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151 Westcott Ave.
Hamilton, NJ 08610 United States Get Directions

Recognized as the oldest house in Mercer County, the Isaac Watson house sits on the edge of the bluff overlooking the Abbott Marshlands in John A. Roebling Memorial Park.  Built in 1708 and beautifully restored by the New Jersey Daughters of the American Revolution in 1964, the house is open periodically for public tours.

 

Directions: From South Broad Street, turn west onto West Park Avenue. The closest intersection to the park is West Park Avenue and Westcott Avenue. Turn left onto Westcott Avenue, and then right at the sign, into Roebling Park, just before the Tulpehaking Nature Center.

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Christmas on the Creek – Watson House

Watson House 151 Westcott Ave., Hamilton, NJ, United States

The historic Watson House will be lit by candlelight and simple decorating with fresh greens, costumed re-enactors will delight visitors with tales of local activity, daily life & living in an 18th century home during revolutionary times. Gingerbread themed decorations and crafts will be displayed. We would like to share this special ‘Early American Gem’ with you to enjoy a […]

Event Series Open House at the Isaac Watson House

Open House at the Isaac Watson House

Watson House 151 Westcott Ave., Hamilton, NJ, United States

Come and learn about the history of the NJDAR’s beautiful state home! Built on a bluff overlooking Watson’s Creek, the Isaac Watson House was built in 1708, and is recognized as the oldest house in Mercer County. It serves as the headquarters of the New Jersey State Society of the National Society of the Daughters […]

Watson After Dark

Watson House 151 Westcott Ave., Hamilton, NJ, United States

Come visit the historic Isaac Watson House, and  see the house and grounds in a NEW LIGHT as we light up the night and the house by candlelight. Luminaria lights, will outline the walking path to the house and the house will be lit with replica candlesticks, reminiscent of the early-1700’s when the home was built. Decide for […]

Event Series Open House at the Isaac Watson House

Open House at the Isaac Watson House

Watson House 151 Westcott Ave., Hamilton, NJ, United States

Come and learn about the history of the NJDAR’s beautiful state home! Built on a bluff overlooking Watson’s Creek, the Isaac Watson House was built in 1708, and is recognized as the oldest house in Mercer County. It serves as the headquarters of the New Jersey State Society of the National Society of the Daughters […]

Event Series Open House at the Isaac Watson House

Open House at the Isaac Watson House

Watson House 151 Westcott Ave., Hamilton, NJ, United States

Come and learn about the history of the NJDAR’s beautiful state home! Built on a bluff overlooking Watson’s Creek, the Isaac Watson House was built in 1708, and is recognized as the oldest house in Mercer County. It serves as the headquarters of the New Jersey State Society of the National Society of the Daughters […]

Event Series Open House at the Isaac Watson House

Open House at the Isaac Watson House

Watson House 151 Westcott Ave., Hamilton, NJ, United States

Come and learn about the history of the NJDAR’s beautiful state home! Built on a bluff overlooking Watson’s Creek, the Isaac Watson House was built in 1708, and is recognized as the oldest house in Mercer County. It serves as the headquarters of the New Jersey State Society of the National Society of the Daughters […]

Event Series Open House at the Isaac Watson House

Open House at the Isaac Watson House

Watson House 151 Westcott Ave., Hamilton, NJ, United States

Come and learn about the history of the NJDAR’s beautiful state home! Built on a bluff overlooking Watson’s Creek, the Isaac Watson House was built in 1708, and is recognized as the oldest house in Mercer County. It serves as the headquarters of the New Jersey State Society of the National Society of the Daughters […]

Event Series Open House at the Isaac Watson House

Open House at the Isaac Watson House

Watson House 151 Westcott Ave., Hamilton, NJ, United States

Come and learn about the history of the NJDAR’s beautiful state home! Built on a bluff overlooking Watson’s Creek, the Isaac Watson House was built in 1708, and is recognized as the oldest house in Mercer County. It serves as the headquarters of the New Jersey State Society of the National Society of the Daughters […]

Isaac Watson House Tours

Watson House 151 Westcott Ave., Hamilton, NJ, United States

Come and learn about the history of the NJDAR’s beautiful state home! Built on a bluff overlooking Watson’s Creek, the Isaac Watson House was built in 1708, and is recognized as the oldest house in Mercer County. It serves as the headquarters of the New Jersey State Society of the National Society of the Daughters […]

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Isaac Watson House Tours

Watson House 151 Westcott Ave., Hamilton, NJ, United States

Come and learn about the history of the NJDAR's beautiful state home! Built on a bluff overlooking Watson’s Creek, the Isaac Watson House was built in 1708, and is recognized as the oldest house in Mercer County. It serves as the headquarters of the New Jersey State Society of the National Society of the Daughters […]

Watson House Tours

Watson House 151 Westcott Ave., Hamilton, NJ, United States

Built on a bluff overlooking Watson’s Creek, the Isaac Watson House was built in 1708, and is recognized as the oldest house in Mercer County. It serves as the headquarters of the New Jersey State Society of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution and was restored by NJDAR in 1964.

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Watson after Dark

Watson House 151 Westcott Ave., Hamilton, NJ, United States

See the house and grounds by candlelight and explore “behind the curtain” with costumed re-enactors who will entertain visitors with stories and displays about the lives of the “former” residents of this historic property. Luminaria lights will outline the walking path to the house and the house will be lit with replica candlesticks, reminiscent of the […]

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Watson House Tours

Watson House 151 Westcott Ave., Hamilton, NJ, United States

Built on a bluff overlooking Watson’s Creek, the Isaac Watson House was built in 1708, and is recognized as the oldest house in Mercer County. It serves as the headquarters of the New Jersey State Society of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution and was restored by NJDAR in 1964.

Watson House Tours

Watson House 151 Westcott Ave., Hamilton, NJ, United States

Built on a bluff overlooking Watson’s Creek, the Isaac Watson House was built in 1708, and is recognized as the oldest house in Mercer County. It serves as the headquarters of the New Jersey State Society of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution and was restored by NJDAR in 1964.

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