Olde Stone House Village
Located in Washington Township, NJ, the village serves as a monument to the history of the area.
208 Egg Harbor Road
Sewell, NJ
Quick Facts:
The Olde Stone House
- Built from locally quarried sandstone between 1730 and 1736
- Original owners were George and Susanna Morgan with their 6 children.
- The house has had multiple owners since the Morgan's, each of which have enriched the history of the property.
This history is celebrated by Washington Township residents as the areas very first museum.
The Quay Farm House
- Originally built in 1825 by John Turner, the founder of Tunnersville, NJ, for Thomas Cocks Crees and his wife Catherine.
- The construction of the home is consistent of a "tongue and grove" build held together by wooden pegs and hand-made nails.
- The house was later purchased by Charles Quay Sr and his wife Ella Richards Quay. The Quay's owned the land until the 1920's.
- The home was moved to its current location in 1988
The Turnersville Post Office and Court House
- Originally built in 1864, the building was 8 feet longer out the back. The section of building was removed by Mr. Craven Turner and added to his house as an addition and kitchen.
- The building was originally located on Black Horse Pike near County House Road and moved to the Quay Estate in 1971.
- The building served as a post office until 1903 after which it was converted to a Court Room.
- The building was moved to the village in August 1988
The Bunker Hill Presbyterian Church
- The Bunker Hill Presbyterian Church was started in 1849 in the old Bunker Hill Schoolhouse. Services were held here until the Cornerstone for the Church was laid on June 15, 1869 by August Thies.
- The building contains the original pews, pulpit and chairs
- The stained glass windows were replaced in 1924
- The building was moved to the village in 1986
- The church is currently used as a meeting place, for story telling and rented for Weddings and Baptisms
Blackwood Railroad Station
- The building was built in 1891 and was originally located on Church Road near Blackwood Lake.
- The building was located on the Quay Estate for 23 years and moved to the village grounds in August 1988
Hours of Operation:
Open for Events only. Appointments can be made for private tours by request. Please refer to upcoming events for details.
Recent Past Events:
October 17, 2015: After Hours Paranormal Investigation of the Village. Hosted by NJROPE Paranormal
December 12, 2015: Annual Christmas Event.
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Come out to visit the village for this family event. Santa will be in town for a visit to the Olde Stone House.
Upcoming 2016 Events:
April 30, 2016--Classic Car Show
June 11, 2016--Community Yard Sale
August 2, 2016-- National Night Out
September 17, 2016-- Harvest Festival
September 17 and 18, 2016--Civil War: Living History Event
October 29, 2016--Halloween Adventures
December 10, 2016--The Magic of Christmas
Volunteers are always welcome for our events.
Please email us atTownshipHistory1836@gmail.com to inquire about the village or volunteer.
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Olde Stone House Village
Located in Washington Township, NJ, the village serves as a monument to the history of the area.
208 Egg Harbor Road
Sewell, NJ
Quick Facts:
The Olde Stone House
- Built from locally quarried sandstone between 1730 and 1736
- Original owners were George and Susanna Morgan with their 6 children.
- The house has had multiple owners since the Morgan's, each of which have enriched the history of the property.
This history is celebrated by Washington Township residents as the areas very first museum.
The Quay Farm House
- Originally built in 1825 by John Turner, the founder of Tunnersville, NJ, for Thomas Cocks Crees and his wife Catherine.
- The construction of the home is consistent of a "tongue and grove" build held together by wooden pegs and hand-made nails.
- The house was later purchased by Charles Quay Sr and his wife Ella Richards Quay. The Quay's owned the land until the 1920's.
- The home was moved to its current location in 1988
The Turnersville Post Office and Court House
- Originally built in 1864, the building was 8 feet longer out the back. The section of building was removed by Mr. Craven Turner and added to his house as an addition and kitchen.
- The building was originally located on Black Horse Pike near County House Road and moved to the Quay Estate in 1971.
- The building served as a post office until 1903 after which it was converted to a Court Room.
- The building was moved to the village in August 1988
The Bunker Hill Presbyterian Church
- The Bunker Hill Presbyterian Church was started in 1849 in the old Bunker Hill Schoolhouse. Services were held here until the Cornerstone for the Church was laid on June 15, 1869 by August Thies.
- The building contains the original pews, pulpit and chairs
- The stained glass windows were replaced in 1924
- The building was moved to the village in 1986
- The church is currently used as a meeting place, for story telling and rented for Weddings and Baptisms
Blackwood Railroad Station
- The building was built in 1891 and was originally located on Church Road near Blackwood Lake.
- The building was located on the Quay Estate for 23 years and moved to the village grounds in August 1988
Hours of Operation:
Open for Events only. Appointments can be made for private tours by request. Please refer to upcoming events for details.
Recent Past Events:
October 17, 2015: After Hours Paranormal Investigation of the Village. Hosted by NJROPE Paranormal
December 12, 2015: Annual Christmas Event.
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Come out to visit the village for this family event. Santa will be in town for a visit to the Olde Stone House.
Upcoming 2016 Events:
April 30, 2016--Classic Car Show
June 11, 2016--Community Yard Sale
August 2, 2016-- National Night Out
September 17, 2016-- Harvest Festival
September 17 and 18, 2016--Civil War: Living History Event
October 29, 2016--Halloween Adventures
December 10, 2016--The Magic of Christmas
Volunteers are always welcome for our events.
