Camden County Historical Society Several people were interested in knowing about CCHS. Their web page is at: <http://www.cyberenet.net/~gsteiner/cchs/> THE CAMDEN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY was founded in 1899 and is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to the collection, preservation and dissemination of Camden County and regional history. This is accomplished by maintaining a research library and museum at its headquarters. The society also operates and maintains Pomona Hall, the 1788 home of Marmaduke Cooper. This beautiful South Jersey plantation house has been described as "the finest example of Georgian-style architecture extant in New Jersey today." The Camden County Historical Society is located at the corner of Park Boulevard and Euclid Avenue in the attractive and quiet residential section of Camden called Parkside. It is very close to the Airport Circle and is readily approachable by automobile from any direction. The library holdings exceed 19,000 volumes and is dedicated to the history and genealogy of Camden City, Camden County and the Delaware Valley. Vertical files covering a wide range of subjects compliment the books and manuscript items available for research. Manuscript materials range from individual family files to business records. This is rounded out by a large collection of wills and deeds, both recorded and unrecorded. Other features of the library are an outstanding map collection, the most complete grouping of historical Camden County newspapers on microfilm and a fine set of city directories for both Camden and Philadelphia. The museum features a variety of displays to properly interpret Camden County life in yesteryear. Both farming and industry are prominent in the exhibits, which also feature vignettes of various crafts such as surveying, blacksmithing, coopering, textile work and harnessmaking. Also to be viewed are special exhibits on the cultural and religious diversity that can be found in Camden County even today. Pomona Hall, the one-time home of various members of the Cooper family since 1726, has been totally restored to its 1788 appearance and is primarily interpreted for that era. Period furnishings are on display in each room and the house also features a fully-furnished late nineteenth-century parlor. Open-hearth cooking demonstrations are held on a regular basis for visiting school groups and occasionally for the public. Visiting Hours: Sunday: 1:00 - 5:00 P.M. Tuesday and Thursday: 12:30 - 4:30 P.M. Closed during August Call (609) 964-3333 for any time changes Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday: 9:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. GROUP TOURS BY APPOINTMENT A small fee is charged for group and non-members adult tours; also non-members use of the library. There is a photo tour of the museum on the web page. <http://www.cyberenet.net/~gsteiner/cchs/photos.html> Directions to the Camden County Historical Society: <http://www.cyberenet.net/~gsteiner/cchs/cchsmaps.html> I hope this helps you know what is available. Carol (Bishop) Holt Carolh@infoave.net