Tinsmith

Built: 1876. Original Building Name: Heislerville Store. Original Location: Heislerville, Cumberland County.

Currently, the Village tinker demonstrates how everyday objects such as lanterns and candle holders were crafted.

Built in 1876 by Goen Errickson, a grocer and shopkeeper, this one-story store was originally located in Heislerville, a small town in Cumberland County just 3 miles west of the Cape May County border. Errickson’s commercial building is typical of 19th century shops that were once common in small towns throughout southern New Jersey. It was used as a general merchandise store until the 1900s and in the 1930s served as a millinery shop. This was the first building to be moved to Historic Cold Spring Village in 1974.

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