The Keepers of Coursen's Corners

10/13/2023

Join us on Sunday, October 15, 2023 for a Coursen House Open House from noon to 4:00pm. We look forward to seeing old friends and making new ones! (We are located at the entrance to Lodestar Park in Fredon.)

01/28/2022

On January 26, 2022 “The Keepers” lost our “Other Keeper” John Richardson Sr. John was our biggest supporter, our Mr. Fixit, our liaison to the town, our historian, our friend, family. John will be forever missed by all that knew him. John’s longtime dedication to Fredon Township on the Township Committee, Fire Department, Ambulance, OEM Coordinator and as a Keeper of Coursen’s Corner is his legacy which will live on. John loved Fredon Township and studied it’s history and enjoyed sharing all he learned. John also loved his train set and had his village set up with Fredon landmarks. Our hearts and prayers are with John’s wife Ginny, one of our “original keepers”, and their family. Rest In Peace dear friend. ❤️

11/21/2021

Thank you to everyone who came to Coursen House today to visit with Santa (Father Christmas). We enjoyed visiting with all of you and seeing the children making ornaments and taking pictures with Santa. We hope everyone has a very happy holiday season🎄

11/14/2021

Get your Holiday Cameras Ready, Folks, and be sure to bring the children to Col. John Coursen’s Homestead, Saturday, November 20, 8 Stillwater Rd, Fredon, 11AM to 4 PM! The Keepers of Coursen’s Corners invite you to ignite your holiday spirit with pictures here for your 2021 Family Christmas Card!
Delight in the fully decorated 19th century formal Sitting Room, meeting with special guest, Santa, who looks a bit different as he was known in the 1800’s as “Father Christmas”. Our glowing fireplace and mantle bedecked with greens and bright Nutcracker figures are the perfect setting for happy picture memories for all ages. Children are invited to craft an ornament of their own to take home as an added treat. Adults may time travel through rooms which reflect years from 1805 through the 1930’s. This home was continuously lived in for over 150 years by the family and descendants who settled the land, farmed, and forged ties existing to this day in the community.
New this year is the “Coursen House Store”. Be sure to check out the handmade and unique items donated for sale by the Keepers. All donations and sales go to house upkeep. Rather than dues, Keeper members volunteer in some way year-round to caretake, plan, and assist however they are able. Think about joining us for 2022-- It’s fun!
A suggested minimum donation for Santa’s event is $5 per adult; $15-$20 per family. Thank you most sincerely for your support. We hope to see you soon and extend our very best wi shes for a happy and healthy holiday season!

10/01/2021

Check out our open houses happening every Saturday in October!

07/04/2021

Coursen House will be open for tours! We’re so excited to welcome the public back to Coursen house. Visit us Saturday, July 31st from 12:30-6:30pm! We hope to see you soon!

01/03/2019

Join us this Saturday for our Twelfth Night Celebration!

11/05/2017

Gave a tour to visitors from California today, Kaitlyn & Jake. We love getting to meet Coursen relatives and hear about the family.

09/16/2017

!!!!!Exciting News!!!!!

We now have our own website! Please check it out and tell us what you think! And be sure to check it and this page for all our upcoming events!

Live now! Spread the word!

https://coursenscorners.wixsite.com/coursenscorners

The Coursen Homestead, located in Fredon, NJ....

04/10/2017

Our Spring Open House is coming up! Check out the event page for more info! We hope to see you there!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1883288598621418??ti=ia