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Historical Society of Moorestown
Smith-Cadbury Mansion - headquarters / museum / gift shop
12 High Street, P.O. Box 477
Moorestown, NJ 08057
Phone (856): 235-0353
Open for tours Sundays, 1-3pm and on Tuesdays, 2:00pm
Library hours include every Tuesday, 1-3 pm and second Sundays, 1-3 pm
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The Historical Society of Moorestown is a privately owned non-profit organization that preserves the history of Moorestown Township, Burlington County, New Jersey. Tour Smith Cadbury Mansion or attend the Annual Spring Business meeting & Fall General Meeting (at the Moorestown Community House) for interesting programming. Membership includes a quarterly newsletter & numerous volunteer opportunities.
For the latest, we are also posting on facebook. |
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Events
| | Antiques Appraisal Day at the Smith Cadbury Mansion |
Apr 04, 2013 |
| From: 10:00AM To: 5:00PM |
| Gordon Converse, 10 year veteran appraiser of The Antiques Roadshow, will host an Appraisal Day at the Smith Cadbury Mansion, 12 High Street in Moorestown. Appraisals begin at 10:00 AM with a break at noon for a lunch time lecture. Appraisals will resume at 1:00PM and continue until 5:00PM.
Reservations can be made for a specific time or you can just drop in. Mr. Converse will also be giving a talk about antiques, appraisals and fun finds. Please note that the appraisals will be presented as they do on the show and are to be considered an estimate and not for insurance purposes.
Admission is $10.00/per item - limit 2 per person. |
| Contact: Susan Acker
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| Phone: (856)986-7536 |
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Ceramics Tour of the Smith Cadbury Mansion
1:00-3:00 pm Sunday April 7, 2013
Graham Hueber will lead a Ceramics Tour at the Historical Society of Moorestown, NJ.
Graham is a knowledgeable and congenial guide. Come learn about the early pieces in our collection that were used by inhabitants of Moorestown. Then, use your new found knowledge at the Moorestown Antiques Show and be a Market Warrior!
$10.00 per person
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Annual Meeting: APRIL 11, 2013 at 7:30 in the Community House
All are welcome to attend.
We will start with a short annual business meeting, which includes nominations to the Board and election of officers.
Our guest speaker will be Karen Dever. After spending some time with our collection, she will give a talk about the quilts in the historical society collection. From her website: "Karen, an award winning quilter, has been involved with quilting for over 20 years and is a teacher, designer and an AQS Certified quilt appraiser. She presently works and teaches at The Village Quilter Quilt Shop in Mt. Holly, NJ. She has had several designs published in McCall's, For the Love of Quilting and Quilter's Newsletter. For many years she has been collecting antique and vintage textiles. Currently, she is a member of many guilds, professional quilt groups, and quilt study groups. Karen lectures to guilds on changes in our quilting styles through the years, and the importance of appraisals."
Coinciding with this presentation, many of our quilts are now on display throughout Smith-Cadbury Mansion.
Light refreshments will be served following the meeting.
Location: Community House of Moorestown 16 E. Main St., Moorestown, NJ (meters out front / parking lot to the rear - enter from Main Street) |
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"Our Town" Meets Moorestown exhibit
“Much of the flavor of family life in Our Town is drawn from Thornton Wilder’s own upbringing…on June 26, 1935; he served as the best man in his older brother Amos’s wedding to Catharine Kerlin in Moorestown, New Jersey. It was here, in the home of another family, that he witnessed a determined future mother-in-law inform the groom at breakfast that he would not see his bride until the ceremony. The wedding took place in the garden”. (from the Afterword of the Harper-Collins edition of “Our Town”)
The Historical Society of Moorestown would like to thank Tappan Wilder, Catharine Wilder Guiles, and the Wilder Family, LLC for their cooperation and generosity.
We would also like to thank Mr. Greg Harr, Director of the Moorestown High School theater program. It was while doing research prior to directing the 2012 Moorestown High School production of Our Town that he came across the Moorestown connection. Without his help this story might never have come to light. |
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Did you know?
The horse is the State Animal of New Jersey (the Garden State) and appears on the state seal and flag.
There has been much planning and fundraising going on towards the construction of Percheron Park, a centrally located lot on the corner at Main and High Streets. In 2011, several members of the Moorestown Garden Club provided impetus for construction of said park when they presented a landscape plan to Town Council for their approval. |
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Once a "brownfield", this township "pocket-park" will help us celebrate our agricultural heritage by commemorating the historic first shipment of Percheron horses from France to the USA in 1839 by Moorestown native and gentleman farmer Edward Harris II (1799-1863). Mr. Harris lived and farmed 12 High Street, what is now Smith Cadbury Mansion, our headquarters.
