The Salem County Historical Society's Alexander Grant Mansion House (1721) and the Josephine Jaquett Memorial Library are located at 83 Market Street Salem, New Jersey. We are open Tuesday-Saturday Noon-4PM Museum Admission: $5.00 Library Admission: $5.00
See the 2012 Open House in Fenwick's Colony Booklet click here.. SCHS Appoints New Lead After an extensive search, the Salem County Historical Society is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew R. Coldren as its new Administrator Curator. read more...
USED BOOK SALE The Salem County Historical Society is selling many donated, used, damaged and duplicate books.
Watch for additional books that will be listed periodically on our website and for sale in the Society's Library at a future date. Topics include geneology, history, New Jersey, religion, biography, reference and general fiction.
The books are being sold in "as is" condition, and will be available on a first-come, first-sold basis. No returns will be accepted.
Internship Opportunities Available Click Here for more Information
We are happy to announce Charles "Chick" Harrison's new publication!  A History of Salem County, New Jersey: Tomatoes and TNT The book is available for purchase from the Historical Society for $19.99 plus tax and shipping. Please contact us from information about purchasing a book!
We have a new Facebook page! We look forward to keeping you up to date about our upcoming events and news! 
Our Library and museum spaces are fully accesible |