Batsto - Stories In The Pines

An introductory video to Historic Batsto Village, located within Wharton State Forest. Batsto Village is the site of a former bog iron and glass making industrial center (1766 - 1867) that currently reflects the agricultural and commercial enterprises that existed here during the late 19th century. This Pine Barrens village consists of thirty-three historic buildings and structures including the Batsto Mansion, gristmill, sawmill, general store, workers' homes and post office. For more information visit www.njparksandforests.org.

[@janetirvine8497]

My favorite place to talk a walk. I love the history💜

[@johnniewalker4212]

I love walking around batsto...cool video.

[@cherimathews1035]

Just found out that William Richards is my fifth great grandfather. I also found out that he made four firebacks for George Washington's home in Mount Vernon. Two of the firebacks are still on display at Mount Vernon.

[@SAMEntalhealth]

Oh wow nice

[@evasargent3501]

Cool place

[@ReturntoNatureSkills]

No mention of the fact that the Lenape were forced to work here

[@decifixthealmighty1762]

They actually were not. The Batsto Furnace employed indentured servants in its operation. Most of these servants were from overseas from Britain and Europe.

[@ReturntoNatureSkills]

@@decifixthealmighty1762 most? And the rest were? Ding ding

[@decifixthealmighty1762]

@@ReturntoNatureSkillsThe rest were slaves, not Native Americans forced to work at the Iron Furnace. There is no evidence to support it.

[@brandybaker497]

good but actually goin there tobsee it for yourself is even better ive personally been there a thousand times considered i love 20 minutes from there n my kids love goin there n they think its just an adventure they dont even realize there learning something

[@LB__1]

Has anybody there ever found that Russian? He killed 16 Czechoslovakians. The guy was an interior decorator.

[@rosepetaldrone3226]

I enjoyed the crap out of that.