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.
The Joseph Bonaparte Exhibit will be open the following days:
Location: Meeting House, 302 Farnsworth Ave
Saturday, April 13th | 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
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
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
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
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
The Clara Barton Schoolhouse Needs Your Help!
Our historic Schoolhouse is in need of significant restoration so that it will become a first class museum and teaching facility honoring the incredible Clara Barton, a true American icon. Clara taught at this school initially for no money and in so doing established the first public school in New Jersey.
Through the generosity of many people we were able replace the roof. The BHS was awarded a New Jersey Historic Trust Grant which will enable us to complete Phase 1 of 3 planned restoration phases. There is still so much to do so please consider supporting this valiant and important project by donating to the BHS.
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