“Deep in the Pines” Tours – Whitesbog Preservation Trust

"Deep in the Pines" Tours

We are excited to announce the launch of Whitesbog: Deep in the Pines, a brand-new self-guided mobile tour application made possible by the National Endowment of the Humanities.

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Designed for visitors of all ages, these tours blend character-driven soundscapes, augmented reality filters, and historic photographs to bring the unique stories of this region to life. Stop by the General Store to borrow an iPad, download the tour to your Apple device in the App Store Whitesbog: Deep in the Pines or follow us on Facebook to learn more about upcoming tour events! Stop in the store for a copy of the coloring book with illustrations from local artist Leah Stein (see some of her drawings below)

Lore & Legend of the Pine Barrens

Tour Length: 60 – 90 minutes

Explore the trails for a chance to encounter the notorious myths and legends of the Pine Barrens. Retrace the footsteps of a missing podcaster who was last seen searching for the Jersey Devil during a campfire storytelling event. By following along, you will learn about the traditional folklore of the region… why it has gained such a mysterious reputation…and you might run into the Jersey Devil! Tour includes Augmented Reality creatures and features you can interact with.

Native Fruits & Superfoods

Tour Length: 40 – 60 minutes

Join Ciara and Ben, a tour guide and a chef-in-the-making, as they explore the bounty of the woods — and the agricultural history of New Jersey! From foraging to farming, you will learn about the original foodways of the Lenape people, recipes brought from Europe, and meals cooked by farm workers. Along the way, earn traditional recipes featuring the bright, fresh flavors of blueberries and cranberries. Tour includes inside 360 degree views inside buildings, cranberry bogs during harvest, and blueberry fields

These two tours are the first of many Whitesbog is developing! To learn more and help support Whitesbog’s work be sure to become a member, sponsor or donor! Application designed and developed by Night Kitchen Interactive. This project is funded by a prototype grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and a Heritage Tourism grant from New Jersey Historic Trust.

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Whitesbog Preservation Trust (501(c) (3) non profit) is the caretaker of Whitesbog Historic Village, a small cranberry farming village founded in 1857.

Whitesbog Preservation Trust

120 W. Whites Bog Road #34

Browns Mills, NJ 08015

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