NEW JERSEY'S REVOUTIONARY WAR MUSEUM

For may volunteers in the South Jersey History World, the rescue and renovation of this survivor of our Revolutionary War era is a miracle and a dream come true.

The more you learn about the pivotal place of New Jersey in the Revolutionary War, the more you marvel at and mourne our lost opportunities in showcasing it. Just recently as you probably know, the long surviving historic home of a revolutionary war hero who mortgaged his property to raise a militia to serve with our Continetl forces was destroyed in an early morning attack by the Department of Transportation while the History community was fighting to save the building, the Huggs Harrison House which stood on St. Mary's Cemetary grounds off Browning Road in Bellmawr.

Anyhow, back to vicotory, the Camden Co. Historical Socity just posted this news item about the progress on the restoration of this rescued building.

merican Revolution Museum of South Jersey

$4M Rehabilitation on Track for Completion by June 20th

Camden County Historical Society has been making waves in restoration and preservation, planning to open the newly renovated Cooper House Museum just in time for the 250th birthday of the United States. The Cooper House will be the trailhead for Camden County's planned 34-mile LINK Trail system and is located just north of the Ben Franklin Bridge at 60 Erie Street, Camden.

The two-story museum will include rotating exhibits and details of South Jersey’s role during the American Revolution, such as battles and skirmishes. Other rooms with focus on South Jersey counties, as well as The Declaration of Independence. To read more, Click Here.

note: I have visited this building many times over the years along with a coupe of other propeties once belonging to the founding Cooper family Sadly, one that existed in ruins is entirely gone, and another, last time I saw it was a burned out shell. I am so glad this wqs saved and I can't wait to go visit! So many milestone events happened right here during the Revoution and you can begin with the Battle of Red Bank in National Park, and follow up with a visit to Batsto and learn about the Forks. Books oon both places have been written by Barbara Solem, a local author.