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Port Norris Historical Society

Port Norris, New Jersey, is a small town located where the Maurice River mets the Delaware Bay. Est
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09/03/2026

Join us and next Saturday for the Mauricetown RiverFest 2026!

Celebrate a fantastic day of art, history, nature, music, and culture along the river.

Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Location: 1229 Front Street, Mauricetown, NJ

Admission: FREE!

Bring your friends and family for a wonderful community celebration—we hope to see you there!

09/01/2026

It has happened again. A lady in Gainesville, Florida, found this photo in a recycling depot. Becasue Sam Cobb had it stamped, she found us in Port Norris and emailed us. She asked if we wanted it and mailed it, wrapped very well. Does anyone recognize the house? A few years ago, a lady in CA found boxes of stuff set out for trash from Port Norris, and she saved it. It amazes me that people take the time. Thank you so much.

08/17/2026

We had a lovely day talking with Joe Elwell at the museum today. Joe wrote an autobiography and gave us permission to print it in our newsletter. Coming soon, along with today's recording. Thank you, Joe and everyone who came today.

On another note, I bought this on eBay. Never-used postcard, taken by my great-uncle, Samuel A.B. Cobb. I have not seen this background before. Usually they are plain. I have no idea who the young man is, but it does have Sam's embossed stamp. Have a good week.

08/12/2026

We want to thank the nieces of Mary Ella Morie for donating this schooner flag to the museum. Tonight, we had the opportunity to photograph it outside our building with members of PNHS and MHS. The image will be on display, and the flag archivally preserved. A fun evening of chatting and sharing ice cream. Big shout-out to Frosty's in Cederville. The best hand-dipped ice cream. Thank you to everyone who joined us this evening.

08/11/2026

Reminder: we will be open tomorrow from 1-4 pm, Sunday, August 16th. Joe Elwell, a lifelong resident of Port Norris, has offered to come and share stories on Sunday. He will stop by around 1:30. Please come by and chat with Joe. He has wonderful stories to share. He worked across the street at the Colonial Theater when he was a young man.

1723 Main Street, Port Norris. We are always adding new things. We have recently added more Boy Scout items and several sports uniforms. See you there.

07/19/2026

Thank you to everyone who came. We had so much fun. Snoop was well-behaved. Thank you, Alyssa, for bringing your book and thank you to all who showed up. The building was full at the end of the day! We will be open the 3rd Sunday in August next. See you then.

07/18/2026

Stop by today! Two floors of history. Sunday, July 19, from 1:00 - 4:00 pm. At 2:00, we will have a local resident and PNHS member for a book signing. She will also bring Snoop the dog, the children's book is about. At 2:30, she will read from the book. If you want to buy a book, it is $12.00 (online $12.95), and 10% of the sale goes to the historical society. No purchase is necessary to come and meet Snoop and participate in the book reading. The museum is free as well. Stop in and see us. We have many interesting things, from sports to school items. Come and see us. 1723 Main Street, Port Norris. Yellow building across from Newcomb's Market. There is plenty of parking next to the large brick building.

Address

PO Box 187
Port Norris, NJ
08349

Website

http://www.historicportnorris.org/

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