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# Cranford Historical Society

Founded in 1927

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- [Blog](https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/blog/)
- [Cranford in the American Revolution](https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/cranford-in-the-american-revolution/) - Click the flyer to view the presentation
- [Something for Everyone](https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/something-for-everyone/) - This spring, we have planned something for everyone. In February, our Archives Curator presented on notable Cranfordites to celebrate Black History Month, and on May 5th, he will present on Cranford and the Revolution. An antique appraiser will be with us at the Museum on March 21st. Join us to learn more about your treasures!
- [Join us at our annual Fall Festival](https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/join-us-at-our-annual-fall-festival/) - Celebrate community and history at Cranford’s Fall Festival on Sept 28 with music, games, vendors, and museum tours.
- [Garden Tour Fundraiser](https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/garden-tour-fundraiser/) - Explore Cranford’s charm at the 2025 Garden Tour hosted by the Historical Society. A self-guided walk through blooming backyards and history.
- [Meet the Master Gardener](https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/meet-the-master-gardener/) - Join us on April 5th for a presentation on planning and planting in your garden with a focus on herbs. Caren White will be speaking at the Crane-Phillips House Museum and will be followed by a tour and refreshments. See the flyer for more details. Space will be limited so please RSVP!
- [Celebrating Women's History Month](https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/celebrating-womens-history-month/) - To Celebrate Women’s History Month this March, we are Honoring Women of the Cranford Historical Society. Since my joining the Society in 1996 and becoming President since 2011, it has been an honor and pleasure to have known and worked side by side with all of the following women of the Society for many years.
- [We showcase these notable Cranford individuals in honor of Black History Month](https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/we-showcase-these-notable-cranford-individuals-in-honor-of-black-history-month/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ admin_label=”Row” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/avery-pic.jpg” title_text=”avery pic” url=”https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/James-Avery.pdf” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]James Avery A trailblazer in corporate America and a leader in expanding education and opportunities for black youth.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/bryant-pic.jpg”
- [Join us for a Children's Winter Program](https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/join-us-for-a-childrens-winter-program/) - Listen to a story and do a craft at the Hanson House on Saturday, February 8th from 2:00 to 4:00.
- [Fundraising Garage Sale](https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/fundraising-garage-sale/) - Come to the Hanson House to shop! We will have items of all kinds for sale including our own books and maps. We hope to see you on one of three days, Friday 11/1 from 11-4, Saturday 11/2 from 11-4 or Sunday 11/3 from 11-3.
- [Fall Festival](https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/fall-festival-3/)
- [The Famous and Their Flowers](https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/the-famous-and-their-flowers/) - Trustee Debra Nicholls (debrassimplegarden.com) will present on how flowers and gardens have influenced famous people throughout history--from George Washington to Queen Elizabeth II to Coco Chanel. Reserve your spot today!
- [Antique Appraisals](https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/antique-appraisals-2/) - Do you have an antique that you've always wondered about? Curious about it's history, significance and value? Come to the Community Center on April 6th to hear what kind of insight professional appraisers can give you. Spring will be here before you know it! RSVP so we have a sense of how many people will
- [How did the Christmas Tree come to be?](https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/how-did-the-christmas-tree-come-to-be/) - Click here to learn the history of the Christmas Tree Merry Christmas!
- [Fred Rossi Speaker Event](https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/fred-rossi-speaker-event/) - Do you like history and trivia and New Jersey? Join Fred Rossi as he shares some of the stories in his book, Jersey Stories: Stories You May Not Have Heard about People and Events in New Jersey History. When: Saturday, November 4th @ 3:30 Where: Community Center
- [Fall Festival](https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/fall-festival-2/) - postponed to Sunday, October 1st from 12:00-4:00 We are reopening the Crane-Phillips House Museum with tours and an outside festival. There will be vendors and crafters showing and selling their items, food, music and children’s activities including face painting and crafts. Merchandise from Dreyer Farms and the Cranford Historical Society will be available for
- ["Weird and Whimsical Cranford" speaker event with Vic Bary](https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/weird-and-whimsical-cranford-speaker-event-with-vic-bary/) - Vic Bary, our archives curator of newsletter editor, has written over 50 articles about Cranford over the course of ten years and has unearthed a number of interesting stories. Come hear some weird and whimsical stories about Cranford.
