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Tuesday February 10th at 6:30 join Merchantville's Historical Society for a fascinating evening at the Merchantville Community Center, 212 Somerset Avenue, with former White House butler Alan DeValerio. He’ll share an insider’s look at the behind‑the‑scenes preparations that go into White House entertaining - and how those traditions have evolved from the days of FDR to the present. What would it be like to attend a White House function? Have you ever wondered
On Tuesday evening, October 21st, a retirement dinner was held in the Collins Room of The Blue Monkey Tavern honoring Maureen McLoone for her twenty years of volunteer service as President of the Merchantville Historical Society. A warm gathering of family, friends, society members and Borough officials celebrated Maureen's dedication and accomplishments during
Please join the Merchantville Historical Society when we help celebrate Black History Month by hosting noted local historian Linda P. Shockley, who will speak on “The Underground Railroad in South Jersey,” at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 21st, at the Community Center. Mrs. Shockley is president and a founding member of the Lawnside Historical Society, Inc., where she learned the unique history of the town shaped and governed by African Americans.
Trinity United Methodist Church is having a birthday! On Sunday, March 10th, Trinity United Methodist Church is inviting all friends and past and present members to help celebrate its 159th birthday at a service that will include special music and speakers. A reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall and we hope you can join us. Before Merchantville was Merchantville, Trinity Chapel was built at the intersection of Maple Avenue and Whiskey Road. That was in 1865.
During WWII, the east and west coasts of the United States were protected by civilian volunteer aircraft spotters, members of the Ground Observer Corps. The GOC was a component of the Aircraft Warning Service