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Mischief Night
By Victoria Scannella, Library Assistant
Mischief night, known to those of us from New Jersey or the general Northeastern region of the United States, is known as the […]
The Legend of the Jersey Devil
By Victoria Scannella, Library Assistant
This series of blog posts recounting different urban legends, in the most true New Jersey fashion, includes the story of the infamous “Jersey Devil,” of […]
The Legend of Gumtree Corner
Written and researched by Victoria Scannella, Library Assistant
One urban legend that I’ve heard a lot about, coming straight out of the Bridgeton/Greenwich area, is the legend of the circus elephant that […]
The Underground Railroad
By Victoria Scannella, Library Assistant
The Trans-Atlantic Slave trade began around 1526 and was active until 1867. However, it was between 1720 to 1780 that most of the enslaved people […]
Nostalgia for the Nifty 50s in Cumberland County: The Vineland Speedway and the Delsea Drive In
By Victoria Scannella, Library Assistant
In Vineland during the 1950s, there were a lot of fun activities going on for people of all ages to enjoy, including NASCAR and a drive-in movie theatre! Ordinarily […]
On Board The Sophia
Written and Researched by Victoria Scannella, Library Assistant
In order to start October with a bang, I’ve decided that this next blog post should be a wild story from start […]
About the CCHS
In 1905, at the same time plans were being made to erect a monument to commemorate the Tea Burning in Greenwich, the Cumberland County Historical Society was organized as a non-profit corporation. The first recorded meeting of the incorporators of the Cumberland County Historical Society was held in the old Cumberland County Court House on Broad Street in Bridgeton at 2 PM on December 2, 1908.
Mailing Address:
Cumberland County Historical Society
P.O. Box 16
Greenwich, New Jersey 08323
The telephone number is 856-455-8580. Our email address is cchistsoc@verizon.net.
Upcoming Events
2025 ReOpening
Check out our new exhibits at our reopening this weekend!
Hearthside Dinner
April 19th, 2025
4:30-6:30pm
Tickets: $75
Members: $70
Reservation Required/ Call 856-455-8580
Run Through History
Age group awards (under 15, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49,50-59,60-69, 70+
The society has preserved 18th-century buildings and has organized a walking tour that brings to life the unhurried atmosphere of Old Greenwich, site of New Jersey’s Tea Party. Come visit the town that time forgot. See the Tea Burner’s Monument (Market Ln. & Ye Greate St., Greenwich), 1730 Gibbon House Museum, Red Barn Museum, Swedish Log Granary, Maritime Museum, Prehistorical Museum and Lummis Genealogical and Research Library. Spend the day or an afternoon learning about the region and times gone by.
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Happy Pride Month!
We are excited to share that we have been diving into the Bridgeton Evening News and researching LGBTQIA history of Cumberland County for our upcoming Queer Oral History Project! We have learned of several organizations: LGUC (Lesbians and Gays United for Cumberland County), GLOBAL (Gay Lesbian Or Bisexual Alliance), and SJAA (South Jersey Aids Alliance). We are continuing the research, have started reaching out to a couple of people, and plan on reaching out to several organizations. If you have any information, please email: brittlp48@gmail.com
Check out our new podcast, now available on Spotify!
Check out our new merchandise, now available on Bonfire! All purchases directly support CCHS.
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
CCHS has organized an internship committee to begin creating a formal internship program for the Spring semester of 2024. We would like to compensate our interns and are welcoming donations to go towards the program. If you would like to make a donation, please mail a check payable to CCHS with “intern” in the memo to CCHS Po Box 16 Greenwich, NJ 08323 or click the button below. Thank you for your support!
No Better Time to Become a Member
Of Interest
The Cumberland County Historical Society Receives First Prize in the
Kevin M. Hale Publication Awards
The League of Historical Societies of New Jersey has announced that the Cumberland County Historical Society has won first prize in the Kevin M. Hale Publication Awards for their book Early Wood Architecture of Cumberland County, New Jersey by Joan Berkey. The award is being presented on June 11, 2016, during the League of Historical Societies of New Jersey’s Spring Meeting at the Tewksbury Historical Society in Hunterdon County.
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Do you like history?
Interested in pursuing a career in museums/archives?
The Cumberland County Historical Society offers a number of different types of projects for those looking for internships or volunteer opportunities. The Society is in constant motion throughout the year with its normal daily operations, special projects, and events.
Support the CCHS
Ways to Give to the Cumberland County Historical Society
There are many ways to help insure the Society’s financial viability, as outlined below:
Membership
Membership is the most basic way to support the Cumberland County Historical Society. The benefits of membership are described in a separate web page. Please visit “Join.”
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