Burlington County is excited to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America and the significant contributions made by Burlington County residents to our nation’s history.
As part of the year-long celebration, the Burlington County Parks System has created two new local history exhibits showcasing Burlington County’s role in the American Revolution and other significant events from American history.
Both exhibits are now open to visitors and will run through June 14 – the date of Burlington County’s 250th Anniversary Festival on High Street in Mount Holly.
“From early Colonial days and the struggle for Independence through the Industrial Revolution, the end of slavery, the Civil Rights movement and beyond, American history is filled with Burlington County people, places and events that helped shape our nation,” said Burlington County Commissioner Deputy Director Allison Eckel, liaison to the County Department of Resource Conservation and Parks. “These two new exhibits shine a spotlight on our county’s history, controversies and achievements with artifacts, maps, documents and historical displays. It’s a great learning experience that helps tell the story of America through a Burlington County lens.”
The first exhibit – titled Burlington County Joins the Revolution – is on the Second Floor of the Warden’s House Gallery in Mount Holly and showcases Burlington County battles, events and the roles local people had in the American Revolution.
The second exhibit – called 250 Years of Burlington County History — is on display at the Workers House Gallery in Historic Smithville Park in Eastampton. The exhibit spotlights important Burlington County events and people throughout the past 250 years of American history.
Both exhibits are free during the following hours:
– Burlington County Joins the Revolution, Warden’s House Gallery, 150 High Street, Mount Holly: Thursdays, Fridays and weekends from 10 AM to 4 PM.
– 250 Years of Burlington County History, Worker’s House Gallery at Smithville Park, 803 Smithville Road, Eastampton: Fridays and weekends from 9 AM to 4 PM.
Group tours are also available for both exhibits for schools, civic organizations and other small groups by appointment. Call 609-265-5828 or email mbozarth@co.burlington.nj.us to make arrangements.
Learn more about the two exhibits at https://www.co.burlington.nj.us/m/newsflash/home/detail/2667
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