Lighting

 The Annual Rocky Hill Community Group Holiday Party and Tree Lighting was held on Sunday, December 7, 2014.  A new fir tree, donated by Madden Family Farms, planted this fall in the front lawn was strung with lights.  Santa Claus visited with the children.  Everyone -- young and old -- enjoyed some refreshments and repartee, music from members of the First Reformed Church choir, and the tree lighting.  A special thanks to all those who donated their time, and to the local eateries that provided refreshments for the event.

"The History of the Rocky Hill Archives" Lecture

On November 15, 2014, archivist and intern Sean Ferguson, a student volunteer from Vassar College, provided a fascinating presentation on The Rocky Hill Archives. These extensive archives, managed and maintained by RHCG, tell the story of the town and people of Rocky Hill.  Sixty-four fans of local history attended and participated in a question and answer session following the formal presentation.  Please contact us if you have interest in The Archives, or in volunteering to assist us with this project.