Brick Academy, located in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, is a historic Federal-style brick building constructed in 1809 to house the Basking Ridge Classical School. Originally run by local Presbyterian pastor Rev. Robert Finley, the school served as a prestigious preparatory institution for boys, many of whom went on to attend the College of New Jersey, later known as Princeton University. Throughout its long history, the Brick Academy has transitioned from a private boys' school to a public school, and eventually served as a meeting hall for various organizations and the Bernards Township municipal building. Today, the building is home to The Historical Society of the Somerset Hills, offering a museum, one-room schoolhouse, and research room for local history enthusiasts.Generated from the website