HOLCOMBE-JIMISON FARMSTEAD MUSEUM
1605 DANIEL BRAY HWY, LAMBERTVILLE, NJ

Preserving Hunterdon County's Rural Heritage Welcome to the Farmstead...    The Holcombe-Jimison Farmstead Museum is dedicated to the preservation of Hunterdon County's agricultural heritage from the 18th into the 20th centuries.   The Museum is housed in the restored three story bank barn that was built into the hillside to make both floors accessible from ground level.  Livestock were kept on the lower level, crops above.  In bad weather, the farmer could feed without going outdoors.  Today, some of the exhibits arranged in the barn cover the tools and equipment used by the farmer to raise and harvest the crops that provided fodder for livestock and commodities to sell. Other displays cover the domestic chores of the farmer's wife in the preparation and preservation of food and the making of clothing.  Early examples of now common implements and appliances give the visitor a sense of passing time.    The Museum property was once part of John Holcombe's "Plantation", according to his will of 1742.  In 1968, the Farmstead was donated to the Hunterdon County Historical Society by Milo and Rachel Jumison who retained life rights.  With Milo Jimison's death, over 250 years of agricultural activity on the site ended.  In 1984, the property was deeded to the Holcombe-Jimison Farmstead, Inc.  Using a combination of grants from small foundations, individual donations and a substantial gifts from the 1772 Foundation, the Museum's volunteers and Trustees have restored the property and added outbuildings for the Post Office, General Store, Blacksmith Shop, Carriage Shed, and Print Shop.    Hunterdon County was established in 1714 on land purchased from the Lenape Indians.  Its rich and diverse agricultural history is reflected in the varied exhibits of the Holcombe-Jimison Farmstead Museum The Print Shop The Woodworking Shop The Kitchen The 1711 House The Doctor/Dentist Office Timber working tools (See some being used) The Dairy Exhibit The Loom Blacksmith Shop The Tractor Barn other assorted photos Group and school tours can be arranged throughout the year by calling (609) 397-2752 Admission: Adults $5.00 Children under 5 years old: Free For visitors who wish to take pictures, there will be an additional charge of $10.00 plus the $5.00 admission fee. No tripods will be permitted. Annual Memberships available at $25 for Families and Individuals. Corporate Memberships, $150. 2023 event schedule <--click here) Directions Links to articles about the Farm Museum Holcombe Jimison Farmstead Museum Summer Events $10 donation Volunteer Opportunities Abound Holcombe Jimison Farmstead Museum Needs YOU! A proud sponsor of Holcombe-Jimison Farmstead Here is a video about the Farmstead We would love to have you become part of the Holcombe Jimison Farmstead Museum Team! Maintenance and Repairs Museum Displays Docent Tour Guides Tractors Gardening Simple upkeep Special events coordinating Blacksmithing Printshop Demonstrations High Schoolers service opportunities Homeschoolers Scouts Come down any Wednesday 9-12 Sunday 1-4 And meet the crew Coffee Hour Wednesdays 10:30 Contact Holcombe Jimison at holcombe.jimisonnj@gmail.com Please check out our Facebook Page and give us a like!