Swedesboro Historical Society

Swedesboro History Museum

Locaton:
Swedesboro Borough Hall
1500 Kings Highway, 2nd Floor
Swedesboro, NJ 08085

How to visit:
By appointment. Please call Lois Stanley at 856-467-1889 for details.

Museum only open to the public on the following Sunday dates from 1PM to 3PM
1/18/26
2/15/26
3/15/26
4/19/26
5/17/26
6/28/26
9/20/26
10/18/26
11/15/26
12/20/26

The Swedesboro-Woolwich Historical Society provides cultural and educational events throughout the year for area residents. Its goal is to obtain and preserve the history of the Borough and surrounding Woolwich Township. To meet this end, the society collects and archives artifacts, documents, books, photos, family histories and items which help to keep Swedesboro’s rich history alive. To add to our collection, volunteer with exhibits, or to give an oral history, click here to contact the Swedesboro-Woolwich Historical Society. To become a member, click here to download a membership application.

Visit our booth on Swedesboro-Woolwich Day in September. Learn about local history, purchase books and other items to support the historical society. Civil War re-enactors also attend town events to educate people about Swedesboro’s rich history and memorialize fallen Swedesboro & Woolwich Township soldiers.

In addition to our presence at local events, the Historical Society participates in programs to excite the community about Swedesboro’s rich history. Twice a year, we visit Fourth Grade classrooms within the Swedesboro-Woolwich School District to encourage interest in the history and culture of our community among students and teachers alike. Our meetings, held on the third Wednesday of every month (except July & August) at 7:00 PM and open to the public, also feature special interest speakers, authors, re-enactors, traveling exhibits from the Gloucester County Historical Society, and special programs throughout the year.

To learn more about our organization and local history, please stop by our booth at town events, strike up a conversation with a re-enactor you meet on the street, or join us at our new location (on the second floor of Borough Hall at 1500 Kings Highway in Swedesboro) for a meeting. To support the Historical Society, click here to purchase Historic Swedesboro Merchandise. New publications are researched, written and printed each year!

2026 Meeting Dates:

The Swedesboro-Woolwich Historical Society Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the Month at 7pm

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 – 7:00 pm

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 – 7:00 pm

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 – 7:00 pm

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 – 7:00 pm

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 – 7:00 pm

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 – 7:00 pm

No Meeting in July 2026

No Meeting in August 2026

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 – 7:00 pm

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 – 7:00 pm

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 – 7:00 pm

No Meeting in December 2026

Local Resident Writes History of Swedesboro

Images of America: Swedesboro and Woolwich TownshipLois M. Stanley, a former Kingsway teacher and long-time local resident, along with Russel C. Shiveler, Jr., a descendent of one of the area farming families, and the Swedesboro-Woolwich Historical Society, have co-authored a book on the History of Swedesboro and Woolwich Township.

The book, published by Arcadia Publishing, is on sale now. It can be purchased for $21.99 (plus Shipping & Handling, if mailed) by contacting Lois Stanley at (856) 467-1889 or click here to contact the Swedesboro-Woolwich Historical Society to order via e-mail. All books purchased through Mrs. Stanley are personalized and signed by the authors upon request. The book is also available at major book stores, but purchasing at alternate locations does not benefit the Swedesboro-Woolwich Historical Society.

Swedesboro-Woolwich Historical Society
P.O. Box 542
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
Email: swedesborowoolwichhistorical@gmail.com
Phone: Teresa Carlton at 856-467-1693 or Lois Stanley at 856-467-1889

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ART EXHIBITION ON APRIL 11, 2026 COMMEMORATING THE 248TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR SKIRMISH

The Swedesboro-Woolwich Historical Society is hosting a juried art exhibition on April 11, 2026, to commemorate the 248th anniversary of the Revolutionary War skirmish that took place in Swedesboro on April 4, 1778. This exhibition is part of the special program that we are having on April 11, 2026 in Swedesboro, as well as part of the nationwide America 250 and RevolutionNJ commemorations of the 250th anniversary of American independence.

We’re looking for artists to participate!

EXHIBITION DETAILS:

  • Open to artists 18+ from Southern NJ, Southeastern PA, and Delaware
  • Theme: The American Revolution in Southern New Jersey
  • Prize Money: $525 total (Grand Prize: $300; Special Historical Interpretation Award – $75)
  • Digital Submission Deadline: March 1, 2026
  • Exhibition & Awards: April 11, 2026 (one-day event)
  • Location: Trinity Parish Hall, Swedesboro, NJ

This is an excellent opportunity for regional artists to engage with local Revolutionary War history through their creative work while competing for meaningful prizes in a professionally juried exhibition.

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