Every other year, the Tewksbury Historical Society and the Tewksbury Trail Association collaborate on a tour of interesting barns in the township.
Whether you’re someone who keeps farm animals, or simply fantasizes about having a barn of your own, the tours offer an interesting glimpse into a type of architecture beloved in areas where the countryside is a valued asset — as it is in Hunterdon County.
One of the barns that will be on the tour.
This year’s tour, the fourteenth in the series, will be offered June 20 from 10 a.m.-3 pm.
Five barns will be showcased. A farm that has been in the same family for generations features a multi-use barn. An original dairy barn from Pennsylvania has been relocated for use as a stable.
A relatively new barn, just 20 years old, is situated at the end of a long, meandering driveway. At one location, visitors will see a barn constructed by the Amish and convenient to a trail offering access for those who want to go horseback riding.
Advance tickets are $40 until June 18 at 8 p.m. They will cost $50 per person if purchased on the day of the tour. Tickets for children ages 11-18 are $5, while children 10 and under are admitted free, both in advance and on the day of the tour. Tickets are limited and can be purchased on line thru PayPal at www.tewksburyhistory.net using any major credit card.
Patrons must pick up their tickets at Tewksbury Historical Society Headquarters, 60 Water St., Mountainville in the Lebanon section of the township on June 20 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.. Tickets purchased in advance will not be mailed.