P.O. Box 304, Denville, NJ 07834
25 Cooper Road, Denville, NJ 07834
Telephone: 973.625.9345
Email: info@ayresknuth.org
Web: http://ayresknuth.org
The Ayres/Knuth Farm Foundation, Inc. is a community–based organization located in Denville, New Jersey. The foundation engages in activities that focus on the protection and enhancement of the historical, agricultural, and environmental aspects of the Denville Township Ayers/Knuth Farm. To support these endeavors the foundation raises and directs funds and organizes volunteer efforts towards the preservation of the historical and environmental components of the multi–use open space facility.
John Taylor Building
210 Main Street, Boonton, NJ 07005
Telephone: 973.402.8840
Email: boontonhistory@boonton.org
Web: www.boonton.org/268/Boonton-Historical-Society
The Boonton Historical Society and Museum was established in 1959 and administers projects and activities that preserve and protect the town of Boonton’s unique cultural, architectural, and industrial history. The society has exhibits on display at the John Taylor Building and hosts educational programs, guided history tours, and exhibitions for the public. A calendar and list of program events are posted to their website. The museum is open on Sundays, 1–4 p.m. or by appointment.
Oscar A. Kincaid Home of History
591 Powerville Road, Boonton Township, NJ
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 362, Boonton, NJ 07005
Email: historicalsocietyofboontontwp@gmail.com
Web: www.historicalsocietyofboontontownship.org
The Historical Society of Boonton Township promotes and facilitates the discovery, collection, and preservation of the township’s unique historical treasures including records, artifacts, historic sites, buildings, monuments, markers, and other materials. It emphasizes the importance of historic preservation and it encourages an interest in the heritage of the local community and the state of New Jersey. The society is actively engaged in the restoration of the Oscar A. Kincaid house on Powerville Road.
Butler Railroad Station
233 Main Street, Butler, NJ
Mail address: One Ace Road, Butler, NJ 07405
Office at the Butler Museum, Upper Main Street, Butler, NJ
Telephone: 973.838.7222
Website: https://www.butlerborough.com/cn/webpage.cfm?tpid=17694utler, NJ
Email: Museum@ButlerBorough.com
The Butler Museum and Historical Committee promotes interest in local history by sponsoring educational programs and providing advice to the Borough’s governing body on matters relating to Butler’s rich historic past, as well as operating the Butler Museum. This former 1888 New York Susquehanna & Western Railroad station contains exhibits on the social, political, spiritual, and business life of the community, with particular emphasis on the American Hard Rubber Company and its role in Butler’s economic growth, in addition to housing the historic archives. The committee meets at the museum at 7 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month.
Canal Society of New Jersey
35 Waterview Blvd, Suite 103, Parsippany, NJ 07054
Telephone: 973.588.7440
Web: www.canalsocietynj.org
The Canal Society of New Jersey is a non–profit organization dedicated to fostering the study of New Jersey canal history. It educates the public, preserves and restores canal remains and artifacts, and provides recreation for its members by conducting tours of canals and other historic sites. The Society administers the Canal Museum at Waterloo Village in Stanhope. The Society holds five meetings a year at the Cultural Center, 300 Mendham Road, Morris Township; they feature slide programs and films on canal–related topics. The Society supports events along the Delaware and Raritan Canal and the Morris Canal.
P.O. Box 682, Chatham, NJ 07928
Email: chathamnjhistory@gmail.com
Web: http://chathamnjhistoricalsociety.org/
The Chatham Borough Historical Society, founded in 1923, celebrates Chatham’s heritage by promoting interest in local history and encouraging the development of programs and publications focusing on matters relating to local history and preservation of the town’s historic character. The society also collects and preserves records and artifacts relating to the settlement and development of Chatham and makes these records available to the public.
Mailing address: P.O. Box 262, Chatham, NJ 07928
24 Southern Boulevard, Chatham Township
Telephone: 973.635.4911
Email: Museum@ChathamTownshipHistoricalSociety.org
Web: www.chathamtownshiphistoricalsociety.org/
The Historical Society of the Township of Chatham was established to increase knowledge, awareness and preservation of Township history. It is open to anyone with an interest in local history.