Please email us atTownshipHistory1836@gmail.com to inquire about the village or volunteer.
or
Follow us on FACEBOOK:
Olde Stone House Village
Sewell, NJ
Quick Facts:
The Olde Stone House
- Built from locally quarried sandstone between 1730 and 1736
- Original owners were George and Susanna Morgan with their 6 children.
- The house has had multiple owners since the Morgan's, each of which have enriched the history of the property.
This history is celebrated by Washington Township residents as the areas very first museum.
The Quay Farm House
- Originally built in 1825 by John Turner, the founder of Tunnersville, NJ, for Thomas Cocks Crees and his wife Catherine.
- The construction of the home is consistent of a "tongue and grove" build held together by wooden pegs and hand-made nails.
- The house was later purchased by Charles Quay Sr and his wife Ella Richards Quay. The Quay's owned the land until the 1920's.
- The home was moved to its current location in 1988
The Turnersville Post Office and Court House
- Originally built in 1864, the building was 8 feet longer out the back. The section of building was removed by Mr. Craven Turner and added to his house as an addition and kitchen.
- The building was originally located on Black Horse Pike near County House Road and moved to the Quay Estate in 1971.
- The building served as a post office until 1903 after which it was converted to a Court Room.
- The building was moved to the village in August 1988
The Bunker Hill Presbyterian Church
- The Bunker Hill Presbyterian Church was started in 1849 in the old Bunker Hill Schoolhouse. Services were held here until the Cornerstone for the Church was laid on June 15, 1869 by August Thies.
- The building contains the original pews, pulpit and chairs
- The stained glass windows were replaced in 1924
- The building was moved to the village in 1986
- The church is currently used as a meeting place, for story telling and rented for Weddings and Baptisms
Blackwood Railroad Station
- The building was built in 1891 and was originally located on Church Road near Blackwood Lake.
- The building was located on the Quay Estate for 23 years and moved to the village grounds in August 1988
Hours of Operation:
Open for Events only. Appointments can be made for private tours by request. Please refer to upcoming events for details.
Recent Past Events:
October 17, 2015: After Hours Paranormal Investigation of the Village. Hosted by NJROPE Paranormal
December 12, 2015: Annual Christmas Event.
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Come out to visit the village for this family event. Santa will be in town for a visit to the Olde Stone House.
Upcoming 2016 Events:
April 30, 2016--Classic Car Show
June 11, 2016--Community Yard Sale
August 2, 2016-- National Night Out
September 17, 2016-- Harvest Festival
September 17 and 18, 2016--Civil War: Living History Event
October 29, 2016--Halloween Adventures
December 10, 2016--The Magic of Christmas
Volunteers are always welcome for our events.
Please email us atTownshipHistory1836@gmail.com to inquire about the village or volunteer.
or
Follow us on FACEBOOK:
Olde Stone House Village
The Quay Farm House
The Turnersville Post Office and Court House
The Bunker Hill Presbyterian Church
Blackwood Railroad Station
Hours of Operation:
Open for Events only. Appointments can be made for private tours by request. Please refer to upcoming events for details.
Recent Past Events:
October 17, 2015: After Hours Paranormal Investigation of the Village. Hosted by NJROPE Paranormal
December 12, 2015: Annual Christmas Event.
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Come out to visit the village for this family event. Santa will be in town for a visit to the Olde Stone House.
Upcoming 2016 Events:
April 30, 2016--Classic Car Show
June 11, 2016--Community Yard Sale
August 2, 2016-- National Night Out
September 17, 2016-- Harvest Festival
September 17 and 18, 2016--Civil War: Living History Event
October 29, 2016--Halloween Adventures
December 10, 2016--The Magic of Christmas
Volunteers are always welcome for our events.
Please email us atTownshipHistory1836@gmail.com to inquire about the village or volunteer.
or
Follow us on FACEBOOK:
Olde Stone House Village
Recent Past Events:
October 17, 2015: After Hours Paranormal Investigation of the Village. Hosted by NJROPE Paranormal
December 12, 2015: Annual Christmas Event.
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Come out to visit the village for this family event. Santa will be in town for a visit to the Olde Stone House.
Upcoming 2016 Events:
April 30, 2016--Classic Car Show
June 11, 2016--Community Yard Sale
August 2, 2016-- National Night Out
September 17, 2016-- Harvest Festival
September 17 and 18, 2016--Civil War: Living History Event
October 29, 2016--Halloween Adventures
December 10, 2016--The Magic of Christmas
Volunteers are always welcome for our events.
Please email us atTownshipHistory1836@gmail.com to inquire about the village or volunteer.
or
Follow us on FACEBOOK:
Olde Stone House Village
December 12, 2015: Annual Christmas Event.
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Come out to visit the village for this family event. Santa will be in town for a visit to the Olde Stone House.
Upcoming 2016 Events:
April 30, 2016--Classic Car Show
June 11, 2016--Community Yard Sale
August 2, 2016-- National Night Out
September 17, 2016-- Harvest Festival
September 17 and 18, 2016--Civil War: Living History Event
October 29, 2016--Halloween Adventures
December 10, 2016--The Magic of Christmas
Volunteers are always welcome for our events.
Please email us atTownshipHistory1836@gmail.com to inquire about the village or volunteer.
or
Follow us on FACEBOOK:
Olde Stone House Village
Volunteers are always welcome for our events.
Please email us atTownshipHistory1836@gmail.com to inquire about the village or volunteer.
or
Follow us on FACEBOOK: Olde Stone House Village