- [Roosevelt Manor Information](https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/roosevelt-manor-information/) - For those who are interested, there will be a public meeting to present information to residents about designating the Roosevelt Manor neighborhood as a local historical district. Roosevelt Manor boundary is Orange Avenue to N. Union Avenue and Riverside Drive to Manor Avenue. Following the public meeting on Thursday, September 21 at 7:30 PM at
- [2023 Scholarship Recipient](https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/2023-scholarship-recipient/) - Congratulations to Ryan Whitmore for earning our History Scholarship this year! Ryan wishes to pursue History and History Education at the college level and is a very well rounded student. We wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors.
- [Memorial Day Parade](https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/memorial-day-parade/) - Thank you Dreyer Farms for once again pulling our Crane-Phillips House replica in style! And thank you to Don Sweeney and Cranford86 for honoring our fallen and reminding us all why this day is so important.
- [The History of our own Living Museum](https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/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 Places in 1997. The House was given the rare honor of being named to
- [Singers joined our Annual Holiday Potluck](https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/singers-joined-our-annual-holiday-potluck/) - We welcomed the Cranford High School Madrigal Group to our Holiday Potluck. Members enjoyed delicious food, beverages and good company, then we opened the doors to the public when the singers arrived. As always, the performance was wonderful and enjoyed by all. Click here for their rendition of Auld Lang Syne
- [A December full of events!](https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/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 House
- [95th Anniversary Celebration!](https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/95th-anniversary-celebration/)
- [Check out our new Children's Corner](https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/check-out-our-new-childrens-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 Chocolate Chip Cookies and more. Click here
- [Children's Halloween Party](https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/childrens-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 information.
- ["Four Centuries in a Weekend”](https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/3328-2/) - Saturday, October 15th and Sunday, October 16th from 12-5 The Crane-Phillips House Museum, 124 North Union Avenue ADMISSION IS FREE The Cranford Historical Society will once again participate in Union County’s annual program, “Four Centuries in a Weekend”. This year we are celebrating Cranford's Finest and Bravest as the Cranford Police Department marks its 125th
- [The Community Came out for our Fall Festival!](https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/the-community-came-our-for-our-fall-festival/) - We had record numbers of people touring the Museum and grounds at our Fall Festival. Families and members of our community enjoyed ice-cream, live music, kids activities in the yard, local arts and crafts vendors and our own Society merchandise. Thanks to all who played a part in the day!
- [Fall Festival](https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/fall-festival/) - This year, we celebrate our 95th anniversary preserving and perpetuating the history of the township of Cranford. On Sunday, September 18th, from 1- 5 pm, the Society will re-open the Crane-Phillips House Museum for a tour with a FALL FESTIVAL outside. We will have crafters showing and selling their crafts and face painting, balloon making
- [Garden Tour a Success!](https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/garden-tour-a-success/) - What a wonderful day! We got a glimpse into some of Cranford's most beautiful gardens and raised money for a great cause. Thanks to all who participated and volunteered, especially the homeowners!
- [Don't miss our Garden Tour Fundraiser!](https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/dont-miss-our-garden-tour-fundraiser/)
- [Antique Appraisals!](https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/antique-appraisals/) - Come have your treasured antiques appraised on Saturday, May 14th from 2-4pm at the Cranford Community Center. Craig Johnston, of Somerset Appraisal and Estate Services, has been conducting appraisals for estates and insurance for over 15 years. He has a specialty in Fine Art, Antiques and American Furniture and has worked with Remmy Antiques and
- [Bunny Hop Egg Hunt was a success!](https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/celebrate-spring-with-our-bunny-hop-egg-hunt/) - The Crane-Phillips House was dressed for spring for our Bunny Hop Egg Hunt! Children heard stories, made a bunny hat and hunted for eggs in the yard. Fun was had by all.
- [Jack the Ripper in Cranford? Unpacking Our Town’s Ties to a Historic Case](https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/jack-the-ripper-in-cranford-unpacking-our-towns-ties-to-a-historic-case/) - In 1891, a brutal homicide near Manhattan’s waterfront led New York’s coroner to announce Jack the Ripper had come to America. Amid the ensuing frenzy, police instead charged an Algerian immigrant with murder. Ameer Ben Ali finally regained his freedom more than a decade later, only after a mysterious Cranford resident came forward with an
- [Tours and Office Update](https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/tours-and-office-update/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial” _builder_version=”3.3.1″] Due to the rise in the pandemic the Crane-Phillips House Museum will be closed for tours until further notice. The Hanson House office will remain open Monday to Thursday from 9:30am-12:30pm, but please email (cranfordhistoricalsociety@verizon.net) and wait for a response before stopping by.
