Museum is Open
2024-12-10 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York), 2024-12-14 11:00 - 14:00 UTC, 2024-12-17 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York), 2024-12-21 11:00 - 14:00 UTC, 2024-12-24 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York), 2024-12-28 11:00 - 14:00 UTC, 2024-12-31 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York), 2025-01-04 11:00 - 14:00 UTC and 17 more dates | HSH Museum, 333 Vine Street, Hammonton, 333 Vine Street, Hammonton, NJ, 08037, United States
Stop by our historic Museum; built in 1887, it served as a former-Town Hall, library, and kindergarten. Browse the exhibits, talk to our volunteers, and share your stories. We’d love to see you!

Monthly Membership Meeting
2025-01-09 18:00 - 18:45, 2025-02-06 18:00 - 18:45 (America/New_York) | Canoe Club at Hammonton Lake Park, 100 Sports Drive, Hammonton, 08037
Join us for our FREE-to-the-public Historical Society of Hammonton (HSH)’s monthly membership meeting which is held at the Canoe Club, Hammonton Lake Park.

The Historical Society of Hammonton Museum preserves the rich social, political economic and multi-cultural heritage of our town and its people. Our mission is to increase awareness of Hammonton’s history, and to establish public access to that history by collecting, conserving, interpreting and promoting it to the widest possible audience. Our historic 188s (former Town Hall/Library/Kindergarten) Museum, a treasure itself, is located behind Hammonton Veterans Memorial park in Leo Club Park at Veterans Memorial Park open to the public Tuesdays 10 a.m. to noon and every Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. New volunteers always welcome! Join the fun and learn about our great town!

Monthly Speaker Series Presentation - Our Lady of Mount Carmel Society's 150th Year
2025-01-09 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Canoe Club at Hammonton Lake Park, 100 Sports Drive, Hammonton, 08037
Join the Historical Society of Hammonton (HSH) on Thursday, January 9, at 7 PM for a FREE event to launch our 2025 Speaker Series. This year marks the 150th anniversary of the oldest continuously celebrated Italian festival in the United States—the annual celebration of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Society (OLMC) in Hammonton!No pre-registration required.

Discover the incredible story of how this beloved tradition began in 1875, when Italian immigrant Antonio Capelli hosted a gathering at his home on Pine Road to honor the Virgin Mary. What started as a small group of immigrants giving thanks for safe journeys, a successful harvest, and blessings in their new homeland has grown into a cherished event drawing tens of thousands to our town each year.

Joe Pantalone and Lou Pantalone, OLMC President, will guide us through the history of this remarkable tradition and the Society’s enduring legacy in Hammonton.

The presentation begins at 7:00 PM, following the HSH Monthly Membership Meeting at 6:00 PM, open to all. If attending just the lecture, we recommend arriving around 6:45-6:50 PM. Refreshments will be available.

The Historical Society of Hammonton is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the rich, multi-cultural social, economic, and political heritage of our town and its people. Our mission is to increase awareness of Hammonton’s rich history and to establish public access by collecting, conserving, interpreting, and promoting it to the widest possible audience.
Our Museum, built in 1887, is a treasure in itself. Formerly the Hammonton Town Hall, it also served as a Town Library and Kindergarten. Located in Hammonton Veterans Memorial Park, it is open to the public on Tuesdays from 10 AM to Noon and Saturdays from 11 AM to 2 PM.
We are always looking for new member and volunteers, even if you’re new to Hammonton. Volunteering with us is a fun way to learn about and appreciate our great town. We uncover exciting new bits of Hammonton history every week! Our Museum also sells many books highlighting local history, including out-of-print titles. All proceeds support the Historical Society of Hammonton.

Monthly Speaker Series Presentation - History of Egg Harbor City's Sanitorium
2025-02-06 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Canoe Club at Hammonton Lake Park, 100 Sports Drive, Hammonton, 08037
The Historical Society of Hammonton (HSH) presents another fun FREE-to-ALL Speaker Series event on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at 7:00 PM at the Canoe Club Senior Center, Hammonton Lake Park. No pre-registration required.
The presentation begins at 7:00 PM, following the HSH Monthly Membership Meeting at 6:00 PM, open to all. If attending just the lecture, we recommend arriving around 6:45-6:50 PM. Refreshments will be available.

Speaker Series Topic – “History of Egg Harbor City’s Sanitorium: The Neutral Water Health Resort” – Presented by Dick Colby

Discover the fascinating history of Egg Harbor City’s Sanitorium, the “Neutral Water Health Resort,” which operated between 1902 and 1923. Under the direction of Dr. Smith, the sanitorium attracted visitors seeking the curative properties of the cedar waters of Landing Creek. This presentation will explore how such water-immersion health resorts, popular in southern Germany and southeastern Europe, found a home in southern New Jersey. Join us as we delve into the cultural and medical significance of this unique institution and its place in local history.
Our speaker, Dick Colby, is the Volunteer Curator for the Egg Harbor City Historical Society’s Roundhouse Museum. A passionate researcher, Colby brings Southern New Jersey’s rich history to life through his presentations, including this fascinating story of Egg Harbor City’s Sanitorium.

The Historical Society of Hammonton is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the rich, multi-cultural social, economic, and political heritage of our town and its people. Our mission is to increase awareness of Hammonton’s rich history and to establish public access by collecting, conserving, interpreting, and promoting it to the widest possible audience.
Our Museum, built in 1887, is a treasure in itself. Formerly the Hammonton Town Hall, it also served as a Town Library and Kindergarten. Located in Hammonton Veterans Memorial Park, it is open to the public on Tuesdays from 10 AM to Noon and Saturdays from 11 AM to 2 PM.
We are always looking for new member and volunteers, even if you’re new to Hammonton. Volunteering with us is a fun way to learn about and appreciate our great town. We uncover exciting new bits of Hammonton history every week! Our Museum also sells many books highlighting local history, including out-of-print titles. All proceeds support the Historical Society of Hammonton.
