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Chesterfield Township Historical Society
2 Front Street Crosswicks, NJ 08515 To research our online collection, please click here.
To order your own copy of the Malcolm Knowles Residential History DVD, please open and print the order form below and send it in to us. Further info and instructions are on the form.
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Annual Meeting features talk by Gordon
The 38th Annual Meeting of the Chesterfield Township Historical Society was held on Sunday, January 26, 2014, and was well attended, despite the recent snowstorm. About 50 people made their way to the Chesterfield Baptist Church to hear a talk given by noted Pinelands authority Ted Gordon, who is also known in these parts as the long-time former German teacher at Northern Burlington. Mr. Gordon showed fascinating slides of some of the forgotten and now-lost structures in the Pine Barrens, primarily concerned with the early iron industry and cranberry cultivation in the region. The talk was preceded by the election of new officers, in which Nancy Mrzljak, the departing corresponding secretary, replaced Debbie Kelly as the Society's president. Refreshments were served afterwards, and attendees were treated to a slide show of historic images of Chesterfield Township provided by our archivist, Alex Magoun. |
New officers electedPresident
Nancy Mrzljak Vice President Russell Caldwell Corresponding Secretary Debbie Kelly Recording Secretary Amy Coover Treasurer Mike Caruso For a complete list of our Board Members, please click here. |
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Chesterfield Township's 325th
is an historic success The celebration of the 325th anniversary of Chesterfield Township was a rousing success, with beautiful weather and hundreds of people on hand to enjoy the traditions crafts, historical farm equipment and local food. Also, the old Sykesville 38-star flag was opened for public viewing, followed by a parade through town led by a fife and drum corps from the Old Barracks in Trenton. Here you see some of the scenes from the day's activities, and click here to see a slide show on our Photos page. We wish to thank all the volunteers, board members and townsfolk for making this day a celebration to remember. 
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During our 325th Anniversary celebration on Saturday October 26, 2013, we formally dedicated our new research library and archives collection to long-time Chesterfield Township historian and Crosswicks resident C. Malcolm "Mal" Knowles.
Click here to visit our new library page, where you will be able to familiarize yourself with our holdings, meet the staff, and search our online catalogue. |
Museum Hours 2014The Chesterfield Township Historical Society Museum
is open to the public from May through September on the second and fourth Sundays of each month from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. For a brief history of the museum building, please follow this link. For more information call Debbie at 609-291-9351 |
The Museum
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The CTHS
The Chesterfield Township Historical Society was founded in 1976 by several township residents who were interested in bringing people together who were interested in the history of Chesterfield Township. The goals of the Historical Society are to educate, maintain and preserve the history of our Township.
Over the years, the Society has been able to acquire, maintain and preserve items native to Chesterfield in order to preserve the Township's charm and history for the benefit and improvement of our community. Some of these items are on display at the Historical Society Museum on 530 Ward Ave in Crosswicks. The Museum is open to the public, free of charge, on the second and fourth Sunday of the month from June to October.
Chesterfield Township is very proud of its three historical villages: Chesterfield, Sykesville and Crosswicks as well as the abundant farmland. We also welcome all of our new Chesterfield neighbors and are anxious for you to learn about the history of Chesterfield. We welcome your membership into the Society.
Over the years, the Society has been able to acquire, maintain and preserve items native to Chesterfield in order to preserve the Township's charm and history for the benefit and improvement of our community. Some of these items are on display at the Historical Society Museum on 530 Ward Ave in Crosswicks. The Museum is open to the public, free of charge, on the second and fourth Sunday of the month from June to October.
Chesterfield Township is very proud of its three historical villages: Chesterfield, Sykesville and Crosswicks as well as the abundant farmland. We also welcome all of our new Chesterfield neighbors and are anxious for you to learn about the history of Chesterfield. We welcome your membership into the Society.
