The Camden County Historical Society

08/12/2026

We will be sharing news about the regular operating hours of the American Revolution Museum of Southern New Jersey soon! In the meantime, here is a great article about the grand opening and exhibit preview we held back in June.

The American Revolution Museum of Southern New Jersey opens in Camden, honoring South Jersey's role in the Revolutionary War.

08/12/2026

This was a great day for students to learn about the history of Lawnside and South Jersey History! The Lawnside 100 Exhibit will be on display at the Camden County Historical Society until March 2027!

Lawnside's roots date to the 18th century.

07/24/2026

The CCHS Museum & Library will be closed the month of August. If you have a time-sensitive request, please email us.

07/10/2026

The Camden County Historical Society Museum and Pomona Hall will be closed from July 14-17.

07/03/2026

On June 3, 2026, the Camden County Historical Society received the 2026 John Andrew Gallery Community Action Award for achievement by community organizations from the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia at their Preservation Achievement Awards: preservationalliance.com/preservation-achievement-awards/ See a three minute video about the community organization awardees here: vimeo.com/showcase/12262870?video=1196153526
Pictured: Bob Shinn, Abena McClendon, Chris Perks, Jack O’Byrne, and Zed Fox accept the award. (Photo credit: Stacey Salter – IC Image Works, Instagram www.instagram.com/icimageworks/, Facebook & LinkedIn)

07/03/2026

The Grand Opening of the American Revolution Museum of Southern New Jersey at the historic Benjamin Cooper Tavern in Camden took place on Saturday, June 27, 2026, thanks to the efforts of the Camden County Historical Society and numerous grants from federal, state, county, and city agencies, along with private foundations and legacy organizations. The museum shares the stories of how the people of Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Ocean, and Salem counties experienced the American Revolution here in Southern New Jersey. Dedicated to the Declaration of Independence’s promise that “All Men Are Created Equal,” the museum also reveals how people in Southern New Jersey spent the next 250 years working to make that promise a reality. For more information, please visit our website, which includes a stunning 15-minute video about the history of the American Revolution at the Benjamin Cooper Tavern: cchsnj.org/americas-250th.

06/23/2026

Take a look at this update on the restoration of the Benjamin and Hannah Cooper house and remember to join us for the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the American Revolution Museum of Southern New Jersey This Saturday (June 27) at 10am!

The grand opening of the American Revolution Museum of South Jersey...

06/20/2026

Join us for the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the American Revolution Museum of Southern New Jersey at the historic Benjamin Cooper Tavern at Coopers Point in Camden, New Jersey.
The museum shares the stories of how the people of Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Ocean, and Salem counties experienced the American Revolution here in Southern New Jersey.
Dedicated to the Declaration of Independence’s promise that “All Men Are Created Equal,” the museum also reveals how people in Southern New Jersey spent the next 250 years working to make that promise a reality.

06/20/2026

CCHS will be closed from June 23-26 as staff prepare for the opening of the American Revolution Museum of Southern New Jersey on June 27!

03/11/2026

The Camden County Historical Society will be CLOSED for tours on Wednesday, March 11, and Thursday, March 12.