Information Provided By The Pennsauken Historical Society

We hope that all residents were able to come out and enjoy the experience of living history at the Griffith Morgan House and Burrough-Dover House last month! October was history month in Camden County, and there were over 80 events hosted by the Camden County History Alliance.

History is just as plentiful in November at Pennsauken Historical Society! Our first Sunday open house will be held on Nov. 6 at Burrough-Dover House from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. The house will be opened for tours and historical conversations. There will also be activities for children that have a harvest theme.

We will be hosting our annual “Frost on the Pumpkin” event on Saturday, Nov. 19, at our Griffith Morgan House. From 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., guests will get to experience living history with demonstrations of old-time chores and activities. The house will be open for tours, and historical discussions as well!

On Saturday, Nov. 26, look for us in the annual Pennsauken Township Holiday Parade! The Colonists are back and will be marching down Westfield with our updated parade float! We will be throwing candy to the public as we complete our march.

For both the open house and “Frost on the Pumpkin,” entry into the historical houses, tours, and parking are always free! In addition, refreshments will be provided for our guests’ enjoyment.

Griffith Morgan House is located at 243 Griffith Morgan Lane, off River Rd. between Delair and Rt. 73. Burrough-Dover House, the 1710/1793 home of the colonial Burrough family, is located on Burrough-Dover Lane, near Wyndam Rd., off of Haddonfield Rd.

Pennsauken Historical Society is supported by its community, and memberships and donations are greatly appreciated. In addition, volunteer opportunities for all interests are always open! The organization is also a member of the Camden County History Alliance, hosted by Camden County Historical Society in Camden. Visit CCHSNJ.org for more information about our partnership sites across Camden County. Visit the Griffith Morgan House or Pennsauken Historical Society pages or the group “Pennsauken History Forum” on Facebook for more details and directions, or email pennsaukenhistoricalsociety@gmail.com.