Pennsville Township Historical Society

Historic Records Committee

Members: Dot Bunting, Bernice Willadsen, and Ellie Zane

Curator: Grace Alliegro
Artifacts: Mary Herz
Genealogy: Donna Litvin

Pennsville-New Castle Ferry Boats

We are seeking information on Ferry Boat employees and photos for a future book.

Septemberfest 2010 Display

Looking for PHOTOS for Septemberfest. This years theme for the PTHS's booth at Septemberfest 2010 will be "Pennsville Township Elementary School Class Photos". The PTHS is seeking "5x7" or "8x10" classroom photos from Deepwater, Pennsville, Central Park, Penn Beach, and Valley Park Schools. Only ONE photo is needed. Printers of Salem County will reproduce your photo. Photos will not be returned but will be included in our permanent records of PV Schools. Photo (and names of persons in the photo) can be left with Nancy at the Pennsville Recreation Department Office at 9 North Broadway, Pennsville, NJ.

For additional information contact Dot Bunting at 856-678-5822.

History Room

Women in Education
Now in the Townsend Building.

Eighth Grade Graduation Photo

The only one that we need is the Class of 1934 from Deepwater School. Pollie Townsend donated her graduation photo; but does not think there was a group photo taken.

Genealogy Research

We continue to collect Family Genealogy information. For help with research, please call for an appointment.

Summer Book Sale

The book "Love in the Park" is on sale for $10.

Grammar School Reunion Picnic

The Tenth Annual Deepwater and Pennsville Grammar school reunion picnic was held on Wednesday, June 30, 2010, at Riverview Beach Park. The Class of 1950 celebrated their 60th anniversary from eighth grade. Pollie Townsend, Deepwater Class of 1934, was the oldest classmate. Others from the 1930's classes were: Betty Trout Sniadowski, Ginny Dwyer Skilton, Jim Claxton, Eleanor Trout Pawling, Eddith Stoneman Hogate, and Emily Wetzel Messick.