The Cornelius Low House
The ASNJ is conducting a volunteer dig and site tour on Saturday and Sunday, September 25-26, 2021 at the 1741 Cornelius Low House at 1225 River Road in Piscataway, Middlesex County (see attached public form). The house overlooks the former 18th- and 19th-century port community of Raritan Landing. Our archaeological study is sponsored by the Middlesex County Office of Arts and History and aims to locate rear yard buildings associated with the Low family. We intend to excavate two (2) 4-foot square units. The property has a manicured lawn.
Participation in this volunteer dig is open to ASNJ members only from 8:30am to 4:00pm each day. Volunteers can sign up for desired time slots. Each time slot accommodates up to four volunteers. Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Tours will be given to non-members from 12:00-4:00pm each day.
Those interested in volunteering can sign up via this link: Cornelius Low House Dig
Volunteer and visitor parking will be available on Lot 48 at the adjacent Rutgers U. Busch Campus opposite the Visitors Welcome Center on Stuphen Road (see attached parking map). A sidewalk next to the athletic fields connects the parking lot to the Cornelius Low House property. Those wishing to participate should dress appropriately and bring water, sun screen, a pair of gloves, and a snack. Out of respect for one another, participants working next to each other will need to wear a mask that covers their nose and mouth. Entrance into any County-owned building also requires wearing a face covering.