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High Drama in Perth Amboy

January 2, 2019 at 8:00 am · Filed under new jersey, tourism, travel, U.S. travel and tagged: , ,

By Linda Tancs

Proprietary House in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, is a jewel in the crown of America’s colonial history. Completed in 1764, it is the only remaining official royal governor’s mansion still standing in the original 13 colonies. It became the home of William Franklin (Ben Franklin’s son) when he was appointed Royal Governor of New Jersey by King George III. Drama ensued at the mansion when Ben unsuccessfully attempted to win his son over to the Loyalists during the Revolution. William’s loyalty to the Crown was ill-fated. He lost possession of the mansion and was imprisoned in Connecticut until freed in a prisoner exchange in 1778. Nearly lost to history after decades of ruin and decay, the restored house is open for tours every Wednesday and Sunday.

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  pedmar10 wrote @ January 3, 2019 at 5:23 am

Great good historical article in my old town where I grew up many eons ago! I lived not far from the House. Cheers

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  Linda Tancs wrote @ January 3, 2019 at 4:38 pm

Thanks for writing, and Happy New Year!

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