Gloucester County Historical Society
GCHS collects and preserves artifacts, records, and materials that tell the history of Southern New Jersey. Visit our Museum and Library and unlock history.
ALERT: The GCHS Library will be CLOSED on Oct. 19 & 20.
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Welcome
Whether you seek antiques or ancestors, we’ll help you unlock history and the American experience from the 1600s to the present.
Plan Your Visit
Plan your upcoming visit to GCHS. Explore our vast resources, including our library catalog, database, and upcoming exhibits, events and programs. Museum admission is free year-round and Library admission is just $5 for non-members (free for members.)
Explore Our Collection & Unlock the Past
The Moravian Church
The Moravian Church at Oldman’s Creek, stands as proudly today as it did when it was built in 1789. GCHS is currently working to preserve the site and plans to be open to the public by 2025 as a community space and heritage tourism location. Your donation can help us revitalize this special place.
Publications Available
Own a piece of history. From physical copies to downloadable titles, we have a vast collection of used books, CDs, and historical documents, including genealogical data, indexes, wills, and records from Southern New Jersey available.
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Get Involved & Experience History
Memberships
GCHS has several membership levels available. Members receive free admission, full access to our database, and discounts on events and purchases. Support and explore history.
Donate Today
We are a private, non-profit 501(c)3 organization that relies on donations and memberships to preserve artifacts, records, and buildings significant to Gloucester County.
Volunteer
We always seek volunteers who thirst for knowledge and history to help GCHS. Volunteers support us in many ways and can assist at the museum, library, and online.
Upcoming Events
GCHS showcases unique exhibits, events, and perspectives about life in Southern New Jersey and how these moments affected the broader tapestry of American history. See what’s new.