Photo courtesy of Roebling Museum.

The Roebling Museum, once a gateway to a steel mill which welcomed thousands of workers to the company best known for its design and construction of the Brooklyn Bridge, will be the site of a Steel Mill Street Fair on Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a rain date of Sunday, May 19.

The Roebling Museum tells the story of the town of Roebling, a company town built by John A. Roebling’s Sons Company, which built bridges, telegraphs and telephones, ships, elevators, and more, changing the industrial landscape of New Jersey. The Roebling Museum is located at 100 2nd Avenue, Roebling, and is next to the Roebling stop on New Jersey Transit’s River Line.

Formerly the Mary Bordentown Street Fair, the fair on the John A. Roebling Steel Mill site will have expanded food choices and new attractions, plus more time to enjoy  the shopping, dining, and free entertainment expected at the event, which is hosted by the Burlington Mercer Chamber of Commerce. Performing will be Princeton’s School of Rock, as well as headliner The Successful Failures Band, and others. Planned are a tribute to the U.S. Armed Forces with a 10:30 a.m. parade, a “patriotic pet parade,” and a company town walking tour. More information is at  Steelmillstreetfair.com.

The Roebling company became the world’s leading producer of wire rope with four factories and nearly 8,000 employees at its peak. In 1904, when competition pushed them to start making their own steel, they bought farmland on the Delaware River and built the factory complex known as the Kinkora Works and the company town known as Roebling for their workers. The museum opened in 2010 to celebrate the experiences of those who lived in Roebling and worked for the John A. Roebling’s Sons Company.

During May, the museum is offering a 20 percent discount on all new memberships purchased online. In May only, use coupon code MayMay to become a member, and enjoy free admission, invitations to members only events, and other benefits.