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Mantua Township Historical Commission Museum

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Did you know that Mantua Township has a fabulous museum filled with fascinating artifacts?

      LEAP students have discovered that the former Union Street School/sewing factory/American Legion/current museum/senior center holds stories and items that are truly captivating. If you want to know more about what Mantua Township was like “then” compared to “now,” please visit this historical building when commission members are available to share their knowledge.

 

Join Us for a Rich Experience...

      “Whether you are a new or lifelong resident of Mantua Township, we invite you to visit and view the amazing collection of historical treasures in the Old Union School House Museum.” -MTHC

 

Explore, Research, & Step Back in Time…

      “The Old Union School House Museum contains an extensive collection of genealogy highlighting Mantua Township’s past and current residents compiled by Mrs. Dolores Allen.” -MTHC

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      “Guided tours can be arranged for school children, adults, families, church groups, and civic groups centering around the rich cultural heritage of Mantua Township.” -MTHC

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  • The museum is located on the corner of Mantua Boulevard and Norris Street in Mantua, New Jersey.

  • Please visit the first and third Saturday of each month from 10 AM until 12 PM. You may also call                856-630-9704 for an appointment.

  • Admission is FREE!

  • Donations are being accepted for the second floor elevator access fund which will expand the museum’s ability to display more artifacts.

  • Find us on Facebook at "Mantua Township Historical Commission" for updates.

LEAP Students Partner with Mantua Township Historical Commission and Fire/EMS Museums
The LEAP students from Mantua Township Schools in Mantua, New Jersey have partnered with the Mantua Township Historical Commission to "keep the past alive" as we learn about Mantua's rich history and pass it on to others.

Mantua Township Fire and EMS Museum

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Did you know you there is a museum where you could learn about the history of the fantastic fire companies in Mantua?

      Mantua Township has an awesome museum filled with fire and EMS memorabilia such as uniforms, newspaper articles, photographs, banners, and other artifacts from the Barnsboro, Mantua, Sewell, and Centre City Volunteer Fire Companies as well as the Mantua Township Community Ambulance.

 

Do you love fire engines or know someone who does?

      There are amazing fire trucks for everyone to enjoy, including a 1915 Mack pumper, 1929 Ford Model AA pumper, and 1945 Mack pumper. 

 

Were you aware that insurance companies would use fire marks on buildings to designate which company insured it?      

      In the past, if you did not have the “correct” fire mark on your house, the fire company would let it burn down! Come and learn more about this topic and see some of the fire marks for yourself.

 

Did you know people used bucket brigades to fight fires?                                                  

      Fire buckets, with round bottoms, would hang near houses for the community to use to battle fires. Visit the magnificent museum to discover why the bucket had a round bottom in addition to other intriguing facts about the history of the fire companies.

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  • The museum is located behind the Telford Inn at 42 Main Street Mantua, New Jersey 08051.

  • Please visit any Tuesday night from 6-8 PM. You may also call 856-468-2335 for an appointment.

  • Admission is FREE!

For more information about Mantua Township's history, please visit the Mantua Township Historical Commission on the corner of Mantua Boulevard and Norris Street. They are open the first and third Saturday of each month from 10 AM until 12 PM. You may call 856-630-9704 for an appointment and can find the Mantua Township Historical Commission on Facebook by clicking the icon.   

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The LEAP students are continuing their service learning journey by raising money to benefit the Mantua Township Historical Commission's Important Projects Fund. The Important Projects Fund was created for special projects that are important to the commission such as providing signs for local cemeteries, (some of which will honor veterans) a sign inside the museum for a memorial library that was compiled by Dolores Allen, and a sign for a future farm wagon display outside of the museum. Donations are gratefully accepted. 

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Please contact the Mantua Township Fire and EMS Museum/Mantua Volunteer Fire Hall by calling 856-468-2335. For hall rental information, please click the link: Mantua Volunteer Fire Hall. The museum is open by appointment and on Tuesday nights from 6-8 PM. It is located at 42 Main Street.

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