Available to the public for rent, the Center functions as an event venue, retreat or camp. The Meeting House functions as a place for worship or weddings.
The 1683 property comprises a 2-story, 1783 Friends (Quaker) meeting house, a 3-story, 1995 conference center, and a burial ground where notable Quakers and Lenape Indian Chief Ockanickon rest.
The Center for Conference: an event venue, retreat or camp
The Center is used for both day and overnight gatherings. Because it was built for Quaker youth and family retreats, it includes a hall, commercial kitchen, seminar room, Youth Recreation Room and dormitory of 88 beds.
Quaker and non-Quaker families have used it for baby showers, graduation parties, birthday parties, wedding receptions and family reunions. Businesses have used it for job fairs, labor discussions and training. Non-profits have used it for outreach and charity. Social and sporting clubs have used it for retreats, camping and workshops. Religious groups have used it for regional events and celebrations. Academics have used it for lectures and discussions.
The Meeting House: for worship and for weddings
The Meeting House is used for Quaker Meeting for Worship, interfaith worship, and worship by other faiths as well as for wedding ceremonies for Quakers, other faiths and same-sex couples.
Setting
The Center’s location is historic Burlington City, est. in 1677 and where the Quakers departed the ship Kent the same year. Many of the Burlington Quakers and other residents played important roles in the early history of the young United States. Today, the City is full of restaurants, services, shopping and festivals.
The property is three blocks from the Delaware River and one block from the Burlington Towne Center RiverLINE rail stop. The Meeting House faces High St. Between the two is a brick wall, front lawn and covered porch. Behind the Meeting House is the Center for Conference. The property extends to Wood Street and is a tranquil, 1.58 acre space.
SARS-CoV-2 virus or Covid-19 disease
Occupancy is limited to that permitted by the State of New Jersey at the time of event. Occupancy at the time of signing the Agreement will be reflected on the Agreement. If after signing the Agreement the State increases occupancy and you wish to add more people, the rate will increase and you will need to pay the balance before the event. If after signing the Agreement the State decreases occupancy, the rate may decrease. If the State orders a Stay-at-Home order, your may choose to have your deposit refunded, rebook or donate your deposit to us. We can give you a donation receipt. Dates are booked on a first come, first served basis.
Non-profit
Burlington Meeting House, Inc., a charitable, non-profit organization with a 501(c)(3) IRS determination, operates the facility.
