About
Paulsdale
 Paulsdale
is on the New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places. and in
1991 it was designated a National Historic Landmark. The exterior and
interior of the house have been restored to their appearance during Alice
Paul's residence, with modern accommodations that meet visitors' needs.
 Alice
Paul was born and raised at
Paulsdale. Her parents purchased the farm in 1883, when it encompassed
more than 150 acres of
orchards, farm crops and a small dairy herd. The Paul family farmed the land
until selling Paulsdale in the 1950s.
It remained a private
residence until API purchased
the property in 1990.
The c. 1800 farmhouse stands on
6.5 acres of the original property.
 Memberships,
grants, and other contributions have enabled the Alice Paul Institute to
undertake the following projects:
 Commemorated
Alice Paul's 100th birthday with the presentation of Alice Paul Woman of
Courage Awards to astronaut Sally Ride, Sonia Johnson and Judge
Lisa Richette.
 Purchased
Dr. Paul's books, papers and personal effects and donated the items to the
Arthur & Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America at
Radcliffe Institute and to the Smithsonian's National Museum of American
History.
Obtained
National Historic Landmark designation for Paulsdale as well as
listing on the New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places.
Initiated
"Reclaiming Women's History Through Historic Preservation," the first
national conference on the preservation of women's historic sites.
Coordinated
"Passing the Torch," New Jersey's statewide event to celebrate the 75th
anniversary of women's right to vote.
Launched
the Alice Paul Leadership Program, providing workshops and seminars on
leadership and women's history to adolescent audiences.
 Helped to
establish the New Jersey Women's Heritage Trail.
Raised funds and oversaw historic restoration and rehabilitation of
Paulsdale.
 To
rent Paulsdale for your wedding, party, meeting or board retreat,
please visit
Paulsdale
Site Rental.
To arrange a tour of Paulsdale, please visit Tours
of Paulsdale.
 Paulsdale
is located at 128 Hooton Road, Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054.
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 Paulsdale Site Rental
Click this link to see our calendar of available site rental dates
available.
Site Rental Brochure
(a printable PDF brochure)
 Celebrate your next event at historic Paulsdale!
Looking
for new ideas, historical surroundings and unique
possibilities for your
next meeting or special event? Paulsdale is available seven days a
week for corporate events,
wedding receptions, breakfasts,
luncheons, dinners, business meetings, holiday parties, afternoon teas, and
other
functions.
 Discover
Paulsdale, a National Historic Landmark
listed on the New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places. This
American treasure is the former birthplace and family home of Alice Stokes
Paul- a woman who courageously led the final campaign for women's right to
vote and authored the Equal Rights Amendment.
Paulsdale
was recently restored to appear as it did when Paul lived here, from 1885 to
1920. Paulsdale offers a variety of interior and exterior spaces
suitable for meetings and special events.
Paulsdale
is located on 6 1/2 acres, and can accommodate up to 50 people inside and up
to 250 under a tent outside. There is a small staging kitchen available, a
handicapped accessible bathroom, two second floor bathrooms and handicapped
access to the first floor.
Ask about our special discount rates for members, non-profits and government
agencies.
 For
rental rates and more information please contact the
Alice Paul
Institute at 856-231-1885, or at
info@alicepaul.org.
Paulsdale is located at 128 Hooton Rd., Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054.
Site Rental Brochure
(a printable PDF brochure)
Directions
to Paulsdale
Tours of Paulsdale
Interested in becoming a Paulsdale tour guide? Call Kris Myers at
856-231-1885 or kmyers@alicepaul.org.
Come out to take a tour of
Paulsdale! Tours begin with an outdoor walk
around the property to see the farm landscape and the remains of the structures
that once surrounded Paulsdale. Tourists will receive a map of the
property to show the layout of the original farm. Please dress for the weather
and wear comfortable shoes that can get dirty!
Inside the house, tourists will
learn about Alice Paul, the restoration/rehabilitation of the site and its
present day use as a girl's leadership center. Though the house has no period
furnishings, there is plenty of history within its walls.
There are two ways to take a tour of Paulsdale,
on your own or with a group.
 Open
House Tours
Directions to
Paulsdale
128 Hooton Rd., Mt. Laurel, NJ
Spend an afternoon to
enjoy a tour of the recently restored home of Alice Paul. Tour prices are $5
or $4
(children) and $1 off if you are a member. Also, be sure to
check out our gift shop with plenty of great gift ideas.
All tours begin at 1:00 and 2:00 pm
Public tour hours are as follows:
Wednesday, March 12*
Saturday, March 15
Saturday, April 5
Wednesday, May 7
Saturday, June 7
Wednesday, June 18
Wednesday, July 23
Saturday, August 2
Wednesday, August 13
Saturday, September 6
Wednesday, September 17
Saturday, October 4
Wednesday, October 15
Saturday, November 1
Wednesday, November 12
Tours begin at 1:00 and 2:00 pm
Tours are approximately 45 minutes long.
*All tour dates are subject to change
Group Tours
(min. of 8)
Group tours can be arranged for any date of the
week, Monday through Friday. Groups have the option of a tour alone (45 min) or
a combination of a tour and slide show presentation on the life of Alice Paul
(please plan for 1.5 to 2hrs for both).
If you are interested in bringing a group to tour Paulsdale, please
contact staff at 856-231-1885 or
info@alicepaul.org at
least three weeks before your desired visit. We will be happy to supply you with
the names of local restaurants or caterers who will deliver lunches or
refreshments for your group to Paulsdale. If you would like to bring your
own food, please call us to make arrangements. We look forward to seeing you
soon!
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Tour Prices |
Price |
Adult
|
$5.00* |
Child
|
$4.00 |
Combination Tour
& Slide Lecture |
Price |
Adult Group
(8 or more) |
$15.00** |
Children's Group
(8 or more) |
$14.00** |
*API members receive $1 off tour prices.
**Please note: Maximum visit/program time is three hours
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