1 hour (approx.)
Daily Tour
15 people
English
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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