The society's museum features a variety of displays that properly interpret South Jersey life in bygone days. Both farming and industry are prominent in the exhibits which also feature vignettes of various crafts, such as surveying, blacksmithing, coopering, textile spinning and harnessmaking. Also to be viewed are special exhibits on the Lenape Indians and Civil War artifacts and the cultural and religious diversity that can be found in Camden County even today. Pomona Hall, the one-time home of various members of the Cooper family, has been totally restored to its 1788 appearance and is primarily interpreted for that era. Period furnishings are displayed in each room and the house also features a fully furnished, late nineteenth century parlor. Open-hearth cooking demonstrations are held on a regular basis for visiting school groups. Call for hours of operation.
Location:
1900 Park Blvd., Camden New Jersey 08013
Telephone
609-964-3333
Other History nearby:
(Philadelphia) American Swedish Historical Museum
(New Castle) Amstel House
(Philadelphia) Atwater Kent Museum-Philadelphia History
(Philadelphia) B Free Franklin Post Office & Museum
(Princeton) Bainbridge House
(Tuckerton) Barnegat Bay Decoy and Baymen's Museum
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04/20 Coming to The Camden area
Atlantic City Beer and Music Festival Atlantic City NJ April5-6 Over 90 different breweries from around the corner and across the country will showcase their unique libations.
Dewey Beach PopFest Dewey Beach DE April12-13 Features three nights of showcase performances and two days of demo and mentoring sessions, tradeshow, and industry events.
National Cherry Blossom Festival Washington DC March20-April14 The nation’s greatest springtime celebration unites for four spectacular weekends including the Cherry Blossom Parade.
Contemporary Art Fair Connecticut Norwalk CT April27-28 Modeled after our two sucessful NYC shows at the Javits Center. Each of the two shows will have approximately 100 exhibitors.
Galena Dogwood Festival Galena MD May4 The annual Galena Dogwood Festival is will take place throughout Galena. The parade will have a War of 1812 theme.
Dover Days Festival Dover DE May3-5 As one of the longest running festivals in the state of Delaware, Dover Days dates back to 1933. What started as a garden tour staged by the Dover Garden Club, has now become an annual time to remember First State heritage with community spirit and an entertaining festival of family events.
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