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Junior Apprenticeship Program

Educates Students Ages 11-14 On Life In The Early To Mid-1800s

The Junior Apprentice Program educates students, ages 11-14 on life in the early to mid-1800s by introducing them to the architecture, trades, customs, crafts, and history from the “Age of Homespun”. Apprentices work alongside museum artisans to learn an Early American trade or craft. Historic Cold Spring Village will be hosting the Junior Apprentice Program session this summer on the following dates:

2024 Season - CLOSED

TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR 2025
Thank you for your interest!

Apprentices will spend two days each week learning their trade or craft and the history of the 1800s at Historic Cold Spring Village. While at the Village, all apprentices will be required to wear historically appropriate clothing. Selection for participation in the program is competitive and the number of available slots is limited. Applications must be received in the HCSV office no later than 4:30 PM, Saturday, June 26, 2025.

Please CLICK HERE to download an application or contact John Ryan at (609) 898-2300 ext. 18 or jryan@hcsv.org.  Applicants must be 11-14 years old, and their families must be members of Historic Cold Spring Village.

Along with a completed application, potential apprentices must provide the following:

  • Applicants must show that they have maintained a B average or higher during the preceding school year.
  • A letter of recommendation from a teacher (homeschooled applicants may submit a letter of recommendation from a non-related adult).
  • Based on a prompt, applicants must write an essay. Those who are accepted into the program will have their work displayed in the Welcome Center.
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CURRENT HOURS: Fall/Winter Schedule

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Grounds
 

Mon - Fri, 10 AM - 4 PM (Welcome Center also Open) Saturday, 11 AM - 3 PM (Country Store Open)
Admission Fee: Donation Based  (suggested Donation $5.00 per person)

Self-Guided Tour Only - No Open Buildings & No Interpreters (Except for Country Store)


Private Guided Walking Tours Offered

Call Admin Office to Schedule
(609.898.2300 Ext. 10)

Buildings

Interiors Closed for the Fall/Winter Season

Welcome Center (except holidays)  Mon-Fri, 10AM-4PM

Village Eatery: Closed for the Season (access from just outside of Brewery Entrance)

 

 

Brewery

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Restaurant
 

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Now Accepting Bookings for Private Events
609-884-0114 or emaill
ssheldon@hcsv.org

 

Mon - Fri, 10 AM- 4 PM 
Open year-round (except holidays)

Deliveries to U.S. Route 9 Village Entrance-2nd Floor of Welcome Center, Admin Office


The Hours of the Village, Brewery & Restaurant change throughout the year. Please make sure to check the hours. Please respect these changes from previous years and refrain from entering the Village Grounds except when advertised as Open.
 
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