Sussex County Historical Society

SCHS - Talk on Dairy Farming
2017-03-26 13:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Hill Memorial, 82 Main Street, Newton, NJ, 07860, United States
Fred Hough will be talking about his life on a dairy farm, starting with his childhood. Please join us at the Hill Memorial Museum on this afternoon.

Hill Memorial Museum Open
2017-03-19 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Hill Memorial, 82 Main Street, Newton, NJ, 07860, United States
In celebration of its’ 100 year anniversary the Hill Memorial Museum will have extended Sunday hours each month of 2017. Entry is free of charge and all are welcome. Please keep local history alive by supporting the Hill Memorial Museum!

SCHS - Talk on Creameries
2017-03-16 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Hill Memorial, 82 Main Street, Newton, NJ, 07860, United States
Creameries played an incredibly important role in opening markets to Sussex County dairy farmers by being able to process and ship milk from a central location. Please join us at the Hill Memorial Museumon this evening to listen to Wayne McCabe discuss this most important aspect of the dairy industry in our county.

SCHS Trustee Meeting
2017-02-27 19:00 - 22:00, 2016-05-23 19:00 - 22:00, 2016-04-25 19:00 - 22:00, 2016-03-28 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Hill Memorial, 82 Main Street, Newton, NJ, 07860, United States
The monthly meeting of the Sussex County Historical Society’s board of trustees. The meeting is open to the public and starts promptly at 7PM.

Hill Memorial Museum Fridays Hours
2017-02-24 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Hill Memorial, 82 Main Street, Newton, NJ, 07860, United States
The Hill Memorial Museum and Library are open every Friday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. In celebration of its 100 year anniversary the museum has newly renovated exhibits. The research library provides print resources to research your Sussex County ancestors.

Sussex County History Alliance Meeting
2017-02-20 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Crescent Theatre, 74 Fountain Square, Sussex, NJ, 07461, United States
Save the date – Our January 31, 2017 of the Sussex County History Alliance was snowed out so it has been rescheduled for Monday February 20, 2017 at 7PM at the Crescent Theatre, 74 Main Street, Sussex Borough, NJ. We will continue our discussion on gathering information surrounding the historical markers around Sussex County and putting it all on an interactive webpage to help boost tourism and interest in each of our organizations. This website will also serve as a research tool for schools, historians, students and all
The Crescent Theatre
who have an interest in Sussex County history. This is a very important step forward in preserving our history for future generations. We will have handouts outlining the whole process. Please be sure to attend and tell others too. All are welcome. This event will be live streamed right here on our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/sussexcountyhistory/.

Hill Memorial Museum Open
2017-02-19 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Hill Memorial, 82 Main Street, Newton, NJ, 07860, United States
The museum and all galleries will be open on this Sunday. Entry is free of charge and all are welcome. Please keep local history alive by supporting the Hill Memorial Museum!

Sussex County History Alliance Meeting 1-31-17
2017-01-31 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Crescent Theatre, 74 Fountain Square, Sussex, NJ, 07461, United States
Save the date – Our next meeting of the Sussex County History Alliance will be on Tuesday January 31st at 7PM at the Crescent Theatre, 74 Main Street, Sussex Borough, NJ. We will continue our discussion on gathering information surrounding the historical markers around Sussex County and putting it all on an interactive website to help boost tourism and interest in our local organizations. This website will also serve as a research tool for schools, historians, students and all who have an interest in Sussex County history. This is a very important step forward in preserving our history for future generations. We will have handouts outlining the whole process. Please be sure to attend and tell others too. All are welcome. This event will be live streamed on our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/sussexcountyhistory/.

Hill Memorial Building Annual Holiday Open House
2016-12-09 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | NJ
The Sussex County Historical Society will be holding its Annual Holiday Open House at the Hill Memorial Building on Friday evening – 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm on December 9th, 2016. Celebrate the Holiday season and meeting fellow members! Enjoy the festivities and the remodeled exhibits in the museum. Hope to see all that evening! Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah, and a Happy and Healthy New Year!

Lusscroft Farm Holiday Open House Benefit
2016-12-03 - 2016-12-04 | Lusscroft Farm, 50 Neilson Rd, Wantage, NJ, 07461, United States
The Turner’s Mansion and the Manager’s Home festively decorated and filled with local vendors, crafters, farm products, a gift shop, bake sale and more. Children under 18 are free. Hours are 10-4 on Saturday and 10-3 on Sunday.

