Jeff Van Drew: “In 1884, residents of Salem County, south Jersey gathered at the local library with the intent of protecting the history…”

“In 1884, residents of Salem County, south Jersey gathered at the local library with the intent of protecting the history of the region. This group established the Salem County Historical Society and began regular meetings all the way back in 1885. Now the museum allows visitors to wander the exhibits and admire the historical artifacts. It was Albert Einstein who once said, ``learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.'' It has also been said that you cannot truly understand who you are and what you are about as a society if you don't know who you were and where you were in the past. It is because of the crucial role of the Salem County Historical Society that we are better able to learn from our past in south Jersey as we move towards a better tomorrow. Thank you for preserving the past of south Jersey and providing educational experiences for the members of our community. You truly are stars. ____________________”