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2025-02-15 11:00 - 14:00 UTC, 2025-02-18 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York), 2025-02-22 11:00 - 14:00 UTC, 2025-02-25 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York), 2025-03-01 11:00 - 14:00 UTC, 2025-03-04 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York), 2025-03-08 11:00 - 14:00 UTC, 2025-03-11 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) and 16 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
2025-03-06 18:00 - 18:45, 2025-04-03 18:00 - 18:45, 2025-05-01 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 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 - The Art and History of Duck Decoy Carving
2025-03-06 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, March 6, 2025, at 7:00 PM at the Canoe Club Senior Center, Hammonton Lake Park. No pre-registration required.

Our speaker, J.P. “Jamie” Hand, is a master decoy carver from South Jersey. Hand will discuss the history and tradition of duck decoy carving, demonstrate carving techniques, and showcase the detailed artistry involved in crafting these functional works of folk art. Decoy carving has deep roots in South Jersey, dating back to the early settlers who relied on skillfully handmade cedar decoys for waterfowl hunting. Over generations, the craft has evolved into a cherished tradition, blending artistry with a way of life that reflects the region’s enduring relationship with nature. Join us for this fascinating presentation and live demonstration!
J.P. “Jamie” Hand is a lifelong Cape May County resident, living with his wife, Gwen, and son, Fritz, on Goshen Farm. A master decoy carver for nearly 50 years, he has dedicated his life to preserving and advancing this traditional craft. Beyond carving, he is a respected historian and author, specializing in the Revolutionary War era and the exploits of privateers along the New Jersey coast. His book, Cape May Navy, explores the conflicts between British merchant vessels and privateer captains in the Delaware Bay. A sought-after speaker, Jamie has lectured across New Jersey on both decoy carving and maritime history. He is a past president and trustee emeritus of the Cape May County Historical and Genealogical Society and longtime editor of its annual journal.

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 - Atsion and the History of Iron Making, Nicholas Muscella
2025-04-03 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, March 6, 2025, at 7:00 PM at the Canoe Club Senior Center, Hammonton Lake Park. No pre-registration required.
Atsion historian Nicholas Muscella will take the audience on a journey through the rise and fall of Atsion Village, exploring its role in South Jersey’s iron-making industry and the stories of the many figures who shaped its history. In its heyday, the Atsion Iron Furnace was managed by Samuel Richards, the older brother of Batsto’s Jesse Richards. Muscella will share the fascinating stories of Atsion’s numerous owners, including a bankrupt businessman who fled the country, and the village’s final years, which saw the construction of a cotton mill.
Nicholas Muscella is a seasonal historian at Wharton State Forest and a history major at Rowan College at Burlington County. His extensive research and deep passion for South Jersey’s industrial past bring Atsion’s fascinating history to life.
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 - Exploring Hammonton’s Sacred Spaces: A Multi-Part Series on Local Houses of Worship, Moderated by Dave Murphy
2025-05-01 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, May 1, 2025, at 7:00 PM at the Canoe Club Senior Center, Hammonton Lake Park. No pre-registration required.
Join us for the first event in our new multi-part series highlighting the history of local houses of worship. Moderated by local historian Dave Murphy, this evening will feature speakers from Life Mission Fellowship, Victory Bible Church, Hammonton Presbyterian Church, and Hammonton Methodist Church.

Together, we’ll explore the stories of how these faith communities were founded, how they’ve grown, and the important role they continue to play in our town’s cultural and spiritual life. Future events will spotlight even more of the town’s faith communities and ensure all are represented. It’s an opportunity to celebrate the shared history, diversity, and enduring contributions of these institutions to Hammonton’s identity.

This will be a night of meaningful stories and rich history—don’t miss it!

About the Moderator:Dave Murphy is a retired teacher, longtime Historical Society trustee, and active community volunteer. He’s also a docent at the Discovery House Rosary Garden and Faith Walk and has presented several lectures on Wagner’s operas through Life Mission Fellowship (available on YouTube).
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.
