Author Archives: Wes Hughes

With its tower standing tall in the center of the village, the Batsto Mansion is one of the most notable examples of Victorian domestic architecture in the
Pinelands.

A new series of public lectures will shed further light on the history and significance of the nineteenth-century house.

Presented in three parts, each discussion will explore the Batsto Mansion’s relationship to other American homes and popular architectural trends.

The first lecture, “An Introduction to American Architecture through Batsto’s Buildings and Beyond,” guides visitors through the history of domestic architecture from the earliest inhabitants of North America to the modern world. Digging even deeper into the Wharton-era, August’s lecture, “The Italianate Style: Victorian Tastes and the Exterior of the Batsto Mansion,” tells the story of American architects and builders finding international inspiration for their designs.

In September, the three-part series concludes with "The Eastlake Style: The Gilded Age and the Interior of the Batsto Mansion,” which investigates the
relationship between American homes and the Industrial Revolution. All lectures are free and open to the public. Anyone interested in attending is recommended to call ahead to the Visitor Center to reserve seats, as space in the auditorium is limited. Details regarding the date/
time of each event will be posted on the Wharton State Forest Facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/pg/whartonsf/events/?ref=page_internal

For the summer season, Batsto Mansion Tours are currently offered on the following days and times: 

(These are subject to change based on the availability of personnel. If you want to check, the Visitor Center can be reached at (609) 561-0024 )

Wednesday (11:00a, 1:00p, 2:00p) 

Thursday (11:00a, 1:00p, 2:00p) 

Friday (10:00a, 11:00a, 1:00p, 2:00p, 3:00p) 

Saturday (10:00a, 11:00a, 1:00p, 2:00p, 3:00p) 

Sunday (10:00a, 11:00a, 1:00p, 2:00p, 3:00p) 

The Batsto Mansion tour is one you don't want to miss.

Come and enjoy!

Vendors interested in having display space at the Batsto Citizens Committee Fall Antique, Glass and Bottle Show can now register on line at this website.

Click  on  “About” us in the header near the top of the home page, then click on “Vendor Registration Forms”.

Instructions for sending in your payment and future contact will appear after you complete the form and press the submit button.

Two very different morning views at Batsto today...

Come visit us and see!

Check the Facebook link at the bottom of the Home Page for more information.

https://www.facebook.com/whartonsf/

Dedicated Batsto volunteer Stephen Wolf will be in the Blacksmith Shop this Friday, Saturday & Sunday ( 6/17,6/18,6/19 ).

Stop by and say hello, see Stephen working and learn about how vital this trade was to Batsto many years ago.

Stephen generally has the shop ready to go ~ 11AM.

Check it out!

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Tours of the Atsion Mansion; just opposite the Atsion Recreation Area and lake, are being conducted every Saturday through September 3rd.

Tours begin at 1PM and 2PM.

Register for a tour in person at the Atsion office on Route 206 opposite the lake.

You may want to check with the office at (609) 268-0444 to be sure tours are being conducted and have not been completely booked.

The Atsion Mansion; built by Samuel Richards ( Jesse's brother ) in 1826 is a very unique building. It has never been plumbed or electrified! Atsion itself has quite an interesting history.

Come visit....

You may even get a tour from a famous local author!

Check out the great event the Friends of Indian King Tavern are conducting this weekend!

It's a blast!

The Skirmish – Indian King Tavern (indiankingfriends.org)

In 2021, the Maintenance department at Wharton State Forest did a great job re-siding the Piggery at Batsto Village.

Recently, three cedar roofs have been replaced as part of the capital improvement program.