the third haven friends meeting house

Charming, touching, history in fact. The oldest place of worship in continuous use in the United States. Peaceful.

The historic old meeting house is one of the oldest standing structures in the USA used continually for worship. Built in the 1600's, there's a special feeling in the place, a sacred sense of the old souls who worshiped here in times past. There is no heat or electricity, and you can visit anytime. Meeting for worship is held here only during late spring, summer, and early fall. There is a "newer" brick building for cooler months. Open year-round this is an historic gem!

As you pull up a narrow driveway back onto the property, its as if the world drops away. Tall mature trees oaks, magnolias? and pines surround several structures...the two main buildings and some out buildings. The grounds are strewn with pine needles, hiding the pavement so you are transported back in time.I did not go up to the main building, as I had the feeling I was being intrusive. Will try to go for a service so I feel more like a participant, rather than a tourist. Seeing the graveyard alone was worth the stop.If you are wondering, Third Haven is a derivation of Tred Avon which is the river that goes into Easton.

It is lovingly kept in perfect condition. It is open often, allowing for visitors to enter and experience the beauty of the building and the grace of many Quaker founding families. The peacefulness if lovely.

This is the oldest frame building used continuously for religous worship in the US. It was built in 1682 and still has services twice a week. It is part of a complex that sits back from the road.

It is nice to have this part of History being a part of our heritage. I visit the place to show it off to friends.

This serene property contain two historic buildings which have been used for services by members of the Religious Society of Friends for hundreds of years. The original meeting house dates to 1685 or thereabouts, and the "new" meeting house was buit in the nineteenth century. As you look at the woodwork in the older building, keep in mind that tools were minimal and all of the work was done by hand. Services are only held in this building during the summer months, since it has neither heat nor electricity. Visitors are welcome.