| The Ely House (c. 1850) features room displays on the first floor which highlight the Society's extensive collection of furniture, textiles and costumes. Several portraits by Marlatt, a noted mid-nineteenth century Hightstown artist, are displayed on the walls. The Society bought the Ely House in 1971. The Freight Station is a large room that was added to the back of the Ely house. It is an authentic freight station that once served the Camden & Amboy Railroad that passed through the center of Hightstown. Now it is used as a museum display room as well as a meeting room for the Society and other local groups. The library is at the north end of the Freight Station. The volunteer docents who lead tours of the Ely House first study a book compiled by the Woman's Club of Hightstown. Done as a Civic Improvement Project, the docent's guide provides information on each museum display item as well as procedures for opening and closing the Ely House Museum and Sara Hutchinson West Educational Center. The information covers local history, architecture and the objects displayed. To read the Docent's Guide: Click Here The Woman's Club opens the facility the last Sunday of each month from 2-4 p.m., providing a tremendous aid to museum lovers and the Historical Society. With occasional exceptions, the Ely House and Sara Hutchinson Museum are closed for the summer. Society meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month from September through May. Feel free to contact one or more members using the Contact Us button at upper left. For directions, Click Here |
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The last Sunday of each month during the school year, the Ely House Museum and Sara Hutchinson West Educational Center will be open. Your hosts will be members of the Hightstown Woman's Club. |