P.O. Box 376, Chester, NJ 07930
Telephone: 908.866.6717
Email: chester.historical.society@gmail.com
Web: www.historicchesternj.com
The Chester Historical Society discovers, collects, and preserves any material that may help to establish or illustrate the history of the area. The Society also educates the public on matters relating to local history, and it periodically conducts tours through the Milltown/Black River Park area, Chester Furnace, Chester Village, and other locations. It presents Architectural Preservation Merit and Heritage Awards to the public, and it holds monthly program meetings open to the public and that feature talks on history–related topics. The Society also has a small archive with access to the public by appointment.
5 Olyphant Place, Morristown, NJ 07960–4231
Email: MorristownChapterDAR@aol.com
Web: https://www.njdar.org/schuyler-hamilton.html
The DAR promotes history, education, and patriotism through its various programs and activities. It focuses on the Revolutionary War era to keep alive the history of the founding of this nation. Members are directly descended from people who either fought in the war and/or played a role in winning the war.
The DAR maintains the Schuyler Hamilton House. It also has a small archive. Meetings and activities are held at the house from September through May. The house is open Sunday afternoons from 1–4 p.m. Tours may be arranged by appointment.
PO Box 466, Denville, NJ 079834
Address: 113 Diamond Spring Road, Denville, NJ 07834
Email: info@denvillemuseum.org
Website: https://www.denvillemuseum.org/
Telephone: 973.625.1165
The Denville Historical Society & Museum is located on Diamond Spring Road next to the Denville Library. The Denville Museum features the “Garden of Thyme and Roses,” and a permanent exhibit on Denville’s history over three centuries. The museum also offers a significant research library, and several special collections including an extensive photograph collection.
The historical society provides tours of the one–room Union Schoolhouse, and walking tours of Denville by appointment only. Speakers and presentations on Denville’s History are also available on sufficient notice. The Denville Museum is open Saturdays, 10–2 p.m. and by appointment.
Dr. Arthur Condict House/Church House
55 West Blackwell Street, Dover, NJ
Mailing address: P.O. Box 609, Dover, NJ 07802–0609
Telephone: 973.476.4455
Email: info@dovernjhistory.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Dover-Area-Historical-Society/100064333946339/
Web: http://www.dovernjhistory.org/
The Dover Area Historical Society compiles and preserves illustrations, maps, and records relating to local history; the Society informs the public of its history and traditions. The society holds regular meetings and sponsors educational programs and field trips for all ages. A biannual newsletter, Ye Old Tye News is published in the Spring and Fall.
Little Red Schoolhouse
203 Ridgedale Avenue at Columbia Turnpike
Telephone: 917.848.0982
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/875453746446134
The Historical Society of Florham Park was founded in 1935 to preserve the borough’s “Little Red Schoolhouse” and to gather and collect artifacts of local history. The schoolhouse museum features a permanent exhibit on the area’s farming community, and various changing exhibits. Artifacts from when the area was largely a farming village are on display along with agricultural tools, early kitchen implements, and broom–making machines. The museum’s collection reflects the 1866 building’s legacy as a one–room local school house.
Plans are being made to re-open the Little Red Schoolhouse again on the first Sunday of each month from 2-4pm. Otherwise, appointments may be scheduled by contacting the Historical Society's Facebook page Administrators or by calling the Society's president.
Tunis–Ellicks House and Museum
16 Village Road, P.O. Box 1776, New Vernon, NJ 07976
Telephone: 973.292.3661
Email: hardinghist@comcast.net
Web: http://www.hths.org/
The Harding Township Historical Society preserves materials relating to the history of Harding Township. The Society supports local preservation efforts and maintains its headquarters at the historic Tunis–Ellicks House. The John H. Culbertson Museum on the second floor features changing exhibits relating to local and regional history. An archive is maintained in a separate building.
The Harding Township Historical Society welcomes anyone whom is interested in the history of the town. The society has a variety of ongoing projects, such as the preservation and operation of the circa 1800 Tunis–Ellicks farmhouse located across from the New Vernon Post Office and the 19th century “tramp house” also on the Tunis–Ellicks property. The house and archives are open by appointment. Meetings are generally held on the third Thursday of each month (except July/August) at the Tunis–Ellicks House.
