East Jersey Old Town Village

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1050 River Rd
Piscataway, NJ 08854
East Jersey Old Town Village is comprised of reconstructed and replica 18th and 19th century structures that represent architecture typical of farm and merchant communities once found in the Raritan Valley. Buildings include a tavern, blacksmith shop, wheelwright shop, schoolhouse, barracks, church, the homes of early settlers, and other outbuildings. Visitors can explore the site and meet the historical interpreters that bring the Village to life through their trades and crafts. A gateway site for the Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area, situated along the Washington-Rochambeau National Historic Trail, the Village offers award winning exhibits, living history, and seasonal programs. FREE ADMISSION - Open Year-Round, excluding Holidays, Rutgers Football game days and Rutgers graduation. Group and school tours by appointment. Historical Interpreters on-site April - October Musket Demonstrations: Wednesday - Friday 11am & 2pm Saturday & Sunday

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Highly recommended!
4/28/2024

Went today for the Union Muster, and was so impressed! It's very obvious that the folks who work at...

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Two Very Interesting Visits
4/14/2023

This little village comprises of 16 buildings that are reconstructed replicas of the 18th and 19th ...

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Great local history
5/15/2022

Well worth the visit. The village consists of local historic buildings from the area that have been ...

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