Sat · Oct 17 · 8am
Dr. William Robinson Plantation Museum Tour — Four Centuries in a Weekend
Dr. William Robinson Plantation Museum · 593 Madison Hill Road
On Madison Hill Road in Clark stands a house that was already old when the Declaration of Independence was signed. The Dr. William Robinson Plantation Museum was built around 1690, and this October it welcomes visitors as part of a countywide look back at Union County history.
The museum is one of more than 30 historic sites joining Union County's Four Centuries in a Weekend, set for Saturday, October 17, and Sunday, October 18. The program explores the people, places, and stories that shaped the county before, during, and after the American Revolution. It also marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the United States. Union County Life readers can use the weekend to visit several sites close to home.
The Robinson Plantation house is listed on both the New Jersey Register of Historic Places and the National Register of Historic Places. The museum's website describes it as one of the few remaining examples of 17th century architecture in the United States. Look up at the roof as you arrive. The east end has a 17 inch overhang that differs from the west end. Known as a Garrison Overhang, this design protected a person standing in the window from missiles, according to the museum.
Sites across the county will offer tours, exhibits, demonstrations, and activities visitors can try themselves. The Robinson Plantation Museum at 593 Madison Hill Road, Clark, will be open from noon to 5 p.m. both days. For the full schedule, site addresses, and activity details, visit ucnj.org/4c. You can also reach the Union County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs at culturalinfo@ucnj.org or (908) 558-2550.
For many neighbors, this may be the first time stepping inside a home that has watched more than three centuries of Clark history go by. Find more Clark events, arts coverage, and community news on Union County Life.
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FAQ:
Q: Is Four Centuries in a Weekend at the Robinson Plantation Museum in Clark free?
A: The source does not list a cost for the Robinson Plantation Museum stop. Check ucnj.org/4c or call the Union County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs at (908) 558-2550 to confirm.
Q: Where is the Dr. William Robinson Plantation Museum, and is there parking?
A: The museum is at 593 Madison Hill Road in Clark. Parking details were not listed, so check ucnj.org/4c or the museum's website before you go.
Q: What hours is the Robinson Plantation Museum open during Four Centuries in a Weekend?
A: The museum in Clark is open Saturday, October 17, and Sunday, October 18, from noon to 5 p.m. both days.
Q: Who is Four Centuries in a Weekend for, and do I need to register?
A: The program is for anyone curious about Union County history, with tours, exhibits, and demonstrations at more than 30 sites. Registration was not mentioned, so check ucnj.org/4c for details on each site.
Q: Where can I find more Clark history and events?
A: Union County Life covers Clark events, arts, and community news, including Four Centuries in a Weekend. Visit unioncountylife.com for more local happenings.
