Hancock House Historic Site — Attraction in Lower Alloways Creek Township

We absolutely loved our tour of the Hancock House. My boyfriend and I stumbled on it while looking for other things to do on our way to Fort Mott. We were only there for a few minutes when the caretaker came out and kindly offered us a small tour. He was so knowledgable about the massacre and had great stories to tell of the area. He was also so nice—he offered for us to come back on his Ghostly Gatherings Tour of the house which was AMAZING! We came back for the 9pm tour to see a lit fire pit, festive Halloween decorations, and people gathered near the cabin, which housed cookies and amazing hot apple cider from Mood’s Farm Market, actors dressed in period clothing, and one gentleman who was playing a hammered dulcimer like an absolute professional. We enjoyed sitting by the fire and apple cider until our tour started. Our tour guide read us a story of the Massacre while walking us through the candle-lit rooms. The story is harrowing and the house is so well-preserved that you really feel you’re reliving the event. The house is immaculate in detail and setup—and there’s even original flooring which may contain actual bloodstains from the Massacre! I will say the house is filled with ghostly activity. The only thing I experienced was being touched/pinched/groped by the spirits and feeling an overwhelming sense of nausea in the room with the hearth. The ghosts are not angry—more curious and I think pleased that people want to know their stories. My boyfriend and I plan on going back and learning more about Salem. Really wish they would’ve taught more local history in school! This place is fascinating and the people who run it really care about making it an experience for everyone. Definitely visit this place for their regular tour of the house, but also make sure you go back for the Ghostly Gatherings Tour in October because you will...

Very educational (though tragic) historic site, so I'm giving it five stars, but no stars for the website, which lists events from 2017. Who is supposed to be updating this site? They're only two years behind. Since apparently no one is publicizing the upcoming annual ice cream social and concert on Sunday, June 23, 2019, I guess I'll do it. It's a great, fun event, with delicious homemade vanilla ice cream and toppings. Starts around 2 p.m. with the ice cream, followed by a 2:30 outdoor concert by the Pitman Hobo band, a very talented group in hobo costume. There's a charge for the ice cream and there's always some left over in bulk for anyone to buy to take home. No charge for the concert. I can't understand why I can't find anything about this...

The William and Sarah Hancock House, built in 1734, is a beautiful example of a well-preserved 18th century, patterned brick-built home. The structure is also the site of the March 1778 "Massacre at Hancock’s Bridge," in which British Loyalists and Hessian mercenary forces ambushed and killed at least 20 members of the...