Cranford Historical Society (NJ): Location & Offerings

The **Cranford Historical Society** is headquartered in the **Hanson House**, a preserved 19th-century home.

Address

38 Springfield Avenue
Cranford, NJ 07016

What You'll Find

• Hanson House Museum: Period rooms (Victorian parlor, kitchen, bedroom), rotating exhibits on Cranford history (Rahway River, railroad, industry, notable residents).
• Archives & Research Library: Photographs, maps, deeds, diaries, newspapers (Cranford Chronicle), genealogical files. By appointment.
• Crane-Phillips House Museum (4th & North Ave): Also operated by the Society. 1840s Greek Revival. "Little House on the Rahway." Open houses monthly.
• Events: Walking tours, lectures, "Cranford Chronicles" newsletter, Holiday House Tour (Dec).

Visiting

• Hanson House: Typically **1st & 3rd Sundays, 2–4 PM** (Sep–Jun) or by appointment. Free (donations welcome).
• Contact: cranfordhistoricalsociety.org | (908) 276-0082.

Cranford (Union County) was incorporated 1871; the Society founded 1927. Preserves "The Venice of New Jersey" (Rahway River canals) heritage.