Salem County has a rich and fascinating history. Visitors can begin delving in at the Salem County Historical Society Museum, housed in interconnected historic homes, including the 1721 Alexander Grant Mansion.

Beyond the Historical Society, visitors can explore sites like Fort Mott State Park in Pennsville, a late 19th-century coastal defense fort with interpretive displays and gun batteries. The Hancock House State Historic Site in Hancocks Bridge, a 1734 Quaker home, is notable for its role in a Revolutionary War massacre, as well as its patterned end brick architecture. These and other sites below collectively preserve and interpret Salem County’s unique heritage.