Jefferson Township Museum. Jefferson Museum announces October Open House date. The Jefferson Township Museum, also known as the George Chamberlain House, will have an open house on Sunday, October 2,... Entertainment 21 Sep 2022 | 12:47
Living history presentations this weekend at Long Pond Ironworks State Park portray the life and lifestyle of Civil War soldiers ( Photo by Ann Genader) See Civil War living history this weekend at Long Pond Ironworks Long Pond Ironworks State Park will feature military demonstrations, battles and first-hand encampment experiences this weekend,... Local News 07 Sep 2022 | 09:32
Parker Mine mineshaft, Franklin. Sussex County History Today: Our Unique Mineral Makeup One of the three historical markers awarded last year (2021) was for the Parker Shaft, representing the mine and plant by... Columns 05 Sep 2022 | 12:05
A photo of the Confederate flag flying over Fort Sumter, a detail from a stereoscopic photograph taken by Alma A. Pelot on the morning of April 15, 1861. History talk planned for SCCC The Center for Lifelong Learning at Sussex County Community College (SCCC), a collaboration between the Sussex County Department... Local News 01 Sep 2022 | 01:24
Wawayanda State Park ( Photo courtesy Bill Truran) Sussex County History Today: Wawayanda State Park Summer is a wonderful time of year in Sussex County. It is a time to leave the house and enjoy the outdoors. With the warm... Columns 30 Aug 2022 | 10:43
Men load a stretcher into an ambulance during World War 1, taken in the Reims-Verdon sector of France, 1918. ( Photo by Julien Bryan) West Milford’s World War I ambulance corps training center — the first in the nation When World War I began in Europe on July 28, 1914, most Americans agreed with then-President Woodrow Wilson that the United... Local News 24 Aug 2022 | 11:32
The former Butler Theater on Arch Street (date unknown). A reflection on the escapes of yesterday Before World War II involved the United States with the bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, people in West Milford... Local News 17 Aug 2022 | 10:47
Eleanor Egg gets ready to make history. Eleanor Egg Krattiger, the famous track and field star who lived in West Milford Earning the title of “World’s Fastest Woman” when she defeated the Women’s National AAU Champion in a 100-yard dash in 1931,... Local News 03 Aug 2022 | 12:57
Participants of the 1921 Independence Day celebration await the unveiling of a memorial honoring World War I veterans. Independence Day 100 years ago, a look back at Newfoundland’s traditions People living 100 years ago celebrated the annual July 4 holiday as “Independence Day,” an annual celebration recognizing... Local News 29 Jun 2022 | 10:55
Washington Crossing the Delaware by Emanuel Leutze. Local historian’s website provides regional Revolutionary War resources you’re looking to gain a local perspective on New Jersey’ role in the Revolutionary War ahead of the July 4 holiday, check... Local News 27 Jun 2022 | 02:17
Among the popular events at Long Pond Ironworks Historic District is the Civil War Living History weekend. ( Ann Genader) Learn local history as a Long Pond Iron Works volunteer The people who once lived and labored in the Long Pond Ironworks village worked 12 hours a day and risked their lives as... Local News 18 May 2022 | 11:02
Tom Bruce, center, is seen with two other volunteers on Upper Greenwood Lake in the 1960s taking action against weed growth. The late president of the Upper Greenwood Lake Association served on the Battleship New Jersey that recently celebrated its 80thbirthday. The ship is now a museum in Camden. Photo by Ann Genader UGL sailor is remembered on Battleship NJ’s birthday celebration A battleship named for the state of New Jersey is a museum today, but she had a storied past that led her to become the most... Local News 21 Dec 2021 | 03:16
Photo source: enslowmusic.com West Milford. Celebrate three centuries of music on Sept. 25 History enthusiasts and music fans alike will want to attend a special performance by Anne and Ridley Enslow at the West... Local News 23 Sep 2021 | 10:52
The Whritenour house in its present location. The house was built in three stages - 1810, 1830 and 1870. Civil War Weekend coming to the Long Pond Ironworks The Friends of Long Pond Ironworks invite the public to join them Sept. 7-8 for the annual Civil War Living History Weekend.... Entertainment 02 Aug 2019 | 11:35
