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House, headquarters of the New Jersey State Society of the National Society of
the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), was restored by the New Jersey
DAR as part of the New Jersey Tercentenary Celebration in 1964. This fine stone
house built by Isaac Watson in 1708, is recognized as the oldest house in Mercer
County. Built on a bluff overlooking Watson’s Creek, the house is located
in John A. Roebling Park, a 200 acre sanctuary near the center of Trenton.
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Watson
House is open to the public for guided tours each spring and
fall.
The 2008 tour dates are as follows:
Sunday,
April 13, 2008
Sunday,
May 11, 2008
Sunday,
June 8, 2008
Sunday,
September 14, 2008
Sunday,
October 12, 2008
Sunday,
November 9, 2008
Plan
to attend one of the above-listed open houses, between 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. These
open houses are a great family or individual outing.
Information
on arranging group tours for schools, senior groups, and DAR
Chapters can be picked-up at one of the open house events
or can be obtained by calling 609-588-5343 and leaving a message.
Please leave your name, complete mailing address, name of
your group or organization, and a phone number.
Group tours must be arranged at least six weeks in advance.
Those planning to tour Watson House should wear sneakers or
flat rubber-soled shoes - high heels are not permitted. There
is no charge to tour the house, but donations to assist with
its upkeep are welcome.
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DIRECTIONS:
151
Westcott Avenue, Hamilton, New Jersey
Watson House is easily accessible from Route 206 (South Broad Street),
turn onto West Park Avenue. Make a left turn onto Wescott Avenue. After passing
under high tension wires, make an immediate right turn onto the lane that leads
to Watson House. Parking is available in the parking lot, inside the chain link
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