Current Exhibits: Hidden History

Current Exhibit:
Hidden History: Unique and Rare Stories of Salem County

Currently on display in our changing exhibit space, Hidden History: Unique and Rare Stories of Salem County draws attention to the many fascinating stories surrounding Salem County. It highlights objects that either have never been displayed or have not been exhibited in a number of years.

On display through 2023!

Exhibit Overview

Some featured items include a one-of-a-kind crazy quilt, rare and unusual weapons, Salem county items from the World’s Columbian Exposition in 1893, false teeth made from Cape May diamonds invented by a Salem dentist, and much more.

The Lafayette Quilt

This quilt is a crazy quilt made by Arabella Chattin in 1890. It is called the Lafayette Quilt because a piece of the sash worn by Lafayette when he passed through Wilmington is sewn into the piece. It is made up of various pieces of historical fabrics including fragments of wedding dresses, political badges, and clothing, as well as other items.

Current Exhibit: Hidden History: Unique and Rare Stories of Salem County

Current Exhibit:
Hidden History: Unique and Rare Stories of Salem County