Bordentown Timeline

1682The Lenni LenápeArchaeological studies and recovered artifacts dating from 6,000 to 8,000 years ago, and nearby finds dating from more than 12,000 years ago, confirm …

The Bordentown Historical Society

Borden’s TowneSettled 1682Help us finish Clara’s renovationsAlthough we’ve made significant progress, many other costly renovations are needed. Click through to donate.The BHS is proud to …

Bordentown Historic Homes Tour

BHS Fall House TourNovember 2 | 1PM – 5PMWe have 11 incredible  historic houses and 2 historic sites on the tour. In addition, refreshments will …

2022 Self Guided Walking Tour of Historic Bordentown City

Bordentown Walking TourClick here to download mapOld City Hall 11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505 Built in 1888, the building originally housed city government offices, …

Media from Mortefontaine

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 …

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The Bordentown Historical Society is an all-volunteer, 501(c)3 non-profit with the mission to preserve, teach and inspire curiosity about Bordentown’s rich history. Your tax-deductable donation …

Grants Awarded to the BHS

Listed below are the grants awarded to the BHS. We would like to thank those organizations for generously awarding us the listed amounts and  the …

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Famous Figures

Famous figures in Bordentown historyClara Barton (1821-1912)Born in North Oxford Massachusetts on Christmas Day 1821, Clara Barton arrived into a large family of teachers and …

Leadership

Bordentown Historic SocietyBoard Members updated 16/8/24 Dr. Steven Lederman – Co-President Bonnie Goldman, Esq – Co-President Doug Kiovsky – Vice President Jack Maley – Treasurer …