After closing for the summer, the Dr. William Robinson Plantation and Museum on Madison Hill Road in Clark opens for the season with an informative program entitled “The Honey Bee." on Sunday, Sept. 18, noon to 4 p.m. Bring the family and find out what all the ‘buzz’ is about.
Admission is free and the museum will be open for guided tours and the gift shop will be open.
Guest speaker is Mr. Lelinho, a member of the NJ Beekeepers Association and owner of Hilltop Honey, who will be bringing his “Honeybee City” to the museum to show how honeybees live and work. His city is a living hive, safely enclosed in glass, with 4,000 female workers, some male drones and the Queen honeybee herself. Lelinho will have New Jersey honey available for purchase along with items made from bees wax.
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The museum was built in 1690 by Dr. Robinson who emigrated here from Scotland. Much of the structure inside the house is original and can be viewed in detail. Through donations, it has an extensive display of artifacts, including items that were found on the property during the restoration.
The museum is listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places. Additional upcoming events include ‘Four Centuries in a Weekend’ on Oct. 15 and 16 and ‘Holiday Celebration’ on Dec. 3 and 4. Private tours, school tours and scout tours are also available.
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The museum is at 593 Madison Hill Road. Visit www.DrRobinsonMuseum.org for more information, or call 732-340-1571.
Bring the family and learn about the value of bees to early American farmers and their communities, as well as some local Clark history.
