MIDDLESEX COUNTY
CULTURAL AND HERITAGE COMMISSION
East Jersey Olde Towne Village
Village Buildings at East Jersey Olde Towne
Street address:
1050 RIVER ROAD,
PISCATAWAY,
NEW JERSEY .
(Intersection of River Road & Old Hoes Lane, Phone No: (732.745.3030)
[Click for East Jersey Olde Towne Directory]
1. Directory Area
2. New Brunswick Barracks
Replica -new replicated in 1978 from historical documents.
3. Runyon House-Restored
Moved from Possumtown Road, Piscataway in 1978.
4. Courtyard
5. Indian Queen Tavern
Removed from New Brunswick and reconstructed from new and original materials between 1976 & 1980.
6. Farley Blacksmith Shop
Moved from New Brunswick to Johnson Park in the 1960's and from the Park to East Jersey Olde Towne in 1978.
7. Williamson Blacksmith Wheelwright Shop
Relocated from Route 27, North Brunswick in 1976.
8. Six Mile Run House
Restored relocated from Route 27, Franklin Park in 1978.
9. Smalleytown Schoolhouse - Reconstructed
Replicated in 1977, at the Village, from original materials, salvaged from the Smalleytown Schoolhouse that was located in Warren Township.
10. Vanderveer House
Restored Moved and reconstructed in 1976, from its original location in Pluckemin.
11. Church of the Three-Mile Run -Replica
Built in 1978, of an 18th Century Middlesex County church.
12. Fitzrandolph House - Restored
From Hoes Lane in Piscataway, moved to the Village in 1976.
13. Runyon Dutch Home
14. Dunn House
Originally on Stelton Road, Piscataway. Moved in 1973.
History of East Jersey Olde Towne (EJOT)
Located on River Road in Piscataway, East Jersey Olde Towne is one of the largest collections of original and replica structures in the state. Situated on twelve acres of Johnson Park, Olde Towne, founded in 1971, is comprised of 12 structures, many of which were transported from their original sites in New Jersey.
The Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission assumed responsibility of the Village in May of 1989. An extensive renovation and restoration project was begun on the site, to repair damage caused by time and the elements. Structure by structure, the buildings that comprise EJOT are being renovated for use as a village devoted to New Jersey's rich heritage. Student workshops, folklife presentations, storytelling, outdoor concerts, a resource library and archives, lectures, film and other educational activities will take place, on a year round basis, at the village.
Dr. Joseph Kler, who helped found the Village, loved American history with a passion and was fired with the spirit of preserving the tangible aspects of our country's past so that future generations. A monograph chronicling his life, as well as brochures on the entire village is available, free of charge.
Programs at the Village see What's New! and check out our [ ACCESS] page for details on accommodations for persons with disabilities.
The Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission is funded in part by theNew Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the ArtsNew Jersey Historical Commission, a Division of Cultural Affairs in the Department of State
Middlesex County Cultural & Heritage Commission 703 Jersey Ave New Brunswick, NJ 08901-3605(732) 745 4489 FAX (732) 745 4524 Email [culturalandheritage@co.middlesex.nj.us] TTY users only call (732) 745 3888