Barclay Farm House, also known as Barclay Farmstead, is located in
Cherry Hill,
Camden County, in the
U.S. state
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of
New Jersey
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. The house was added to the
National Register of Historic Places
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on January 26, 1978.
History
Constructed in 1816, the house is owned and operated by Cherry Hill as an early 19th-century house with living history programs.
Barclay Farmstead: A Living History Museum
Cherry Hill Township. Accessed March 27, 2023. "Step back in time at the Barclay Farmstead, a historical oasis in the heart of bustling Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Built in 1816 by a Quaker farmer, Joseph Thorn, the farmhouse and surrounding 32-acre property offers visitors an opportunity to observe and participate in the agrarian lifestyle that once dominated the South Jersey landscape. Now listed on the National & New Jersey Registers of Historic Places, the Barclay Farmstead is owned and operated by Cherry Hill Township."
The Barclay Farm home is open for tours throughout the year, and is the site of special events in the summer months, such as weekly outdoor concerts. At Christmas time, the home is decorated and hosts winter events, including an annual craft fair.
The Barclay Farmstead Museum is open to the public on Wednesdays from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. and the first Sunday of each month from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. (March to November). Calling is recommended before a visit.
The immediate area surrounding the farm house has marked light hiking trails, a playground and a number of vegetable gardens, cared for by area residents who rent space during the summer to grow produce.
See also
* National Register of Historic Places listings in Camden County, New Jersey
References
External links
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1816 establishments in New Jersey
Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in New Jersey
Federal architecture in New Jersey
Houses completed in 1816
Houses in Camden County, New Jersey
Museums in Camden County, New Jersey
Historic house museums in New Jersey
Living museums in New Jersey
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
National Register of Historic Places in Camden County, New Jersey
New Jersey Register of Historic Places
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