Arts & Culture: House Tours of Historic Flemington

The private homes and public buildings selected for the tour will provide visitors a view into the eclectic architecture of a charming borough, including the largest representation of Victorian architecture outside of Cape May as well as Early 20th Century and stunning examples of Greek Revival, Gothic, Colonial and 2nd Empire, for which Flemington is well known. Over 65% of Flemington’s buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 

This year’s tour includes the historic Courthouse where the Lindbergh “Trial of the Century” took place in 1935 along with the Barristers Office used for the lawyers during the trial and the historic jail and cellblock where Bruno Hauptmann was detained during the trial.

 Free parking can be found in lots throughout the borough as well as along the streets of any of our neighborhoods. 

There is also a free looping trolley passing each of our showcased properties.

Pick up your ticket/guide booklet and you also have the option to buy day of event tickets at the Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce at 119 Main Street.

Note - Tickets can only be picked up on Saturday, June 1st starting at 10:30AM. Tickets cannot be purchased at the Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce prior to day of the event - June 1st. Use Eventbrite to purchase tickets in advance.

For more information, email us at dschoeb@historicflemington.com or visit our website:

https://www.flemingtonhpc.com/

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