- Open on the second Sunday of April, May, June, September, October, and November from 1-4 pm
- Open House Tour Dates: April 13, May 4, June 8, September 14, October 12 and November 9 from 1-4pm
- Private tours and special events offered throughout the year
- Special events, family friendly activities, group and individual tours, and exhibits
- ADA accessible first floor
- restrooms
- gift shop
- parking lot
- bus parking
- group tours
- picnic area
- Free
Isaac Watson House
151 Westcott Avenue, Hamilton, NJ 08610
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Built by Isaac and Joanna Watson in 1708, the Watson House is recognized as the oldest house in Mercer County. Originally set on 800 acres, the home is situated on a bluff overlooking Watson’s Creek in John A. Roebling Park. The property and home reflect the layered history of colonial settlement and Indigenous heritage, offering insights into early architecture, colonial life, and pre-colonial communities. Today, the house serves as the headquarters of the New Jersey State Society of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Before the Watsons resided on the property, archaeological findings indicate a Lenni-Lenape presence on the land, revealing evidence of an Indigenous village and pottery. Visitors can engage with history through educational tours, living history events, and hands-on programs that explore a variety of trades and lifestyles, creating an enriching and immersive experience for all ages.
WHAT TO SEE AND DO
- Attend a living history event or hands-on program to learn about a variety of trade and lifestyles representative of the eighteenth century
- Take a house tour to learn more about the history of the family and property
- Learn about the Lenni-Lenape people who first resided on the land
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