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Fred and Vivian Wagner of Toronto Ontario Canada visited Atlantic City in late August of 1966 while on their honeymoon.

The newlyweds thought a trip to Batsto Village was in order since it was close to Atlantic city and Fred had a connection to the area. The maternal side of Fred’s family can be traced to the Hackensack, NJ area in the 1600’s; when it was still called New Barbados. Fred’s father was from Philadelphia, Pa.

While at Batsto, Fred and Vivian used their Kodak Super 8 movie camera ( no audio capability on those devices back then )  to take film of their ride on the Batsto stage coach.

Fred and Viv were kind enough to not only share this piece of footage with us, but have allowed us to share it with you all.

Thank you Fred and Viv!

This is a rare glimpse into Batsto when it had been in operation for only two years.

Enjoy!

Fred & Viv in 2021 ...a beautiful couple for 55 years...with great memories of Batsto Village!

Not Fred & Viv....but a 2021 view

This terrific picture was taken by a visitor to Batsto....Audrey Geddes Geraci.

Thank you for letting us share.

This picture of the Nature Center at Batsto adorned the cover of the New Jersey Pinelands Commission

January 2021 Monthly Management Report.

They made a great choice!

Even though things are on hold for the time being, the Batsto Citizens Committee, Inc. ( BCCI )  always has a need for new members who have an interest in volunteering at Batsto Village & Atsion.

There are many opportunities to help out. It could be interpreting the mansion or post office for visitors, assisting with special events BCCI holds at the sites or helping at the nature center. There are many ways to help. Some are behind the scenes, helping us with things necessary to keep our organization running. You don't have to be an expert in any of these things, just a strong desire to help tell the Batsto story and improve the experience for visitors to the site.

If you have an interest...or even think you might have an interest...please email us through the "Contact" link on this site. We will get back to you to explore how you might be able to help and your level of interest.

The Batsto Citizens Committee ( BCCI ) is one of the sponsors of the

February 10, 2021 virtual tour of Mount Vernon.

BCCI is proud to help bring this free presentation to the public.

The home of George Washington contains two articles

produced at Batsto!

You must register on - line through Eventbright to view the presentation.

The registration link is below:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-vip-tour-of-george-washingtons-mount-vernon-featuring-new-jersey-h-tickets-135998121041

The Batsto Citizens Committee, Inc. ( BCCI ) will host a live presentation on our Facebook page from the famous Batsto Post Office on Sunday January 17th beginning at 1PM. The Batsto Post Office is unique in that it is....well...join us Sunday to find out!

Since the Batsto Mansion has been closed for several months due to the pandemic, we thought we would give you a chance to see it in a different way.

This Sunday December 6^th, long time Batsto Citizens Committee, Inc. (BCCI) member and docent Janice Dispoto will host a tour of the first floor of the mansion beginning at 11:30AM.

You can view this tour live on our ( Batsto Citizens Committee / Historic Batsto Village ) Facebook page and the tour will last about 45 minutes. It is best if you are already “following” us or “like” us.

This is the first time we have ever attempted a tour of the mansion in this manner. We are working through some technical obstacles but should be set for Sunday morning.

The mansion will not be decorated for the holiday as it has been in the past, but if you have not been in the mansion before here is your chance to see a big piece of it.

When the pandemic has passed, you’ll want to come visit in person!

Come join us.

Photo courtesy George Martin

What a unique picture of the famous Batsto Post Office.

Thank you Helen McAndrew for letting us share it.