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Estell Empire: Bus Tour & Reception!

Saturday, April 25, 2020

12:00 – 6:00 pm

Only $15! (Includes snacks & catered reception)

Register here: www.stockton.edu/estell 

Take a trip back in time through the remarkable history of the Estell family, their large estate in what is now known as Estell Manor, and the many industries that took place there. Travel to little-known locations in South Jersey as historians tell fascinating stories about the early days of the Estells, from their arrival in the New World fleeing religious persecution in the 1600s and the succession of industries that took place on their 20,000 acre estate, to stories of the political power of New Jersey’s first female mayor, Rebecca Estell Bourgeois Winston.

Includes catered reception with local Hammonton fare

Bus departs from Kramer Hall

The Estell family were French Hugenots who came to North America in the late 1600s, fleeing religious persecution in Europe. They settled on land in northern New Jersey and later purchased 20,000 acres in what is now Estell Manor. This exhibition tells the multi-faceted history of the family, and the successsion of industries and businesses they profited from using the natural resources of their land. Learn about the fascinating stories of the early days of the Estells, the succession of industries that took place on their estate, and the political power of New Jersey’s first female mayor, Rebecca Estell Bourgeois Winston.