New Jersey Historical Society
The New Jersey Historical Society is a state-wide, private, non profit historical museum, library, and archives dedicated to collecting, preserving, and interpreting the rich and intricate political, social, cultural and economic history of New Jersey to the broadest possible audiences. Founded in 1845, we are the oldest cultural institution in the state. Through exhibitions, publications, and programming, we examine who and what we are, what it means to live and work in New Jersey, what contributes to New Jersey's distinct identity, and what are the unique contributions New Jerseyans make to the region and the country.

South Jersey Historical Societies

Atlantic County Historical Society
“Six women who were interested in collecting and preserving the history of events, places and people of Atlantic County and Southern New Jersey founded the Atlantic County Historical Society in 1913. The primary mission of the Society is to encourage the study of local history and genealogy and to disseminate this information to its members and the general public.”

Burlington County Historical Society
"What famous American author created the characters Hawkeye and Natty Bumpo? Who uttered the immortal words "Don't give up the ship!" during heated battle in the War of 1812? Is it true that jinrickshaws, man-powered carriages, were produced in Burlington, New Jersey and exported to the Orient? These answers to these questions await you at the Burlington County Historical Society!"

Camden Country Historical Society
"Located on Camden's eastern border with Collingswood, the three-building Camden County Historical Society (CCHS) complex is on of the area's largest public history facilities.  CCHS is dedicatd to preserving, celebrating and educating the public about the county's righly diverse history."

Cape May County Historical Society
"The John Holmes House, built in 1755, is one of the oldest structurs in Cape May County.  It's listed on both the State and National Registers of Historic Places."

Cumberland County Historical Society
The aims and objectives of the Cumberland County Historical Society shall be to stimulate and encourage general historical research, and particularly with reference to the history of Cumberland County and to that end collect and store...a library for historical and genealogical research and preservation..."

Gloucester County Historical Society
"Housed in an 18th century house was the home of the Reverend Andrew Hunder, a tea burner and educator of the Revolutionary War era, James Lawrence of "Don't Give Up the Ship!" fame in the War of 1812, and John S. Jessup, a prominent judge and civic leader during the late 19th century.

Ocean County Historical Society
"In February of 1850, Ocean County came into being.  It was them comprised of the communities of Brick, Dover, Jackson, Plumsted and Union (Barnegat)' which, in aggregate, had previously been the portion of Monmounty County lying south of the Manasquan River."

Salem County Historical Society
"Since it’s founding in 1884, the Salem County Historical Society has been the beneficiary of the interest and generosity of residents of the county and of those whose family roots are here. This has included the acquisition of all of its buildings, the collections that make up the museum, the library facility, and most of the cost of restorations and renovations that have taken place over the years, not to mention the vast contributions of volunteer time put in by its members. The result has been an historical museum that many believe to be unique and without equal in the United States and a library that draws genealogical researchers from all areas of the country."