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Samuel Fleming House Museum & Gardens and its collection
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The Samuel Fleming House, also known as Flemington Castle, is a historic home located in Flemington, in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. This house was built in 1756 and is the oldest surviving house in the borough. It is part of the Flemington Historic District and is now operated as a museum.
Samuel Fleming: The Man Behind the House
Samuel Fleming, the namesake of the house, was born in Ireland in 1707. He migrated to the present-day United States and worked nearby as a tavernmaster. In 1741, he bought 210 acres in present-day Flemington from Thomas Penn, son of William Penn, the founder of the Province of Pennsylvania. This land would become the site of the Samuel Fleming House.
18th Century Lifestyle at the Samuel Fleming House
The Samuel Fleming House has been arranged to depict typical life in the 18th century. Visitors can explore various rooms including a colonial-style kitchen, a ladies parlor, and a tavern room. These rooms provide a glimpse into the lifestyle and culture of the period.
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