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The Proprietary House is a tourist attraction in Perth Amboy, NJ.

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S K
S K -Google user
3 years ago
We booked the Historical Experience tour and it was great! Our group were of 7 people. All the staff were friendly and very knowledgeable. This was a great way of bringing history to life! I would recommend this to anyone visiting New Jersey who wanted to see something...Read More
Weekend1 hr+Yes$11–15
brian somero
brian somero -Google user
7 years ago
Great place to explore history!
K B
K B -Google user
6 years ago
Love this place! Really interesting history, and good vibes
Krystal Carabello
Krystal Carabello -Google user
Edited a year ago
Just went to visit The Proprietary House in East Brunswick. During the evening around 7:30pm. Do you see what I see? Aspiration on the 1st window to the right of the front door. A woman like figure within the curtain I went the next night, around 10:30PM....Read More
Deb Teall
Deb Teall -Google user
a year ago
We went for Twelfth Night Trivia—NJ history with historian Fred Rossi leading us. Wine, lovely desserts, free local honey, cool facts and lots of hilarity. Wonderful!
WeekendNo waitYes
History Underfoot
History Underfoot -Google user
2 years ago
I took a walking tour organized by The Proprietary House and it was above and beyond expectations. There were several leaders and all of them knowledgeable and friendly, and the entire event was thoughtfully prepared. Highly recommend! They definitely do their city of Perth Amboy...Read More
Jay Rod
Jay Rod -Google user
2 years ago
I live 6 houses up from here, and I always remember as a kid playing in the parking lot and saying to my friends you can see a ghost at the top window. I also did a couple of tours and it was a good...Read More
Carol Mastroianni
Carol Mastroianni -Google user
3 years ago
My husband and I discovered a piece of New Jersey history that we had never known about. This weekend we watched the documentary entitled "Benjamin Franklin. A Film by Ken Burns." We learned of the "Proprietary House" in Perth Amboy, whose best known...Read More
Sarah Phillips
Sarah Phillips -Google user
8 years ago
I'm a big time American revolutionary era fan. Benjamin Franklin is one of my all time favorite founding fathers. The propriety house was home to William Franklin, Benjamin Franklin's son. So this historic house has been on my list of places to visit. Kerry, the...Read More
Kurtis
Kurtis -Google user
6 years ago
This house and tour was superb. The history and the house itself are amazing. Tours are free and the basement is open weekly for tea. When decorated for Christmas the interior of the house is incredible. This place is a hidden...Read More
Nikki B.
Nikki B. -Google user
2 years ago
This was a great visit to the Proprietary House! Everything was decorated for Christmas and there was even live music. We learned so much! I’m pleased that they have so many exciting events planned!
Weekend30–60 minNot sure$11–15
Juta Nolan
Juta Nolan -Google user
6 years ago
I organized a trip for adults to go there and also look around the town. Everyone was so excited to be in an historic place that was so important during the American Revolution. Many people said that they would be coming back with their kids...Read More
Anirish Newton
Anirish Newton -Google user
3 years ago
I am not even sure where to start, this place has sooo much history, spirit, breath taking, i have experienced mixed emotions, nostalgic, sad, romance, inspiration, lots of historical information. …
Catherine Coleman
Catherine Coleman -Google user
2 years ago
We booked the Historical Experience tour and it was great! Our group were of 7 people.
Marcus Warren
Marcus Warren -Google user
2 weeks ago
Such an amazing service
Marguerite King
Marguerite King -Google user
5 years ago
Had no idea how rich in history this local area is. The Proprietary House is a local treasure. Cant wait to go back to the arched brick cellar, which became a speak easy during prohibition, for tea.
Frederick Stewart
Frederick Stewart -Google user
8 years ago
There is a 👻 ghost story related to the house and a lot of cool history. Worth the visit if you like the history of colonial America. …
Anita Robertson
Anita Robertson -Google user
2 years ago
We booked the Historical Experience tour and it was great! Our group were of 7 people.
Tina Hooppell
Tina Hooppell -Google user
3 years ago
Wonderful experience. Guide was knowledge and made the rooms come alive with information.
Hal Jalikeakick
Hal Jalikeakick -Google user
10 years ago
The only surviving colonial governors mansion in the USA! Beautiful building, but needs to be open and utilized more.

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