The Confederates attack during a battle re-enactment at the Civil War Weekend on June 8-9 at Long Pond Ironworks in Hewitt. (Photo by Fred Ashplant) Re-enactors bring Civil War to life After Union and Confederate soldiers had made camp, conducted inspections and tested their weapons, Capt. Nathan Bedford... Local News 12 Jun 2024 | 06:20
Hans Niederstrasser History programs offered this weekend Hans Niederstrasser will discuss his research on Peter Hasenclever and the American (Iron) Co. at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 15... Local News 12 Jun 2024 | 09:37
Nature talk tonight at Long Pond Ironworks A talk on “Reading the Woods” is planned at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 9 at the country store at Long Pond Ironworks, 1334 Greenwood... Local News 09 May 2024 | 01:45
Hans Niederstrasser signs books at the Long Pond Ironworks Historic District in November. (Photo by Ann Genader) Founder’s biography translated Two historians curious about Peter Hasenclever, founder of the Long Pond Ironworks, soon learned that there was very little... Local News 13 Jan 2024 | 12:52
The 6th New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry’s Contra-band performs Saturday, Aug. 19 at the West Milford Museum. From left are Craig Smith on mandolin, Rob Brembt on banjo, Walt Dewey on guitar and Beth Salvatori, who is playing a wash tub bass. (Photos by Kathy Shwiff) Contra-band performance The 6th New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry’s Contra-band performed music from the Civil War era Saturday, Aug. 19 at the West... Local News 24 Aug 2023 | 02:33
Blacksmith will be at Long Pond Ironworks this weekend Blacksmith demonstrations are planned this weekend at Long Pond Ironworks, 1334 Greenwood Lake Turnpike, Hewitt. Professional... Local News 29 May 2023 | 09:26
Charles Hopkins was awarded the Medal of Honor for rescuing his wounded sergeant under heavy fire. Talk on N.J. Civil War hero today A program about “New Jersey Civil War Hero Charles Hopkins” is planned at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 21 at the Long Pond Ironworks... Local News 21 May 2023 | 06:38
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
Kerry O’Brien West Milford honors volunteers Kerry O’Brien and Erika Crocco were honored by the Township of West Milford Council on April 20 for their volunteerism. O’Brien... Local News 26 Apr 2022 | 04:44
An updated Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP) could have potential to help boost the local economy. Don Weiss, representing the West Milford Environmental Commission at a recent township Planning Board meeting, reported that the Commissioners believe the plan will ultimately bolster the local economy and provide funding for tourism options. Photo source: TripAdvisor. Revised OSRP may give West Milford a boost An updated Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP) could have potential to help boost the local economy. Don Weiss, representing... Local News 22 Jul 2021 | 10:38
The steeple of historic Hewitt Church at Long Pond Ironworks was recently repaired and stabilized. Photo by Ann Genader. Repairs made to the steeple at historic Hewitt Church Until things return to normal people interested in the history of the Long Pond Ironworks can satisfy their appetite with... Local News 09 Sep 2020 | 10:16
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
