Historical Society of Hammonton

Museum is Open
2026-04-04 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-11 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-18 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-25 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-02 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-09 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-16 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-23 11:00 - 14:00 UTC and 13 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!

Canceled - Monthly Membership Meeting
2026-05-07 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!

Canceled - Monthly Speaker Series Presentation - Built to Last: The Story of Crescent Tire and the Crescenzo Family
2026-05-07 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 the first Thursday of the month at the Canoe Club Senior Center, Hammonton Lake Park. No pre-registration required.
Join us for an evening of local history and community!
First Thursday of the month Canoe Club at Hammonton Lake Park Free and open to the public – no membership or RSVP required!

Schedule: 6 PM – Monthly Membership Meeting 6:45 PM – Refreshments 7 PM – Speaker Series Presentation

The May program, “Built to Last: The Story of Crescent Tire & Service and the Crescenzo Family,” will feature longtime local business owner Christa Crescenzo McIntosh. A true story of resilience, reinvention, and family continuity, the presentation will explore the history of one of Hammonton’s enduring family businesses and the generations who helped shape it.
Founded in 1937, Crescent Tire & Service began at the corner of Egg Harbor Road and Passmore Avenue, where Christa’s grandfather pumped gas, sold tires, and repaired automobiles. In an era when prejudice against Italian immigrants was still common, he felt compelled to name the business Crescent Tire & Service rather than use the family surname, Crescenzo – a powerful reflection of both the challenges and determination that marked many immigrant success stories.
The business entered a new chapter in 1972, when Christa’s father expanded operations by building a larger facility with additional repair bays at 325 S. White Horse Pike, ending gas service to focus fully on automotive repair. That location remained home to the business for decades and became a familiar landmark in the Hammonton community. The program will also highlight the next generation now involved in the business, underscoring how legacy businesses remain relevant by adapting while staying true to their roots.
As the third-generation owner and first woman to lead Crescent Tire & Service, Christa brings a deeply personal perspective to this story. A lifelong Hammontonian, she returned home after attending La Salle University and spending several years away, ultimately rejoining the family business she grew up around. Her journey is also one of perseverance through personal loss and transition. After losing both her brother and father within two years of each other, Christa stepped into leadership during a pivotal moment for the business. Through it all, Crescent Tire has remained firmly rooted in family, with multiple generations continuing to work side by side.

An Organization for All Ages
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.
Get Involved!
There’s a place for you at HSH. Help at events, join community outreach, support fundraising, or dive into museum collections and oral history. With many active committees, you can get involved as little or as much as you’d like. Send us an email and tell us what interests you!
Located in the historic former Town Hall (built in 1887) in Veterans Memorial Park, the Museum is open on Saturdays from 11 AM–2 PM. Other days by appointment or happenstance (if the OPEN flag is flying, come on in).
For more information, call (609) 270-7652 or email info@historicalsocietyofhammonton.org.
Visit us online at www.historicalsocietyofhammonton.org.
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.

Memorial Day Museum Open House
2026-05-25 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | HSH Museum, 333 Vine Street, Hammonton, 333 Vine Street, Hammonton, NJ, 08037, United States
We warmly invite you to our Annual Memorial Day Open House on Monday, May 25, from 10 AM to 1 PM. This year, we’re excited to showcase our redesigned and expanded Veterans Display, a permanent exhibit that honors Hammontonians who have served our country. The display includes many new artifacts generously donated by local families.
While you’re here, explore our new exhibit in honor of the nations 250th – Marking Milestones, Building a Community – featuring Hammonton organizations with 50 years or more of history. ributions from our community.

Monthly Membership Meeting
2026-06-04 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 every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. New volunteers always welcome! Join the fun and learn about our great town!

Monthly Speaker Series Presentation - From Maine to Hammonton: The Story of Dr. Joseph Henry North and His Family
2026-06-04 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 the first Thursday of the month at the Canoe Club Senior Center, Hammonton Lake Park. No pre-registration required.
Join us for an evening of local history and community!
Thursday, June 4, 2026 Canoe Club at Hammonton Lake Park Free and open to the public – no membership or RSVP required!

