«Your Home's History with Douglas McVarish and Barbara Price (Personal Consultations Available!)

Unveil the captivating secrets hidden within the walls of your historic home with our exclusive research program! Delve into the rich tapestry of your home's past and unlock its fascinating stories. From uncovering architectural marvels to tracing the footsteps of previous inhabitants, our expert-led sessions will equip you with the tools and techniques to navigate historical records with confidence.

Your one-hour session with architectural historian Douglas McVarish and GCHS Research Library Coordinator Barbara Price includes admission to the GCHS Library, a copy of Researching the History of a New Jersey House by Douglas McVarish and personalized assistance locating documents relevant to your home.

Please make sure to add your phone number and email when checking out so we can contact you to schedule your session. Please add preferred dates and times (during GCHS hours) in the order notes.

Douglas McVarish, a resident of New Jersey since 1992, has over thirty years of professional experience in architectural history research and writing. He is the author of house histories, National Register nominations, HABS-HAER documentation, and books.

Barbara Price has led the GCHS Research Library for more than thirty years. Her knowledge extends to not only the Society's collections and County documents but to many facets of Gloucester County's extensive history.