Basketmaking

Built: c. 1830. Original Building Name: David Taylor Shop. Earliest Known Location: Dennisville.
Acquired by HCSV: 1976

Learn about the art and importance of traditional basket weaving on the shady porch, with benches for respite.

This small shop’s original location and shopkeeper are unknown. From 1859 until 1899 it served as the shop of David Taylor, a shoemaker who lived in Dennis Township, just west of Dennisville on Route 47 (Delsea Drive). In the 1930s, the shop was moved to David Taylor’s son’s farm in Lower Township where it was used as a tack house. The shop was acquired by the Village in 1976 from Taylor’s descendants and recently underwent major renovation in 2010.

As of September 7, 2025

Business Office and Welcome Center:
Open Monday thru Friday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Village Grounds are open to walk during this time but historic buildings will not be open.

Village Open for Special Event Weekends
Saturdays and Sundays 11:00 am to 4:00 pm Thru October 5th
Admission Required

The Village grounds will be closed during the day on Sunday, September 21 as Lunar Faire sets up. Lunar Faire begins at 5:00pm that night.
Entrance at the Seashore Road gate only. See event page for more info.

Check Event Page for additional dates, details, prices and tickets

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