3-27-2026 4:24pm

8th Annual Battle & Brews Historical Walking Tour & Pub Crawl

Donnella Tilery Editor

Bound Brook, NJ – March 26, 2026 – The Borough of Bound Brook will host an entertaining and informative walking tour that pub hops through downtown Bound Brook during the annual Battle of Bound Brook Living History Weekend on Saturday, April 11.

The tour will provide attendees with stories about Bound Brook's colorful history as the oldest town in Somerset County.

Updates on what new things are happening in Bound Brook will be discussed along the way. Tour starts at 12:30 p.m. outside of the Brook Art Center located at 10 Hamilton Street.

“Each year Bound Brook is pleased to be able to highlight its part in the Revolutionary War,” said Borough Administrator Jasmine McCoy. “We are especially excited this year to showcase the Borough with America celebrating its 250th anniversary. Our annual Living History weekend allows residents and tourists alike to immerse themselves in activities that remind us how much went into creating our nation. This historical walking tour and pub crawl spotlights Bound Brook’s role in American history while getting to enjoy food and drinks from our local establishments.”

Photo by Jennifer Sneed

Information about Bound Brook's past and present will be shared on the walk through the downtown. Stops will be made along the way at participating locations for food and drinks. Partners will provide some free food samples. Desired beverages are for purchase by attendees at each bar. Attendees must be 21 or older to participate.

Photo by Jennifer Sneed

“Bound Brook’s business partners look forward to hosting the Battle & Brews event each year,” said Emma Lamperti, Recreation Program Coordinator for the Borough of Bound Brook. “Attendees that join us in Bound Brook for this tour get to know more about the Borough’s rich history and check out some of our unique venues. We hope that you will find more to love about Bound Brook and keep exploring.”

Event Details

Date: Saturday, April 11

Time: 12:30PM-3:30PM

Starting Location: Downtown Bound Brook - Brook Arts Center, 18 Hamilton Street, Bound Brook, NJ

Tickets: FREE

Registration: Eventbrite Annual Battle & Brews Bound Brook Historical Tour & Pub Crawl

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The event is hosted by the Borough of Bound Brook with support from Gateway Affairs. Registration is encouraged via Eventbrite. 21+ to participate. Event will take place rain or shine.

About the Borough of Bound Brook

Bound Brook is historic borough of approximately 1.6 square miles and 10,600 residents. First settled in the late 1600s, Bound Brook is located along the Raritan River, in Somerset County. It sits between two brooks – the Middlebrook and the Green Brook (also referred to as the Bound Brook). The Old Presbyterian Graveyard cemetery contains gravestones dating back to 1744, with soldiers from the Revolutionary, Civil and other wars buried there. Bound Brook annually participates in Living History weekend, which spotlights the role the area played in the Revolutionary War. The Borough is also a popular location for ‘railfans’ who watch and photograph freight trains as they pass by the station.

About Gateway Affairs

Gateway Affairs is a boutique public affairs firm that focuses on enhancing brands, communities, and lives. The array of services offered includes, but is not limited to: project management, government relations, media relations, event planning, hosting, emceeing, community engagement, internal and external communications, social media, marketing, partnership building, writing, editing, and organizational guidance. Gateway Affairs is led by Jennifer Sneed and based in Hillside, NJ.