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VISIT THE MUSEUM
The museum is conveniently located at 106 Church Street next to the
Hackettstown Free Public Library. Please note: At present is has been
necessary to alter the hours of operation at the museum to Wednesday,
Friday and Sunday 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
For more information on the Historical Society and its events, please
call the museum at 908-852-8797 or email us at info@hackettstownhistory.com
FEATURE EXHIBIT
At the present time, visitors to the Hackettstown Historical Society
Museum can view an eclectic sampling of items associated with 19th and
20th century Hackettstown. Come visit the museum and view this
interesting exhibit.
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| PLEASE NOTE: At present is has been necessary to
alter the hours of operation at the museum to Wednesday, Friday and
Sunday 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
* UPCOMING PROGRAMS *
Monthly meetings are held at the American Legion
Post 164, Willow Grove Street, Hackettstown on the first Tuesday of the
month at 7:30 pm.
October 7,2014 *
The Restoration of Shippen Manor
Presentation by: Forrest "Woody" Burgener
Woody Burgener will speak about the Restoration of the Shippen Manor,
the role of the Shippen family in Colonial New Jersey and the New
Jersey Frontier Guard “Forts” of the French and Indian War.
October 25th and 26th 2014
Hackettstown Haunted
Lantern Walks and
Paranormal Investigation
To Reserve Tickets or For More Info. Please Go To:
http://facebook.com/hackettstownparanormal
or hackettstownpamjohn@verizon.net
Tours Start at 5:30pm. Investigation Time 9pm-1am
Tours $10 pp Investigation $20 pp (over 18 years only)
November 4, 2014 *
The Role of New Jersey in the Civil War
Presentation by: William Gillette, Ph.D.
A reconsideration of the state’s wartime role. The traditional view
that New Jersey was a copperhead stronghold is rebutted. The home front
and the battlefront will be touched on, but emphasis will be given to
the political front.
December, 2014*
Holiday Open House
You may contact the Hackettstown HistoricalSociety
museum @908-852-8797
or at info@hackettstownhistory.com
Contribute to Our Collections
Do you have family history, photographs, vintage clothing, artifacts or
other memorabilia you would like to contribute to the Hackettstown
Historical Society?
HHS will gladly accept your contributions on a short term loan basis or
as part of our permanent collections. We are also happy to scan your
family photographs.
For additional information on how you can contribute, please contact
the Museum at 908.852.8797.
Judy Truex
President, Hackettstown Historical Society
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meetings of the Hackettstown Historical Society are held in February,
March, April, May, September October and November at the American
Legion Home, 494 Willow Grove Street, Hackettstown. Meetings begin at
7:30 and are open to the public. Refreshments are served. |
| December: Holiday
Open House at the
museum - date announced in advance
For more information on the Historical Society and its events, please
call the museum at 908.852.8797.
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| This photo,
identified as Ezra Wilson, was taken by I.G. Owen, a one-time
Hackettstown photographer, in a studio in Newton. If you know who this
ancestor is, or have more information about him, please contact the
Hackettstown Historic Society. |
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