Have you ever wondered what Middlesex County was like more than 250 years ago? History buffs can get a glimpse of the past at East Jersey Old Town Village in Piscataway.

Located in Johnson Park, the Village features 16 reconstructed and replica 18th and 19th century structures that represent farm and merchant communities once found in the Raritan Valley. Visitors can enjoy a free, self-guided tour to see the site and meet the historical interpreters that bring it to life.

“The Village is a unique historical site because it interprets a great swath of Central Jersey history from both the 18th and 19th centuries,” explained Matthew Stroh, Program Manager at the Division of History & Historic Preservation. “Our historical interpreters offer visitors a real life look into historic jobs and trades.”

Visitors can get a real feel for early American life all year round as they tour the Indian Queen Tavern, the Farley Blacksmith Shop, the Williamson Wheelwright Shop, the Smalleytown Schoolhouse, the Three Mile Run Church and homes of early settlers. Historical interpreters are on-site from April through October including a blacksmith, a tailor and a stone carver.

The Village is open Wednesdays-Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. It also offers a wide variety of family-friendly seasonal programming like reenactments of Revolutionary War battles, holiday programs with wagon rides and cider, and an interactive performance of Sleepy Hollow during the Halloween season.

East Jersey Old Town Village is operated by the Middlesex County Division of History and Historic Preservation along with its sister site, the Cornelius Low House. Also located in Piscataway, the Low House is home to the Middlesex County Museum and its current exhibit, “Treasures of Middlesex County: 300 Years of Raritan Valley History,” featuring muskets, maps, documents, ceramics, furniture, and more.

Stroh highlighted the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce and its efforts to promote the historical village, especially through the pandemic.

“The Chamber is a great resource to help spread the word about the village and its substantial historical programming,” he said. “We appreciate its ongoing efforts to support the Village.”

Make sure to visit the Village and the Cornelius Low House on Saturday, Sept. 17 for extended hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in honor of Smithsonian Museum Day. There will be a special reception at the Low House from 4 to 6 p.m. Learn more at discovermiddlesex.com/arts-culture/preservation-of-history/east-jersey-old-town-village/.

Members Enjoyed Networking and Connecting at the August Meet & Greet

Members and guests enjoyed connecting at our August Meet & Greet at The New Brunswick Performing Arts Center.

While networking, attendees enjoyed complimentary appetizers and mocktails, along with a cash bar, tours of the facility and music by The Charles Tyler Trio.

Grow Your Business at the Largest Networking Party!

Monday, September 12th from 5-8 PM

Thank You to Our Sponsors & Partners

Welcome Fall at Our September Meet & Greet

Wednesday, September 21st from 5-7 PM

Join the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce for our Welcome to Fall Meet & Greet on Wednesday, September 21, 5 PM at the Harvest Moon Brewery & Cafe, 392 George Street, New Brunswick.

Enjoy complimentary light fare and a cash bar, while you make connections, build relationships, and expand your business with the best business community in Middlesex County.

Early Bird Special - Prospective Members – $15

Ends on September 14, 2022

Prospective Member – $25

Member – $10

Be Fearlessly Authentic and Bravely You at the 21st Annual Women's Leadership Summit

September Networking Breakfast:

Thursday, September 29th

8:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Join the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce for our August Networking Breakfast on Thursday, September 29th at The Heldrich Hotel, 10 Livingston Ave in New Brunswick.

Membership Reflects Central Jersey’s Growing Business Community

The MCRCC is pleased to welcome new members to our ever-growing Central Jersey business community. We are also grateful to our returning partners, who have renewed their commitment to America’s greatest chamber!

Welcome, New Members!

Iron Peak Sports and Events

New Brunswick Property Management

Welcome Back, Returning Members!

The Bank of Princeton

Optec Communications

Fulton Bank of NJ

Hyatt Regency New Brunswick

Crowne Plaza Princeton - Conference Center

Hugs for Brady Foundation

Staybridge Suites No. Brunswick

Silver Line Building Products

JM Sorge

Wells Fargo 

Somerset Patriots Baseball Club

Home 2 Suites by Hilton - New Brunswick

RWJ Barnabas

Yolo Promo

New Jersey Clean Energy Program

Home 2 Suites - Edison

Coming Home of Middlesex County

Scaturro Insurance Agency LLC