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Hobart Manor at William Paterson University Built in 1877, Hobart Manor is the gem of William Paterson University's campus. The Manor hosts numerous events and houses administrative offices. Hobart. Mrs.

Hobart Manor is the nearly 150-year-old gem of the William Paterson University campus. Built in 1877 by Scottish immigrant John McCullough, the property was known as Ailsa Farms until the estate was purchased in 1902 by Paterson resident Jennie Tuttle Hobart, the widow of former Vice President Garret A. Hobart deeded the property to her son Garret, Jr. as a Christmas gift that year. In 1915, Garret, Jr. hired Paterson architects Fred Wentworth and Frederick Vreeland to expand and remodel the castle. At that time, a 40-room wing was added to the east side of the Manor, the façade was updated, and the curving staircase was added to the foyer. The Hobart family lived in the Manor until 1948, when the property was sold to the state of New Jersey. The estate became the new location of William Paterson University, then known as Paterson State Teachers’ College, in 1951. During the next few decades, the Manor housed administrative offices, the library, classrooms, and even the mailroom. The building was listed on the New Jersey and National Registers for Historic places and restoration of the Manor began in 1985. Today, the Manor houses the offices of the President, Development, and Alumni Relations.

Happy Fall and Fall semester at WPUNJ! 🧡We are celebrating 75 years of being on our Wayne NJ campus with Hobart Manor cr...
09/17/2026

Happy Fall and Fall semester at WPUNJ! 🧡

We are celebrating 75 years of being on our Wayne NJ campus with Hobart Manor creating the campus.

Some William Paterson history of the man who became our namesake.
07/23/2026

Some William Paterson history of the man who became our namesake.

📜 On This Day in History: July 16, 1787 📜Did you know the breakthrough that shaped American democracy has a direct link to the namesake of Paterson, NJ? On this day, the Constitutional Convention passed the historic Connecticut Compromise! This massive decision integrated parts of Governor William Paterson’s famous "New Jersey Plan," securing equal representation for smaller states in the U.S. Senate. Knowing that his home state was finally protected, Paterson officially stepped away from the convention to return to New Jersey.We love our local history! 🏛️✨ Day

Part 2Adding a few more photos from our Tea last month. Please see Part 1 as well for all the fabulous photos.
07/01/2026

Part 2

Adding a few more photos from our Tea last month.

Please see Part 1 as well for all the fabulous photos.

A rewind to our fabulous Hobart Manor Tea last month. Thank you to our attendees, lecturers, and congratulations to our ...
07/01/2026

A rewind to our fabulous Hobart Manor Tea last month.

Thank you to our attendees, lecturers, and congratulations to our Tricky Tray winners!

Part 1

Scan QR code for a little sneak peek at our Tricky Tray baskets at Hobart Manor's Sunday Tea and Lecture this Sunday, 6/...
06/03/2026

Scan QR code for a little sneak peek at our Tricky Tray baskets at Hobart Manor's Sunday Tea and Lecture this Sunday, 6/7/26!

We can't wait to welcome you to the Revolutionary Talk, our fabulous tea, and now the Tricky Tray.

05/31/2026

We are a week away!! 🫖 🗣️

We look forward to see you at Hobart Manor after the lecture for the tea, fellowship, and bidding on tricky tray baskets!

05/21/2026

NEW:
Our Hobart Manor Sunday Tea now includes Tricky Tray baskets! 🧺

Join us for a illuminating revolutionary talk, delicious tea savory & sweets, and bid on Tricky Tray baskets.

04/27/2026

When you arrive on campus for the Hobart Manor Sunday Tea, you can also see all of our new pretty trees. 🌳🌳

The Sunday Tea at Hobart Manor is now available! 🗓️ June 7, 2026⏰ 1:00pm for Lecture ⏰ 2:00 for Tea 📍 Hobart Manor on Wi...
04/09/2026

The Sunday Tea at Hobart Manor is now available!

🗓️ June 7, 2026
⏰ 1:00pm for Lecture
⏰ 2:00 for Tea
📍 Hobart Manor on William Paterson University campus
🗣️ Revolutionary Social & Culinary Spaces
💰 $60.00 for Tea (link to purchase in comments)

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Wayne, NJ
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