62 Walnford Road, Upper Freehold, NJ 08501
(609) 259-6275
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What is it? Exhibit
On Display September 4 - December 31
Join us in an exploration of two centuries of changing industrial, agricultural and domestic activity with this exhibit. Common 18th century tools will be on display to challenge your ability to determine what these tools were used for so many years ago.
The exhibit is open during our regular park hours, 9am - 4pm daily.
Picturesque after a snowfall, full of fascinating history throughout the year, any day is a great time to visit this wonderful historic site and learn more about the Waln family and the evolution of Walnford over two centuries - from an 18th century industrial village and family farm to an elegant country estate. At the heart of the Crosswicks Creek Greenway (1436 acres), the site showcases over 200 years of social, technological and environmental history through the Waln family. The historic district includes 36 acres of field, woodland and wetlands. Pets are not allowed on the site.
Visit the large, elegant home built in 1774, the operating 19th century gristmill and the farm buildings set in a beautiful landscape. The site is open 8am - 4:30pm every day.
Gristmill Demonstrations
Experience the rumbling and clacking of the gristmill as our industrial heritage comes alive again along the banks of Crosswicks Creek. See corn ground into meal as it was done in the 19th century, during demonstrations on weekends April-November from 1-4pm. All ages are welcome, under 14 with adult. Call (609) 259-6275 for more information about demonstrations, drop-in programs and reserved group tours.
Reserved Group Programs
This historic district features an operating 19th century grist mill, the elegant Waln family home (1774), a carriage house, and an assortment of outbuildings. Offerings include a guided site tour of the grounds, learning about the mill, a tour of the wetlands, short hands-on craft experiences, and an introduction to Historic Walnford in your classroom or meeting place. Call (609) 259-6275 for more information.
Photos of Historic Walnford
Walnford's Buildings and landscape features represent every era of the site's 250 year history. These photos are provided to encourage your personal visit. Click on image to make larger.
Corn Crib entrance way 1879 Carriage House
1772 Waln House Waln House kitchen
Working Grist Mill Interior view of Grist Mill
Upcoming Free Events at Historic Walnford
Raise the Rafters
Sunday, August 29 from 2:30-3:30pm
Help fit post to beam, mortise with tenon as we construct a timber frame building.
What Is It?
Saturday, September 4 thru Friday, December 31, 9am-4pm daily
Join us in an exploration of two centuries of changing industrial, agricultural and domestic activity with this exhibit. Common 18th century tools will be on display to challenge your ability to determine what these tools were used for so many years ago.
2nd Annual Cornbread Contest
Sunday, September 19, 1-3pm
Sweet or savory, traditional or trendy, put your best homemade cornbread to the test. Entries will be rated by visitors as well as our select judging panel. Please bring two batches of your cornbread along with a typed copy of your recipe. Tasting from 1-3pm, ribbons awarded at 3pm.
Fiddler on the Porch
Sundays, Sep 19 & Oct 17, 1-3pm
Celebrate fall while listening to the lively fiddle tunes performed by Pete Brady.
Walnford Day
Sunday, October 3, 11am-5pm
Spend a day back in time in this beautiful corner of Monmouth County exploring history through a variety of hands-on actvities, demonstrations and exhibits.
Thanksgiving Bonus
Thursday thru Sunday, November 25 - 29, 11am - 4pm
Take a break from the festivities of Thanksgiving weekend to partake in your last chance of the year to discover Historic Walnford's gristmill in action.
For more information on any of these activities, call: 609-259-6275.
Site Map
Directions:
Please note: If you choose do an internet search for directions to this address, be aware that the parking lot on site is not accessible from the Walnford Rd/Hill Rd intersection. Directions below.
From the East Via I-195: Take Exit 11 (Imlaystown/Cox's Corner) and turn left onto Rt.43 (Imlaystown/Hightstown Rd). At the first intersection, turn right onto Rt. 526/Red Valley Rd. At the first light, turn left onto Sharon Station Rd and follow approximately 2 miles. Turn right onto Rt. 539 North. Travel a short distance and turn left onto Holmes Mills Rd. Make first right onto Walnford Road which leads directly into the park..
From the West: Follow I-195 to Exit 8 (Allentown), Rt. 524/539. Turn right and follow Rt. 539 through Allentown. Turn right onto Holmes Mills Rd and then right onto Walnford Rd, which leads directly into the park.
From the North: Take Rt. 9, 79, or 34S to 537W to Rt. 539 in Upper Freehold. Turn right onto Rt. 539 (Forked River Rd), then left onto Burlington Path Rd. Turn right onto Holmes Mills Rd and then left onto Walnford Rd, which leads directly into the park.