George Chamberlain House
315 Dover–Milton Road, Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
Telephone: 973.479.5106
Email: Museum.jhs@jeffersontownship.net
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/111278572332277/
Web: https://www.jeffersontownship.net/360/Historical-Society
The Jefferson Township Historical Society promotes public awareness of Jefferson Township’s history and culture. It has restored and refurnished a Victorian farmhouse/museum (circa 1860). The society sponsors special programs featuring guest speakers, in addition to maintaining a local history archive and does research for specific genealogy information requests. This is a volunteer service conducted on a first come, first serve basis policy. Records are limited to the Township of Jefferson, Morris County, New Jersey. The fee is $10.00 per person researched. The fee is nonrefundable even if no information is available. Please email the genealogist directly at genealogist@jthistoricalsociety.org
The society meets the third Thursday of each month at 8 p.m. The museum is open the first Sunday of every month from 1–3 p.m.
901 Route 10 East, Whippany, NJ 07981–1156
Telephone: 973.929.3000
Website: https://www.jfedgmw.org/community/jewish-education/jhs/
Email: jhershorin@jfedgmw.org
The Jewish Historical Society of Greater MetroWest NJ collects, preserves, and chronicles the rich legacy of the largest Jewish community in the state of New Jersey encompassing Morris, Essex, Sussex, and Warren Counties, along with part of Union County. The society maintains a substantial archive. It compiles oral histories, collects historical artifacts, organizes exhibitions, provides a speakers bureau and other outreach services, and publishes a newsletter and preservation brochure. The Society is open Mondays–Thursdays: 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and Fridays: 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Our archives are closed on national and Jewish holidays.
Researchers are strongly advised to call and make an appointment with the archivist before visiting.
Lock Tenders House at Hopatcong State Park
P.O. Box 668, Landing, NJ 07850
Telephone: 973.398.2616
Email: Lhhistory@att.net
Web: www.lakehopatconghistory.com
The Lake Hopatcong Historical Museum offers an entertaining and enlightening look at the history of New Jersey’s largest lake. The Lake Hopatcong Historical Museum displays an extensive collection of memorabilia, photographs, historical artifacts, and exhibits about the lake and on the history and working of the Morris Canal.
Hours of operation change by season. For updated information call or visit the web site.
141 Main Street, Lincoln Park, NJ 07035
Email: lincolnparknjhistory@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lincolnparkhistory/
Web: http://www.lincolnpark.org/373/Historical-Society
The Lincoln Park Historical Society encourages an awareness of the history of Beavertown and the role of the Morris Canal in the social and economic life of Lincoln Park. The society maintains a Museum and Library which includes an archive. The society meets at the museum on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. The museum is open the first Tuesday of each month from 7-8 p.m., and the second Sunday of each month from 12-4 p.m. Special tours are available upon request.
917 Valley Road, Gillette, NJ 07933
Email: longhillhistory@gmail.com
Web: www.longhillhistory.org
The Long Hill Township Historical Society, originally established in 1965 as the Passaic Township Historical Society, is dedicated to preserving the cultural and historical heritage of the community. The Society maintains a collection of maps, books, photographs, audio recordings, and artifacts. Many of these items are available for public review at the Long Hill Township Library. Access to the historical room is available by appointment.
P.O. Box 148, Madison, NJ 07940
Office: Local History Center, Madison Public Library
39 Keep Street, Madison, NJ
Telephone: 973.377.0722 ext. 8
Email: historicalsociety@rosenet.org
Web: http://www.madisonnjhistoricalsociety.org/
The Madison Historical Society was founded in 1922. Public programming is offered by the society on local history and historic preservation topics. The society also maintains a small archive housed in the Local History Center at the Madison Public Library. Contact the society for information on meeting dates and times.
50 Kings Road, Madison, NJ 07940
Telephone: 973.593.3042
Email: info@rosenet.org
Web: www.rosenet.org/nonprofits/preservation–society–of–madison
The Preservation Society of Madison promotes public awareness of significant architecture and artifacts in the community. It also preserves, collects, and distributes materials relating to Madison and surrounding areas. The society seeks to further research and education on historic architecture within Madison, NJ.
Bridget Smith House Museum
124 Randolph Avenue, Mine Hill, NJ 07803
Telephone: 973.659.9001
Email: info@ferromonte.org
Web: ferromonte.org
The Bridget Smith House, built in 1855, is now the last surviving structure representing working class housing from the era of iron mining in northern New Jersey. Displays interpret local history including the simple family life of Irish immigrants living in a small community. Exhibits also feature photos and artifacts relating to the iron mining industry. Mine Hill Township owns the museum, while volunteer members of the Ferromonte Historical Society of Mine Hill coordinate restoration efforts, collections, and tours.
