DISCOVER THE POSSIBILITIES that await you in Salem County, New Jersey
With a rich legacy of historical places and events, a vast array of natural resources and open spaces, a stable farming community, and a strong economic job base, Salem County offers a very unique quality of life. Nestled in the southwest corner of New Jersey, Salem County is within easy driving distance of Philadelphia, New York, Wilmington, Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Atlantic City. Leave the urban sprawl behind, get away for a day or a weekend to the scenic landscapes, living history and lively arts of Salem County. Whether you plan to spend the day discovering Salem County’s many historic sites, exploring our natural wonders, or enjoying the diverse culture of our community, we have something waiting for you. The hospitality you’ll receive makes staying another day or two an easy choice.
Spring in Salem County!
Upcoming Events in Salem County
You can view the monthly calendar of events here.
Date & Time: April 21, 2018 from 7am – 5pm
Location: On The Beach, 91 Salem Country Club Rd, Salem, NJ 08079
Cost: $25
Date & Time: April 21, 2018 from 9am – 3pm
Rain Date: April 28, 2018
Location: The Career and Technical High School, 880 N J Rte 45, Pilesgrove, NJ 08098
Contact: 856-769-0101
After several months of hard work, the Greater Elmer Area Historical is happy to announce an Open House at their new headquarters, the former St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Elmer, on Saturday, April 21st from 10am-2pm.
Now housing the museum and archives of the historical society, the building was donated to the society by the Catholic Community of the Holy Spirit last fall. Built in 1894, the church closed in 2010 after merging with the parishes of Woodstown and Mullica Hill. The building is now used by the historical society to display their collection of artifacts from Elmer, Pittsgrove, and Upper Pittsgrove, that they have been collecting during the past eight years.
Many members of the Greater Elmer Area Historical Society and the community have volunteered time, labor, and supplies during the past several months as they made necessary renovations, set up display cases, inventoried the archives, and prepared the building to be open to the public. The historical society is very grateful to all those who have contributed!
On display on April 21st will be exhibits on the early history of Elmer, Pittsgrove, and Upper Pittsgrove, objects from the industries that once thrived here, antique tools, family heirlooms, and Lenni Lenape artifacts. Artwork of local historic scenes painted by Everett Kenyon will also be on display, with prints for sale. Past issues of the historical society’s annual free historical booklet will be available, along with other books for browsing. The church also features stained glass windows with the names of the original families of the church who contributed towards them.
To make room for the display cases and the library area, the historical society is offering a handful of pews for sale, to help fund the renovations. 10 foot and 7 foot pews are available; please call 609-501-4632 if interested. The historical society also welcomes new members and volunteers; please call 609-670-0407 for more information.
The Greater Elmer Area Historical Society regularly holds meetings on the third Thursday of each month at 6:30pm, which are open to the public. The meetings usually include a business meeting followed by show and tell, with occasionally a guest speaker.
Please come on out on Saturday, April 21st between 10am-2pm to visit the Greater Elmer Area Historical Society’s new building! The former church is located at 117 Broad Street, Elmer, NJ. For more information, visit email greaterelmerareahistory@gmail.com, or call 609-670-0407. We look forward to your visit!
Register your child for a 10 week arts Arts Lab program at Appel Farm.
Date(s) and Time: March 12th- May 14th, 2018 on Mondays 4:00-5:30 pm.
Location: Appel Farm Arts Camp
Cost: $100 for 10 classes
Contact: Zoe Bulitt, (856) 358-2472 ext. 115, zbulitt@appelfarm.org
Website: https://www.appelfarm.org/programs/arts-at-appel-farm/arts-lab/
GRADES K – 6TH
Your K-6th grade kids won’t want to miss Arts Lab! This weekly art class provides an opportunity for kids to try four different art forms, make new friends and have fun. This year class sessions include Painting like the Greats, Creative Clay, Making Instruments and Music, and Pop-Art Printmaking. Parents are encouraged to attend the first class for Family Fun Day to connect with Appel Farm teachers and staff. Arts Lab will conclude with an art show celebrating students work. We hope you will join us!
