Shipbuilding was one of the major 19th century industries in Atlantic County and this region. Three ship model collections and other marine artifacts are also exhibited. On display are tools, including half-models, from the Van Sant shipyard in Somers Point. Volunteer guides are on duty to assist you with a visit to the museum. Groups of more than 12 should make arrangements a week or two in advance of the tour.
Admission is free.
The Library The Society's library has become the premier repository of historical and genealogical handwritten and typed documents relating to Atlantic County residents, businesses, institutions and governments. Some of these original manuscripts date to the late 1600's. A large vault provides fire protection for the documents. Somers Point and Northfield. Preserved by the Society are thousands of personal and business papers and other documents including 150 manuscript books and 100 bibles.