Author Archives: Wes Hughes

Planned dates for Wagon Rides being on site so far are:

     May 21st

     June 4th

     September 24th

     October 28th

     November 5th

     December 3rd

It's a fun time. Bring the little ones.

Rides operate from 11AM - 2PM.

Come join us!

They look happy!

This afternoon may be a rainy one, but just keep this image in your mind as you plan your next visit to Batsto!

You can get this view whenever you wish "remotely" by clicking on the camera on the home page of the website.

These good looking and hard working folks are Batsto Citizens Committee members and Wharton State Forest staff who " un-decorated" the Batsto Mansion recently, taking down the holiday trimmings.

We thank them and those who also gave of their time to decorate this beautiful building prior to the start of the holiday season.

This is fun work and we could always use more help.

Want to Volunteer at Batsto and Wharton State Forest?

Click on  "Volunteer Opportunities" in the "About" menu selection on the "Home" page.

If you have been viewing the East looking web camera recently, you see a variety of construction equipment just yards from the mansion.

Upgrades are being made to the mansions geothermal HVAC system by converting it from an Open to Closed system.

There is even some evening work going on!

Check it out!

Get in the holiday spirit at Batsto Village!

Sunday, December 11^th

12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Come join us for…

• Hot cider and cookies in the Post Office Museum!
• A fun children’s craft activity on the porch of the General Store!
• Mansion tours!
• Having your holiday mail hand cancelled at the Post Office (with no zip code!)
• Taking holiday pictures! (with a sleigh?)
• Listening to the St. Nicholas Aurora Carolers as they stroll through the village!
• A visit to the Nature Center!
• Taking a wagon ride!

*There is a charge of $10 / rider for the 20 -minute ride to help us offset the cost of providing this activity

THE HAUNTING AT BATSTO VILLAGE

Sunday, October 30, from 12 Noon to 3:00 PM

FREE   FREE   FREE

For Children Age 12 and Under

WEAR YOUR HALLOWEEN COSTUME

Tricks, Treats, Games, Prizes

Pony Rides

Music Entertainment

Hot Dogs, Drinks

ALL ARE WELCOME

Presented by the BATSTO CITIZENS COMMITTEE

Visit us at...

www.BatstoVillage.org

www.facebook.com/whartonsf/

There is NO Organized Car Show at the Country Living Fair.

It's time again for the Batsto Country Living Fair!

This years' event will include several more vendors than it did in 2021.

The event officially begins at 9AM and will end at 4PM on Sunday October 16th.

Lots of nice things for sale, food to eat and interesting sites to see!

Tours of the first floor of the Batsto Mansion will be available, the Annie Carter Nature Center would love to have you visit and the Post Office welcomes you also!

Come early if you can.

Hope to see you there.

8th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry Reenactor Civil War Living History Encampment & Exhibit

http://8thnj.org/history

Given the weather forecast for this event, the 8th NJ VI will be set up at the horse barn in the Upper Village...under cover.

Various demonstrations and Drills will take place from 10AM - 3PM.

Wagon rides will NOT be available due to the anticipated wet weather to ensure the safety of the horse who would be working.

8th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry Reenactor Civil War Living History Encampment & Exhibit

http://8thnj.org/history

Given the weather forecast for this event, the 8th NJ VI will be set up at the horse barn in the Upper Village...under cover.

Various demonstrations and Drills will take place from 10AM - 3PM.

Wagon rides will NOT be available due to the anticipated wet weather to ensure the safety of the horse who would be working.

Don't forget the fall Antique, Glass and Bottle show Sunday September 25th at Batsto.

The show runs from 9AM - 3:30PM.

Lots of interesting things to see...and take home...from this show.

Bring the little ones with you and treat them to a wagon ride in the village.

It is a fun ride! 

Wagon rides are available ( for a cost ) from 11AM - 2PM.

Come join us and enjoy some time at Batsto!