Historians, Politicians, Public Celebrate Opening Of Griggstown Bridgetender’s House

April 19, 2014 Historic Preservation

bridgetenders house2 — Visitors packed the Muletenders’ Barracks April 19 to hear former state Sen. Raymond Bateman, right and his son, state Sen. Christopher “Kip” Bateman, R-16, speak.

The culmination of a 13-year effort to protect the historic and scenic Millstone Valley area from development was celebrated April 19 with the opening of the restored Griggstown Bridgetender’s House and Muletenders’ Barracks.

The house, which was once home to the Griggstown causeway bridgetender and his family when mule barges plied the Delaware River canal, will serve as the visitor’s center for the Millstone Valley National Scenic Byway.

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Historians, Politicians, Public Celebrate Opening Of Griggstown Bridgetender’s House

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