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Historical Walking Tour in Mount Holly

128 High St, Mt Holly, NJ 08060, USA
Duration

1 hour (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

English

Overview

Discover the fascinating history of Mount Holly, New Jersey, on this entertaining and informative walking tour. You’ll explore a historic prison, a Quaker meeting house, a schoolhouse that pre-dates American public education, and one of the oldest fire companies in the country. End your tour with a visit to the charming shops and restaurants of Mill Race Village.

  • Learn the history of Mount Holly on a guided walking tour
  • Visit one of the oldest schoolhouses in the United States
  • Hear vivid accounts of the people who lived among the landmarks
  • Shop and dine in historic buildings at Mill Race Village

What To Expect

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Burlington County Prison Museum



At the Historic Burlington County Prison, guests will hear stories of the men who built the prison and the inmates who served jail sentences.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Friends Meeting House



At the Friends Meeting House, guests will hear stories of the first European settlers of Mount Holly who established themselves as landholders in the 1680s.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Brainerd School



At the Oldest Schoolhouse in the USA, guests will hear stories of what it was like to be a teacher and a student in the time before public education was established.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Village Idiot Brewing Company



At the Village Idiot Brewing, guests will hear stories of the importance of beer in the colonies and the process of how beer is brewed.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Mt. Holly Fire Station 34



At the Britannia Fire Company, guests will hear stories about the oldest continuously operating volunteer fire company in the United States.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Mill Race Village Shops



At the Mill Race Village, guests will be invited to shop and dine in the historic buildings that end our tour route.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

Included/Excluded

  • History of Mount Holly

Durations

1 hour (approx.)

Tour's Location

128 High St, Mt Holly, NJ 08060, USA
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