Lake Mohawk German Christmas Market
2016-12-03 - 2016-12-04 | Lake Mohawk Boardwalk, 21 Boardwalk, Lake Mohawk, NJ, 07871, United States
It’s easy to see why the Lake Mohawk German Christmas Market in Sparta, NJ continues to be ranked as “One of the Top Ten Things to Do in December in the State” – it’s simply at the top of the “to do” list for festive shoppers. This magical German Christmas Market beckons to all, with beautifully crafted and unique gifts from vendors near and afar. With the perfect backdrop of beautiful Lake Mohawk…why go anywhere else? The authentic wooden huts generously created by a local artisan, John Kweselait of Custom Wood Furniture, have simply enhanced the enchanting festive atmosphere. In the 15 years since its humble beginning of raising funds for local charities and organizations, it is now truly recognized as New Jersey’s largest Christmas Market, attracting over 18,000 to Lake Mohawk during the weekend. The German Christmas Market also continues to enjoy a special visitor – St. Nicholas, himself, and features a “new” fun activity for children this year -a pony ride and petting zoo – which is located at the main entrance of the Lake Mohawk Country Club in the circle drive.

Sussex County History Alliance Meeting
2016-11-29 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Sussex Firehouse, 25 Loomis Avenue, Sussex, NJ, 07461, United States
The next meeting of the Sussex County History Alliance will be on Tuesday November 29th at 7PM at the Sussex Firehouse, 25 Loomis Avenue, Sussex Borough. There is ample parking on-site to the side and rear of the building. At this meeting we will focus on the 2017 Sussex County Farm and Horse Show (NJ State Fair). We are going to get an early start to planning what each of our organizations will do as far as presentations, demonstration, exhibits, etc. This time our historical organizations appearances will be promoted by the Fair on their website and in print. We want to really show off our organizations to all of the many visitors of the Fair so that they will want to visit your museums and possibly become members. To explain all of this to us will be Joe Biuso, the Sussex County Director of Facilities Management and Wayne McCabe, the Sussex County Historian and President of the Sussex County Historical Society. We have got some really exciting ideas and we think you are going to like them. We want to nail down timeslots and what you will be presenting, etc. as soon as possible. We will be looking for full participation from all of our members. We want to promote “Histourism” in Sussex County. We will also be live streaming this meeting on the History Alliance Facebook page. Another reminder will be sent closer to the meeting. Please plan on being at this very important meeting. All are welcome!

6th Annual Sussex County Heritage Weekend @ the Hill Memorial
2016-10-08 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Hill Memorial, 82 Main Street, Newton, NJ, 07860, United States
On October 8th the Hill Memorial will be open along with many other historical museums and heritage organizations throughout Sussex County. We will join with the Sussex County Arts and Heritage Council for the annual heritage weekend. It is a wonderful opportunity to explore the history and uniqueness of Sussex County.

SCHA Meeting
2016-08-30 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Crescent Theatre, 74 Fountain Square, Sussex, NJ, 07461, United States
The next Sussex County History Alliance Meeting will be on August 30, 2016 at 7PM at the Crescent Theatre, 74 Fountain Square, Sussex Borough, NJ. We will have 2 speakers, Tim Sohn of Sohn Social Media Solutions and Kat Cannelongo who is the assistant to the National Register Coordinator at the New Jersey Historic Preservation Office.

New Jersey State Fair
2016-08-05 10:00 - 2016-08-14 22:00 (America/New_York) | Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Road , Augusta, NJ, 07822, United States
The Sussex County Horse Show is one of the country’s oldest, running for 78 years beginning in 1919. Originally, it was held at theBranchville Fairgrounds, but moved to the larger venue of Sussex County in 1976. Since 1999, the show has been part of the official New Jersey State Fair. The horse events have been officially recognized by the American Horse Shows Association in 1950, upholding high standards. “We are very honored to be among the historic shows chosen,” says Lisa Pellow-Stoner. The Sussex County Horse Show is the only show from New Jersey to be chosen, making this a very special selection.

Newton Day Festival
2016-06-11 | Spring Street, Spring Street and moran street, Newton, NJ, 07860, United States
The Newton Day Festival will be held on Saturday, June 11th, 2016 and is a joint project of the Greater Newton Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Newton. We have loads of events planned for this day along with our usual entertainments. Enjoy a fun-filled day on Spring Street and evening in Memory Park with activities and entertainment that will delight the entire family – some of the offerings are Rizzo’s Reptiles, Mad Science, DJ’s, fireworks, free games and attractions for the kids, live music, food, shopping and so much more!