- [Notecards for Sale!](https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/notecards-for-sale/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] Purchase these limited edition notecards depicting Rahway River ice skating near the Cranford Casino in 1890. 12 notecards for $5 Call or email the Cranford Historical Society to purchase[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
- [Gerlach Makes History at Cranford Historical Society](https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/gerlach-makes-history-at-cranford-historical-society/) - The Cranford Historical Society has announced that Margaret Gerlach was re-elected at its June board meeting for the sixth consecutive two-year term through 2023 making Gerlach the longest president to hold office since the incorporation of the Cranford Historical Society in 1927. Under Gerlach's leadership, she has accomplished a lot for the Cranford Historical Society
- [Cranford Boy’s Camp/Cranford West](https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/cranford-boys-camp-cranford-west/) - Submitted by Vic Bary, Cranford Historical Society Curator With summer now at hand, it seemed time to write an article about Cranford Boy’s Camp, which has been a longtime staple of Cranford summers. Reverend Kenneth D. Martin arrived as Curate of Cranford’s Trinity Episcopal Church in 1916 and was made Rector in 1918. Soon thereafter,
- [2020 Cranford Preservation Award](https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/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 Algonquin Drive and the Cranford Theater. The Award, sponsored jointly by the Cranford Historical Society and the Cranford
- [Cranford Historical Society Honors Dr. Deborah Cannon Partridge Wolfe](https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/cranford-historical-society-honors-dr-deborah-cannon-partridge-wolfe/) - Article and photos submitted by Jean Kreiling, Cranford Historical Society Trustee On February 6, 2020, Cranford High School celebrated the renaming of its library as the Dr. Deborah Cannon Partridge Wolfe Library and Learning Commons. This event marked a culmination of the Society’s work to make known the extraordinary accomplishments of a distinguished Cranford citizen.
- [Cranford Historical Society Launches New Website](https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/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 followed through on this mission with events, programs, school tours and much more for
- [In Honor of Veteran's Day](https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/in-honor-of-veterans-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 displayed uniforms representing both the men and women who have served our country over the
- [Thanksgiving Decorating Suggestions and a Party Trick from a Century Ago](https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/2205-2/) - Article by Vic Bary, Cranford Historical Society Archives Curator. Excerpt from Holiday 2013 Edition of the "Mill Wheel" Newsletter. After scouring old Cranford newspapers for information about how residents of our town celebrated Thanksgiving a century ago, I had to admit defeat. While I learned that a Presidential proclamation, business closings, and high school football
- [Holiday Inspired Dress-up](https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/holiday-inspired-dress-up/) - Article and photos submitted by Gail Alterman, Cranford Historical Society’s Costume Curator --- Over the years, pre-Covid times, the Costume Department would mount a holiday inspired mannequin for the Crane Philips House in December. To celebrate our new website, here are some highlights of past installations. This women’s dress, c. 1855, is one of our
- [In Honor of Black History Month, we introduce Joshua Bryant - Cranford Constable](https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/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 Cranford from the American South, particularly from Virginia, in the last
- [Happy International Women's Day 2021](https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/happy-international-womens-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 Jersey Women Could Vote Before 1807 When I began my research, I was amazed to
- ["The Venetians of New Jersey" - A Harper's Weekly Article (1908)](https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/the-venetians-of-new-jersey-a-harpers-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 many of its residents and visitors
- ["The Necessity of Wearing a Hat" - The Historical Society's Hat Collection](https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/the-necessity-of-wearing-a-hat-the-historical-societys-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 still a
- [JUNE IS BUSTIN' OUT ALL OVER!](https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/june-is-bustin-out-all-over/) - JUNE IS BUSTIN' OUT ALL OVER! (with apologies to Rodgers and Hammerstein) A brief look at historic wedding dresses. June is often regarded as the month for weddings - and given our pandemic era lives of the past year, many weddings, once postponed, are being rescheduled. For this post, we thought it appropriate to highlight

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- [Events](https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/events/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_color=”#0C71C3″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] 2026 Events Calendar [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” text_font=”–et_global_body_font||||||||” sticky_enabled=”0″]February 27 Celebrating Black History Month March 21 Antique Appraisals April 11 Bunny Hop Egg Hunt May 5 Cranford
- [Explore: Cranford Clubs, Organizations & Sports](https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/archives/explore-cranford-clubs-organizations/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#004b82″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title meta=”off” featured_image=”off” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_text_color=”#ffffff” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_fullwidth_post_title][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Cranford Boy’s Camp/Cranford West[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/camp-pic.jpg” url=”https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Cranford-Boy’s-Camp-Cranford-West.pdf” url_new_window=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Cranford’s Boy Scout Lifesaver[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/medal-pic.jpg” url=”https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Cranfords-Boy-Scout-Lifesaver.pdf” url_new_window=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″
- [About Us](https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/about-us/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title meta=”off” featured_image=”off” admin_label=”Fullwidth Post Title” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ title_text_color=”#ffffff” background_color=”#004b82″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] [/et_pb_fullwidth_post_title][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]The Cranford Historical Society was founded in 1927 by a group of Cranford citizens committed to preserving the unique history of this special place. The
- [Membership](https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/membership/) - Support Cranford’s history. Join the Cranford Historical Society to preserve local heritage, access programs, and enjoy member benefits. Annual dues apply.
