Middlesex County NJ
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1050 River Road
Piscataway, NJ 08854
732-745-3030
FREE ADMISSION and Open Year Round Historical Interpreters Onsite from April–October
Hours:
Wednesday–Friday: 10 am–4 pm
Saturday and Sunday: 12–4 pm
Parking: It’s free and easy: Here’s a map of the Village, including our accessible parking area.
Accessibility: East Jersey Old Town Village is accessible to wheelchair users. Please call us at 732-745-3030 for further information or questions about accommodations you would need in order to visit the Village.
East Jersey Old Town Village
The East Jersey Old Town Village is closed on the following dates:
- September 3, 2026
- September 19, 2026
- September 25, 2026
- October 3, 2026
- October 31, 2026
- November 14, 2026
- November 21, 2026
- November 29, 2026
A Collection of 16 Historic Buildings From the Revolutionary War and Beyond
This special historic village has delighted visitors with a glimpse into the past since its opening in 1978.
The Village features historic structures from the 1700s and 1800s, relocated to its site within Johnson Park. They represent different architecture styles found throughout Middlesex County’s Raritan Valley. The Village’s founder, Dr. Joseph Kler, and a group of local residents saved most of the buildings from demolition and transported them to the Village where they were reassembled and restored to reflect how they would have looked centuries ago.
Now you can explore these buildings of early residents and the archaeological discoveries from the long-vanished port community of Raritan Landing, which was located in the same area as East Jersey Old Town Village, on the Raritan River.
Check out our calendar of upcoming special events, programs, and exhibits.
An Outing the Whole Family will Love
Wander through time with indoor and outdoor experiences. Visit a tavern, one-room schoolhouse, church, blacksmith shop, and more. See a stone carver, printer, Revolutionary War soldiers, and other historical interpreters in action. The kids can relax in our children’s room with crafts and movies, too. Then enjoy the lovely nature in Johnson Park, including picnic tables for lunch.
Explore a gateway site for the Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area, situated along the Washington-Rochambeau National Historic Trail, where Continental, British, French, and Hessian troops, passed through and encamped. Stop by the General Store and purchase postcards, books, t-shirts, teas, and honey from our beehives.
The History of East Jersey Old Town Village
In the 1970s, Dr. Joseph Kler saved historic buildings from demolition and relocated them to Johnson Park. East Jersey Old Town Village would grow to become a center where the public could learn about the important history of central New Jersey. The family continued to remain active in the village for many years and contributed financially to the growth of the reading room.
American Revolution Watch a “battle” between the American patriots and the British redcoats. Historical Figures Visit the tavern and stand in the spot where George Washington was honored after the Revolution. Augmented Reality “Meet” the first president in our augmented reality tour. Architecture Check out different architectural styles of the Raritan Valley. Historic Technology Watch a colonial printing press in action. Liberty Base Ball Take in all the action at a vintage baseball game, 1857 style.