Heritage Glass Museum

25 E. High St.
Glassboro, NJ 08028
 856-881-7468
  • Overview

    Glassboro's heritage is glass. The origin of this area began in 1779 when Solomon Stanger and his family (having migrated from Dorhagen, Germany in 1768) established a "glass works in the woods" of Gloucester County.

    Stanger initially purchased 200 acres. He was one of several brothers who were skilled glass blowers previously employed in Salem County.Eventually Stanger's enterprise became The Whitney Glass Work.

     A building surge led to the erection of elegant homes such as Hollybush Mansion, built in 1847 by Thomas Whitney for his private use. The Italian villa is a stone-built structure, designed to last for centuries.

  • Amenities

    • Free Admission
  • Nearby:

    •  Dining

      • Blueplate Restaurant
        6.3 MI
        856-478-2112 View >
      • Vesuvio Ristorante
        10.8 MI
        856-467-6262 View >
      • Great Wall
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        856-241-8988 View >
      • Mama Francesca Pizzeria & Trattoria
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        856-467-5020 View >
      • Tavro Thirteen
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        856-467-8413 View >
      • Botto's Italian Line Restaurant
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        856-467-1570 View >
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    •  Lodging

      • Courtyard by Marriott, Glassboro/Rowan University
        0.3 MI
        856-881-0048 View >
      • The Inn on Holly
        2.4 MI
        856-582-2251 View >
      • Lake Kandle Campground
        2.6 MI
        856-589-2158 View >
      • Oldman's Creek Campground
        5.2 MI
        856-478-4502 View >
      • Hampton Inn, Turnersville/Philadelphia
        5.3 MI
        856-228-4200 View >
      • Best Western Plus Monroe Inn & Suites
        5.6 MI
        856-340-7900 View >
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    •  Activities

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      • Bonesaw Brewing Company
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      • Kelly Green Brewing Company
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      • Pitman Gallery & Art Center
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        856-553-7757 View >
      • Broadway Theatre of Pitman
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