Schedule: 6 PM – Monthly Membership Meeting 6:45 PM – Refreshments 7 PM – Speaker Series Presentation

The June program, “From Maine to Hammonton: The Story of Dr. Joseph Henry North and His Family,” will feature Stan North and Jeffrey North for a presentation exploring the history and legacy of the North family, one of Hammonton’s earliest and most influential families.
The program will focus on Dr. Joseph Henry North, Sr., who arrived in Hammonton in 1858 as the town’s first physician. In addition to practicing medicine, Dr. North became an advocate for fruit farming and played an important role in Hammonton’s early development. His descendants continued the family’s legacy in medicine, education, and community life for generations.
The presentation will also explore the family’s connections to England and the long-standing relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom, including ties to Wroxton College in England and one of Hammonton High School’s earliest teachers.
Stan North is a practicing international attorney with a longtime interest in family history and the historic relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom. He was instrumental in forming a consortium of four United Kingdom universities together with Rutgers, Princeton, NJIT, and UMDNJ that secured a $10 million healthcare grant from the United Kingdom, work for which he received a Thomas Edison Innovation Award.
Originally from Lloyd Harbor on Long Island’s North Shore, North graduated from Cold Spring Harbor High School before earning a bachelor’s degree in urban studies from Syracuse University’s Maxwell School, a Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School, and a master’s degree in Corporate Law from New York University.
Stan met his wife, Rima, on the first day of their sophomore year at Syracuse University. Together they have two children, including Jeffrey North, who will serve as co-presenter and works in biopharma business development in New York.

An Organization for All Ages
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.
Get Involved!
There’s a place for you at HSH. Help at events, join community outreach, support fundraising, or dive into museum collections and oral history. With many active committees, you can get involved as little or as much as you’d like. Send us an email and tell us what interests you!
Located in the historic former Town Hall (built in 1887) in Veterans Memorial Park, the Museum is open on Saturdays from 11 AM–2 PM. Other days by appointment or happenstance (if the OPEN flag is flying, come on in).
For more information, call (609) 270-7652 or email info@historicalsocietyofhammonton.org.
Visit us online at www.historicalsocietyofhammonton.org.
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.

Independence Day Museum Open House
2026-07-04 11:00 - 15:00 UTC | HSH Museum, 333 Vine Street, Hammonton, 333 Vine Street, Hammonton, NJ, 08037, United States
The museum will be open from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Saturday, July 4, as part of the Town of Hammonton’s 250th Celebration activities taking place throughout Veterans Park. Visitors can explore the exhibition, participate in a family-friendly scavenger hunt, and enjoy a day filled with community festivities just steps from the museum. The celebration features live music, a community ceremony, the nationwide Bells Across America observance at 2:00 PM (free bells for the kiddos), a historical encampment, children’s activities, food vendors, and more. We invite you to stop by the museum and be part of this once-in-a-generation celebration of both our nation’s history and Hammonton’s enduring community spirit.
Be sure to check out the official Hammonton 250 Facebook page for the latest updates and information on all the activities leading up to the July 4th festivities!
Our newest exhibition, Marking Milestones, Building a Community, is now open at the Historical Society Museum. The exhibition celebrates the businesses, organizations, and community institutions that have helped shape Hammonton across generations. Through photographs, artifacts, memorabilia, video presentations, and interactive elements, it explores the stories of more than 100 organizations with 50 years or more of history in our community, highlighting how they adapted, evolved, and remained part of the fabric of Hammonton over time.
A special feature of the exhibition includes spotlight display areas dedicated to several long-standing local businesses and organizations, featuring loaned artifacts, memorabilia, photographs, and historic items generously shared by members of the community. These displays offer visitors a closer look at the people, products, services, and stories that have become familiar parts of everyday life in Hammonton.
The exhibition also connects Hammonton’s story to the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary, reflecting broader themes of continuity, resilience, immigration, agriculture, entrepreneurship, and community identity.

Monthly Membership Meeting
2026-09-17 18:00 - 18:45, 2026-10-01 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 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 - Topic to be Announced
2026-09-17 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 the first Thursday of the month at the Canoe Club Senior Center, Hammonton Lake Park. No pre-registration required.
Join us for an evening of local history and community!
First Thursday of the month Canoe Club at Hammonton Lake Park Free and open to the public – no membership or RSVP required!

Schedule: 6 PM – Monthly Membership Meeting 6:45 PM – Refreshments 7 PM – Speaker Series Presentation

Topic to be announced as we get closer to the date 🙂

An Organization for All Ages
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.
Get Involved!
There’s a place for you at HSH. Help at events, join community outreach, support fundraising, or dive into museum collections and oral history. With many active committees, you can get involved as little or as much as you’d like. Send us an email and tell us what interests you!
Located in the historic former Town Hall (built in 1887) in Veterans Memorial Park, the Museum is open on Saturdays from 11 AM–2 PM. Other days by appointment or happenstance (if the OPEN flag is flying, come on in).
For more information, call (609) 270-7652 or email info@historicalsocietyofhammonton.org.
Visit us online at www.historicalsocietyofhammonton.org.
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.
