Our Mission
The Vineland Historical and Antiquarian Society is dedicated to collecting and preserving artifacts and records related to Vineland and the South Jersey region, and to sharing that material with visitors through exhibits, programs and other appropriate venues. Vineland has a rich, culturally-diverse past that is reflected through our collections. To learn more, please contact us or make an appointment to visit. Researchers are welcome but appointments are required at least ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE OF YOUR VISIT to ensure that needed resources are available. There is a $10 charge for non-members to use the research library. (Pictured at left: Vineland's first museum, c. 1890s)
Can you help?
VHAS Still Needs You!
The Society's Board of Trustees is working on a plan to create a preservation plan for the museum, which will allow us to pinpoint the areas that need the most attention and progress from there. We are so grateful to everyone who previously sent in a donation and, for those of you who haven't yet contributed, please know that we still need financial help. The museum that has graced the intersection of Seventh and Elmer Streets is the oldest purpose-built museum in the entire state of New Jersey. The three-story red brick building was designed by noted Philadelphia architect George E. Savage and constructed in 1910 by James D. Pasquale, a Vineland contractor who built many local public buildings and private homes. As many of you know, a leaking roof created problems inside the museum earlier this year. But we have raised sufficient funds to bring in the John Ganter Roofing Company, which is addressing the situation. But we haven't even started on the rest of the work, which includes repairing and painting the window and door frames, fixing cracked walls in the basement that let in water, and restoring the ceilings and walls that have suffered water damage. The basement windows need stabilizing, as do the floors in the public exhibit area. The museum is considered to be the most important artifact in the Society’s collections, since it houses artwork, glassware, personal effects, furniture and other 19th century artifacts, including those related to Native American culture and the Civil War. However, as a private non-profit, the Society is not affiliated with the municipal government or any other historical organization and, as a result, has no annual funding from those sources. Public support is now seen as vital. Donations to the Society are tax-deductible since it is a 501(C)3 non-profit. For further information, please contact the Society by calling 856-691-1111 or e-mailing vinelandhistory@gmail.com.
Help Our Cause
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions at the museum. Your generous donation will fund our mission.
