HADDON HEIGHTS, NEW JERSEYRemembering yesterday for the people of tomorrow

The Haddon Heights Historical Society

A small town.
A remarkable
story.

Walk familiar streets. See them differently.
Discover the people, places, and everyday moments that made Haddon Heights.

Explore our history Meet the Society
An early photograph of White Horse Pike with cyclists and the Haddon Heights Inn
FROM THE COLLECTIONWhite Horse Pike↗
Preserve the past.Understand the present.Connect our community.Our mission

A town worth discovering

Find your way into the past.

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History brings us together

Pull up a chair.
There’s a story to share.

Our meetings are open to everyone. Join neighbors and friends at the Haddon Heights Public Library for a closer look at our shared history.

Meetings & calendar
Society gatherings

Four times a year.
Everyone welcome.

When
January · April · July · October
7:00 pm — see calendar for dates
Where
Haddon Heights Public Library
608 Station Avenue, lower level
Access
The library is wheelchair accessible.
View the 2026 meeting dates →

From the Society

The latest chapter.

All news & updates ↗

White Hill Mansion Ghost Stories

Join the Historical Society on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 7 pm at the Haddon Heights Public Library for White Hill Mansion Ghost Stories with Dawn Reichard.

HHHS Awarded $1,000 Grant

EXCITING NEWS! We are so pleased to announce that HHHS has been awarded a $1,000 mini-gran t from the FY26 County History Partnership Program. The funds from this grant…

$5k Grant Awarded to HHHS

EXCITING NEWS! We are so pleased to announce that HHHS has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the FY26 County History Partnership Program. This grant will help us continue…

Keep our history alive

A little support.
A lasting legacy.

Help preserve local photographs, records, and stories. Membership starts at $10 a year for an individual or $15 for a household.

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Our mission & welcome

Welcome to the online home of the Haddon Heights Historical Society

The objectives of the Society are:
a) to collect, record, and preserve local history with respect to sites, buildings, early settlers, family names, deeds and records, cemeteries, congregations of houses of worship, local government, clubs and organizations, and other matters of significance in the history and development of the community;
b) to promote an appreciation of history through preservation of homes, churches, and public buildings having special educational and historical significance;
c) to acquire, maintain, and display significant historical articles, records, publications, photographs, sketches, and artifacts in the local history department of the Haddon Heights Free Public Library; and
d) to build up a reference file of accessible material located at other nearby locations.

The Haddon Heights Historical Society meets the third Monday of January, April, July, and October at 7:00 pm. Meetings are held in the lower level of the Haddon Heights Public Library, at 608 Station Avenue. All are welcome, and the Library is Handicap Accessible. Annual membership fees are $15 for a household or $10 for an individual.  Print out our membership application and either mail your completed form and payment to Haddon Heights Historical Society, PO Box #118, Haddon Heights, NJ 08035 or bring it to one of our meetings.

Merchandise for sale to the general public at the Haddon Heights Public Library includes tote bags, wine carriers and The Ideal Suburb: Haddon Heights Remembered. Net proceeds help to defray the cost of our meetings and local history initiatives.

Upcoming events

White Hill Mansion Ghost Stories

Haddon Heights Public Library, 608 Station Avenue, Haddon Heights, NJ

Join the Historical Society on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 7 pm at the Haddon Heights Public Library for White Hill Mansion Ghost Stories with Dawn Reichard.

Next Board Meeting: December 7, 2026

Haddon Heights Public Library, lower level

Meeting is scheduled at the Haddon Heights Library, 7 pm, lower level. Next Board Meeting: December 7, 2026