Salem County History Project

Index of the Salem County History Project

The History Project is compromised of two levels: Unit #1 for grades 4 – 6 and Unit #2 for grades 6 – 8, but both are great for all ages!

1. Introduction to the project – The intent of the project and its suggested use.
2. Curriculum Outline: Unit 1 Grades 4-6  and  Unit 2 Grades 6-8
3. Native Americans in Salem County – History of the native Americans in the county – unit 1
4. The Dutch and Swedish Colonies along the Delaware – The earliest of the white settlers – unit 1
5. East and West Jersey – Early English history in Salem County 1664-1688 – unit 1
6. Salem County and the Revolutionary War – County involvement in the War – Unit 1
7. Salem County Monarch to President – Changes in the county British colony to independence – unit 1
8. Salem County’s Economic Development – The beginnings of the modern world – units 1& 2
9. The Underground Railroad – A northern county on the southern border – unit 2
10. Salem County in the Civil War – Prisoners of war, troops and care givers – unit 2
11. Town and City Names – History of the current and past names of area developments – units 1 & 2.
12. Faces in History –  The people who affected the who and what of the county- units 1 & 2
13. Facts and Figures – Interesting, question and discussion provoking items – units 1 & 2
14. Mapping with Maps – Includes an index of the locations marked – units 1 & 2
15. Hands on Activities & Projects – Suggestions for student involvement – units 1 & 2

This program is made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of the Department of State, through the Salem County Board of Chosen Freeholders & The Salem County Cultural & Heritage Commission.