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Visit the Dr. James Still Historic Office in Medford
The Dr. James Still Historic Office in Medford tells the story of a self-taught healer whose work reached well beyond Burlington County. This is a focused historic-site visit, not a walk-in medical museum with daily hours. NJDEP currently lists public opening on the first and third Sundays of each month, with additional visits by arrangement; check the state page before traveling.
Original South Jersey heritage rendering; not a photograph of this specific site.
Medford
Burlington County
211 Old Church Road
Medford, NJ 08055
Why Dr. Still matters
Born in 1812 to formerly enslaved parents, James Still became known for botanical remedies and a practice built despite limited access to formal education. His life connects medical history, Black entrepreneurship and the struggle for opportunity in nineteenth-century South Jersey. NJDEP also places him within the Still family story, which includes abolitionist William Still and Peter Still. Read NJDEP's site history.
What visitors can experience
The preserved office is the reason to come: it puts a physical place beside a biography that can otherwise feel abstract. Ask the site staff about interpretation and any special programs when you plan your date. The office is at 211 Old Church Road in Medford; this is a short, intentional stop rather than an all-day attraction.
Plan your visit
NJDEP lists first- and third-Sunday opening from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and says additional visits can be arranged. The state lists no entrance fee. Verify the exact date, special-program schedule and any access needs on the official Dr. James Still page or by calling 856-367-1704. Source checked October 11, 2026.
Make a Burlington County history day
Pair Medford with the Whitesbog Historic Village guide for another distinctive Burlington County story, or use the Burlington County hub to choose a town and places nearby. Leave room between stops because Still Office access follows a limited schedule.
Good to know before you go
Is the Dr. James Still Historic Office open every day?
No. NJDEP lists the first and third Sundays of each month and additional visits by arrangement. Check the state page for the date you want.
Where is the office?
It is at 211 Old Church Road, Medford, New Jersey 08055.
Why is Dr. James Still significant?
His self-taught botanical practice and life as a Black healer make the office an important place for South Jersey medical and Black history.
Is there an admission charge?
NJDEP currently lists no entrance fee; special programs may differ. Confirm before you go.
What else can I explore nearby?
Start with Burlington County or plan a second history stop at Whitesbog.
Next step: Check the NJDEP visitor page for the latest schedule. Visitor details last checked October 11, 2026.