Gloucester Township Historic & Scenic Preservation Committee

Gloucester Township Historic & Scenic Preservation Committee This is the official page of the Gloucester Township Historic & Scenic Preservation Committee.

Please read our full description for event schedules and contact information. The Historic and Scenic Preservation Committee is a committee that this made up of no more than twenty members who serve a five year term and are appointed by the Gloucester Township Council. The purpose of the committee is to survey the Township of Gloucester for the preparation of a program for the identification, acqu

isition, preservation and maintenance of historic and scenic sites and landmarks. It also seeks the voluntary advice of historians, historical societies, architects and other persons who would have the knowledge and expertise in carrying out the functions of the Committee. The Committee gives tours of the 1756 Gabreil Daveis Tavern Museum House free of charge to the public.

Discover the history behind one of Gloucester Township’s most significant colonial landmarks during “Our Colonial Gabrie...
06/09/2026

Discover the history behind one of Gloucester Township’s most significant colonial landmarks during “Our Colonial Gabriel Daveis Tavern as a Business” on June 14th from 1PM–4PM at Gabriel Daveis Tavern (500 3rd Avenue). Learn about the Tavern’s operation from 1756–1767 under Gabriel Daveis and from 1767–1769 under his widow, Sarah Daveis, while exploring the important role the Tavern played within the community. Visitors will hear how the Tavern served as a hub for colonial travel by tidal creek and roadway, a place for food and rest, a center for news and communication, a post office, and a gathering place for Township officials during the colonial era.

06/02/2026

Volunteers Needed

The Gloucester Township Historic and Scenic Preservation Committee is a volunteer organization dedicated to preserving and educating the history of Gloucester Township. If you live in the township and like history, please consider volunteering or possibly becoming a member. The committee meets once a month and participates in several community events throughout the year including: Tours of the historic Gabreil Daveis Tavern house, Gloucester Township Day, The South Jersey History Fair, the Pumpkin Festival, and paranormal events at the Gabreil Daveis Tavern.
Please contact us if interested.

06/02/2026
05/20/2026

Gloucester Township Police officers led the Glendora Elementary School second-graders on their walking field trip to the 1756 Gabreil Daveis Tavern Museum and participated with the kids!!!❤️

The 1756 Gabreil Daveis Tavern Museum felt a little lonely until we welcomed the second graders from Glendora Elementary...
05/19/2026

The 1756 Gabreil Daveis Tavern Museum felt a little lonely until we welcomed the second graders from Glendora Elementary School!! A fun time was had by all…learning local history and participating in the activities that colonial children did as their chores and games. Such great students and teachers!!!❤️ Come back to visit again!!! Our next tour date is May 24th 1-4pm, 500 Third Ave Glendora, NJ!!

Thanks for coming out to our Spring Open House!! Our next tour date is Sunday, April 26th, from 1-4pm. Tours will also i...
04/19/2026

Thanks for coming out to our Spring Open House!! Our next tour date is Sunday, April 26th, from 1-4pm. Tours will also include the upstairs of the 1756 Gabreil Daveis Museum House, 500 Third Ave Glendora, NJ.

TOURS ARE CANCELLED TODAY The holiday decorations have begun!!! Come out on Sunday, November 30th for our Holid...
11/25/2025

TOURS ARE CANCELLED TODAY
The holiday decorations have begun!!! Come out on Sunday, November 30th for our Holiday Open House! (Santa is only available on November 30th) Free events!!

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500 Third Avenue
Glendora, NJ
08029

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