Historic Happenings Blog

Saturday, June 29 – Burlington County     Historic West Hill Manor will celebrate its 220th Anniversary  on Saturday, June 29th, 12 noon to 4:00 pm.      Talk to Colonial soldiers about their life on the march and in battle. Learn to make your own ice cream and how to use a spinning wheel. The kids will enjoy our new Toy Room and play with toys from the past.  Our handmade doll house will also be on display. At 3:00, there will be a special presentation on Freemasonry and The Underground Railroad.     Admission is $10 adults/$5 children under 12. Buy tickets at the door or in advance at westhillnj.org .  West Hill is located at 1114 Oxmead Road, Burlington Twp., NJ 08016   For more  info, email  West-Hill@comcast.net

Saturday, June 29  - Burlington Township, Burlington County Historic West Hill Manor  220th Anniversary Historic West Hill Manor will celebrate its 220th Anniversary on Saturday from 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm.  Talk to Colonial soldiers about their life on the march and in battle. Learn to make your own ice cream and how to use a spinning wheel. The kids will enjoy our new Toy Room and play with toys from the past. Our handmade dollhouse will also be on display. At 3:00 pm, there will be a special presentation on Freemasonry and The Underground Railroad.  Admission is $10 per adult and $5 per child under 12. Buy tickets at the door or in advance at  westhillnj.org . West Hill is located at 1114 Oxmead Road, Burlington Twp., NJ 08016   For more info, email  West-Hill@comcast.net .

December 16 – Burlington County      Enjoy “A Christmas Past” at West Hill Manor. Our Victorian Tea will feature Jane Peters Estes, who will explain the origins of many of our holiday traditions, such as the Christmas stocking and tree, and you will discover Christmas customs observed during the Civil War.  Jane is a well-known lecturer on many topics related to women and their lives during the Victorian Era. You will also enjoy a tour of Historic West Hill Manor. 1:00 pm. Tickets $25. Tickets are available online at westhillnj.org, or phone 856-768-0312. West Hill is located at 1114 Oxmead Road, Burlington, NJ 08016

Sunday, December 16 - Burlington, Burlington County A Christmas Past Enjoy “A Christmas Past” at West Hill Manor. Our Victorian Tea will feature Jane Peters Estes, who will explain the origins of many of our holiday traditions, such as the Christmas stocking and tree, and you will discover Christmas customs observed during the Civil War. Jane is a well-known lecturer on many topics related to women and their lives during the Victorian Era. You will also enjoy a tour of Historic West Hill Manor. The program starts at 1:00  pm. Tickets are $25 and available online at  www.westhillnj.org  or by calling 856-768-0312. West Hill Manor is located at 1114 Oxmead Road, Burlington, NJ.