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- [Children's Corner](https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/childrens-corner-2/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_heading title=”Childrens’ Corner” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_align=”left” background_color=”#0C71C3″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” title_text_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_margin=”5px||5px||false|false” custom_padding=”5px||5px||false|false” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.2″ background_color=”#FFFFFF” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]Here you will find craft ideas, stories and coloring pages to print. We hope you find this section useful as you talk about our
- [Explore: Cranfordites You Should Know](https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/archives/archives-cranfordites-you-should-know/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#004b82″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title meta=”off” featured_image=”off” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_text_color=”#ffffff” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_fullwidth_post_title][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Avery Sr., James S. – A Lifetime of Service[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/avery-pic.jpg” url=”https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/James-Avery.pdf” url_new_window=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Batchelder, Wesley – Present at Lincoln’s
- [Explore: Cranford Schools](https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/archives/explore-cranford-schools/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#004b82″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title meta=”off” featured_image=”off” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_text_color=”#ffffff” global_colors_info=”{}”] [/et_pb_fullwidth_post_title][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Cranford’s School Days – Part I, The First Century[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/school-pic.jpg” url=”https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Cranford’s-School-Days-–-The-First-Century.pdf” url_new_window=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Cranford’s School Days – Part II[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image
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- [Explore: How Cranford Developed](https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/archives/explore-how-cranford-developed/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#004b82″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title meta=”off” featured_image=”off” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_text_color=”#ffffff” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_fullwidth_post_title][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]“The Birth & Growth of Cranford” Series[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”]The Birth and Growth of Cranford Part I[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/birth-part-1.jpg” url=”https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/The-Birth-and-Growth-of-Cranford-Part-I.pdf”
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- [Explore: Cranford Historical Society's Costume Collection](https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/archives/explore-costume-collection/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#004b82″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title meta=”off” featured_image=”off” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_text_color=”#ffffff” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_fullwidth_post_title][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]The Costume Collection of the Cranford Historical Society is unique in that its holdings reflect and represent the lives of everyday people. Unlike our other collections, not everything
- [Explore: Cranford At War](https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/archives/explore-cranford-at-war/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#004b82″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title meta=”off” featured_image=”off” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_text_color=”#ffffff” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_fullwidth_post_title][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Cranford & The Civil War[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Cranford and the End of the Civil War[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/civil-war-boat-pic.jpg” url=”https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Cranford-and-the-End-of-the-Civil-War.pdf” url_new_window=”on” align_tablet=”center”
- [Explore: Cranford Government](https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/archives/explore-cranford-government/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#004b82″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title meta=”off” featured_image=”off” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_text_color=”#ffffff” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_fullwidth_post_title][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Cahill, Sylvester – Cranford’s First Mayor[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/cahill-pic.jpg” url=”https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Sylvester-Cahill-Cranfords-First-Mayor.pdf” url_new_window=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” align_phone=”center”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]{Meeting of the} Town Fathers[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/township-bldg-pic.jpg” url=”https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Meeting-of-the-Town-Fathers.pdf” url_new_window=”on” align_tablet=”center”
- [Explore: Cranford and The River](https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/archives/explore-cranford-and-the-river/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#004b82″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title meta=”off” featured_image=”off” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_text_color=”#ffffff” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_fullwidth_post_title][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]“Beadles Bridge – Is It Water Under The Bridge?”[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/bridge-pic.jpg” url=”https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Is-it-Water-Under-the-Bridge.pdf” url_new_window=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” align_phone=”center”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Boating On The Rahway River (A
