The history of the Meeting House includes a sail across the Atlantic, purchase of land from the Lenape, rebuild for gender equality and renovation for re-purposing. In 1676, representatives of the West Jersey Proprietors bought from the Lenape Nation the land where Burlington City is now and roughly 15 miles of land along the river in each direction.
Burlington, as a Friends' settlement, is older than Philadelphia, and second only to Salem, in this part of the country. It was the ship Kent which in the year 1677 carried two hundred and thirty Friends from England, where they were suffering persecution for conscience' sake. True to their religious character immediate provisions were made for gatherings for worship.
Burlington, as a Friends' settlement, is older than Philadelphia, and second only to Salem, in this part of the country. It was the ship Kent which in the year 1677 carried two hundred and thirty Friends from England, where they were suffering persecution for conscience' sake. True to their religious character immediate provisions were made for gatherings for worship.
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Thank you for your donation. We will send you a letter for your tax records. The Burlington Meeting House and Center for Conference is operated by Burlington Meeting House, Inc., a charitable, non-profit organization with a 501(c)(3) IRS determination. Make check payable to "Burlington Meeting House, Inc." and mail to 340 High St., Burlington, NJ 08016.
The City of Burlington has a long and rich history. Established in 1677 on the banks of the Delaware River, "Bridlington, " its early name, was the capital of West Jersey until 1702 and the county seat until 1796. The city and many of its residents played important roles in the early history of the young United States.
The Burlington Quaker Meeting House and Center for Conference is located in historic Burlington City, NJ. Although situated along the High St., the main street in the heart of the City, it is set back from it, buffered by a brick wall, front lawn, covered porch and thick Meeting House walls, and nestled in a tranquil 1.58 acre space.
You'll love our historic property and contemporary conference center for your group rental. In 1677, the City of Burlington was founded by Quakers and served as the capital of West Jersey until 1702 and the county seat until 1796. Today, it is full of restaurants, services, shopping and festivals. A group rental can be a partial day or multiple nights, one-time or repeat occurrences, and sometimes even last-minute!
You don't have to be a Quaker to have your wedding ceremony and/or reception here. Wedding ceremonies and receptions of other faiths, that are non-denominational or same-sex are welcome in addition to weddings for Quakers. Inside, a 1783 solid wood Quaker meetingroom (place of worship) and a pillarless, hardwood floor hall with banquet tables and chairs.
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Ben Kranefeld
Oct 17, 2021
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Raul MacBeth
Jul 27, 2021
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Debra D.
Aug 19, 2020
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Last year (April 2019) I threw my daughter a sweet 16 birthday party. My child enjoyed herself with family and friends knowing it was memorable. This place was very affordable, clean and convenient. The owner of the place was amazing, too. Everything worked out very well and as planned. I'd definitely recommend this location to host small local parties or gatherings. Thank you.
Gil Deleon
Jul 27, 2019
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