The purpose of this project is to create a central repository of informational videos to promote the use of New Jersey historical societies to a wide audience. Many genealogical resources, especially those focused on a specific region or locale, are located at historical societies; yet many of those collections are unknown to researchers or librarians. By creating a library of informational videos of historical societies throughout the state, we aim to promote local collections, increase the visibility of the state’s historical societies, and provide a central repository for researchers, genealogists, and other librarians to get a high-level description of the collections and services available.
The Vineland Historical and Antiquarian Society was founded in 1864, three years after the founding of Vineland, NJ. The Society built New Jersey’s first purpose-built historical society museum, which was completed in 1910. The Society is dedicated to collecting and preserving records and artifacts related to Vineland and the South Jersey region, and sharing these materials with visitors through exhibits, programs, and other appropriate venues.
Five Reasons to Visit
- Rain, Bog, and Community Gardens on the museum grounds
- First House built in Vineland, 1862 on the museum grounds
- Glass Room (Pharmaceutical Glass, Scientific Glass, Glass artwork)
- Native American and Civil War Museum Rooms
- 1868 Women’s Presidential Election Ballot Box
The ballot box used by Vineland women to cast their symbolic vote in the 1868 election.
Available Collections
- City Directories
A collection of city directory books on a shelf. - Published Family Histories
- Yearbooks
- Photographs
- Newspaper.com subscription
Services
- Research Appointments
- School Tours, Tea Parties, and monthly Book Club
- Genealogy Research Requests
- Kids’ Corner
- Did You Know…
Contact
Contact the Vineland Historical and Antiquarian Society at vinelandhistory@gmail.com or (856) 691-1111.
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