The museum is open to the public during the first three Saturdays of each month from June through October, 1–4 p.m., Special tour arrangements available during the day or after school for youth groups and adult organizations. The society meets the fourth Tuesday each month at 7:45 p.m. at the Mine Hill Public Library, 10 Baker Street, Mine Hill, NJ 07803
Box 519, Montville, NJ 07045
6 Taylortown Road, Montville, NJ 07045
Email: MontvilleHistoricalSociety@gmail.com
Web: https://www.montvilletwphistoricalsociety.com
The Montville Township Historical Society maintains the Montville Museum at 6 Taylortown Road, Montville, NJ and The Henry Doremus Dutch Stone House at 490 Main Road, Towaco, NJ. The Henry Doremus House, dating back to 1760 has never been modernized (no electricity, running water or heat). Its focus is on colonial life and is open twice a year, for the moment. The museum houses many local artifacts, photographs and historic family documentation spanning over 250 years. The Montville Museum is open on the 3rd Sunday of each month from 1 – 4 p.m. The Society conducts a monthly meeting (excluding July or August) on the second Wednesday of the month starting at 7 p.m. Meetings are held at the Senior House, 356 Main Road, Montville. A presentation is given on various historic topics at the meetings
P.O. Box 105
Convent Station, NJ 07961-0105
Email: morrisareagen@yahoo.com
Web: https://mags-public.weebly.com/
The Morris Area Genealogy Society provides assistance, and instruction for those interested in family history and genealogy. Beginners as well as more experienced genealogists profit from monthly lectures on topics relating to genealogy. The society publishes Morris Area Genealogy Society Newsletter quarterly. Meetings are held at the Morris County Library, 30 East Hanover Avenue, Whippany, NJ on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m.
P.O. Box 900, Morristown, NJ 07963–0900
Office at Morris County Cultural Center
300 Mendham Road, Morris Township
Telephone: 973.829.8117
Website: https://www.morriscountynj.gov/Departments/Heritage-Commission
Email: heritage@co.morris.nj.us
The Morris County Heritage Commission (MCHC), an advisory body of the Morris County Board of County Commissioners, was formed in 1970 pursuant to the state law authorizing county cultural and heritage commissions. Morris is one of two counties in New Jersey with a commission dedicated to ensuring and preserving the county’s history.
Commissioners are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. The nine–member volunteer Commissioners work on their behalf with staff to encourage awareness and understanding of Morris County’s diverse history. The commission publishes a newsletter, The Heritage Review, twice per year, installs and maintains historic site markers, curates and hosts exhibits, offers public programming and is the steward of Morris County’s institutional archives. Materials stored in the archives are available to researchers by appointment. The commission also serves as a resource for history organizations, historic preservation groups, researchers and educators in Morris County.
Office of Planning & Preservation, 30 Schuyler Place, 4th floor, Morristown, NJ 07960
Telephone: 973-829-8120
Web: https://www.morriscountynj.gov/Departments/Planning-and-Preservation/Divisions/Preservation-Trust-Fund
The Morris County Board of County Commissioners created the Morris County Historic Preservation Trust Fund (Fund) to help support the preservation of the county’s exceptional abundance of historic resources. The Fund was created after Morris County voters approved a referendum in November 2002 authorizing the Commissioners to allow historic preservation funding under the Open Space Trust Fund, as permitted under state legislation.
The Fund considers grants for the acquisition, stabilization, rehabilitation, restoration or preservation of historic resources by municipalities, qualified non-profits and the County. All funded activities must be in conformance with the Secretary of Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. Applications for plans and reports associated with the implementation of a historic preservation project are also eligible. Historic resources must be listed, or certified as eligible for listing, on the New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places, in order to be eligible for the program.
6 Court Street, Morristown, NJ 07960
Telephone:973.631.5151
Web: www.morristourism.org
The Morris County Tourism Bureau is a Destination Marketing Organization that positively affects the economy of Morris County by promoting the area’s exceptional historic, cultural and recreational opportunities by providing services to residents, business travelers and tourists. Personal assistance to the public includes a calendar of events, tour services, and wedding/relocation packages. The Bureau is open Monday through Friday from 9:30–4:30 p.m.
