The high caliber impact that Gilbert Stuart left on the world of early American art is huge. His name resonates through the halls of well-maintained …
Calling Bordentown Home
If you look on the map of the state of New Jersey, you can pretty easily pinpoint where several destinations are located based on their …
How Bordentown Got Its Name
As the 17th century was drawing to a close, the sparse number of Quaker settlers residing in Farnworth’s Landing continued to make the most out …
Joseph Borden and Beyond
In visioning a mecca for trade and religious freedom based on the universal principle of love, over a period of time, Penn mapped out a …
Spring/Summer 2020
BHS_Newsletter Sprng_Summer2020
New roof installed atop the Clara Barton Schoolhouse
By STEVEN BASSIN, Staff Writer – January 5, 2021 BORDENTOWN – It was last summer when the Bordentown Historical Society began its “Raise the Roof” …
Clara Barton Schoolhouse in Bordentown City gets new roof
JarradDaniel Saffren Burlington County Times BORDENTOWN CITY — Joe Gankiewicz is not from Bordentown. He was born and raised in Hamilton. He doesn’t live in the city, either. …
Bordentown Historical Society Elects New Officers
Bordentown, NJ – October 13, 2020 — The Bordentown Historical Society on Tuesday, October 13, elected new officers who will serve for the next 2 …
Murder, mayhem and tragedy in this N.J. town. How a historical society is bringing true crime stories to life.
The Bordentown Historical Society premiered a new performance event on Saturday detailing six stories of murder, mayhem and tragedy — all pulled directly from the history of …
Bordentown Historical Society hosting online art show featuring local artists
Bordentown Historical Society hosting online art show featuring local artists Jarrad Daniel Saffren Burlington County Times BORDENTOWN — From Black’s Creek to the Gilder House (built …