- 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM every Saturday and Sunday from late April through October
- Special group tours can be arranged upon request
- Docents and original videos highlight Marshall’s life, the preservation of the Marshall House, and Lambertville’s history and architecture
- Temporary exhibits feature Lambertville history, including the evolution of industrial, commercial and residential patterns in the city
- Other recent exhibits include The History of Shad Fishing on the Delaware River, The Industrial and Transportation History of Lambertville, The Photography of John Anderson, and The Craft and Artistry of 19th Century New Jersey Quilts
- Restroom
- Museum Shop
- Nearby Street Parking
- Free
James Wilson Marshall House
60 Bridge Street, Lambertville, NJ 08530
609-397-0770
The James Wilson Marshall House, on the National and New Jersey Registers of Historic Places, was the boyhood home of James Wilson Marshall, who discovered gold in California in 1848. It sits in the center of Lambertville's historic district and is an easy stroll from the Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park. The brick structure was built in 1816 by James Marshall's father, Philip Marshall, a cabinet, coach and wagon maker. Philip Marshall was a member of one of the oldest families in New Jersey and related by marriage to John Hart, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. The entry hall and front upper room of Marshall House serve as space for rotating exhibits highlighting local and New Jersey history. Today, the Marshall House is run by the Lambertville Historical Society.
WHAT TO SEE AND DO
- Learn about the life and legacy of James Wilson Marshall
- Visit a rotating exhibit to learn more about local and New Jersey history
- Explore shops and restaurants in downtown Lambertville
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