Unless noted below, our meetings are on the 4th Monday of the month at 7:00 pm in the Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences, 307 High Street. Here's our tentative schedule of meetings and presentations for the current season. (See our new Facebook page for the latest information, or our Past Programs page for descriptions of previous MHHS programs.) Please arrive a few minutes early so we can begin promptly at 7. Our meetings are open to the public, but non-members are requested to donate $5 to attend the program. Members will receive a reminder email.
September 22, 2025 - The Old Schoolhouse 1792
A docent from the National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in The State of New Jersey will discuss the history of Peachfield, a restored country plantation house originally built in 1725, in what is now Westampton Township.
October 27, 2025 - From Hacks Canoe to Rancocas Creek Pathways
John Anderson, from Rancocas Pathways, will discuss the history of the Rancocas River and current opportunities to explore its beauty.
November 24, 2025 - Earth Skills: Lenape Tribe (Hosted by Main Street Mount Holly)
Mike Dennis of Traditional Earth Skills, LLC, will present information about the Lenape of the Eastern Woodlands and the impact they had on our growing population. Artifacts will be shared and on display.
December 22, 2025 - The 249th Battle of Iron Works Hill (Hosted by Main Street Mount Holly)
Local historian Eric Orange will describe how the December 1776 battles at Petticoat Bridge and Iron Works Hill helped ensure the success of General George Washington's crossing of the Delaware River and subsequent victory at Trenton.
January 26, 2026 - (TBD) Semiquincentennial Plans 2026-2027
With the NJ state of emergency in effect into Monday, this month's meeting of the Historical Society has been canceled. We hope to see you on February 23rd for a look at the history of Virtua Memorial Hospital. As always, the meetings are open to the public, while programs are for members, though anyone can stay for the program for a nominal donation.
MHHS board member Alicia McShulkis will discuss the various events and activities at the Shinn Cabin, plus various reenactments in and around Mount Holly that commemorate our nation's Semiquincentennial (250th Anniversay of the signing of the Declaration of Independencs). Note that such activities in Burlington County, in New Jersey, and across the US will continue through 2031.
Februrary 23, 2026 - Virtua Mount Holly Hospital
MHHS board member Judy Gauntt and a representative from Virtua Health will discuss the history of what most of us knew as Memorial Hospital.
March 23, 2026 - The History of the Woman's League of Mount Holly
A WLMH officer will discuss the history of this nonprofit, founded in 1903, that serves Mount Holly and the surrounding communities.
April 27, 2026 - Mount Holly to Smithville Bicycle Railroad
Local historian Marisa Bozarth will discuss the Hotchkiss Bicycle Railroad, a monorail on which a matching bicycle could be ridden. It enabled employees to commute quickly from Mount Holly to the factory at Smithville.
May 18, 2026 - MHHS Elections & Pot Luck Dinner (Dinner to start at 6:30)
Join us for our last official meeting of the season, during which we celebrate with a potluck supper. Bring a side, drinks, or dessert. All members are free to nominate themselves or someone else for open board and committee chair positions.