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The History of our own Living Museum

The Crane-Phillips House  Known as “Cranford’s Historic Gem,” this quaint Victorian cottage stands next to the Rahway River near the 18th century river crossing at the Crane’s Mills.  The Crane-Phillips House was placed on the National and State Registers of Historic...

A December full of events!

12/3,  95th Anniversary Celebration, Crane-Phillips House Museum 12/10, Holiday Boutique, Hanson House 12/17, Children’s Train Program, Crane-Phillips House Museum 12/18, Members Potluck Supper and Music Program (3:30-4:30), Hanson...

Check out our new Children’s Corner

We have a new section on our website for children and their caregivers.  We hope families will use our site for activities, crafts and stories all in the the name of local history!  We start with a great summary of the origins of Halloween, a recipe for Pumpkin...

Children’s Halloween Party

We had fun playing games and enjoying ice cream treats at the Halloween Party on the 23rd!  Kids went home with a Gift Bag including a Historical Society Activity book, Fire Department and Police Department items, and plastic spiders!   Click on our flyer for more...