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The first meeting of the Historical Society of Plainfield and North Plainfield is held and the Drake House becomes a museum for the citizens of Plainfield. The Historical Society of Plainfield is able to start and complete a restoration plan for the house costing approximately $1.2 million.
Our historical collections include Plainfield history, fine art, genealogy, diversity studies, oral history, personal papers & manuscripts, records of local organizations, Jerseyana, and United States history, as well as the original Library collection from the 1800’s.
The headline first appeared on March 22, 1886 (see image at top). The slogan for Plainfield became the "Queen City of New Jersey", which first appeared in an Evening News article from December 1, 1887. It was eventually abbreviated to simply, "The Queen City.” Additional Resources: Archival Collections Black History of Plainfield
THE DRAKE HOUSE, Plainfield’s historic link with its colonial past, was built in 1746 by Isaac Drake as a home for his son, Nathaniel. Today it is a city-owned public museum administered by the Historical Society of Plainfield.
This photo postcard, postmarked 1944, shows the Drake House Museum in Plainfield. According to the book “Plainfield” (Arcadia Publishing), the house was built in 1746 by Isaac Drake for his son Nathaniel. The simple 1½-story building was most famous for being George Washington’s headquarters during the Battle of Short Hills.
Our Special Collections include genealogy and family histories, fine art, diversity studies, oral histories, New Jersey and United States history, as well as the original Library collection from the 1800’s.
The parlor and the Harberger Library are interpreted as period Victorian rooms. The Museum collection also includes costumes, historical books, photos and prints, paintings, and a wide array of community memorabilia.
