OFFICE OF CULTURAL AND HERITAGE AFFAIRS

RISLEY HOMESTEAD

Phone Number:  (609) 927-5218

Hours:  The Risley Homestead is open to small groups for guided tours every Saturday and Sunday from April through November, except on holidays. Admission is free.

Address:  8 Virginia Avenue,  Mailing Address: c/o Atlantic Heritage Center, P.O. Box 301, Somers Point, NJ 08244, 
Northfield, NJ 08225

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Museum:  Built circa 1790, the farmhouse was the two-room home for many generations of oystermen. It was expanded in the 20th century, but the early ceilings, wood paneling, cupboards, fireplace, a window and an enclosed stairway were carefully preserved. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Produced in cooperation with the Atlantic Heritage Center.
This list was updated on Monday, July 13, 2009.