The Bordentown Historical Society's Mission

Our mission is to preserve, teach and inspire curiosity about Bordentown’s rich history. Our vision is to develop a first-class center for historical and cultural attractions in Bordentown.
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Preserve our History

The BHS’s top priority is to preserve Bordentown’s rich history. These efforts are supported by our members, fundraising events and historic preservation grants.

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Inspire our Community

Our events are more than just preservation fundraising. We enrich and inspire the Bordentown community and its connection to our small town’s huge historic impact.
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Grow our Future

History doesn’t end with our generation! Our goal is to develop preservation programs with longevity and excite the next generation of historians to carry our efforts forward.

The Bordentown Historical Society's Values

Collaboration

We believe greater outcomes can be achieved working in respectful partnerships with each other than can be achieved working alone. We value opportunities to align ourselves with like-minded organizations to reach a greater outcome for all.

Engagement

We will succeed in our mission with the active involvement of our community and friends. The experience is what one makes of it, and proportional to the effort that goes into it. If one person is having fun, there’s a good chance, everyone else is too.

Inclusiveness

Bordentown’s history is woven into a rich and varied tapestry. Greatness can arise from almost anywhere. We treat each other with dignity. We respect that the diverse and nuanced ideas, backgrounds and perspectives of anyone can have the potential to achieve great results.

Enrichment

We embrace fulfillment through personal growth in its many forms. We are a channel to learning and creativity first.

Integrity

If we do the best we can and act truthfully, with transparency, we will represent our responsibility to the community as a credible source.

Stewardship

We care about the future as much as we value the past. We seek to understand history’s lessons and share that knowledge for all its intrigue and power to inspire the next generations.