51 Jim Fear Drive, Morris Plains, NJ 07950
Telephone: 973.683.1089
Email: mpmuseumassoc@gmail.com
Web: morrisplainsmuseum.com
The Morris Plains Museum’s mission is to connect the past to the present and make Morris Plain’s vibrant history tangible, relevant, and meaningful for today’s community and for generations to come.
The Morris Plains Museum Association was founded in 1974. The Association is a non–profit organization dedicated to the collection, storage, preservation, and display of items relative to the history of the Borough of Morris Plains.
The collection is home to Homer Davenport’s caricatures, Monahan’s Band instruments, photographs, maps, costumes, and artwork. The museum volunteers offer guided tours and educational programs. The Museum is open Saturdays from 10–2 p.m. or by appointment.
204 Flanders–Drakestown Road, Budd Lake, NJ 07828
Email: theagirl@gmail.com
The Mount Olive Township Historical Society discovers, collects, and preserves artifacts of Mount Olive’s history. It communicates and promotes that history through programs, publications, and exhibits.
Meetings are held the 1st Monday of each month at the Mt. Olive Township Senior Center, 204 Flanders Drakestown Road, Budd Lake, NJ, 7 p.m. The Society does not meet during the months of July and August.
P.O. Box 271, Mt. Tabor, NJ 07878
32 Trinity Place, Mt. Tabor, NJ 07878
GPS: 26 Simpson Ave, Mt. Tabor, NJ 07878 (Post Office)
Telephone: 973.975.0001
Email mths@mounttabornj.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mounttaborhistoricalsociety
Web: www.mounttabornj.org
The Mount Tabor Historical Society promotes community awareness of local history, stressing the importance of preserving and restoring buildings that reflect Mt. Tabor’s Victorian Heritage.
The Society conducts tours to historic buildings and landmarks, and hosts social gatherings sometimes featuring guest speakers. Over the years a growing collection of historic documents, photographs, postcards and memorabilia has developed.
The Mount Tabor Historical Society is privileged to share its historic community founded as a post–Civil War permanent Camp Meeting ground, as well as the Richardson History House – a Camp Meeting Cottage Museum. The 1873 History House invites visitors to travel back to another era and see what it was like to spend a summer “camp meeting style” in the cottage of J. Smith and Lydia Richardson.
The museum is open the second Sunday of each month from 12–4 p.m. or by appointment.
Brundage House
630 Millbrook Avenue, Randolph, NJ 07869
Telephone: 973.989.7095
Email: historicrandolphnj@gmail.com
Web: www.randolphnj.org/500/Historical-Society
Formed in 1979, the Historical Society of Old Randolph (HSOR) is a non–profit organization created to promote and preserve the unique heritage of Randolph Township. It meets each month to plan activities, discuss projects, and share stories about Randolph’s past.
Picatinny Arsenal, NJ
Telephone: 973.724.6364
Email: usarmy.pica.rdecom-ardec.mbx.picatinny-public-affairs@mail.mil
Picatinny Arsenal has approximately 166 historic buildings, structures, and objects located within five (5) historic districts that are eligible for the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).
Each weblink within this site provides a unique way to look back at Picatinny’s role in the development and production of weaponry for the U.S. armed forces, the national and global contexts within which certain types of weaponry were developed and produced, the challenges met in the process of bringing designs into production, and the men and women who worked here- from scientists, researchers and technicians, to wartime ordnance workers, to base support staff.
Note: That due to the nature of the website, please understand that security measures may be in place when accessing the website that will require you, the guest to “allow” the site to continue loading. Should you need further assistance or are interested in more information, please contact the Picatinny Public Affairs Office at 973-724-6364.
213 Route 15 North, Wharton, NJ 07885
Website: https://picatinny-arsenal-historical-society.square.site/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PicatinnyArsenalHistoricalSociety
Email: picatinnyhistory@gmail.com
Picatinny Arsenal Historical Society is a 501 (c) 3 non–profit organization that was established by former Commanding General Burden’s wife, Veorah Burden in 2016.
The Picatinny Arsenal Historical Society is committed to educating the public about the history of Picatinny Arsenal and preserving the memory of the contributions of its historic workforce to the defense of the United States of America. The mission of the PAHS is to educate our members and community on the abundant history of Picatinny Arsenal and preserve its cultural and military history.
