Shippen Manor will be holding tours in September.
Sept. 1- Labor Day: The Industries & Mining of Oxford”. The museum will have photographs, documents and more in display that refer to the mining and industrial history of Oxford, NJ.
Sept. 8- The second installment of “On the Daily” will be in the lower level dining hall and kitchen (lower east porch door) featuring the topic “Early American Childhood.” In addition, weather-permitting, we will also have an 18th c. carpentry demonstration with Scott Lance outside along the lower drive.
Last tours of the main floor start at 3:30 pm. Parking on-site is limited. If lots are full, please park in town and walk over. For more information about park rules, parking, accessibility and our programming, please visit Warren200.com or follow us on Facebook. We are a family-friendly site. Rain or shine. Free admission, donations accepted by Friends of Shippen. Office 908-453-4381.
Shippen Manor
Shippen Manor is a c.1754 iron master’s residence built by Dr. William Shippen, Sr. The Shippens were socially prominent members of a wealthy Philadelphia family. The museum offers guided tours on the 1st and 2nd Sundays from May to December, except on holidays.