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Second Saturday Each Month - Mount Laurel, Burlington County Tour Paulsdale Paulsdale is open to the public for Second Saturday Tours at 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm. Paulsdale is the birthplace of Quaker suffragist Alice Paul. Tours include a 15-minute presentation about Alice Paul's life and work and a guided tour of the first floor of the property where visitors learn about the Paul family's daily life in the house and its present day use as a girl's leadership center. Tours are $5.00 per person. Paulsdale is located at 128 Hooton Road, Mount Laurel, NJ. For information about group tours or future tour dates, contact the Alice Paul Institute at 856-231-1885, e-mail  info@alicepaul.org , or visit  www.alicepaul.org .

Saturday, December 14 – Burlington County 2:00PM - 4:00PM    Paulsdale is open to the public for a Holiday Open House from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Paulsdale is the birthplace of Quaker suffragist Alice Paul. The home will be decorated in Quaker fashion by the Mount Laurel Garden Club and guests can  view the  Alice Paul: In Pursuit of Ordinary Equality  exhibit, enjoy refreshments, shop for holiday gifts in our gift shop, and view the Quaker influenced natural holiday decorations. Learn about Alice Paul's life and work and the site's present-day use as a girl's leadership center. Admission is free but donations are welcome. Paulsdale is located at 128 Hooton Road, Mt. Laurel. For information about group tours or future tour dates, contact the Alice Paul Institute at 856-231-1885, e-mail  info@alicepaul.org , or visit  www.alicepaul.org .

Saturday,  November 9  - Mount Laurel, Burlington County Tour Paulsdale & A Conversation with Native American Women Paulsdale is open to the public for Second Saturday Tours at 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm. Paulsdale is the birthplace of Quaker suffragist Alice Paul. Tours include a 15-minute presentation about Alice Paul's life and work and a guided tour of the first floor of the property where visitors learn about the Paul family's daily life in the house and its present day use as a girl's leadership center. Tours are $10.00 per person. From 2:00 - 3:00 pm, the Alice Paul Institute will honor Native American Heritage Month with an informative discussion exploring the politics and personal experiences of contemporary Native American identity. Listen in as speakers, Claire Garland of the Sand Hill Indian tribe, and Jesalyn Keziah of the Lumbee Indian tribe, share a meaningful conversation exploring how they each navigate the unique intersections and identities within conte...

Saturday, February 9   - Mount Laurel, Burlington County History Under Our Feet Join us on Saturday from 2:00 - 4:00 pm for a dynamic presentation of what Michael Burns has found while metal detecting at Paulsdale for the past 18 months. He has accumulated artifacts spanning 200 years of history! With “finds” dating back to 1776, Mike’s presentation is sure to intrigue and fascinate.  Admission is $5 per person. Mr. Burns has lived and worked in Mount Laurel the past 30 years. He is a Senior Principal and Regional Land Surveyor at Maser Consulting, an ENR Top 500 Engineering Design firm. He has over 35 years of Land Surveying experience and is a member of the West Jersey Surveyors Association (SAWJ) and the New Jersey Society of Professional Land Surveyors (NJSPLS). He is also a member of the South Jersey Metal Detecting Club (SJMDC) and the Mount Laurel Historical Society. Paulsdale is located at 128 Hooton Road, Mount Laurel, NJ. For more information, call  856-231-1885...

Saturday, December 8 - Mount Laurel, Burlington County Paulsdale Holiday Open House Paulsdale is open to the public for a Holiday Open House from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Paulsdale is the birthplace of Quaker suffragist Alice Paul. The home will be decorated in Quaker fashion by the Mount Laurel Garden Club and guests can  view the  Alice Paul: In Pursuit of Ordinary Equality exhibit, enjoy refreshments, shop for holiday gifts in our fun gift shop, and view the Quaker influenced natural holiday decorations. Learn about Alice Paul's life and work and the site's present day use as a girl's leadership center. Admission is free but donations are welcome. Paulsdale is located at 128 Hooton Road, Mt. Laurel. For information about group tours or future tour dates, contact the Alice Paul Institute at 856-231-1885, e-mail  info@alicepaul.org , or visit  www.alicepaul.org .