Images of East Jersey Olde Towne Village
East Jersey Olde Towne Village and its collection
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The East Jersey Old Town Village is an open-air museum situated in the scenic Johnson Park in Piscataway, New Jersey. This unique museum offers visitors a chance to step back in time and experience the architecture and lifestyle of the 18th and 19th centuries in Central Jersey.
Historic Buildings and Architecture of the Village
The Village is a remarkable collection of historic buildings from the Raritan Valley area. It includes original, reconstructed, and replicated 18th and 19th century vernacular architecture, typical of farm and merchant communities of Central Jersey. Visitors can explore these structures and gain a deeper understanding of the region's history and culture.
Permanent Exhibition on Raritan Landing
The Village also houses a permanent exhibition about Raritan Landing, an 18th-century inland port once located just downstream on the river. This exhibition provides a fascinating insight into the region's maritime history and the role of Raritan Landing in the development of Central Jersey.
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#25 Free museums in New Jersey
#52 History & Anthropology in New Jersey
#21 Science & Technology in New Jersey
#44 Historic houses in New Jersey
#12 Industrial & heritage museums in New Jersey
#11 Maritime museums in New Jersey
#5 Open air museums in New Jersey
#156 Open air museums in United States