Hello 08033! I am excited for you to check out our second monthly edition magazine dedicated to the lifestyle and community of Haddonfield.
We start our issue at Haddonfield’s annual Skirmish reenactment, which is one of the borough’s biggest events of the year. It consists of a series of live reenactments that recreates battles between British and American forces during the Revolutionary War. Follow the battle on page 5.
Next, we visit Markeim Arts Center (MAC) that continues to cultivate artists and the community. MAC was formed in 1956 as the Haddonfield Arts and Crafts League and has been refined through the years into a sought-after arts resource. Find out more starting on page 8.
Halfway through, we meet the borough’s Militiaman, an eye-catcher in keeping with Haddonfield’s history. It is a large bronze sculpture created by Toms River-based master sculptor Brian Hanlon that stands to the left of the Indian King Tavern and depicts a member of the South Jersey Brigade militia during the eight years of the Revolutionary War. You can’t miss it starting on page 10.
We then catch up with Superintendent Chuck Klaus, who got into teaching for the wrong reasons. That’s how he explains it. Klaus decided to become a teacher in another district in the early ‘90s because he wanted to coach. “It didn’t take me long to realize that’s not the way, that teaching was my job, and coaching was the second job.” Klaus has been superintendent of Haddonfield schools since 2020. Learn about his journey starting on page 13.
We round our issue on a sweet note at Gracie’s Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor and Homemade Water Ice. You’re greeted with a welcoming Victorian-style atmosphere. Behind the counter are workers whose smiles warm the place. Conveniently located at 9 Kings Court in the heart of the borough, Gracie’s has long been a spot where families gather to laugh, share stories and bond over scoops of ice cream. Grab your scoop starting on page 17.
And don’t forget to check out Haddonfield Happenings on page 22 for future community events and hear what your neighbors have to say, Dunkin or Wawa? on page 2. All of this and more awaits on the pages ahead!
Enjoy!
