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Family histories, books about South Jersey towns and more!


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Moravian Church at Oldman's Creek 1789


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Hunter-Lawrence-Jessup House

Now showing: "The War to End All Wars: Centennial of WWI and Veteran's Day" Mon, Weds, and Fri from 1pm-4pm or by appointment


Plan Your Visit

GCHS Research Library

Tues 6pm-9pm Wed, Thurs, Fri Noon-4pm

SPECIAL EVENT!  Saturday, Oct. 12th 9:00am – 3:00pm
Archaeological Dig Day at Moravian Church at Oldman’s Creek

Library Open Tuesday Evenings 6-9pm

(See all Museum & Library hours below)

Since 1903, the mission of the Gloucester County Historical Society has been to collect, preserve, and share the history of the Southern New Jersey area. The GCHS Research Library is home to one of the largest genealogical collections in Southern New Jersey. Our collection of newspapers, manuscripts, photographs, deeds, maps, and miscellaneous family papers makes it easy to research your town, home, or family. We have also created an extensive collection of objects housed and displayed at the Hunter-Lawrence-Jessup House Museum including military artifacts, textiles, furniture, glass, toys, trains, kitchen utensils, tools, portraiture, and much more.

LIBRARY HOURS:

  • Tuesday evening, 6pm-9pm
  • Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, 12pm-4pm
  • Last Sunday of each month, 2-5pm (No Sunday hours during May, June, July and August.)
  • First Saturday of each month, 10am-3pm (No Saturday hours during June, July, August and September.)

MUSEUM HOURS:

  • Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 1pm-4pm
  • Last Sunday of each Month, 2-5pm (No Sunday hours during May, June, July and August.)
  • Admission fee: $5.00 to visit both the Library and Museum (members are free)