| Pilesgrove-Woodstown Historical Society |
Phone: 856-769-4588
Museum
open:
Saturday
Walking Tour of Woodstown Historic District (PDF)
September 2005 Newsletter (pdf)
November
2005 Newsletter (pdf)
May 2006 Newsletter (pdf)
September 2006 Newsletter (pdf)
Previous Program for your reference:
March 2004
Newsletter
OFFICERS FOR 2005
President..............................................William Aldrich
Vice President......................................Frank Stubbins
Recording Secretary.................................. Janet Turin
Corresponding Secretary...........................Marie Haaf
Membership.................................................Sue Allen
Treasurer.................................................... Deb Tierno
TRUSTEES
Marian
Aldrich.....................................................2005
Connie Rosenberger...........................................2005
Ann Tatnall..........................................................2005
Howard Riegel.....................................................2006
Robert Brooks.....................................................2006
Charles Harrison................................................ 2006
Kenny Mack........................................................2007
Elizabeth Myers..................................................2007
Cheryl Valente....................................................2007
MEMBERSHIP
Annual
Dues..................................................... .$20.00
Family Membership............................................$25.00
Individual Life Membership ................................$200.00
Sponsor............................................................
.$50.00
Please call Mrs. Sue Allen at 769-1147 for membership cards and information.
MUSEUM
Persons who have antiques or interesting articles that they might be willing to have on display, either as a loan or gift, may call Elizabeth Myers at 358-7853. The Society is also interested in any historical records or books.
OBJECTS OF THE SOCIETY
"The object of this Society shall be:
Section 1. To acquire and preserve documents, records, and relics of Pilesgrove Township and Woodstown Boro. Section 2. To encourage the protection and preservation of the historical landmarks and points of interest within the County.
Section 3. To encourage historical and genealogical research, and publication of its results.
Section 4. To make all information and acquisitions of the Society available to the public."
Article II
of the Society constitution.
Business Meeting at
Program at
Captain Donald Launer,
of
Hosts & Hostesses: Deb Goldschmidt, Janet Turin and Robert
Brooks
Business Meeting at
Program at
Michael J. Dieser,
Director of Operations of the New Jersey Ghost Research in
Hosts
& Hostesses: Frank Stubbins, Cheryl Valente and Ann Tatnall
26th Annual Candlelight Tour from
Chairpersons: Trudi Hathaway
Business
Meeting at
Program at
The Reverend Serena Curtis, the
current pastor, and Deacon Reggie Bounds will present a History of the
Spencer Union American Methodist Episcopal Church. They will discuss the history of the
church, built in 1818, which was originally called "The Union Church of
Africans of Baileytown." In 1852 the name of the church was changed to
its current name. A tour of the building
will be provided.
Hosts and Hostesses: Marie Haaf, Charles
Harrison, Karen Zoback and Deb Tierno
Covered Dish Dinner at Reliance Fire Company Hall at
Business Meeting at
Program at
Current Board member and Pilesgrove resident, Frank Stubbins,
will present a program on the Making of a Glass Lily Pad Pitcher. Frank has had an interest in and been a
collector of early glass for about 35 years. In early 1984 he had the opportunity to become a charter member of a
small group of four men who wanted to learn the art of glassblowing. Since 1986, the group has traveled around the
five-state area doing glassblowing demonstrations. Frank is dedicated to educating the public
about a history and artform that he loves.
Hosts & Hostesses: Sue Allen, Elizabeth Myers, Howard Riegel and Matt Nowicki
A
representative from the State Archives Division will present a program
detailing The Procedure for Tracing Family Genealogy and the
resources available through the Division of Archives Records Management in
Jan Edwards, the present
Mayor of Woodstown, will discuss the history of several Commercial
Businesses of Woodstown and the Snelbaker Home. This program will highlight
many of the old stores including the former Opera house, operated by his father
and brother; and the Snelbaker Home, currently a home
for older women. A tour of the residence
will be provided.
The Reverend Glenn Ferguson, the
current pastor, will present a History of the Asbury United Methodist
Church. He will discuss the history
of the church, constructed in the mid-1800s, and escort us on a tour of the
building. This program will be held at
the church.
John Musumeci,
the current owner of the former Reeve and Brothers Shipyard property in Alloway, will discuss the Ship Building in Allowaystown. He
will review the history of the property from sawmill to shipyard, including the
numerous vessels that were constructed there. Among these were the Stephen Baldwin, built in
1839, which was the first commercial steamboat in