Roebling Museum

03/26/2025

Check out this spotlight on Mary G. Roebling!

March is Women’s History Month and we want to celebrate impactful women from Burlington County who have broken barriers and helped inspire future generations. Today we honor and celebrate Mary Roebling.

A true trailblazer, Mary Roebling shattered glass ceilings in the financial world when she became the first woman to head a major U.S. bank in 1937—decades before women were widely seen in leadership roles in finance. As president of the Trenton Trust Company, she paved the way for women in banking and beyond.

Born in in Collingswood, Roebling attended high school in Moorestown. Her second husband was Siegfried Roebling, the great-grandson of Roebling Steel founder, John Roebling, and she replaced him on the Trenton Trust Bank’s board after he died in 1936. She went on to become the bank’s president.

Roebling didn’t stop there. She was also a fierce advocate for women in business and the military, and she became the first female governor of the American Stock Exchange and the founder of the Women’s Bank of Denver.

Her legacy is a testament to perseverance, innovation, and breaking barriers.

03/22/2025

Unfortunately due to limited staffing, Roebling Museum will not be running our Company Town Walking Tour this afternoon (March 22nd)!

However, we are open 11am to 4pm for tours so come visit! The Saturday Walking Tours will resume next weekend.

03/01/2025

Our brand-new audio tours launch TODAY! 🎧✨

Now you can explore Roebling Museum at your own pace, diving into the stories of the steel mill, company town, and hear the voices of people who built some of America’s most iconic bridges.

Search for the Roebling Museum App and let history do the talking! For additional information about the tours, visit our website https://www.roeblingmuseum.org/audiotours

02/14/2025

💌 Happy Valentine’s Day from Roebling Museum! 💌

We’re sharing the love today with four custom Roebling-themed valentines—because nothing says romance like bridges, steel, and a little company town history! 💕

Whether your heart is as strong as a Roebling wire rope or you just love a good historic pun, these valentines are for you.

Which one is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! ⬇️

02/01/2025

Okay, this is to correct the last post that wasn’t an actual Roebling bridge. I’m glad everyone is paying attention to detail!

Here we have Roebling's Niagara Bridge!

02/01/2025

Roebling's Niagara Suspension Bridge?

01/23/2025

🌟 Announcing: Researching Roebling! 🌟
New in 2025! Roebling Museum is launching a FREE four-part online program series to dig into the history of Roebling, NJ, from the comfort of your home!

We heard your feedback—this series includes virtual versions of some of our most popular in-person programs! Here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming up:

🔹 Feb 12: Virtual Company Town Walking Tour—Explore Roebling through vintage postcards and modern-day photos to see how much (or how little!) has changed.

🔹 April 9: Virtual Tour of the Roebling Rowhouse—Step inside the historic home at 101 Second Ave, learn its story, and discover the exciting transformation into a museum.

🔹 June 11: Murder and Mayhem: True Crime Stories—Dive into Roebling’s history with real-life stories of crime and scandal, ripped straight from the headlines.

🔹 August 13: Behind-the-Scenes: New Artifacts Revealed—Get a first look at the incredible new artifacts we’ve recently added to our collection and hear the stories behind them.

Mark your calendars now and stay tuned for more details. Don’t miss out on these exciting opportunities to explore Roebling's history!

01/15/2025

Washington Roebling’s mineral collection was extensive— a great start for the Smithsonian’s collection.

And don’t forget to check out our favorite fluorescent mineral from NJ, Roeblingite, named after Washington to honor his work!

SoP does DC!
Washington Roebling of Brooklyn Bridge/Roebling, NJ fame was a big mineral collector and his collection forms the basis of the Smithsonian Natural History Museum's mineral collection. Try to spot one of the 16,000 specimens marked with an “R” in the collection! PS: The other 2 guys were locals, too: Isaac Lea was a Philly guy: President of the Academy of Natural Sciences and Vice President of the American Philosophical Society. Frederick Canfield was from NJ. More details on our website.

12/28/2024

🎉 What a Year at Roebling Museum! 🎉

In 2024, we:
1️⃣ Welcomed 300+ visitors to Roebling Rowhouse to dream big about its future
2️⃣ Launched our first Artist-in-Residence program
3️⃣ Preserved history with amazing artifacts and family photos
4️⃣ Created 3 multimedia walking tours launching in 2025
5️⃣ Published Roebling Rowhouse Cookbook, celebrating local and historic recipes

💥 Right now, your end of year gift is TRIPLE MATCHED! 💥 Help us keep this momentum going into 2025. Every dollar counts three times—donate by Dec. 31 to be part of Roebling’s future!

👉 Donate Now: https://www.roeblingmuseum.org/donate-appeal-triple

12/14/2024

Visit us today before 5:30pm today to create some holiday crafts before tonight’s tree lighting 🎄🎨

We have tons of art projects for you to make & take home with you!

While you’re here, be sure to check out our gift shop with STEM kits, books, puzzles, and more 🎁

12/07/2024

Just one week until our annual Holiday Craft Day at Roebling Museum!!

Come by at 3pm before the Roebling Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony to make the crafts featured below ❄️🎄

A special guest may even make an appearance! 🎅🏼

11/30/2024

Walk off that Thanksgiving feast! Join executive director Lynne Calamia on today’s Company Town Walking Tour at 1 pm and experience 100 years of American industrial history. (We promise not to ask you about that third slice of pumpkin pie.) Roebling Museum is open today until 4 p.m.!

11/28/2024

Thank you so much to everyone who has made a donation to our campaign. Consider joining us with a gift today or share with your friends 🦃

🎉 Triple Your Thanks This Holiday Season! 🎉

Now’s your chance to make history AND make your gift go 3x as far! For every $1 you donate, our Board of Directors will match it with $2—up to $30,000!

💡 Here’s how your impact adds up:
➡️ $25 becomes $75—support educational programs
➡️ $50 becomes $150—preserve Roebling’s treasures
➡️ $100 becomes $300—keep the museum thriving

Give today and triple your impact while giving thanks this holiday season! Together, we’re preserving Roebling’s incredible legacy.

🔗 Click here to donate: https://www.roeblingmuseum.org/donate-appeal-triple