The latest from the Sussex County Historical Society Facebook page…
After Washington successfully crossed the Delaware and defeated the British in New Jersey, Congress ordered a second printing of the Declaration (this time, it included their names). The Sussex County Historical Society is sponsoring an upcoming event at the Old Newton Burial Ground....we hope that you can join us for the Wreaths Across America Celebration on Dec. 15, 2018 at 12 noon. Museum Monday #7 - As the local wrestling season is about to get underway, I thought that some of you would be interested in one of our displays in the Sussex Room...Alex Everitt (pictured) was helpful in obtaining an original Newton High School Wrestling Robe. These were worn in the 1940's and 1950's as the team entered the gym for a match. This particular robe was donated by former wrestler, Fred Clayton, heavy weight for Newton in 1957. The robe had been personally given to him by Coach Henry Boresch, known as the Father of New Jersey Wrestling. Clayton's weight, 204, is still written inside the collar. At one time this robe was worn by Harry Lanzi, a 3-time heavyweight champion and the 1952 NCAA Div. 1 National Tournament Champ. The Hill Memorial Museum is open on Fridays throughout the year from 9 to1 and Saturdays until the end of November, also from 9-1.
Washington Crossing Historic Park
To tackle this job, Congress turned to Baltimore's postmaster, who was probably the U.S. government's first-ever female employee: Mary Katharine Goddard. http://bit.ly/2FljL3a
The latest from the Sussex County History Alliance’s Facebook page…
I am looking for 2 showcases for the Sussex-Wantage Historical Society to use. Hopefully someone has 2 they are willing to donate. I will provide a tax deductible receipt for them. They are vital for us to expand the Historic Society.
