Shippen's first military encampment since reopening to the public last week brings the 27th NJ Regiment back to the manor this Sunday. Visitors can share in the experiences of the men (and women) of this unit during the Civil War. Soldiers and officers will have tents and offices set up and the regiment’s surgeon will be on site. Firing demonstrations will be announced and our younger visitors are encouraged to participate in the “wooden rifle picket”.
Tours of the main floor will be offered by our knowledgeable docents. Tours will be kept to smaller groups for a better visitor experience.
During the firing demonstrations, museum tours will be paused temporarily (20-30 minutes). A children’s activity (“Ciphers and the Civil War”) will be provided near the office porch (upper driveway) from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. with the museum director. The rear parking and driveways are closed for pedestrian traffic. We also have limited accessible parking near the boardwalk in our Belvidere Avenue parking area. Please see programming information at Warren200.com for more information regarding off-site parking.
Admission is free.
Shippen Manor has new information and artifacts to share with visitors this season. There are also new entrances to the museum, both are identified with signs that are visible from the boardwalk. The museum entrance is the first porch from the Belvidere Avenue parking area and the ADA entrance is the second. If you need assistance entering the museum, please speak with our greeter.
Shippen Manor
Shippen Manor is a c.1754 iron master’s residence built by Dr. William Shippen, Sr. The Shippens were socially prominent members of a wealthy Philadelphia family. The museum offers guided tours on the 1st and 2nd Sundays from May to December, except on holidays.