Stephen H. Condict House
P.O. Box 6266, Parsippany, NJ 07054
Email: parhistsociety@gmail.com
Website: https://parsippanyhistoricalsociety.org/
The Parsippany Historical and Preservation Society promotes interest in historical preservation by informing the public of the historical significance of local sites. The society plays an influential role in designating and preserving individual sites throughout the township. The society presents programs and exhibits several times throughout the year. It also maintains an archival collection of documents.
The Bowlsby-DeGelleke House is a circa 1790s farmhouse and one of the sites the society helps preserve. This Bowlsby-DeGelleke House Museum and Parsippany Historical and Preservation Society’s collection help showcase the vast history of Parsippany.
PO Box 242
Pompton Plains, NJ 07444
Telephone: 862-666-9784
Email: info@PequannockHistory.org
Web: http://PequannockHistory.org/
The Pequannock Twp. Historical Society's group of volunteers is devoted to the preservation, interpretation, and presentation of history in Pequannock Township. They maintain the Martin Berry House as a historic site and exhibit space. The Pequannock Twp. Historical Society meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 7:30 pm except for July, August, and December at the American Legion Post #242, Pompton Plains, and often features a guest speaker.
313 Mendham Road West (Rt. 510) at Roxiticus Road, Mendham, NJ 07945
Telephone: 973.723.0154
Email: rjp543@verizon.net
Web: http://ralstonmuseum.org
The Ralston Historical Association maintains and operates the Ralston Historical Museum in the Ralstonville Historical District. The museum is open Sundays 2–5 p.m. from June through October. The museum is a restored and restocked general store in a part of Mendham where businessman John Ralston once owned several thousand acres of property. Here he encouraged the establishment of forges, wagon works, fulling mills, and other water–powered industries. In so doing he helped make Mendham into a prosperous industrial center. The association's Annual Meeting is usually held in September at the General Store Museum, and its archival collection is available to researchers.
2 Quaker Church Road, Randolph, NJ 07869
Telephone: 973.361.9427
Email: information@randolphmeetinghouse.org
Web: http://randolphmeetinghouse.org/
The Friends Meeting House and Cemetery Association of Randolph Township is an independent preservation organization that owns and preserves the colonial Friends Meeting House and Quaker Cemetery in Randolph NJ.
The Dover–Randolph Friends still use the Meeting House and Annex for worship and fellowship activities. Local groups also meet there. The House is the oldest standing church in Morris County.
It is open to the public from 12–1 p.m. Sunday, and by request. The association frequently conducts tours of the House for school groups and senior citizens. It also sponsors preservation outreach programs. The association holds meetings twice a year.
19 Budd Street, Morristown, NJ 07960
Telephone: 917.709.5291
Website: https://roeblingsia.org/
Email: mhabstritt@verizon.net
The Roebling Chapter, Society for Industrial Archaeology, promotes the study of artifacts relating to the technological and industrial past of Morris County and the surrounding region. The society holds an annual symposium at Drew University in the fall, and it sponsors ad hoc field trips to sites of interest year round.
199 West Main Street, Rockaway, NJ 07866
Email:
rockborohistorical@gmail.com
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578271051052
Web:
www.rockawayborough.org/163/HistoricalCommittee
The Rockaway Historical Committee is a community organization that provides a means for contributing and preserving the historical, cultural, and educational heritage of the Borough of Rockaway. The Historical Committee normally meets at the Rockaway Borough Community Center at 10 AM on the fourth Saturday of the month. The Borough of Rockaway Historical Committee Museum is open to the public the 4th Sunday of the month from 1 to 3 PM. Visits are by appointment only during the months of July and August.
Historical Society of Rockaway Township
P.O. Box 101, Hibernia, NJ 07842
629 Mount Hope Rd, Rockaway, NJ 07866
Telephone: 973.983.2841
Email:
historical.society.rtwp@gmail.com
Web:
www.rockawaytownship.org/163/Historical-Society
The Historical Society of Rockaway Township promotes community awareness of Rockaway’s role in our nation’s industrial development by distributing historical information to educational and public institutions, and by promoting community service projects beneficial to all citizens. The society has taken the lead in preserving the house of iron works owner John Jacob Faesch; it has expanded its preservation efforts to include the entire surrounding mining area. It also maintains a small archive with genealogical files on Old Rockaway Township families. The society meets the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Rockaway Township Library.
