I have recently joined Gloucester City Historical Society and membership is $ 5.00. They recently had an event that helped them increase their membership. I found out about it today and also this page on the Internet. <http://community.nj.com/cc/gloucesterCITY> The Gloucester City Historical Society was established for the purpose of collecting, preserving, and displaying documents, photographs, artifacts, etc. that detail the long, rich history of what is now Gloucester City, N.J. Another long term goal is for the establishment of a permanent museum. Fort Nassau was established here in 1623 by the Dutch. This fort was eventually abandoned and English Quakers settled Gloucester Point in the 1670s. Gloucester Town achieved some prominence in 1686 when it was made the County Seat of Old Gloucester County. This position was maintained until 1786 when the County Seat was moved to Woodbury. Gloucester Town was at first a part of Gloucester Township and known as the Irish Tenth. later it was called Union Township. In 1844 Camden County was created from the northern portion of Old Gloucester County. Within a few years the town was changed forever by the arrival of David S. Brown and the industry he brought to the town. Gloucester City was incorporated in 1868, and in the late 19th century became Philadelphia's playground under the reign of William J. Thompson, who was known as the "Duke of Gloucester." Gloucester City thrived as an industrial center until the early 1980s. After a decline of some 15 years, Gloucester is seeing some development along its waterfront. A Historic Preservation District was set up in 1985. The Gloucester City Historical Society remains devoted to its cause and invites you to join us. Dave Townsend glaucaer1998@hotmail.com Those of us that belong to Historical Societies in the area, need to spread the word. There are still a lot of people, even those living afar that are interested in this area, that don't live nearby. Camden County was part of Gloucester County until 1844. PRESERVE HISTORY IS IMPORTANT! Carol (Bishop) (Ruebeck) Holt Middle Tennessee Carolh@infoave.net