Thanks to a grant from the Cape May Patriots Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution and the generous support of matching funds from Sturdy Savings Bank, Crest Savings Bank and Ocean First Bank, Historic Cold Spring Village was able to complete a cedar shake roof replacement on the Ezra Norton House. This 2-story house was built about 1850 by Ezra Norton, a farmer who lived in the Dias Creek area of Middle Township. It was later owned by his son, Howard, who ran a grocery business out of one side. The house was acquired by the Village in 1975 and currently serves as the bakery. The project began on January 14th and was completed on January 15th 2019. John Ryan Assistant Director states “We are very grateful for the support we received from the DAR and our community banks. This was a much needed restoration that will allow the building to serve as one of the centerpieces of Historic Cold Spring Village for many years to come.”
Historic Cold Spring Village is a non-profit, open-air living history museum that portrays the daily life of a rural South Jersey community of the Early American period. It features 27 restored historic structures on a 30-acre site. Tuesday through Sunday, from late June to early September, interpreters and artisans in period clothing preserve the trades, crafts and heritage of “the age of homespun.” Fun and educational activities for children are featured, with special events every weekend through September.
For more information on events, membership, volunteering, or booking private affairs, please call (609) 898-2300, ext. 10, or visit the Village website at www.hcsv.org.
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