Museum Open Houses

The Jefferson Township Museum "The George Chamberlain House" and "Miss Elizabeth's Shoppe" will be open for tours from 1PM - 4PM on the following dates in 2022:

  • September 11
  • October 2
  • November 6
  • December 3 & 4

Period dressed docents and guides will be available to help visitors through the exhibit. Miss Elizabeth’s Garden is labeled for self-guided tours. Miss Elizabeth’s Shoppe in the original kitchen will also be open during these hours to offer vintage and new items for sale. 

The Museum is located on 315 Dover-Milton Road in the Historic Milton Village section of Jefferson Township.

The Jefferson Township Historical Society and the Jefferson Township Museum will be presenting a special Fall exhibition beginning September 11th through early November 2022:

Of Madmen, Moors and Mourning

An Exhibition and Discussion of Mourning traditions during the Victorian Era, featuring works by Poe, Stevenson, and the Bronte sisters. Due to the sensitive nature of the subject matter, parental guidance is suggested

Sundays, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

September 11, 2022

October 2, 2022

November 6, 2022


For more information contact: 

Jefferson Township Historical Society / Jefferson Township Museum George Chamberlain House

315 Dover-Milton Road, Jefferson, NJ 07438 

Phone: 973-697-0258