Van Campen's Inn

Van Campen's Inn is a fieldstone residence situated along the Delaware River and features colonial-era architecture from the 1700s. The building contains thick stone walls, several fireplaces, and operates as a museum where guided tours take visitors through original rooms and period objects.

The building dates to early settlement times and survived an attack during the French and Indian War when it sheltered many local residents. Later it served as quarters for military forces during the American Revolutionary War.

The inn displays Dutch colonial building methods through its fieldstone walls and room arrangement typical of that era. These construction choices show how early settlers adapted their building traditions to life along the river.

The museum is open for visits from May through October on designated days offering guided tours. Visitors should be prepared for uneven terrain and limited modern facilities, as the building retains its original construction.

A Polish general spent a winter here with his cavalry unit during a military campaign. This episode gives the property a significant connection to European fighters who came to support American independence.

Location: Walpack Township

Inception: 1750

GPS coordinates: 41.16459,-74.89194

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:43