Walking Tour of Revolutionary War Haddon Heights - Sunday, October 9 at 2pm
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The Heights Heritage League will hold a brisk two-mile WALKING TOUR of Revolutionary War Haddon Heights on Sunday, October 9 at 2:00 P.M. beginning at the Cannons at North Park and Tenth. Rose Fitzgerald will conduct the tour past the four pre-Revolutionary War houses and the archeological site of the Glover Mill. First stop is the Hinchman House, the oldest continuously occupied house in Camden County. Three other colonial houses remain from the early days - the Colonel Joseph Ellis House on Sycamore, the John D. Glover House on Sylvan and the Chalkley Glover House on New Jersey Avenue.
The remains of the Glover Fulling Mill will be pointed out. The fulling mill was the first industry in the area – used to wash, process, dye and stretch fabric that had been woven by local women. The mill and the houses are listed on the State and National Register of Historic Places.
The walk is free and should take about 90 minutes, rain or shine. All are welcome to attend. Call 547-3950 with questions. A brochure describing the history of these houses is available at the Haddon Heights Library.
