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The Proprietary House

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's as appointed by England.  Over the next 250 years the House will see changes that were probably never anticipated.  Come join us as we mark our 250th Anniversary and look forward to 250 more!

The Proprietary House Association Presents

The Reenactment of the 
Arrest of William Franklin

Saturday, June 16, 2012 at 1:00pm

Join as cast of hundreds as they converge on the Royal Governors Mansion to arrest the Royal Governer.  Reenactment will take place in the House and out in the street in front of the House.   Food, refreshments, events, tours and music ALL DAY!

Staring Kurt Epps as Gov. William Franklin 
and Gene Hoyas as Col. Nathaniel Heard
Screenplay by Greg Gaggiano, Kurt Epps and Gene Hoyas


The Mansion is Open to the Public for Tours, Scheduled Events, and Afternoon Tea. Visit the Events Page for details of any upcoming events and tour information! When you visit you will discover the historical heritage that this building represents.
The Proprietary House is maintained by the non-profit membership of the Proprietary House Association.  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, donate their time and skills for the restoration, assist in tours and perform grounds and building maintenance.
Many dignitaries and officials have attended 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.

Our Mission Statement
The Proprietary House Association is committed  to the restoration,  maintenance, and raising awareness for  this historical building and supporting it's historical pride.  The Proprietary House is Owned by the State of New Jersey and Administered by the Department of Environmental Protection Division of Parks & Forestry, the House is Maintained by the non-profit Proprietary House Association.