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Barclay Farmstead in Cherry Hill: House and Grounds
Barclay Farmstead is a preserved 1816 Quaker farmhouse within a green pocket of Cherry Hill. It works as a quiet outdoor history stop, while interior house tours follow a narrower schedule. Check the township's current tour listing before counting on entry to the house.
Original South Jersey heritage rendering; not a photograph of this specific site.
Cherry Hill
Camden County
209 Barclay Lane
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
The farmhouse story
Joseph Thorn built the house in 1816. The township's brief farmstead history explains how the property became part of Cherry Hill's local heritage. The house and grounds provide a rare physical reminder of the area's agricultural past amid today's developed township.
What to see on a visit
The site includes the historic farmhouse, gardens and paths on roughly 32 acres. A casual visit can focus on the landscape and exterior; guided house access adds interpretation of the rooms and people associated with the property. Choose the version of the visit that fits your schedule and weather.
Address and tour planning
Find Barclay Farmstead at 209 Barclay Lane, Cherry Hill. Cherry Hill currently describes Wednesday house tours from March through November, along with seasonal programming. Check the official Barclay Farmstead page for exact times, reservations and any closure. Source checked October 11, 2026.
Continue through Camden County
Use the Camden County hub for nearby restaurants and places, or pair the farmstead with Collings-Knight Homestead if its next public tour is running. These two houses tell different pieces of the county's development.
Good to know before you go
What year was Barclay Farmstead built?
The township identifies the farmhouse as an 1816 building associated with Joseph Thorn.
Where is the farmstead?
At 209 Barclay Lane in Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034.
Are the grounds and house on the same schedule?
No. Interior tours follow a separate seasonal schedule; check the township page before going inside.
Can I visit in winter?
Grounds and special programming may differ from the regular house-tour season. Confirm current access with Cherry Hill.
What should I visit next?
Browse Camden County or compare another house museum in the Collings-Knight guide.
Next step: Check the official Cherry Hill visitor page for today's grounds and tour access. Visitor details last checked October 11, 2026.