Burlington County at Home: 1750's House

In this Program we welcome you and your class to the 1750's, as you meet a merchant who once lived in this very house and experience what life was like in the 18th century.

This tour combines living history with a hands-on workshop and scavenger hunt. It can be expanded into a half-day adventure with a picnic lunch and walking tour of town.

Cost per student: $4.00

Tour Duration: 1.5 to 3 hours and is suitable for grades K-12.

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BCHS "Trunk" Programs

In Class Education Programs - In these programs the staff of the Burlington County Historical Society will visit your class with an exciting presentation on one of the social studies topics below.

• The Lenape
  
• Happy 300th Birthday Benjamin Franklin!
  
• Colonial Days
  
• Revolutionary War
  
• Civil War
  
• "Making it in Burlington County: The Industrial Revolution"
  
• Buy, Sell, Trade! The story of Burlington County's famous department store legend - Justus Strawbridge
  
• Blue Gold and Red Silver! Blueberries and Cranberries in NJ

The programs are 1 hours in duration and suitable for grades K-12. They are designed for 30 students but can be expanded for auditorium audiences. These programs cost $75 per classroom. For more information and to book a tour please call (609) 386-4773 and ask for the Education Director, Jeff Macechak. All programs are designed in conjunction with the State of NJ Core Curriculum Standards for social studies. The Burlington County Historical Society is a private non profit organization, dedicated to the history of Burlington County and New Jersey. For directions, please view our visit us page which offers this information.

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Assisted Living Community Outreach

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School Outreach Program

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Community Outreach Programs & Events at BCHS

Burlington County Historical Society makes great efforts to support the local area; as such it opens its doors on various occasions for special community events.

Past events have included:


(Annual Christmas Gingerbread House Competition)


(Captain Lawrence's Birthday Celebration)


(Women's History Month Lectures)


(Underground Railroad Event)