Lambertville Historical Society

06/02/2026

How was villainy handled in early Lambertville? Break-ins, horse thievery, missing wagons and more were addressed by the Lambertville Vigilant Society. Read their short history that was presented in 1877. The booklet is posted at https://lambertvillehistoricalsociety.org/links -- scroll down to the Media section.

05/29/2026

Step back in time to base ball as it was meant to be played! Over the next two weekends, your Logan Club takes on the Brandywine Base Ball Club (West Chester, PA) and the Diamond State Base Ball Club (Wilmington, DE) in action-packed doubleheaders. The 1864-style matches kick off at 11 AM each day, so grab your blankets and lawn chairs for a fantastic day of 19th-century history and spirited competition. See you at the field! 🎩

05/28/2026

Terrific article about Jim Walker! Bravo!

Even though grand marshal James Walker didn't get his moment in the sun Monday due to rain prompting cancellation of the annual Lambertville Memorial Day Parade, he honored the day

04/29/2026

This masterful illustrated cookbook from 1982 is a Lambertville classic! To read it, go to our Links page and scroll down to the Media section https://lambertvillehistoricalsociety.org/links

04/26/2026

04/24/2026

In the news!

The history of Lambertville will spring back to life with the reopening of the James W. Marshall House Museum on April 25 and resumption of walking tours of the city’s

04/23/2026

Step into Lambertville’s history this ShadFest weekend with ! 🏡✨The town’s rich past comes to life as the James W. Marshall House Museum reopens on April 25, with guided walking tours of the city’s historic streets kicking off April 26!
Located at 60 Bridge Street, the Marshall House, home of James W. Marshall, whose discovery sparked the California Gold Rush, is a beautifully preserved Federal-style gem filled with artifacts, photographs, and interactive exhibits that tell the story of Lambertville through the years.
🎉 Even better? Admission is free, no reservations needed!
Make it part of your ShadFest plans or visit throughout the season - tours and open house hours run weekends through November. From scenic streets and stunning architecture to fascinating stories of the canal, railroad, and local lore, it’s an experience you won’t want to miss!
Come explore the history that makes Lambertville so special ➡️ lambertvillehistoricalsociety.org