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A fascinating tour of one of Hunterdon's iconic cemeteries best known for a large number of Revolutionary War heroes' graves. Join the Hunterdon 300th's own, David Smisek, for a fascinating tour of one of Hunterdon's iconic cemeteries best known for a large number of Revolutionary War heroes' graves. Grandin Bethlehem Presbyterian Church is the oldest Presbyterian Church in Hunterdon County, established in 1730. Three members of the church were sent to attend a meeting of the Sons of Liberty in 1766 and the church publicly supported the Continental Congress in 1774. Church members were leaders in organizing and leading the Second Regiment of the Hunterdon County Militia. Twenty-two members fought in the Revolutionary War. Within this cemetery are the remains of 21 men who fought in the Continental Army, John Hackett, for whom Hackettstown is named, and John Grandin's family, including Elizabeth Grandin. Bonnells, Bellises, Wyckoffs, Yards, Osmuns, Stewarts and many other of Hunterdon's oldest families are buried there as well.