Lafayette Day
2016-06-04 11:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Lafayette Park, 115 NJ-15, Lafayette, NJ, 07848, United States
Please join the township at it’s 2nd Lafayette Day from 11-4. Individuals, organizations or businesses interested in participating that day should contact Stephanie Pizzulo at 973-383-1817. Activities planned so far include, Miss Lafayette Contest, Bounce House, mechanical pig races, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, truck and car show, pony rides, movie night (8PM), food, games, plus many more activities to be added. The Antique Mill will also be hosting events, including a band.

Growing Your Organization: Members, Friends and Funds
2016-05-31 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | The Old Morley Shirt Factory, 402-412 Route 23, Franklin, 07416, United States
One of the most significant issues facing non-profit organizations is fundraising. We are addressing the issue by presenting one of the most effective fundraisers in Sussex County, Marjorie L. Strohsahl. Marjorie is no stranger to volunteerism. She has held high ranking positions with the Sparta Historical Society, Ogdensburg Historical Society, New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs of GFWC (NJSFWC) and the GFWC Sparta Woman’s Club just to name a few. She is the New Jersey Women’s Club “Women of the Year” for 2016. The title of her talk is “Growing your Organization…Members, Friends and Funds”. All are welcome and we look forward to seeing you.

Join us to hear Marjorie at the Sussex County History Alliance meeting on Tuesday May 31, 2016 at 7:00 pm for our quarterly meeting. It will be hosted by the Franklin Historical Society at the The Old Morley Shirt Factory, 402-412 Route 23, Franklin NJ, 07416

Peters Valley School of Craft – Annual Studio Open House
2016-05-01 00:00 - 17:00 UTC | Peters Valley, 19 Kuhn Road, Layton, NJ, 07851, United States
Free and Open to the Public
RAIN OR SHINE
sorry, we cannot allow dogs on our campus during this event
Enjoy Studio Tours and Fine Craft Demonstrations:
Hop on the bus and spend some time touring the Peters Valley Studios: Blacksmithing, Ceramics, Fiber, Fine Metals, Photography, Special Topics, Weaving and Woodworking. At each studio visitors will be treated to an artist demonstration of that media! In addition, there will be artist demonstrations scattered throughout campus and professional artists selling their wearables, jewelry, ceramics, sculpture, and more!
Visit the Peters Valley Store & Exhibition Gallery: Featuring fine craft by over 300 artisans.
Hands-on art activities for kids!
Kids can spend a little time trying their hands at a few crafts and even helping to build a collaborative sculpture!
Exhibition and sale of fine craft by professional artists!
A selection of a dozen artists will have booths set up and be selling their work.There will be artists selling jewelry, handmade sweaters, sculptural ceramics, handmade tiles, olive oils & vinegars, turned wooden bowls and more!
You can even marble your own silk scarf!
Historic Bevans: The Walpack Historical Society will present a display of memorabilia and images of the hamlet of Bevans and its residents (the town formerly on the grounds where Peters Valley now stands) Learn what some of our buildings were originally used for!
Live Music & Delicious Food

Sparta Historical Society's Gatsby Gala
2016-04-15 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Skyview Golf Club, 226 Lafayette Road, Sparta, NJ, 07871, United States
Experience the Roaring Twenties with the Equinox Band and Special Entertainment.

SCHS Annual Luncheon w/ Andrea Proctor
2016-04-09 12:00 - 15:00 UTC | Spring Street Pub and Grill, 144 Spring Street, Newton, NJ, 07860, United States
This year the SCHS luncheon will be held at the same venue as last year, the Spring Street Pub and Grill. Our guest speaker will be Andrea Proctor, who is charge of Waterloo Village for the state. She will be speaking about the work that is going on at Waterloo Village in terms of stabilization and opening up buildings to the public and the different programs that are being run that are bringing in over 12,000 students per year to the village.
The cost of the speaker and meal is $35 per person. Please send completed form and payment to the following PO box…
Annual Luncheon Order Form
SCHS
Spring Luncheon
PO Box 913
Newton, NJ 07860

SCHS Annual Meeting
2016-04-05 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Hill Memorial, 82 Main Street, Newton, NJ, 07860, United States
The SCHS annual meeting will be held on the second floor of the Hill Memorial. The purpose of the meeting is to inform the public of status of the society, it’s committees and hold our annual elections for trustees. There will be handouts of annual reports from the various committee chairs and officers, an agenda and the proposed budget.

