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Somers Mansion visitor guide
Somers Mansion is a colonial brick house overlooking Great Egg Harbor Bay in Somers Point. Built by Richard Somers by the 1720s, it is considered Atlantic County's oldest surviving house. Visit for the architecture and the family's connection to the area's early ferry settlement. NJDEP asks visitors to call for current hours, so confirm access before making the trip.
Original South Jersey–inspired rendering; not a photograph of Somers Mansion.
Somers Point
Atlantic County
1000 Shore Road
Somers Point, NJ 08244
Why Somers Mansion matters
John Somers acquired land beside Great Egg Harbor Bay in the late 1600s and operated a ferry across the bay. His son Richard built the house by 1726, when Quaker meeting records first noted it. The family occupied the property for more than two centuries, and the settlement that grew nearby became Somers Point. The house later passed to the Atlantic County Historical Society and then to New Jersey, which restored its colonial appearance in the 1940s.
What you may see
NJDEP describes a three-story house built of brick in a Flemish bond pattern. The collection includes regional quilts, woven coverlets, samplers and 18th-century family furnishings. Interior access and programs depend on the site's current schedule; a drive-by view should not be treated as a promised house tour.
Address, hours and access
The address is 1000 Shore Road, Somers Point, NJ 08244. NJDEP lists free general admission, with possible program fees, but asks visitors to call 609-861-2404 for hours. Check the official Somers Mansion page before traveling and ask about tour access and accessibility for your date.
Make it part of a South Jersey day
Use the Atlantic County guide to plan nearby places. For another historic stop in the county, compare the maritime story at Absecon Lighthouse. The historic places hub connects more verified guides across South Jersey.
Good to know before you go
Where is Somers Mansion?
Somers Mansion is at 1000 Shore Road in Somers Point, Atlantic County, New Jersey, overlooking Great Egg Harbor Bay.
When was Somers Mansion built?
NJDEP says Richard Somers built the house by 1726. Quaker meeting records from that year provide the earliest recorded evidence of the home's existence.
Is Somers Mansion open for tours today?
Do not assume a daily tour. NJDEP asks visitors to call 609-861-2404 for the current operating schedule and program access.
Is there an admission fee?
NJDEP lists general admission as free and notes that program fees may apply. Confirm any specific event or tour fee with the site.
Is the historic house accessible?
Accessibility can vary inside an early colonial building. Contact the site before your visit to discuss the route and any assistance you need.
Next step: Check the official NJDEP Somers Mansion page and call about today's access. Source and visitor details checked October 11, 2026. The image is an original conceptual rendering, not a photograph of the exact house.