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Dr.
Wm. Robinson Plantation Museum
Circa
1690
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Event
Schedule 2012
March 18th Open House House Tours 12 - 4 PM April 15th Sheep Shearing 12 - 4 PM May 20th Open House 12 - 4 PM June 2nd & 3rd Living History Civil War July & August Closed September 16th Open House 12 - 4 PM October 20th & 21st Four Centuries Weekend November 18th Open House 12 - 4 PM December 1st & 2nd Holiday Celebration 12 - 4 PM |
 Listed on
the New Jersey and National Registers of
Historic Places, the Dr. William
Robinson plantation is a rare example of
late 17th century frame construction,
notable for its chamfered and carved
summer beam, rubble stone foundation and
massive fireplace foundation in the
cellar, steeply pitched roof,
crenellated chimney, diamond-paneled
casement windows and broad overhanging
corner pendants. Built
circa 1690 on the 700 acre farm of Dr.
William Robinson, one of the first
known physicians in the area, who
emigrated here from Scotland with his
family.
A circa 1957 addition on the back contains modern utilities and the house was occupied as a residence until 1973. There have been a total of five families that occupied the house since 1690. The township acquired the structure in 1973 and it was restored by the local historical society during 1973 -1980 and opened to the public in 1978 JUNE 2
& 3
LIVING HISTORY WEEKEND CIVIL WAR Saturday 10:00 - 5:00 PM Candlelight tours 8:30 - 10:00 PM Sunday 10:00 - 3:00 PM Live battle between the North & South (Will take place at Esposito Park - 5 minute walk from museum) Weapons display & drills Civil War Surgeon Military Life Rug making Chair caning (Sat) Hat box & Band box making (Sat) Toys - Now and Then Quilting Civil War Dancing Wash Woman Discussions will include: period crafts, recruiting and the life of a Civil War Soldier Candlelight Tours (Saturday Night) The soldiers will be camping on the front lawn of the museum and will be available to speak with visitors during the day and during the candlelight tour on Saturday. See how the soldiers lived during the day between battles. Gift/Souvenir Shop Herb Garden Refreshments sold On street parking ADA accessible FREE Admission - Donations Welcomed
***** For more information on all events please see the events page ***** For advance notification of upcoming events please fill out the below form and join our mailing list. Dr. Wm. Robinson Plantation & Museum Scott McCabe, Director 593 Madison Hill Road, Clark, NJ 07066 Phone: (732) 340-1571 Email: info@drrobinsonmuseum.org Webmaster - Lisa@drrobinsonmuseum.org |
On Street
Parking
ADA Accessible Gift Shop Herb Garden Three Floors Outside Exhibits Artifacts Guided Tours |
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