Adopt-A-House

The Dani McCulloch Adopt-A-House Program provides guidance to residents who wish to learn how to research the history of their houses. The 2012 chairperson of Adopt-A-House is Helen Ann Rosenfeld. Many homeowners, after completing the required research, have worked with the Historical Society to create informative programs which have been presented to members of the Chatham Historical Society and the invited public. Mrs. Rosenfeld provides assistance and guidance to interested residents. 

Upon completion of the research as outlined in the Adopt-A-House packet, researchers receive a certificate indicating the Chatham Historical Society's appreciation and the significance of their contribution to recording the history of Chatham. Additionally, those who have completed their research will be given the option to purchase a recognition marker through the Historical Society, suitable for  displaying on, or in, their home. The Plaque Program was initiated in 2010 as a spin-off from the Adopt-A-House program. Click here for more information about the Plaque Program.

Contact Mrs. Rosenfeld for more information about the Adopt-A-House program.

News & Events

January 9, 2012

The Chatham Historical Society received a grant administered by the Morris County Heritage Commission for the Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders. The grant was funded by the New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of the Department of State, allowing us to purchase a cabinet that is "environmentally safe," secure, and provides proper archival storage for our files and photos.

Next Event:

March 18, 2012, 2:00 pm

March 18 is the date for the annual joint meeting program of the historical societies of Chatham Borough and Chatham Township. Bill Chemerka, an award-winning lecturer who taught history and...