Around 1700, Evert purchased almost 800 acres (320 ha) of land on the Raritan River in Somerset.

Evert had a son: Symen Van Wickle (c1700-1754) who married Geradina Couwenhoven (1705-?).

Through fundraising and a Green Acres grant they were able to acquire and preserve the house.

The Meadows Foundation runs programming at the Van Wickle house such as their Candlelight Concert and Fireside Chats series as well as seasonal celebrations such as Sinterklaas (Dutch Santa) Festival and, in cooperation the Franklin Township Parks and Recreation Department, programs such as the Pumpkin Patch Halloween Celebration and the Bunny Jamboree.

In late October 2014 the Meadows Foundation closed the Van Wickle House to the public, citing structural damage from flooding that had occurred during Hurricane Irene and Hurricane Sandy.

The organization added that it was "working diligently with county, state and federal agencies to save this historic structure with a complete restoration."