Borden's Town

Settled 1682
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Help us finish Clara's renovations

Although the Schoolhouse has a new roof,
many other costly improvements are needed.

Volunteer

Roll up your sleeves
and handle some history!

Our Mission

Preserve Our History

The BHS’s top priority is to preserve Bordentown’s rich history. These efforts are supported by our members, fundraising events and historic preservation grants.

 

Inspire Our Community

Our events are more than just preservation fundraising. We enrich and inspire the Bordentown community and its connection to our small town’s huge historic impact.

 

Grow Our Future

History doesn’t end with our generation! Our goal is to develop preservation programs with longevity and excite the next generation of historians to carry our efforts forward.

Ongoing and Upcoming Events


The Joseph Bonaparte Exhibit will be open the following days:

Location: Meeting House, 302 Farnsworth Ave

Saturday, March 16th | 2pm – 4pm

Saturday, March 23rd | 11am – 4pm

Saturday, March 23rd | Post Office Dedicaion. 1pm – 2pm | Details below

Saturday, April 6th | 11am – 4pm

Saturday, April 13th | 11am – 4pm

Saturday, April 20th | 11am – 4pm

Saturday, April 27th | 11am – 4pm

Saturday, May 4th | 11am – 4pm

Saturday, May 11th | 11am – 2:30pm

Saturday, May 11th | US Grant Program, 3pm – 5pm | Details below

Saturday, May 18th | 11am – 4pm

Saturday, June 15th | 11am – 4pm

Saturday, June 22nd | 11am – 4pm

Saturday, June 29th | 11am – 4pm


Post Office Dedicaion – to be renamed for Clara Barton

Mayor Jen Sciortino, our own Clara Barton, 6 grade school students and a representative from the American Red Cross will be speaking. The Red Cross will provide hot chocolate and other snacks.

Location: in front of the Bordentown City post office

Saturday, March 23rd | 1pm – 2pm


Lecture by Ulysses Dietz (descendant of Ulysses S Grant) on US Grant

Saturday, May 11th | 3pm – 5pm


Ever popular BHS Garden Tour

Details to follow.

Saturday, June 1st

News & Articles


George Raymond: A Captain of Integrity

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Born in New York City, the legacy of George Raymond (1814-1899) began with a wintry gale as the hard pounding surf crashed against his ship, the Atalanta, off the...

 

Once Upon a Time Came Standard Time

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If you take a brief moment to think about it, our daily lives are completely consumed by time. Whether it pertains to our schedule or that of someone else,...

 

Perseverance Dyed in the Wool

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Clara Barton was a remarkable individual, whose efforts were challenged on the front lines every day fighting for acceptance, equality, and dignity with courage and compassion. Short in stature...

 

Sister City Signing Ceremony with Mortefontaine, France on October 15th was a successful and special event.


Congratulations to Mayor Sciortino, BHS Director Peter Tucci, and Mortefontaine’s mayor, Jacques Fabre for their hard work to make this a reality.

Click the button to view photos of the ceremony.

Get in Touch

Address:
302 Farnsworth Ave, Bordentown, NJ 08505

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 182, Bordentown, NJ 08505

Phone:
(609) 298-1740

Email:
Bordentownhistoricalsociety@gmail.com