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The Cranbury Historical & Preservation Society works to preserve the history of our 325 year old small town, and organizes events for the community to learn about and enjoy this unique place.

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Revolutionary Lives: Living the American Experiment Then and Now
Mar 08, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Cranbury Museum, 4 Park Pl E, Cranbury, NJ 08512, USA
Don’t miss your opportunity to see RevolutionNJ’s traveling exhibit, Revolutionary Lives: Living the American Experiment Then and Now at the Cranbury Museum on March 8th & 15th.
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History Center Open Thursdays 10:00 - 1:00
Open Thursdays 10:00 - 1:00
Cranbury, 6 S Main St, Cranbury, NJ 08512, USA
The Elizabeth M. Wagner History Center is now open Thursdays 10:00 - 1:00 for shopping, genealogy requests and other inquiries. Call ahead (609) 860-1889 or just stop by.
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View Digital Versions of Historic Maps of Cranbury

The Cranbury History Center Gift Shop

While visiting The History Center (6 South Main Street), browse a selection of Cranbury-themed gifts

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CHPS is repainting historic plaques for homeowners who make a minimum donation of $100. Click for more details!

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CHPS is repainting historic plaques for homeowners who make a minimum donation of $100. Click for more details!

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The 2025 Christmas Tea at the Cranbury Museum

December 7, 2025 The 2025 Christmas Tea at the Cranbury Museum was "a smashing success," as shared by one of our guests! Was it our decorated museum, the Christmas tree, our delicious Christmas tea, 18 dozen cookies, punch, candy canes, a cappella singing by Cloud Nine, caroling by the Cranbury Scouts or holiday songs played on the melodeon by Pastor Anthony that made the tea such fun? Probably all of the above! Thank you to all our volunteers who made the Christmas Tea happe

Whispers From the Grave

Seventeen actors dressed in colonial costumes assembled at Brainerd Cemetery and the Cranbury Inn to participate in Whispers From the Grave, a memorial dedicated to Cranbury’s Revolutionary War Soldiers and Patriots. Presented by CHPS and its 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution Committee, with support from the Cranbury Presbyterian Church and sponsored by Preservation New Jersey, on Saturday, October 11, 2025. This special event was also a celebration of the upcoming

Recent CHPS Programs for Kids in the Community

In early November, CHPS facilitated two great opportunities for children to learn about the history of our area. Fri Nov 1st The...

FOLLOW THE 1713 EAST JERSEY HOUSE RENOVATION ON INSTAGRAM

1713 East Jersey Cottage historical building

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