Events

Photo of exterior of Greenfield Hall and Mickle House

June 11 2021

Greenfield Hall Reopens to Visitors by Appointment

The Historical Society of Haddonfield is pleased to announce that our headquarters building, Greenfield Hall, has now reopened for tours by appointment! Visitors can schedule a tour by contacting our office at 856-429-7375 or [email protected]. We will continue to monitor the state’s COVID safety guidelines, and we can’t wait to see you in person soon.

Our new Patricia Lennon Archives Center is still in transition after our recent collections move, but we continue to answer research questions by phone and email. Please send your research questions to [email protected] or leave us a message at 856-429-7375, and our archivist Dana Dorman will get back to you within a week or two.

June 10 2021

Historical Society to Benefit from June 30 Comedy Night

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The Historical Society of Haddonfield will receive a portion of ticket proceeds from the upcoming “Haddonfield Comedy Night” to be held at Haddonfield Plays & Players, 957 E. Atlantic Ave., Haddonfield.

The event will be held on June 30 at 7 pm, and stars Emma Willmann, a stand-up comedian and actress who made her stand-up debut on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” Among other accolades, Time Out New York has recognized her as one of the 10 funniest women in NYC. Emma is also a series regular on the show “Crazy Ex Girlfriends” and most recently appeared on “The Comedy Lineup” special on Netflix.

Tickets are on sale now starting at $20 per ticket. Buy your tickets at this link: https://sjscsjune30.eventbrite.com/?aff=HSH, or mention the Historical Society of Haddonfield when purchasing tickets, and $5 per ticket plus 100% of any additional donations will be donated to the Historical Society.

Hope to see you there!

May 11 2021

Special “Ancient Ales” Fundraising Event Planned for June 9

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The Historical Society of Haddonfield will be holding a special in-person fundraising event on Wednesday June 9 at King’s Road Brewing Company, 131 Kings Highway East, Haddonfield.

Tickets are on sale now for this unique evening with Dr. Patrick McGovern, known as the “Indiana Jones of Ancient Ale.” The main program on “Ancient Ales” begins at 7 pm, with a limited number of tickets available for a VIP pre-event with Dr. McGovern starting at 6:15 pm. King’s Road Brewing Company will be open ONLY to ticket holders for the evening.

Dr. McGovern will present on the history of alcohol and its relationship to evolution, the discovery of ancient beverages, and more. Dr. McGovern is a Scientific Director at the Penn Museum in Philadelphia and an Adjunct Professor of Anthropology. He is the author of several books, including Ancient Brews, Rediscovered and Re-created, and will have copies available for signing.

Also, on this night, King’s Road will release their own ancient ale, Gordian Knot, brewed in collaboration with Dr. McGovern and using his recipes. Ticket holders will be the first to get a chance to taste this complex, co-fermented brew, made with saffron and honey.

The evening is sponsored by WhitePenny – a full-service brand and digital strategy firm based in Haddonfield. Light fare and snacks will be provided, with some snacks generously donated by Sparrow’s Gourmet Snacks. All proceeds benefit the Historical Society of Haddonfield.

Buy your tickets today via Eventbrite. Tickets are $100 per person and include the program, one tasting of Gordian Knot, a free commemorative glass, and snacks and light fare. The VIP pre-event is limited to 50 ticket-holders and costs an additional $35 (for a total cost of $135 per person). All ticket holders must be at least 21 years old.

Questions? Contact the Historical Society at [email protected] or 856-429-7375.

April 1 2021

May 26 Program To Discuss Brotherton Lenape Reservation in Burlington County

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The Historical Society of Haddonfield’s next virtual general membership meeting will feature a presentation on the eighteenth century Brotherton Lenape Reservation in Burlington County.

We hope you can join us via Zoom on Wednesday May 26 at 7 pm. Tony McNichol of the New Jersey Pinelands Commission will be presenting, “Removed from their Natural Ways: The First Indian Reservation at Brotherton, Burlington County.” Tony will be discussing the 1758 establishment (and subsequent dissolution) of the Brotherton Lenape Reservation, as well as the egregious Walking Purchase and other colonial dealings with the indigenous tribes of the Northeast.

The event is free, though online donations are always welcome. You can register for the free Zoom event on Eventbrite, and we will send out the link and brief instructions by the day of the event.

Please join us on May 26 to learn more about the history of the reservation and colonial interactions with the Lenni-Lenape and other indigenous tribes. Register here, and we will send out the Zoom information by the day of the event. Questions? Email us at [email protected] or call us at 856-429-7375.

Photograph of gravestones in burial ground

March 22 2021

Virtual Lecture Planned April 21 About Newton Union Burial Ground

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The Historical Society of Haddonfield invites you to join us on April 21 at 7 pm for a virtual lecture, “Newton Union Burial Ground,” presented by Bob Shinn and Shawn Colborn.

Bob and Shawn will be discussing the history of the Newton Union Burial Ground in the West Collingswood section of Haddon Township, including its historical connections to Haddonfield. Now listed on the New Jersey Register of Historical Places, the burial ground was first laid out in 1682 and includes the graves of early Quaker settlers. James Sloan established a companion burial ground in 1790. Among other distinctions, the site includes more graves of veterans of the American Revolution than any other burial site in Southern New Jersey.

We hope you’ll join us on April 21 at 7 pm. The program will be shared via Zoom.

The event is free, though donations are always welcome. You can register for the free Zoom event by clicking here, and we will send out the link and brief instructions by the day of the event.