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The City of Burlington New Jersey USA is the first and original township in Burlington County, predating the “original constablrys” by 11 years.
Native Americans of the Mantas (or Leaping Frog) tribe of the Lenni Lenape knew Burlington Island as Matinicunk and the mainland as Techichohocki, or "oldest planted land."
Early 1600s - There is some archaeological evidence supporting the local presence of a significant Swedish settlement by the early 1600s. Belgian Walloons fleeing persecution built the first recorded European settlement in New Jersey, ca. 1624, establishing an Island trading post to barter with the indigenous people. The Dutch then came upon the Island, exploiting its rich and varied wildlife. Their fort faced downriver, the better to defend both forks of the Delaware River from invasion. New Jersey’s first record of an African presence notes slaves of a Dutch colonial official. The first murder in recorded state history took place on the Island in the 1670s, when two Indians murdered two Dutchmen. As the Dutch withdrew from New World holdings, Swedes and Finns occupied the Island, until it was seized by the English in 1664. Fleeing oppression in England, the Quakers settled in Burlington over 325 years ago.
March 3, 1677 - Proprietors authorized the formation of the town in a seminal constitutional document which set forth principles and ideals of freedom and democracy found 100 years later in the United States Constitution. Among these innovations were civil and religious liberty; separate executive and legislative power; an elected Assembly; freedom of speech; no deprivation without due process of law. In their own stirring words, the Proprietors “...lay a foundation for after ages to understand their liberty as men and Christians, that they may not be brought into bondage but by their own consent, for we put the power in the people.”
Tomorrow! We are very excited as we finish planning and get ready to open registration for our City of Burlington - Recreation Department 2026 Summer Camp!
Limited seats are available for resident and non-residents.
Registration opens on April 1!
burlingtonnj.myrec.com/info/default.aspx
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Food Truck Tuesdays are back and being hosted by @Main Street Burlington this year beginning in April! Save the dates and come enjoy nights along the river.
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Save the date! Come share in this evening of special awards to buildings and property owners that have done an exemplary job of preserving our City of Burlington’s rich history and that of their property and community. This will take place on May 6 at 6:00pm in Council Chambers. RSVP to Lisa Schiller lschiller@burlingtonnj.us
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Reminder: Join us for our 2026 Earth Day Celebration on April 18!
This year’s project is painting the promenade railing. All are welcome!
Cleanup begins at 9 AM at the Anchor, followed by lunch and music at noon.
Sign up to volunteer using the link below:
forms.office.com/r/KQbiiEkmzRJoin us for our 2026 Earth Day Celebration!
Come out on April 18th and help us make a difference right here in our community. Whether you’re volunteering solo or with a group, all are welcome to take part and enjoy a great day together.
This year’s project is painting the promenade railing; your help will go a long way in keeping our city looking its best!
Cleanup kicks off at 9AM at the anchor followed by lunch and music at noon.
Be sure to use the link below to sign up as a volunteer and be part of the impact:
forms.office.com/r/KQbiiEkmzR
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The BCBOAWC and BCBOA annual scholarship application is OPEN! 🎉
High School Seniors, Trade School Students, Undergraduates, and Graduate students from Burlington County pursuing an agriculture-related program of study are encouraged to apply! 📝
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Register now for the upcoming women empowerment event taking place on May 2nd at Lyceum Hall, hosted by our senior recreation program.
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