The Historical Society is delighted to welcome three new members to our Board of Trustees: Joe Chiaccio, Lorenzo Eagles, and Farrell Lines. We’re thrilled to have them join us in discovering, preserving, and sharing the rich history of Moorestown!
Smith-Cadbury Mansion, Moorestown's Historic Museum
12 High Street · Moorestown, NJ
12 High Street · Moorestown, NJ
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British Invasion Rocks Moorestown High School: A Kickoff for America250!
Despite looming blizzard warnings that threatened to blanket the town, the community turned out in record numbers Saturday night as the Historical Society of Moorestown and Moorestown250 officially launched the local America250 celebrations. The evening featured a high-energy performance by…
Saving Historic Moorestown Acquires Landmark Revolutionary War-Era Cowperthwaite House on Kings Highway
Saving Historic Moorestown (SHM), an organization dedicated to preserving Moorestown’s vital historical structures, today announced the landmark acquisition of the historic Cowperthwaite House at 85 Kings Highway. This significant Revolutionary War-era property was secured through a generous and charitable gift…
Congratulations Gwendalynn Laub!
Gwendalynn Laub is this year’s recipient of the Sara Franklin Homer Memorial Scholarship, awarded each year to the Moorestown High School graduating senior who has demonstrated a passion for history and who plans to study related subjects in college. The…
Senator Andy Kim Joins Moorestown250 and Student Volunteers to Celebrate Local History and Unity at Moorestown Day 2025!
Moorestown Day 2025 came alive with Revolutionary spirit and community pride as U.S. Senator Andy Kim joined the Historical Society of Moorestown and the Moorestown250 initiative in celebrating the town’s rich heritage and its role in America’s founding story. In…
Blue Ribbon Historic Preservation Awards for 2024
Happy New Year! It’s time to nominate your favorite historic (50+ years) home or business! In 2006, an Historic Preservation ordinance was passed with significant support from the town, only to be overturned by a technicality. As a result, historic…
The Story Behind The “Golf Ball”
Moorestown High School senior, Lauren Schaffer, has written a paper titled, RCA Moorestown: The Story Behind The “Golf Ball.” You can read it here.
Congratulations Lenny Wagner!
Congratulations to Moorestown resident and president of the Historical Society, Lenny Wagner, on this month’s publication of his book, Playing with the Best: One Man’s Journey Through the Golden Age of Sports. The book chronicles the celebrated athletic career of…
Congratulations Erin Coughlin!
The recipient of the 2024 Sarah Franklin Homer Memorial Scholarship is Erin Coughlin! The award is presented annually by the Historical Society in memory of long time volunteer and Historical Society Trustee, Sara Franklin Homer, to a graduating Moorestown High…
