As a prelude to its May in Montgomery: Touring the Millstone Valley National Scenic Byway event scheduled for May 21, the Van Harlingen Historical Society will present a lecture by John D.S. Hatch titled “Historic Preservation, Urban Redevelopment, and the Rural Landscape: How New Jersey Makes the Connection.” Mr. Hatch is an architect who specializes in historic preservation design and adaptive re-use of historic structures. He holds degrees in both architecture and historic preservation. His projects include the restoration of historic Morven in Princeton, the restoration of the Hunterdon County Courthouse in Flemington, and the Roebling complex redevelopment in Trenton.

The lecture will take place on Monday, May 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Stonebridge, 100 Hollinshead Road in Skillman. Refreshments will be served. The event is free and open to the public but space is limited, so pre-registration is required. To register call (908) 359-2642, or email your name and the number of seats requested to: info@vanharlingen.org. Please do not contact Stonebridge directly.