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.

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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.

About Us
GCHS museum and garden
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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.)

Hours & Location
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Explore Our Collection & Unlock the Past

GCHS Museum

Our Museum houses over 30,000 artifacts in 13 rooms. Permanent and rotating exhibits include our extensive collections including needlework samplers and quilts, military items and firearms, toys and model trains, clothing and wedding dresses, jewelry, furniture, and portraits.

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GCHS Library

The GCHS Library is the official repository of Gloucester County’s documents. Additional collections include thousands of photos, unrecorded deeds, newspapers, surveys, family papers, ledgers, postcards, and much more!

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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.

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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 From physical copies to downloadable titles, we have a vast collection of used books, CDs, and historical documents, including genealogical data, indexes, wills, and records from Southern New Jersey available.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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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