Cherry Hill Historical Commission

Meetings

  • 7:10 p.m.
  • The 2nd Wednesday of January, March, May, September and November
  • Virtual Zoom Meetings

Members

View a list of current members (PDF) 

Overview 

About the Historical Commission

Dedicated to preserving the history of the Township, the Mayor-appointed, volunteer Commission collects, preserves and maintains archives and memorabilia and assists in identifying historical resources in Cherry Hill. The Cherry Hill Historical Commission also sponsors lectures and programs throughout the year, on a variety of historical topics.

Local History Room

Researching a paper or preparing a presentation? Looking for fascinating and unique resources? The Commission's archives include documents, images, and artifacts relative to the history, growth, and development of Cherry Hill. The archival material is housed in the Local History Room (Lower Level) at the Cherry Hill Public Library, 1100 Kings Highway North. Appointments are available by contacting the commission via email or by phone at 856-488-7886.

Projects & Accomplishments

The Commission has received grants from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs to renovate and stabilize the outbuildings and the Kay-Evans farmhouse at Croft Farm and succeeded in having the Croft Farm property listed on both the State and National Registers of Historic Places. The Commission also used grant funds to conduct a Historic Resource Survey of Cherry Hill, which identified 500 existing buildings that were constructed prior to 1930. It investigated 38 of those properties which may be eligible for inclusion on the State and National Registers of Historic Places. Interested residents can view this survey at the library.

In 1990, the Commission created a video entitled The Making of a Township which features interviews with past mayors of Cherry Hill. In 1994, it also produced the Auto Tour Guide of Historic Sites in the Township of Cherry Hill which is available for purchase for $2 from the Municipal Clerk's office at Town Hall, or the Cherry Hill Public Library. Recently, the CHHC published Cherry Hill: A Brief History - the first written account of the history of our community. Copies are available for purchase from the Commission or through local and online retailers.

Speaker's Bureau

Is your group looking for a Program? Consider the CHHC's Speaker's Bureau. Members are available to offer programs on a variety of topics including Cherry Hill history, heirloom preservation and more. For more information or to schedule a program, contact the CHHC by email or call 856-488-7886.

Learn about the history of Cherry Hill and enjoy vintage views of our community by checking out our Facebook page, Cherry Hill a Brief History. Do you have your own photos, artifacts or memorabilia about Cherry Hill to share with the Commission? Email us today!