UPCOMING MUSEUM TOURS
Take a walk back in time and experience this “American Treasure” listed on the National and State Registers of Historic Places.
FALL/WINTER 2021 SCHEDULE
Sunday, September 19 – Opening Day
Sunday, October 10
Sunday, December 12
*All tours run from 2pm to 4pm
SOCIETY BLOG
“The Necessity of Wearing a Hat” – The Historical Society’s Hat Collection
If this past weekend you watched the Kentucky Derby you would have seen a plethora of hats - fancy, unique and perhaps a bit 'over the top' being worn mostly by women. The Derby, like the British races at Ascot, are one of the few places wear the wearing of a hat is...
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“The Venetians of New Jersey” – A Harper’s Weekly Article (1908)
With the Spring season upon us, we are pleased to hear that the Cranford Canoe Club will be opening for the 2021 Season this weekend, April 24th! The Rahway River coupled with the Cranford Canoe Club has always been such an attraction for the town of Cranford and so...
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Happy International Women’s Day 2021
The following article written by Vic Bary, Cranford Historical Society Curator, tells about the 19th Amendment and the active role of some courageous Cranford women in support of women's suffrage. Photo above - Credit: The Library of Congress --------------- New...
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HAPPY 150TH ANNIVERSARY TO THE TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD
Proclamation
Sally The Rag Doll’s Adventure – A Story by Margaret Gerlach
Happy 150 years to Cranford! To honor the 150th Anniversary of our incredible town, we invite you and your families to read and enjoy the story of Sally, the Rag Doll. This children’s story, written and illustrated by Margaret Gerlach, President of the Cranford Historical Society, is an imaginary tale and celebration through the eyes of a rag doll. The story follows Sally throughout the township of Cranford as the town prepares to celebrate its 150th Anniversary. Sally’s adventure shows us how much the town has changed and evolved in its 150 years since being incorporated on March 14, 1871.
“Decorate The Cake” Contest
Congratulations to our winners!
Baginski Family
Cruikshank Family
SOCIETY NEWS
Our office is open during the following hours:
Monday to Thursday, from 9:30-12:30 PM
Our Archives Curator is available for questions and research help on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30-11:30 AM
Anyone wishing to do research or to drop-off a donation to our archives department, please do so during these hours. We are requiring that you please wear a mask when visiting the office.
