The Bordentown Historical Society's mission is to preserve our history, inspire our community , and grow our future.
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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.
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Recent articles

George Raymond: A Captain of Integrity

The legacy of George Raymond began with a wintry gale as the hard pounding surf crashed against his ship, the Atalanta, off the coast of Cape May in December of 1844.
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Once Upon a Time Came Standard Time

Through the span of our existence, the need to measure time has gone from the development of the ancient sundials to the synchronization of digital clocks. Surprisingly, time was taken for granted until a railroad man figured out a solution.
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Perseverance Dyed in the Wool

Boarding the train in 1852, Clara Barton never expected that her temporary residency in Bordentown would alter the trajectory of her career- and change our nation forever.
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The Winds of Dissension 

The son of our namesake founder, Joseph Borden, Jr. helped draft the Continental Congress’ formal Declaration of Rights and Grievances against Great Britain’s punitive Stamp Act.
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Don't miss our guided tour of historic Bordentown homes!
November 2, 2024 from 1-5pm.

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In the news

Bordentown welcomes its official sister-city, Mortefontaine, France

Our sister-city signing ceremony with Mortefontaine, France on October 15th was a successful and special event.

Congratulations to Mayor Sciortino, BHS Director Peter Tucci, and Mortefontaine’s mayor, Jacques Fabre for their hard work to make this a reality.

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