SOCIETY BLOG
In Honor of Veteran’s Day
*Article and photos submitted by Gail Alterman, Cranford Historical Society's Costume Curator Over the years, the Costume Department has been privileged to showcase items from its Military Collection to honor our Veterans on Veterans Day. In past years we have...
Cranford Historical Society Launches New Website
Submitted by Margaret Gerlach/President and the CHS Website Committee In 1927, the Cranford Historical Society was formed by a group of citizens with a mission to preserve and perpetuate the history of Cranford. Through the years, the Cranford Historical Society has...
2020 Cranford Preservation Award
*Photo credit: William King ALGONQUIN DRIVE HOUSE AND CRANFORD THEATER RECEIVE PRESERVATION AWARDS Submitted by Maureen Strazdon/HPAB in collaboration with the Cranford Historical Society. The Cranford Preservation Award for 2020 was presented to the owners of 37...
WHAT IS THIS?
What is this mystery item?
Email your guess to: cranfordhistoricalsociety@verizon.net
WHO IS THIS?
James S. Avery, Sr. was a man of many accomplishments. Our Curator recounts his strong devotion to service to others and his insistence on the importance of education, personal effort and personal values. Click above to learn more about the life of this Cranfordite.
HAPPY 150TH ANNIVERSARY TO THE TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD
Proclamation
Decorate The Cake Contest Flyer
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.
SOCIETY NEWS
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, all in-person Cranford Historical Society programs and Crane-Phillips House Museum Tours are cancelled until further notice.
Our office is open during the following hours:
Monday through 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.
