Salem County Historical Society

08/29/2026

👻🎃 Something Spooky Is Coming This October! 🎃👻

Get ready for a frightfully fun October filled with two exciting local events that are sure to bring out your adventurous side! Whether you enjoy walking through historic streets after dark or climbing aboard a train, we have something spooky in store for you. 🕯️👻

🕸️ Walking Ghost Tour
Take a chilling journey through local history as you explore the stories, legends, and ghostly tales of days gone by.

🎟️ Tickets for the Walking Ghost Tour are available for purchase at Royal Port Antiques and right here at the Society.

🚂👻 Ghost Train Tour
All aboard… if you dare! Join us for a spooky ride on the Woodstown Central Railroad, where the rails come alive with eerie tales, mysterious happenings, and plenty of Halloween atmosphere. This is one train ride you won't soon forget!

🎟️ Ghost Train Tour tickets are available through the Woodstown Central Railroad website.

📅 Tickets are available for both events, so don’t wait! Gather your friends and family, mark your calendars, and get ready for a hauntingly good time this October.

We hope to see you there… if you dare! 👻🖤🎃

08/29/2026

🎉 RAFFLE TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE! 🎉

Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of our Country 🇺🇸 with a chance to win this beautiful, patriotic basket! 🎁✨

🎟️ Tickets are just $5 each and are available now at the Society.

🏆 The lucky winner will be announced September 13th at our Annual Luncheon!

And the best part? You do NOT have to be present to win! 🙌

Stop by the Society, grab your ticket, and take your chance at taking home this wonderful commemorative basket! 🇺🇸❤️💙

Good luck! 🍀

08/28/2026

Tickets are now available for this year’s Salem City Guided Walking Ghost Tour, October 23rd at 7pm. $5.00 each. Cash appreciated. Tickets may be purchased either at the Royal Port Antiques Fri, Sat or Sun 10-5 or the Salem County Historical Society Tues thru Sat 12-4. Tour starts and ends at the Royal Port. Tour benefits the John Rock Scholarship. A fun event.

08/26/2026

It's Back! Brick sidewalks were redone on Market Street and are ready to safely greet you for this year's Walking Ghost Tour. Stay tuned for more details. Tickets available soon. I'll be posting more information and updates on the tour! Please share!

08/14/2026

🎉 RAFFLE TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE NOW! 🎉

Ready for a chance to win an unforgettable weekend getaway to Historic Philadelphia, PA? 🏛️✨

Our raffle prize includes an amazing Philadelphia-themed basket filled with merch, apparel, goodies, and more—the perfect package for two! ❤️💙

🎟️ Tickets are just $5 each!
📍 Stop by the Salem County Historical Society and grab yours today!

And the best part? You do NOT have to be present to win! 🙌

🕛 Society Hours:
Tuesday–Saturday | 12–4 PM

Take a chance, support local history, and maybe start planning your Philadelphia adventure! 🍀🎉

Good luck—and thank you for supporting the Salem County Historical Society! ❤️

08/13/2026

👻 Calling all history lovers, storytellers, and Halloween enthusiasts! 🎃

The Salem County Historical Society is looking for volunteers to help make our October ghost events a success!

We’re looking for:
✨ Ghost Walk volunteers for our Market Street Ghost Walk in Salem City
📖 Ghost storytellers for our Ghost Train experience in partnership with the Woodstown Central Railroad

Whether you love local history, enjoy performing, or simply want to be part of a fun community event, we’d love to have you join us!

Event weekends:
🕯️ October 16–17
🕯️ October 23–24

Interested? Send us a message here on Facebook or email us at [email protected]. We’d love to tell you more and answer any questions!

Help us bring Salem County’s ghost stories to life this October! 👻

08/10/2026

08/06/2026

Stop by the Salem County Historical Society booth at the Salem County Fair! 🎡 Grab a pinwheel for the kids, check out information for our newest exhibits, pick up a newsletter, learn about upcoming events, and see what membership is all about. Then stick around for the fireworks tonight! 🎆

08/04/2026

We are at the Salem County Fair all week!! Hope to see you all there!