About the Location
Middlesex County, New Jersey is rich in history and cultural-related sites. Here’s what you need to know to prepare for the conference.
The conference will be held in the College Center at Middlesex College on June 10 &11.
Parking
Attendees may park for free in lots 1, 3, and 4. Lots 3 & 4 are the closest lots to the College Center and spots will be available on a first-come first-serve basis. Lot 1 is about a 5-minute walk to the College Center. ADA parking available behind the College Center, next to the bus stop.
Transportation
Public Transit
- NJ TRANSIT provides bus transportation to the Edison campus. The 814 route (New Brunswick) and the 813 route (Perth Amboy) serve the Edison campus. Schedules are available in the College Center Student Activities Office, by calling 973-275-5555 from 6 am until midnight, or to download from the NJ TRANSIT website.
Tip! Download the NJ Transit Mobile App for easy access to schedules, routes, and fare payments.
Rideshare and Taxis
Uber and Lyft operate throughout the town, and taxis are readily available to take you to your destination from train and bus stations.
Hotels
Hotel information coming soon!
Heritage Tourism
Barron Arts Center
1877 Romanesque Revival library building hosting art exhibitions, musical performances, poetry forums, and cultural lectures.
Cornelius Low House
1741 Georgian mansion, National Register listed, showcasing New Jersey history exhibits overlooking the Raritan River.
Dey Farm Historic Site
42-acre preserved 1820 farmstead showcasing Monroe Township's agricultural heritage through living history exhibits.
East Jersey Old Town Village
16-building living history village depicting 18th-19th century Raritan Valley farm and merchant life.
Historic Wicoff House Museum
1875 farmhouse museum showcasing Plainsboro's cultural heritage through exhibits, tours, and educational programs.
Metlar-Bodine House Museum
1728 museum featuring Ross Hall Wall where Washington ordered July 4th Independence Day celebrations.
Proprietary House
Only remaining royal governor's mansion from original 13 colonies, William Franklin's 1764 home.
Thomas Edison Center at Menlo Park
Edison's historic Menlo Park laboratory site with 1937 Art Deco tower and museum.