The Percheron Park Committee is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) tax exempt corporation formed to manage the fund-raising and construction of the park. To get involved, make a donation or attend the May 12th fundraiser, please go to www.PercheronPark.org
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Save Swede Run Barn
We still need to raise about $14,000. Community advocates of the project are planning to ask township Council for funding from the Open Space, Recreation, Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust Fund. In the meantime work continues slowly but surely with thanks to Julie Marvich, Dave Schill, Larry Tait, George Bobb and Susan & Steve Poaletti.
Organizers are considering ideas for additional fundraisers in the near future. Donations may be made through PayPal.
Swede Run Barn Restoration Takes Hit [10-5-12]
Supporters found out recently they won't be able to use money from Moorestown's Open Space Trust Fund to help pay down the project debt—but the township still might be able to lend a hand. http://moorestown.patch.com/articles/swede-run-barn-restoration-takes-hit |
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Check donations to help restore the building can be made out to "The Historical Society of Moorestown" with "Barn Restoration" on the memo line and mailed to the following:
Julie Maravich
660 Chester Avenue
Moorestown, NJ 08057
Or stop by Smith Cadbury and drop it off in person. We would love to see you. |
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A brick walk leads the visitor to the rear patio which is dedicated to the memory of May Borton. |
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History of the Society
By purchasing the very old Cadbury house in 1969, our founding members not only insured the preservation of the Smith-Cadbury Mansion (circa 1738), but laid the groundwork for the collecting of artifacts, furniture, oral histories and other ephemera of the community. As we have inherited the legacy of these dedicated men and women, we hope to pay tribute to their efforts by forging new friendships, by being good stewards of the property, by managing the archives and historical artifacts of Moorestown and by growing with the town as it expands.
We are a totally volunteer and not-for-profit 501-3 ( c ) organization. |
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The Society membership long ago established by-laws with a Board of Trustees, led by an Executive Committee. Financial support comes from membership dues, fund-raising activities, donations and grants. One large fundraiser and numerous mini-events take place each year.
Events include inviting speakers to our membership gatherings, exhibits in the mansion curated by members of the community about the community, historic home fundraisers, a contemporary gift shop, and annual school tours for all Third Graders. Membership in the Historical Society offers many varied volunteer and donation opportunities for both new and long-time residents of the area.
Members are welcomed and encouraged, but not required to volunteer. |
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BEFORE: Volunteers gathered in late December to remove the archives. For many years, the Library floor sloped downhill from the entrance to fireplace. |
Expansion of the Collections, a community resource, is made possible only through fundraising efforts and donations. Our library serves as a local repository for all things Moorestown where one will find family and house genealogies, local history, Quaker patterns of life, maps of the area, newspapers (old and new), school yearbooks, and city directories, for example.
Local furniture, clocks, accessories, silhouettes, samplers and period clothing are on display, somer of which rotate in and out of storage.
As volunteer time allows, semi-annual or annual exhibits are presented, sometimes resulting in publications for sale. Knowlegable speakers are ofton invited to speak at the two meetings of the membership or at smaller intimate gatherings such as our Coffee Klatches. |
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AFTER: Sept 2012 - Make checks out to 'Historical Society of Moorestown' with Oktoberfest on memo line. Julie Maravich, Event Chair |
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We need your help. All of this great work happens because of visionary individuals and generous financial support. For $500 and above, we will recognize the donor by placing an engraved brass library plate with the wording of the donor's choice on one of the new library bookcases. The donors name, if received prior to October 1, 2012 will appear in the Oktoberfest Celebration program and in the Society newsletter, From the Porch.
Please send a tax-deductable donation of any amount. Sponsor levels include $25/Friend, $50/Contributor, $100/Patron, $500/Angel and $1,000/Top Shelf
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Standing Membership Committees
Members are invited to join our all-volunteer staff on the following committees: Docent/Hostess, House and Grounds, Activities/Special Events, Finance and Grants, Gift Shop, Textile/Costume, Library/Research, Acquisitions.
We welcome new members and appreciate the continued support of present members. We look forward to seeing you at Smith-Cadbury. The Trustees of the Historical Society are pleased to share the history of this important house and its surrounding town with future generations.
Let us know if there are friends or neighbors that might be interested in becoming a member of the Historical Society of Moorestown.
Contact our Membership Chair, Lynne Japka at (609)315-6515. |
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Gift Shop
We stock a variety of lovely gifts such as fine jewelry, pottery, handmade baby gifts, note cards, framed original artwork, photo reproductions from the archives, cookbooks, aprons, blankets, local history material and seasonal items.
The shop is available whenever tours of the house are being offered. |
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GENERAL MEETING
Thursday evening, 7:30 pm October 18 2012
Our speaker Robert Peck will discuss John James Audubon & Edward Harris. Light refreshments will be served following the speaker. Meeting takes place at the Community House of Moorestown 16 E. Main Street (parking lot to the rear of building).
