millbrook village

podrozniczka60

For us it was a serendipity - a nice outdoor museum recreating the 19th century working New Jersey village on an old road Kings Highway with its shops, gardens, general store, church. Many buildings are the originals, some were brought in from other locations and log by log, brick by brick rebuilt. Millbrook village was much emptier on this Saturday morning than it ever should. It is a lovely place to stroll and learn. What is most amazing about this place is the number of enthusiastic and knowledgeable volunteers in period cloths ready to answer visitors questions and point the things of interest.There is a nice picnic area but it looks like you need to bring your own lunch. Bathroom facilities, convenient parking and brochures with information are available - all for free.

Hannahryan19

Visited the area last year. It was enjoyable and interesting to see the old houses, church, and other buildings. The main part of the village was well kept. Inside the church there are photos of all the graves in the graveyard and the inscriptions are written down which was helpful. There were people working there that were dressed similar to the time period of the village. We walked as far as the school which was vandalised with graffiti which was a huge shame, I'm not sure by now if it has been fixed up. As well as that, the graveyard was completely grown over and you could not really access it due to this. But over all it was enjoyable and interesting.

tourjunkie

Our family has been going to Millbrook Village nearly every year for Millbrook Days. It is simply wonderful! It doesn't matter what age you are, there will be many things for you there. We have visited with four generations as well as meeting up with friends. They have loads of FREE things for children to do. We started taking my grandchildren when they were toddlers and they loved it then and still look forward to it now that they are teens. The volunteers couldn't be better! They dress in period costumes and demonstrate all sorts of crafts and chores like they used to be done. They take time to talk to the children and explain things to them at age appropriate levels. There is a wide array of buildings to tour and the grounds are beautiful. If you like to be outdoors and enjoy historical places you simply have to go to Millbrook. We mark it on the calendar every year to be sure we don't miss it.

AnAdventureAddict

Step back in time and stroll this tiny well preserved hamlet. One of the women who provides information to those passing by actually lived as a child in the home she currently maintains. Even during off hours, it's a romantic and scenic walk.

Blairstown

Millbrook Village is a great place to visit especially during Millbrook Days. It is very interesting to see how people once managed there day to day activities. The volunteers are all very nice and it is wonderful how well the grounds and buildings are cared for. If you have some time step back into history for an enjoyable lesson.

dunndesi

Millbrook Village is a must see when visiting the Delaware National Park, in Hardwick, NJ. Restored houses, a church and numerous buildings show an original settlement. Each year, MIllbrook Days is held featuring fun for the whole family and visitors from near & far. A dedicated group of volunteers works with officials to preserve and promote Millbrook Village and they've done a fantastic job. Walkng some of the many trails that start or lead to the Village is also worthwhile.

JerryG838

This was a wonderful trip and I am thankful that I got to visit the Millbrook Days in October 2012. Going back in time was great and to listen to the stories from the volunteers was memorable. It was free and parking is well organized and plentiful.

chancelund

Wonderful time at Millbrook Days. Free event. Only request a donation. Took me grandkids, we had a great time.

ndepndant

I am sad to see this wonderful historic attraction struggling just to survive. Imagine a mini Williamsburg. but FREE. free to park free to enter and all the attractions are free. I had a few great hours of fun watching listening and learning how things were done 150 years ago before the advent of electricity. The church group even sold food at insanely low prices. Sadly, they might get more visitors if they did charge more.

potcake8

A very old village on the original site [ a rarity ] . This is a great place to relive history without the hype of say Sturbridge Village , though much smaller it covers most small villages of early America very completely.

Islandjoe56

Spend a couple of hours ampling around this recreated town. Not much to do, unless you are into history, especially NJ dutch history, but it's free, and a nice walk-around.

Shoumo

Parts of the village are reconstructed structures relocated for nearby sites. But the Millbrook village did exist and some of the buildings of the original village still exist. Some of these are open to the public on weekends between Memorial and Labor Day - with volunteers in period costumes. If you are more interested in the fauna then each season would offer its own collection of birds and mammals. I visited the site as part of the "Great Places at the Gap" trail prescribed at njwildlifetrails.org and it was a great way to end the day's drive. I found the place neat, quiet and clean. You may want to read up a bit about the site before you go there. There are maps with descriptions of the building available as PDF downloads that you can printout before you go. The parking lot in not large but it is unlikely that there would be a large crowd.

Jan_Bill

To walk paths and watch the building of post and beam structures is amazing.

galvirgo

Nice visit to Millbrook. Was there a few times with my husband and on a weekend when the buildings are open and tours are available it is well worth the stop. I believe that they may have had some damage to the buildings though during the flooding this past fall, so I would venture out there again in the Spring.

deanm397

Janice and I sat in the back taking a break from our sight seeing sitting by the brook. Beautiful