For more information, visit: https://www.appelfarm.org/programs/arts-at-appel-farm/arts-lab/
Date & Time: FREE 6-week workshop on Fridays from April 13 – May 18, from 1-3 PM.
Location: Friends Village, Downstairs Conference Room
Contact: Alex Delcollo – (856) 935-7510 x3223 – delcollo@njaes.rutgers.edu
The Salem County Brass Society, under the direction of Phil Blackman, will perform its 43rd annual Spring scholarship concert on Sunday, April 29, at 3:00 PM in the auditorium of Davidow Hall, Salem Community College, in Carney’s Point, NJ. The program will include a variety of musical style ranging from the 16th century to the present. Again this year, in addition to the brass, the program will feature special guests, the Woodstown High School Chamber Choir, under the direction of Kahlil Gunther. The brass will also present its annual scholarship and brass awards.
Register your child for a 10 week arts Arts Lab program at Appel Farm.
Date(s) and Time: March 12th- May 14th, 2018 on Mondays 4:00-5:30 pm.
Location: Appel Farm Arts Camp
Cost: $100 for 10 classes
Contact: Zoe Bulitt, (856) 358-2472 ext. 115, zbulitt@appelfarm.org
Website: https://www.appelfarm.org/programs/arts-at-appel-farm/arts-lab/
GRADES K – 6TH
Your K-6th grade kids won’t want to miss Arts Lab! This weekly art class provides an opportunity for kids to try four different art forms, make new friends and have fun. This year class sessions include Painting like the Greats, Creative Clay, Making Instruments and Music, and Pop-Art Printmaking. Parents are encouraged to attend the first class for Family Fun Day to connect with Appel Farm teachers and staff. Arts Lab will conclude with an art show celebrating students work. We hope you will join us!
For more information, visit: https://www.appelfarm.org/programs/arts-at-appel-farm/arts-lab/
Date & Time: FREE 6-week workshop on Fridays from April 13 – May 18, from 1-3 PM.
Location: Friends Village, Downstairs Conference Room
Contact: Alex Delcollo – (856) 935-7510 x3223 – delcollo@njaes.rutgers.edu
Date & Time: May 6, 2018 at 4:00 PM
Location: Trinity United Methodist Church, 75 S Broadway, Pennsville, NJ
Cost: FREE
Register your child for a 10 week arts Arts Lab program at Appel Farm.
Date(s) and Time: March 12th- May 14th, 2018 on Mondays 4:00-5:30 pm.
Location: Appel Farm Arts Camp
Cost: $100 for 10 classes
Contact: Zoe Bulitt, (856) 358-2472 ext. 115, zbulitt@appelfarm.org
Website: https://www.appelfarm.org/programs/arts-at-appel-farm/arts-lab/
GRADES K – 6TH
Your K-6th grade kids won’t want to miss Arts Lab! This weekly art class provides an opportunity for kids to try four different art forms, make new friends and have fun. This year class sessions include Painting like the Greats, Creative Clay, Making Instruments and Music, and Pop-Art Printmaking. Parents are encouraged to attend the first class for Family Fun Day to connect with Appel Farm teachers and staff. Arts Lab will conclude with an art show celebrating students work. We hope you will join us!
For more information, visit: https://www.appelfarm.org/programs/arts-at-appel-farm/arts-lab/
Date & Time: FREE 6-week workshop on Fridays from April 13 – May 18, from 1-3 PM.
Location: Friends Village, Downstairs Conference Room
Contact: Alex Delcollo – (856) 935-7510 x3223 – delcollo@njaes.rutgers.edu
Date & Time: May 12, 2018 at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm
Location: The Salem County Historical Society, 83 Market St, Salem, NJ 08079
Cost: $25 a person, $20 for Society Members, FREE for children under 12 (one free child per attending adult)
Please reserve early by calling the Society at 856-935-5004.
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