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Gloucester County Chapter, Archaeological Society of New Jersey

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Gloucester County Chapter, Archaeological Society of New Jersey

The Gloucester County Chapter of the ASNJ was organized to encourage the study of indigenous and historic archaeology in Gloucester Co. NJ.

We meet every other month (September - May) at the Riverwinds Community, 1000 Riverwinds Dr. West Deptford, NJ Please feel free to contact us @ (856) 534-3304 for upcoming events, club information, donations or cultural research questions. The Gloucester County Chapter of the Archaeological Society of New Jersey holds meetings, exchanges ideas and information, participates in field and laboratory

projects, educates our youth and encourages membership to the Chapter and the Archaeological Society of New Jersey. Membership is open to any and all who are interested in the intelligent conservation of archaeological resources within Gloucester County. Join us and help preserve a little of the past for the future!

06/14/2026

It was a great day to display some artifacts and discuss history with guests who attended the “Family Archeology Day” at Red Bank Battlefield. Thank you Dr. Jen Janofsky and Archeologists Wade Catts for your support and dedication teaching the public about the historic Battle of Red Bank and the important part of history that Fort Mercer played… And as always, a shout out to our long time member, Guy DiGiugno for setting up this amazing display!

06/06/2026

We would like to thank all of our members and guests who came out to our 28th Annual Artifact Show. Lots of amazing artifacts and buried treasures found by our members, who for many years have discovered the rich history here in Gloucester County. It was a fun and educational experience for all. A special thanks to Zion United Methodist Church for your hospitality…

05/07/2026

Our sincere gratitude to good friend and dedicated ASNJ member, Jack Cresson, for his captivating presentation tonight on the history of serrations and the timeline importance of diverse points, spears, and knives employed by Native American Nations. A timeline that showcases the wonderful advancements of cutting tools throughout the years, potentially even revealing the game species they depended on for sustenance. Thank you Jack for this thought provoking exploration of the Native American and the frequently overlooked phases of tool development during their eras. The seminar was genuinely enjoyed by all in attendance!

05/05/2026

Shout out to Guy DiGiugno for representing the Gloucester County Chapter of the ASNJ at “Family History Day” at the RedBank Battlefield this weekend. A special thanks to the volunteers of the Whitall House who are always there to lend a hand… It was a fun day with the community!

04/27/2026

Our annual artifact show will mark the conclusion of our seminar sessions for the summer. Please note the updated details regarding the change of location, time and date. More information will be forthcoming!

04/05/2026

Join us for an informative evening as we welcome back Jack Cresson, a dedicated ASNJ member, to speak on the topic “Serrations in Prehistoric Technology, An Enigmatic Lithic Attribute that Sporadically Punctuates Prehistory”. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, May 6th, at 6:30 PM, at the Riverwinds Community Center, 1000 Riverwinds Drive, West Deptford. We hope you can attend!

03/06/2026

We would like to extend our appreciation to Frank Vogel for his engaging presentation on the history of sawmills of 19th-century South Jersey, focusing on the utilization of Atlantic White Cedar from the region's plentiful streams and rivers along the Pine Barrens. His presentation was enjoyed by all in attendance. A special thank you to the RiverWinds Community Center for your continued support and hospitality.

02/05/2026

Come join us as we welcome Frank Vogel, as he presents an interesting look into the culture of Saw Mills and the importance they played throughout colonial 19th century South Jersey. Our presentation begins promptly at 6:30 PM at the Riverwinds Community Center, 1000 Riverwinds Drive, West Deptford on Wednesday March 4, 2026. Hope to see you there…

01/08/2026

It was a great night to start out our new year for the members of Gloucester County Chapter of ASNJ. Many thanks to our speaker, Patrick Ward who gave a magnificent presentation last night on Old Gloucester Town. Beautifully presented with vintage maps, documents and timelines of the Battle of Gloucester - November 1777. Thank you also Patrick for the many researchable links that will allow us to research these important campaigns and battles. It was a packed house for sure, and everyone came away very pleased with the topic and speaker!

12/04/2025

Save this date! Come join us for this informative lecture brought to you by Patrick Ward. His presentation, “The Battle of Gloucester - November 1777
Gloucester City, NJ - The County Seat of Old Gloucester County & The American Revolution”… Remember our seminar begins promptly at 6:30 PM, January 7th 2026 at the Riverwinds Community Center. Hope to see you there!

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13 Rosetree Lane
West Deptford, NJ
08096

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