Enjoy a tour at the historic Haldeman Mansion, birthplace of Professor Samuel Steman Haldeman. He was an internationally recognized naturalist, philologist, and linguist. He “epitomized the early 19th Century generation of scholars, who advanced American science and letters to a position of true cultural independence from Europe” You will be greeted by a volunteer and asked to sign our guest book with a fee of $5 per adult, a small fee that helps keep this amazing home alive. Children, 12 and under, are free. You can choose to take a walking tour on your own of the mansion and summer house. You do your own self -guided tour, browsing each room with a description in the win-dowsill describing the use of the room. The second option is to purchase a detailed booklet for just $5 (to keep) which describes in more detail the use of each room along with some history. Then you tour the mansion and sum-mer house with your purchased guide.
A video presentation will be setup in one of the rooms for your enjoyment. Take time to sit and relax while learning some of the history of Haldeman Mansion and Locust Grove.
Take your time to browse the mansion and summer house. Then check out our new store for some souvenirs. Credit/Debit cards wills be accepted.

Shank's Mare's front porch sets the stage for our summer music series. Grab some friends, kids, dogs, chairs, blankets & Coolers and gather on the river for some live local music. Pack a picnic or visit our grill station for some burgers, dogs, and trimmings. Come by boat, kayak or car and enjoy great tunes as you watch the river flow by. BYOB welcome. No reservations required for live music, only for the Unwind Paddle Tour. There is no cover charge, but tips for the band are appreciated.

Enjoy a tour at the historic Haldeman Mansion, birthplace of Professor Samuel Steman Haldeman. He was an internationally recognized naturalist, philologist, and linguist. He “epitomized the early 19th Century generation of scholars, who advanced American science and letters to a position of true cultural independence from Europe” You will be greeted by a volunteer and asked to sign our guest book with a fee of $5 per adult, a small fee that helps keep this amazing home alive. Children, 12 and under, are free. You can choose to take a walking tour on your own of the mansion and summer house. You do your own self -guided tour, browsing each room with a description in the win-dowsill describing the use of the room. The second option is to purchase a detailed booklet for just $5 (to keep) which describes in more detail the use of each room along with some history. Then you tour the mansion and sum-mer house with your purchased guide.
A video presentation will be setup in one of the rooms for your enjoyment. Take time to sit and relax while learning some of the history of Haldeman Mansion and Locust Grove.
Take your time to browse the mansion and summer house. Then check out our new store for some souvenirs. Credit/Debit cards wills be accepted.

Enjoy a tour at the Blue Rock Heritage Center which showcases the local history of Washington Boro. Their amazing set of artifacts primarily showcases the life of the native people that lived in the region.