Historic Smithville Mansion — Attraction in Eastampton Township

Smithville Mansion transports you into the historic past of this beautiful town. Located within the Smithville Park this treasured monument to the foundational roots of the village contains a lovely array of artistic grandeur from modern installations utilizing this preserved space to the well maintained architecture of the mansion and surrounding building. Although the magnificence of the grand home is enticing I’d recommend a visit to the building dotting the perimeter of the property as they contain a rich and important story of those who worked and toiled to build and maintain the estate. Further out you will find the now dilapidated buildings for the craftsman which are truly a window into the methods and resources used to manufacture and create the township at its industrial infancy. Listen to the water run across the weir, enjoy the plentiful grounds to walk along, and take in the once private majesty now available for the public to learn from...

While driving by I noticed what I thought to be a little park. “Boy was I wrong!” This county park is pretty big with a multitude of activities to do. I really enjoyed the well marked trails around Smithville Lake and Smithville Woods.

After checking out a few trails I was able to go on a mini history excursion around the once small village of Smithville. This area was well maintained, offered public restrooms and was full of information provided by large placards placed throughout the park about its history.

I learned that a tour of the Smithville grounds is provided May-October, every Thursday and Sunday, at 1, 2, and 3PM, via a donation.

I truly enjoyed this location and would recommend it to anyone interested in nature or learning...

Attended the 25th Annual Earth Fair sponsored by Burlington County. It was nice with lots of presentation tents to inform residents of recycling and It's benefits and what happens when we don't recycle. There was plenty to see and some hands-on for children. Many vendors but not many food vendors. It was predicted to rain so maybe that was the reason. There was a very good cover band that everyone seemed to really enjoy. Some of the vendors even left two or more hours early. All in all it's a good family friendly event I just hope by next year the road between Woodlane Road and Rout 38 will finally open for good. And have the Shredding Event closer to the main...