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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 […]

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.

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Upcoming Events

Come out and celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Greenwich Tea Burning with us! All of our museums will be open for tour, we will have pony rides, a variety of different colonial demonstrators and demonstrations, and living historians will be on the grounds of the Gibbon House, and a hearthside cooking demonstration will be in the Gibbon House.
Schedule:
12:30pm: Mustering Program for Kids; Gibbon House Grounds
2pm: Tea Burning Discussion with Dr. John Fea; Lummis Library, 981 Ye Greate Street
3;30pm: Tea Burning Demonstration, Everyone will be welcome to burn their own tea!; Gibbon House
Each Location Open:
John DuBois Maritime Museum:
949 Ye Greate St, Greenwich, NJ 08323
Gibbon House:
960 Ye Greate St, Greenwich, NJ 08323
Lummis Library:
981 Ye Greate St, Greenwich, NJ 08323
Alan Ewing Carman Museum of Prehistory in Cumberland County:
1461 Bridgeton Rd, Greenwich, NJ 08323
Greenwich Tea Burners Tea Co.
1077 Bridgeton Rd, Greenwich, NJ 08323
Potter’s Tavern:
49-51 W Broad St, Bridgeton, NJ 08302

Join us for a mystical afternoon at The Gibbon House at 960 Ye Greate Street in Historic Greenwich, NJ. What will the the tarot cards reveal, while you sip on delicious tea, enjoying delicious finger foods in a colonial setting? Whether you’re a seasoned tarot enthusiast or a curious beginner, this event is perfect for anyone looking to explore the world of divination. Come with an open mind and leave with newfound insights and connections. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to delve into the spiritual realm in a beautiful, and historic setting.

You’ll be greeted by our special costumed docents, where you’ll enjoy delicious varieties of tea and light refreshments. While you wait for your tarot card reading, you’ll be entertained by a ghost story or two.

Purchase Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tarot-and-tea-tickets-914750983817

Welcome to The Tea Burner’s Ball, get ready to party like it’s 1774! Join us as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of New Jersey’s very own “Tea Party”. Featuring Historic Reenactors, delicious foods, basket raffles, and more. Join us on Sun Dec 22, 2024 , 5pm-10pm at 1501 Glasstown Rd (Wheaton Arts) for a night of fun, music, and of course, history! Dress to impress in your fanciest attire, or as your favorite Revolutionary figure. Have dinner with his Excellency General George Washington. Get your picture taken with a Founding Father or Mother! See you there!

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!




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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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Create a Legacy
on the
Pathway to History

Dedicated on September 28, 2014, the Pathway to History Brick Memorial Walkway is located at the vestibule side entrance to the c. 1730 Gibbon House.

Memorial bricks are available for purchase for a limited time at a price of $125 per 4″x8″ brick. There is a limit of 36 laser-engraved characters total and no more than 12 characters per line. Each blank space counts as a character. Bricks can memorialize someone living or deceased. The purchase of a memorial brick, in the Pathway to History, is an excellent way to support the Cumberland County Historical Society while simultaneously recognizing someone who has made a difference in the donor’s life. All funds generated from the purchase of memorial bricks are being deposited into the Historical Society’s professionally managed permanent endowment.

If you have any questions, please contact Linda Peck at 856-455-8580 or email cchistsoc@verizon.net

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The Gibbon House

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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