Blair Academy's Society of Skeptics w/ Elliott Trommald
2016-04-05 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Armstrong-Hipkins Center for the Arts’ DuBois Theater, 2 Park Street, Blairstown, NJ, 07825, United States
Dr. Elliott Trommald is a foremost authority on the life of Blairstown’s namesake John I. Blair. Dr. Trommald will explore Mr. Blair’s role in starting Blair Academy, as well as his life in the town, railroad empire, bid for NJ Governor and relationships with his family.
This event made possible for the Blairstown Historic Preservation Committee by Dr. Martin Miller of Blair Academy’s History Department. Dr. Miller is liaison to BHPC and since the mid-1980s has led the Society of Skeptic’s lecture program at Blair Academy.
Please note the event will take place at Armstong-Hipkins Center for the Arts – DuBois Theater.
The event is FREE and open to the public. Live streaming is planned to be available via http://livestream.com/blairacademy/events/4866364

Walpack Historical Society Hike
2016-04-03 11:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Rosenkrans Museum, 3 Main Street, Walpack, NJ, United States
On Sunday, April 3rd, the Walpack Historical Society will sponsor a hike in honor of the National Park Service’s 100th anniversary, celebrated this year.
The hike will be co-lead by Marie Liu and Dawn J. Benko. Marie Liu has been designated Artist In The Park for 2015-2016 by the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Marie Liu and Dawn J. Benko, photographer, co-wrote “A Guide To Waterfalls Along The Upper Delaware River.” The book will be available for sale at Walpack Center before the hike.
The hike is a 3-mile loop along the Tumbling Waters Trail at the Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC), a non-profit organization located in Dingmans Ferry, PA. PEEC has been in existence since 1972. Its mission is to advance environmental education, sustainable living, and appreciation for nature through hands-on experience in a national park. PEEC and the Walpack Historical Society are partners with the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (NRA).
Participants for the hike will gather at the Rosenkrans Museum, Main Street, Walpack Center, NJ within the Delaware Water Gap NRA at 11:00am and carpool to PEEC. The hike is rated Moderate. It is over rocky terrain and several steep slopes. This is a trail for true hikers. At a moderate pace it could take 4 hours to hike. All PEEC’s facilities and trails will be open to the group, including self-guided hikes on Two Ponds Trail, rated Easy and Scenic Gorge Trail, rated Easy/Moderate.
Sturdy footwear, insect repellent, drinking water, a hiking staff and lunch or snack are suggested.
For further information, call the Walpack Historical Society at 973-948-4903.

History Alliance Meeting w/ Parker Space
2016-03-29 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Crescent Theatre, 74 Main Street, Sussex, NJ, 07461, United States
Please join the Sussex County History Alliance, under the new leadership of Mario Poggi, on Tuesday March 29, 2016 at 7P for our quarterly meeting. It will be at the Crescent Theatre at 74 Main Street, Sussex Borough, NJ. All are welcome as we welcome our guest speaker, Assemblyman Parker Space, owner of Space Farms in Beemerville. He will speak about how to use tourism to attract visitors to your Historic Society’s location and town, ways to grow your Historic Society by making it appealing to a younger membership base and tips on how he keeps Space Farms successful. We look forward to seeing you.
Please RSVP to, sussexcountyhs@gmail.com

Maple Sugaring at Millbrook Village
2016-03-12 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Millbrook Village, Old Mine Road & Millbrook Flatbrook Road, Hardwick, NJ, 07825, United States
Chase those winter blues and visit Millbrook Village to see maple syrup or maple sugar being made. The sugar maples are tapped and the sap is flowing. See how the “Mud Season Harvest” is transformed from sap to sweet maple sugar. North America’s Native American Indians taught the colonists how to make maple sugar long before the first European honey bees were brought to the new world or the first sugar cane or sorghum was planted in the South. A truly North American tradition and an early necessity and industry, maple sugaring will be demonstrated as it was done years ago, along with other activities.

Bill Truran: The Sparta Railroad Station
2016-03-10 19:30 - 21:00 UTC | Sparta Ambulance Building, 14 Sparta Avenue, Sparta, NJ, 07871, United States
William Truran will be providing an illustrated lecture on the history of the Sparta Train Station located near Station Park.
Truran will offer the historical perspective on this site and elaborate on the January 6, 2016 Sparta Independent article on the station’s current reconstruction, after the 2012 fire.
The original 1881 Sparta station was built according to a standard design used in all of the New York Susquehanna & Western depots — one of 15 built in Sussex County by the railroad. It still features a very rare example of a surviving water tower.
