Burlington Attractions
Established by the Society of Friends in 1677, Burlington was one of the first permanent settlements. It became a prosperous port with mainly Quaker settlers and pacifists as the inhabitants thus very little involvement in the Revolution.
Bard-How House
Constructed about 1743 by Bennett and Sarah Pattison Bard, and sold in 1756 to Samuel How, Sr. This well-preserved house is furnished with 18th-century antiques and art.
Burlington County Historical Society
451 High Street
Burlington, NJ 08016-4514
United States
451 High Street
Burlington, NJ 08016-4514
United States
Phone 1 (609) 386-4773
Fax 1 (609) 386-4828
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Facilities
Gift shop
Burlington County Historical Society Complex
The complex includes the Bard-How House, the James Fenimore Cooper House, and the Captain James Lawrence House, complete with period furnishings and decorative arts, and the Aline Wolcott Museum Galleries.
Burlington County Historical Society
451 High Street
Burlington, NJ 08016-4514
United States
451 High Street
Burlington, NJ 08016-4514
United States
Phone 1 (609) 386-4773
Fax 1 (609) 386-4828
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Facilities
Gift shop
Captain James Lawrence House
This house was the boyhood home of James Lawrence, who went on to a distinguished naval career, reaching the rank of Captain before his death in battle during the war of 1812. His famous last command was "Don't Give Up The Ship".
Burlington County Historical Society
451 High Street
Burlington, NJ 08016-4514
United States
451 High Street
Burlington, NJ 08016-4514
United States
Phone 1 (609) 386-4773
Fax 1 (609) 386-4828
James Fenimore Cooper House
Built about 1780, it became the birthplace of James Fenimore Cooper, novelist of the American wilderness in 1789. The home has been restored and contains four museum rooms displaying Cooper artifacts, implements and furnishings.
Burlington County Historical Society
451 High Street
Burlington, NJ 08016-4514
United States
451 High Street
Burlington, NJ 08016-4514
United States
Phone 1 (609) 386-4773
Fax 1 (609) 386-4828
Lumberton - Air Victory Museum, New Jersey
(Near Burlington)
The Air Victory Museum is home to many aircraft and aviation artifacts. Displays include everything from clothing to full-motion flight simulators.
All values are in United States Dollars
Air Victory Museum
68 Stacy Haines Road
Lumberton, NJ 08048
United States
68 Stacy Haines Road
Lumberton, NJ 08048
United States
Phone 1 (609) 267-4488
Fax 1 (609) 702-1852
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
| Adult | $ 4.00 |
| Senior over 62 | $ 3.00 |
| Child 13 & under | $ 2.00 |
| Child 3 & under | FREE |
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities
Gift shop
