Author Archives: Wes Hughes
Heating Up The Coals!
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.
Atsion Mansion Tours
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!
The British are coming!
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)
Positive Progress
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.
Batter Up …and wagon on down
Check it out in the Events section!
The Musick of Two Georges
For your viewing pleasure is a musical presentation; with narrative, which lived streamed on the internet recently.
This presentation was partially sponsored by the Batsto Citizens Committee, Inc.
Enjoy!
The Musick of Two Georges
King George III of England and General & President George Washington.
Presented by The Practitioners of Musick.
Wagon Rides
Wagon rides will also be available the day of the Spring Antique, Glass & Bottle Show. Rides will be available from 11AM – 2PM.
There is a $10.00 charge / person for the ride that runs through much of the Village.
This charge helps us reduce the overall cost we are charged to bring the equipment, horse(s) and people to the site.
Planned dates for Wagon Rides being on site so far are:
May 15 - Spring Antique, Glass and Bottle Show
June 11- Vintage Base Ball game
September 18 - Fall Antique, Glass & Bottle Show
October 1- Civil War Living History
December 11 - Winter in the Pines
It's a fun ride !
Come join us!
Please Note…Mansion Tours Update
- Mansion tour days and hours may vary, please call 609-561-0024 prior to your visit to confirm current schedule.
- Currently mansion tours run Saturdays & Sundays beginning at 11am, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm.
- Tickets are available at the rear entrance of the visitor center on the day of the tour and are offered on a first come first served basis.
- Ticket price: $3.00 adults; $1.00 children 6-11 and free for those five (5) and under.
- Tours are limited to 10 people per tour.
- Masks are required for everyone inside during the tour.
