About The Camden County Historical Society

Our Mission & History

Founded in 1899, the Camden County Historical Society (CCHS) is a public, non-profit organization dedicated to the collection, preservation, study, interpretation, and cultural enrichment of life in Camden County and Southern New Jersey.  

 

CCHS has occupied Pomona Hall since 1924 and the Charles S. Boyer building, which includes the Hineline Research Library and auditorium as well as the Camden County Museum, since 1967.

Museum

Our Vision

  • Educational experiences that students from elementary to graduate school can use to enrich their present and empower their future.

  • Reflection of demographic transformation so that the Camden County Historical Society, our programs and exhibits are representative of Camden County.

  • Participatory & collaborative experiences that connect communities, histories, memories, arts and culture.

  • CCHS has occupied Pomona Hall since 1924 and the Charles S. Boyer building, which includes the Hineline Research Library and auditorium as well as the Camden County Museum, since 1967.

Our Team

Executive Director

Jack O’Byrne:

 execdirect@cchsnj.org

 

Library/Research Requests

Bonny Beth Elwell:

 admin@cchsnj.org

 

Collections/Donations

Josh Lisowski:

 digital@cchsnj.org

 

Community Liaison/Facility Rental

Sheilah Greene:

 sheilahgcchsnj@gmail.com

Contact Us

Comments, questions, concerns?

Call us at (856) 964-3333 or send us a message using the form
below or contact a staff member directly with the addresses below!

Starting January 24, The Camden County Historical Society will have new hours! The Museum and Pomona Hall will be open Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.!

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