UPCOMING MUSEUM TOURS
Visit the Crane-Phillips House Living Museum, the “The Little House on the Rahway” built around 1840 by Josiah Crane.
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 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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In Honor of Black History Month, we introduce Joshua Bryant – Cranford Constable
The following was researched and written in 1996 by Robert Fridlington, long-time member and curator of the Cranford Historical Society. Joshua Bryant was not a man to let obstacles stand in his way. Bryant was one of a number of African-Americans who migrated to...
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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
The Cranford Historical Society seeks a part-time Office Administrator. All candidates must enjoy working with people of all ages, have strong computer skills, as well as written and oral communication skills.
Click here to view the full job description.
Compensation will be at an hourly rate. Part time hours consist of four (4) days a week, Monday through Thursday, 9:30am – 12:30 pm, from September to May. Our summer hours are two (2) days a week, Tuesdays and Wednesdays only, 9:30am – 12:30pm, during June, July and August.
Interested and qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and a resume to President, Margaret Gerlach, cranfordhistoricalsociety@verizon.net by July 30, 2021.
Our office is open during the following Summer hours:
June to August, Tuesday & Wednesday only, from 9:30-12:30 PM
Our Archives Curator is available for questions and research help on Tuesdays 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.