- [Explore: Cranford and The Railroad](https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/archives/explore-cranford-and-the-railroad/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#004b82″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title meta=”off” featured_image=”off” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_text_color=”#ffffff” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_fullwidth_post_title][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]A Central RR Ferry Boat Bell for Cranford[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/bell-pic.jpg” url=”https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/A-Bell-for-Cranford.pdf” url_new_window=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″ align_phone=”center”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]A Locomotive Named “Craneville”[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/locomotive-pic.jpg”
- [Explore: Big Events In Cranford](https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/archives/explore-big-events-in-cranford/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#004b82″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title meta=”off” featured_image=”off” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_text_color=”#ffffff” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_fullwidth_post_title][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Cranford Centennial….. Revisited[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/centennial-pic.jpg” url=”https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Cranford-Centennial-Revisited.pdf” url_new_window=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]How Long Has Santa Been Visiting Cranford?[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/santa-pic.jpg” url=”https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/How-long-has-Santa-been-visiting-Cranford.pdf” url_new_window=”on”
- [Explore Cranford History](https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/archives/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#004b82″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title meta=”off” featured_image=”off” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_text_color=”#ffffff” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_fullwidth_post_title][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Archives-Big-events-1.jpg” url=”https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/?page_id=881″ align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″ align_phone=”center”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Big Events In Cranford[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Archives-Railroad.jpg” url=”https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/?page_id=891″ align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” align_phone=”center”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Cranford and The
- [Explore: Cranford Fire & Police](https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/archives/explore-cranford-fire-police/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” next_background_color=”#ffffff” _builder_version=”3.3.1″ background_color=”#004b82″][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title _builder_version=”3.3.1″ meta=”off” featured_image=”off” title_text_color=”#ffffff” /][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.3.1″ prev_background_color=”#004b82″ next_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”1_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.3.1″]“Armed Robbery of Cranford Motorists” (Chronicle 1921)[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.3.1″ src=”https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/robbery-pic.jpg” url_new_window=”on” url=”https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Armed-Robbery-of-Cranford-Motorists.pdf” /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.3.1″]“Captain Adams Gets His Man” – CPD Archives[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.3.1″ src=”https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/adams-pic.jpg” url_new_window=”on” url=”https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Captain-Adams-Gets-His-Man.pdf” /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.3.1″]Foster, Nathaniel R. – One of Cranford’s first Fire Fighters[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.3.1″
- [Explore: How To Find What You Need To Know](https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/archives/explore-how-to-find-what-you-need-to-know/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” next_background_color=”#ffffff” _builder_version=”3.3.1″ background_color=”#004b82″][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title _builder_version=”3.3.1″ title_text_color=”#ffffff” meta=”off” author=”off” date=”off” categories=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” /][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.3.1″ prev_background_color=”#004b82″ next_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.3.1″]One of the Cranford Historical Society’s charges is to perpetuate the town’s history. To this end, we help individuals with their town history searches. We receive numerous inquires from residents regarding the history of their
- [Explore: Voices From The Past](https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/archives/explore-voices-from-the-past/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” next_background_color=”#ffffff” _builder_version=”3.3.1″ background_color=”#004b82″][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title _builder_version=”3.3.1″ meta=”off” featured_image=”off” title_text_color=”#ffffff” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial” /][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.3.1″ prev_background_color=”#004b82″ next_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”1_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.3.1″]A Family’s Letters to WWII Naval Officer[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.3.1″ src=”https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/letters-pic.jpg” url=”https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/A-Familys-Letters.pdf” url_new_window=”on” /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.3.1″]Cranford and Abraham Lincoln[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.3.1″ src=”https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/lincoln-pic.jpg” url=”https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Cranford-and-Abraham-Lincoln.pdf” url_new_window=”on” /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.3.1″]How Real Estate Developers Used To Describe Cranford[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.3.1″ src=”https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/real-estate-dev-pic.jpg” url_new_window=”on” url=”https://cranfordhistoricalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Hyperbole-Thy-Name-is-Real-Estate-Developer.pdf” /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column
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