Salem County Historical Society Museum

83 Market St.
Salem, NJ 08079
 856-935-5004
  • Overview

    The museum offers interpertive exhibits focusing on the history and culture of Salem County. The society is housed in four interconnected historic houses, the centerpiece of which is Alexander Grant's Mansion House (1721). The Grant House showcases the museum's signature exhibits, including Salem in the Revolutionary War and Wistarburg Glass. The Josephine Jaquette Memorial Library contains extensive materials for genealogical and historical research. It maintains historic books, manuscripts, documents, scrapbooks, photographs and a microfilm library of old newspapers from throughout the county. Open Tues. - Sat., noon - 4 pm.

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    •  Dining

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        0.1 MI
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    •  Lodging

      • Barrett's Plantation House
        1.5 MI
        856-935-0812
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      • The Inn at Salem Country Club
        2.8 MI
        609-420-8190
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        7.1 MI
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        856-351-9222
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    •  Activities

      • Salem Main Street
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        856-279-2635
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      • Salem Oak & Friends Burial Ground
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        856-935-3381
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        856-339-0400
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      • Wild Oaks Golf Course
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    •  Events

      • Yuletide Special
        Dec. 2, 2023
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      • Soldiers Christmas
        Dec. 16, 2023
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        856-935-3218
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      • Santa Claus Special
        Dec. 3-23, 2023
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      • Candlelight Limited
        Dec. 1, 2023
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      • Bridgeton Holiday House Tour
        Dec. 2, 2023
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      • Renaissance Christmas
        Dec. 2-3, 2023
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      • Tenor Troy Koger Makes Holiday Favorites Concert Special
        Dec. 9, 2023
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      •   Dining

        Salem City Cafe
        0.1 MI
        856-339-4455
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      •   Activities

        Salem Main Street
        0.1 MI
        856-279-2635
        View >
      •   Activities

        Salem Oak & Friends Burial Ground
        0.1 MI
        856-935-3381
        View >
      •   Activities

        Royal Port Antiques
        0.3 MI
        856-339-0400
        View >
      •   Events

        Yuletide Special
        Dec. 2, 2023
        0.3 MI
        856-381-5663
        View >
      •   Lodging

        Barrett's Plantation House
        1.5 MI
        856-935-0812
        View >
      •   Lodging

        The Inn at Salem Country Club
        2.8 MI
        609-420-8190
        View >
      •   Activities

        Alloway Creek Watershed Wetlands Restoration Site
        3.0 MI
        888-627-7437
        View >
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