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Colonial homestead of Morgan family from 1693, following marriage of Welsh mariner Griffith Morgan to Elizabeth Ibbs Cole, widow of Samuel Cole. Saved from demolition in 1971, carefully restored and interpreted by volunteer Griffith Morgan Committee, NJ and National Register of Historic Places 1973, house features beautiful cooking hearth, museum of local history on third floor, living history events and special exhibits.

2. Battleship New Jersey Museum

The Battleship New Jersey Museum was developed to preserve the famous USS New Jersey at its permanent resting place in Camden, New Jersey. The Iowa-class battleship was introduced during World War II and also saw action in the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and the Lebanese Civil War. With a total of 19 battle and campaign stars, it is the most decorated battle ship in the U.S. Navy’s history. The New Jersey was decommissioned for the final time in 1991. In 2000 the ship was moved to Camden and converted into a floating museum. Today the ship remains open to the public and offers interactive tours, meeting spaces, educational programs, and overnight stays. It is on the National Register of Historic Places.

3. Camden Shipyard and Maritime Museum

The Camden Shipyard and Maritime Museum is dedicated to preserving the city’s shipbuilding legacy. It opened in 2016 in a converted, historic former church building, after years of planning and fundraising. The museum features exhibits on the maritime and shipbuilding history of Camden. One exhibit explores the life of African American Arctic explorer Matthew Henson due to his interesting connection with the church building. The museum also includes the Waterfront South Artist Residency, a program designed to support artists working on beautification projects in the Waterfront South neighborhood.

4. Pomona Hall-Camden County Historical Society

Pomona Hall was the 'Big House' of an 18th-century plantation worked by African slaves and indentured European servants. The mansion was built in 1726 and presently is the home of the Camden County Historical Society. The society has restored the building to match its appearance during the American Revolution and operates a small regional history museum and archive in the building.

5. Indian King Tavern Museum

Indian King Tavern Museum’s more than 270 year-old historic building is New Jersey’s first state-owned historic site (1903). It’s where New Jersey completed the transition from colony to State passing laws revising election procedures, creating township governments, and setting up state courts. At the Indian King, the assembly passed measures imposing martial law, strengthening the militia, regulating a war economy, and providing emergency support to the Continental Army after its defeat at Brandywine.

6. Greenfield Hall - Historical Society of Haddonfield

Built in 1841 by the Gill family, Greenfield Hall is a rare example of a Classical Revival home that is open to the public in South Jersey. Elizabeth Haddon Estaugh, the founder of Haddonfield, gave the property to her cousin John Gill in 1726, and the Gill family lived here for more than 200 years. The property saw action during the Revolutionary War when more than 1,200 Hessian troops camped on the surrounding fields on October 21, 1777 during their failed effort to take Fort Mercer at Red Bank. The house now serves as the headquarters of the Historical Society of Haddonfield and displays furniture, pottery, tools, and other museum objects from the Society’s collection.

7. Barclay Farmstead Museum

The Barclay Farmhouse, which sits on a 32-acre plot, is a living history museum that was built in 1816 by Quaker Joseph Thorn. A large portion of the once operating farm was sold to developers in the 1950s. However, a small section was retained by Helen Barclay and then sold to Cherry Hill Township in 1974. The township still owns and operates the farmstead to this day. The simple, Federal style farmhouse now sits among community garden plots, interpretive trails, and an apple orchard. Inside, the farmhouse features period furnishings, clothing and textiles and the farmstead hosts numerous special events throughout the year. The farmstead was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.

8. Gabreil Daveis Tavern House

The Gabreil Daveis Tavern House was built in 1756 and served as an integral Gloucester Township community focal point for over a decade. It also served as a field hospital during the Revolutionary War and has been inhabited by both Revolutionary and Civil War veterans since. The Georgian style home now serves the community as a historic house museum, giving people a glimpse into the life of how a middle-class colonial family lived along the banks of Big Timber Creek. The Gabreil Daveis Tavern House has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1977.

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Women in History Day Heritage Trail

Created by Beth Pomponio on May 21st 2020, 6:20:37 pm.

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Discover women's contributions to the social, political, and industrial history of Camden County, NJ, presented by the Camden County History Alliance. There will be special presentations during a special event, but feel free to visit these locations any time. Two locations included but not marked on the trail are the Collings-Knight House, Collingswood, and Esther Raab Holocaust Museum, Cherry Hill. See www.camdencountyhistoryalliance.com for event information.

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