Roxbury Township Historical Society
Silas Riggs House
213 Main St, Ledgewood, NJ 07852
P.O. Box 18, Succasunna, NJ 07876
Telephone: 973.219.3327
Email: Editor@RoxburyNewJersey.com
Web: www.roxburynewjersey.com/
The Roxbury Township Historical Society, an all-volunteer historic preservation organization, owns the pre-Revolutionary Silas Riggs “Saltbox” House" Museum located at 213 Main Street in Ledgewood, where it interprets the earliest history of all six communities that comprise Roxbury Township. Open on the second Sunday afternoon of each month, April through December, and for additional events as publicized in the media, the Society welcomes new members to participate in its mission. Among its publications for purchase are Volume I and Volume II of The History of Roxbury Township, and a recent reprint of Old Homes of Roxbury Township.
Roxbury Historic Trust Inc.
King House
209 & 211 Main Street, Ledgewood, NJ 07852
Telephone: 973.927.7603
Web: www.roxburynewjersey.com/trust.htm
Email: RoxburyHistoricTrust@gmail.com
The Roxbury Historic Trust is responsible for the King Canal Store & the King Home Museum at 209-211 Main Street in Ledgewood. They are open for tours on the second Sunday of the months of April thru December, from 1-4 PM. Operated by Theodore F. King from 1874 through 1928, the Store was originally built in 1826 and retains its turn of the Century appearance. The Trust also runs the adjacent 1881 Victorian House built by the King family. A newly restored Parlor and Exhibition rooms are open to the public. The Trust is active and invites new members!
Washington Association of New Jersey
P.O. Box 1473, Morristown, NJ 07962
Morristown National Historic Park, 30 Washington Pl, Morristown, NJ 07960
Telephone: 973.292.1874
Web: https://wanj.org/
The Washington Association of New Jersey was established in 1873 to save the Ford Mansion (Washington’s headquarters during 1777 and 1779–80) from destruction. The organization was chartered by an act of the New Jersey State Legislature in 1874. In 1933 the association donated Ford Mansion to the National Park Service, making it the first National Historical Park in the country. Today, by statute, the association is the official consultant to Morristown National Historical Park. The association supports the park by purchasing rare books, manuscripts, and historic artifacts. It funds special projects and exhibits including the permanent display, War Comes to Morristown: The Impact of the Revolutionary War Upon a Small Village, 1775–1783. Association events include a biannual symposium, the Martha Washington reception held in the fall, and an annual meeting on President’s Day featuring a scholarly presentation.
Washington Township Historical Society/Museum
6 Fairview Avenue
P.O. Box 189, Long Valley, NJ 07853
Telephone: 908.798.2228
Email: info@wthsnj.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wthsnj
Web: www.wthsnj.org/
The Washington Township Historical Society hosts public programs, maintains a museum featuring exhibits of local historical and archaeological artifacts, antique tools, and collectibles. It also has an archival collection.
The museum is open on Sundays, 1–4 p.m. or by appointment and meets on the third Tuesday of the month from September through June.
Washington Township Land Trust
P.O. Box 4, Long Valley, NJ 07853
Telephone: 908.876.5986
Email: wtlandtrust@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wtlandtrust1
Web: http://wtlt.org
The Washington Township Land Trust protects and preserves the ecological, cultural, and historical integrity of the areas that contribute to and enhance the rural character of Washington Township and its environs. The Land Trust provides education to the public on various preservation issues such as conservation easements and other topics of value. The Land Trust also works with other land trusts, open space groups, and conservation organizations to provide an organized approach to meet our common goals.
The trust has restored the circa 1750 Obadiah LaTourette Grist and Saw Mill on East Mill, Long Valley, with the aid of donations, grants, and volunteer labor. Mill Tours are given most Saturdays from 10–2 p.m., and by appointment.
The trust meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. Additional meeting and event dates/times are posted on the Trust’s website.
Wharton Historical Society
Wharton Public Library
15 South Main Street, Wharton, NJ 07885
Telephone: 973.361.1333
Email: info@whartonlibrary.org
Web: www.whartonlibrary.org/history.html
The Wharton Historical Society preserves Wharton’s link with the past by promoting greater awareness of history through presentations at monthly meetings on themes relating to local railroads, the iron industry, the Morris Canal, historic homes, the Lenape Indians, and other subjects. The Society also features special exhibits at the Wharton Public Library and at annual “Canal Day” fair.
The Wharton Historical Society meets in the Library’s Community Room
the second Thursday of every month (except July & August) at 7:30 p.m. Meetings are open to the public.