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Located in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, the Proprietary House was commissioned by the
Proprietors of East Jersey to be the official residence of the Royal Governor William Franklin.
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Mission Statement
The Proprietary House Association is committed to the restoration, maintainance, and raising awareness for this historical building and supporting it's historical pride
Owned by the State of
New Jersey
Administered by the Department of
Environmental Protection
Division of Parks & Forestry
Maintained by the non-profit Proprietary House Association
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The Mansion is Open to the Public for Tours, Schedule Events, and Afternoon Tea!
All the Presidents Menu and Ghost Tour Info! Click Here
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When you visit you will discover the historical heritage that this building represents.
Take a Photo Tour of the Mansion.
Click here!
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The Proprietary House is maintained by the Association of Perth Amboy residence and people of interest and concern. The Association members bring a host of valuable skills and talents in order to maintain the building and host educational and cultural events. Volunteers make revolutionary war costumes for the yearly reenactment of the arrest of Governor William Franklin. Many dignitaries, and officials attend the events. We host concerts, storytelling, ghost tours, seances, various events, small groups, class trips and give tours of the Mansion. Come visit us and take pride in experiencing that precarious moment in American history when the rage for independence swept across the land.
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