The Historical Society of Hammonton (HSH) was founded on November 29, 1960, by a group of interested citizens to “preserve Hammonton’s history by the collection of civil, political and religious artifacts.” A Certificate of Incorporation for the HSH was filed on March 4, 1965, and in August of 1968, the Society received tax exempt status under code 501 (c) 3 of the Internal Revenue Service.
The HSH Museum, located at 333 Vine Street, was established to provide a living collection relating to the rich and unique social, political, economic, and cultural heritage of the Town of Hammonton for generations to come. The museum building has a varied history. Built in 1887, the building served as Town Hall; moved and remodeled as a Town Library; used as a Public School Kindergarten; and finally became home to the HSH for housing its artifacts and as a site for meetings and programs. Comprising approximately 900 square feet, the museum has more than 1,500 artifacts, historical records, periodicals, and books on display and in storage.
The major programs of the HSH consist of the following:
- Artifact collection, curation, preservation, and management
- Operation of the HSH Museum, open to the community for free
- Speaker series presentations, open to the community for free
- Local history research and documentation
- Local resident oral history collection and documentation
- Organizational management
- Historical home tours
The Historical Society of Hammonton was founded on November 29, 1960 by a group of interested citizens to “preserve Hammonton’s history by the collection of civil, political and religious artifacts.”
The Historical Society of Hammonton is made up of volunteers who are dedicated to preserving the history of Hammonton for future generations by maintaining our museum, artifacts, and archives.
The Historical Society of Hammonton Museum, located at 333 Vine Street, is home to our varied collection of artifacts, documents, historical records, periodicals, books, pictures, and oral history files.
Initiated by town Librarian, Martha Wright, the Historical Society of Hammonton was formally organized on November 29, 1960. Its original purpose was to preserve Hammonton’s history by the collection of civil, political and religious artifacts.
A Certificate of Incorporation for the Historical Society of Hammonton was filed on March 4, 1965. Signers on that document include Elsie L. Layer, Charles B. Miller, Earl J. Rehmann, Irma L. Tilton and Martha K. Wright.
In August of 1968, the Society received tax exempt status under code 501 (c) 3 of the Internal Revenue Service.
The HSH Museum, located at 333 Vine Street, has a rich and varied history. Built in 1887, the building served as Town Hall, was moved and remodeled as a Town Library, used as a Public-School Kindergarten, and finally became home to the Historical Society of Hammonton for housing its artifacts and as a site for meetings.
The Historical Society of Hammonton remains true to the goals established many years ago while still keeping an eye on the current times and future. Today the community segment of its monthly meetings is well attended.
Meetings are the first Thursday of most months at the Hammonton Canoe Club. Check out our Events Calendar for the latest schedule of meetings and events.
Funding has been made possible in part by the New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of Cultural Affairs within the Department of State, through funds administered by the Atlantic County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs.
