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Collings-Knight Homestead in Collingswood
The Collings-Knight House is a local house museum tied to the early farm and land-development story of Collingswood. It is not a daily drop-in attraction. The nonprofit lists tours and programs on particular dates, making its events calendar the first stop when planning an interior visit.
Original South Jersey heritage rendering; not a photograph of this specific site.
Collingswood
Camden County
500 Collings Avenue
Collingswood, NJ 08107
A house at the center of a town story
The house's official history links the Collings and Knight families with farmland, dairy farming and the later laying-out of the borough. Edward C. Knight set aside the former farmland in front of the homestead as parkland for Collingswood. The house is a tangible way to see the transition from farm landscape to town.
What a visitor can see
On open-house or program days, the rooms and volunteer interpretation make the story more immediate. At other times, plan for an exterior view from public space rather than assuming the house is open. The organization also hosts local-history programs and performances; their content changes with the calendar.
Find the next open house
The Collings-Knight House is at 500 Collings Avenue, Collingswood. The operator's events page lists dated programs, including October 2026 events, but no dependable daily schedule. Check the event, ticket and access details before going. Source checked October 11, 2026.
Build a Collingswood day
The Collingswood town guide can help you find nearby places before or after a house event. For another early local-history stop, use the Camden County hub or compare Barclay Farmstead in Cherry Hill.
Good to know before you go
Is the Collings-Knight House open every day?
No regular daily opening is listed. Visit on an announced tour or program date.
Where is the house?
At 500 Collings Avenue in Collingswood, New Jersey 08107.
Why is it important to Collingswood?
Its history links the Collings and Knight families, former farmland and the borough's development.
Can I see the house without a tour?
You can plan an exterior look from public space; ask the operator about indoor access and current events.
What else is in town?
The Collingswood town guide lists local places and helps build a longer outing.
Next step: Confirm a public date on the Collings-Knight House site. Visitor details last checked October 11, 2026.