All are welcome.
The Harris chest has been returned to Smith Cadbury Mansion in 2012 after quite the odyssey around New Jersey. Exhibit opens during Autumn in Moorestown, Saturday October 13th at 9am - 2pm. |
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2012-2013 Board of Trustees, Executive Committee
President -Lisa Hammell
First Vice President-Stephanie Herz
Second V.P. - Ann Condon
Treasurer - Harry Koons
Recording Secretary - Lynne Brill
Corresponding Secretary - Lynne Japka
Membership Renewal: May 1, 2012- April 30, 2013
Please see 2012 Membership form link below under Items of Interest. Membership is open to all who are interested. |
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Information filed with the Attorney General concerning this charitable organization and the percentage of contributions received by the charity during the last reporting period that were dedicated to the charitable purpose may be obtained from the Attorney General of the State of New Jersey by calling 973-504-6215 and is available on the internet at www.njconsumeraffairs.gov
Registration with the Attorney General does not imply endorsement. |
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Publications
(types avail:
Items of Interest, Programs,
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 Items of Interest |
| | HSM 2012 - 2013 Schedule
 2012-2013 calendar - revised.pdf
Size = 84,176 Bytes
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Last updated: Sunday, Sep 09, 2012,
8:10PM by Sara Homer
The Smith Cadbury Mansion has re-opened for docent-led tours, access to archives and gift shop. The Historical Society of Moorestown welcomes all. Please see our schedule attached.
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| | HSM Coffee Klatch fund raisers
The Historical Society of Moorestown has started a new, affordable, monthly opportunity to informally gather together over coffee. Are you a collector, hobbyist, tradesperson, or historian? Would you consider donating 1 hour of your time?
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| | SALE: Moorestown Old & New
Moorestown_OldNew_Order_formB_09-09-12.pdf
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Last updated: Sunday, Sep 09, 2012,
7:38PM by Sara Homer
Written by James C. Purdy, the above was originally published in 1886 and has since been re-published by the the Historical Society of Moorestown in 1976 and again in 2002. SALE: 2 copies $35 / 3 copies $50
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| | DVD_Our Sacred Honor: Moorestonians in Time of War
Inspired by the HSM 2007 exhibit, this film traces the town's residents who have fought and in some cases paid the ultimate price. Available in the Gift Shop or by contacting Lenny Wagner at lwagner559@comcast.net
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| | Glance at Moorestown History
A Glance at Moorestown History.pdf
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Last updated: Saturday, Aug 18, 2012,
6:34PM by Sara Homer
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| | Under the Old Hat - The purpose for the Historical Society of Moorestown
Under the Old Hat.pdf
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Last updated: Saturday, Aug 18, 2012,
6:37PM by Sara Homer
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Programs |
| | Treasure in the Barn - Harris Chest Exhibit
Treasure in the Barn brochure.pdf
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Last updated: Sunday, Jan 27, 2013,
1:23PM by Sara Homer
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Our Town meets Moorestown brochure_1-21-13.pdf
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Last updated: Monday, Jan 21, 2013,
8:04PM by Sara Homer
This exhibit has come home to Smith-Cadbury Mansion where it can be seen in the front bedroom upstairs.
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New Exhibit at Historical Society: 'Our Town' Meets Moorestown |
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The Wilder family has graciously donated Katherine Wilder's letters, wedding attire, wedding registry, photo of wedding party and more.
The Historical Society of Moorestown would like to thank Tappan Wilder, Catharine Wilder Guiles, and the Wilder Family, LLC for their cooperation and generosity.
We would also like to thank Mr. Greg Harr, Director of the Moorestown High School theater program. It was while doing research prior to directing the 2012 Moorestown High School production of Our Town that he came across the Moorestown connection. Without his help this story might never have come to light. |
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website: http://www.moorestown.com/pubs/4404.pdf |
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| Last updated: Monday, Jan 21, 2013,
8:07PM by Sara Homer
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HSM on facebook |
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For the latest and greatest, check us out on facebook. And, when a few more people click 'Like,' we will have one hundred followers.
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contact email:
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website: https://www.facebook.com/#!/historicalsocietyofmoorestown |
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| Last updated: Saturday, Aug 18, 2012,
2:58PM by Sara Homer
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Postcards of Moorestown, NJ |
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This virtual collection has been shared with the Historical Society by various members of the community, past and present. These images do not represent what is in the collection of the Historical Society archives, so printing requests cannot be honored.
Postcards are considered 'images in the public domain' or images no longer having a copyright.
Have any postcard images that you would like to share here? |
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contact email:
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website: http://www.moorestown.com/history/info.cfm?id=565&assoc=36 |
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| Last updated: Sunday, Sep 09, 2012,
10:03PM by Sara Homer
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