Historical Society of Stillwater Township

30/06 :  Summer Sundays in Stillwater

   Visitors have long-enjoyed Stillwater as a summer destination. From the bucolic entry over the Paulinskill into historic Stillwater Village, to the picturesque farms of Middleville, to the natural beauty of Swartswood Lake, Stillwater has it all.

The Historical Society's Museum is one of Stillwater's hidden gems. The mid-19th Century building houses an extensive collection spanning three centuries of Stillwater's history. The Museum is open every Sunday during the summer from 2 pm to 4 pm.

Do yourself a favor and plan a Sunday in Stillwater, and don't forget to visit the Museum!
[Submitted by Betty English]

31/05 :  Historical Society Strawberry Festival, June 13

   The Historical Society will host our annual Strawberry Festival on Sunday, June 13 from 1 pm to 4 pm at the Museum.

The Museum will be open for touring and we'll have fresh strawberry shortcake. The Strawberry Festival is a wonderful Stillwater tradition and a terrific event for the whole family. Please join us for some fun and relaxation!
[Submitted by Betty English]

24/05 :  Memorial Day service - May 31st

   In honor of Memorial Day, there will be an Ecumenical service at the Stillwater Presbyterian Church on Monday, May 31 at 10:00 a.m. After the service, there will be a wreath-placing ceremony at the Lakeland Bank property across from the church and at Veterans Memorial Park on Pond Brook Road.

This would be a wonderful way to pay tribute to those who sacrificed for us.

Sincerely,

Betty English
HSST Communications

17/05 :  Stillwater History Tour - Saturday, May 22nd

   This Saturday --- see Stillwater as you never have before!

Members of the Highlands Coalition and NJ history-related groups will tour Stillwater, the Old Mine Road and the Millbrook Village area on May 22nd to assess the impact of the PSE&G power line project on local history sites. Due to the nature of the assessment, the tour will include access to historic sites on private property.

This is a terrific opportunity to see historic Stillwater sites that are not normally available to the public. Members of HSST and the general public are invited to attend.

The tour will leave from the Stillwater Historical Museum (900 Main Street, Stillwater) at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 22nd.
[Submitted by Betty English]

04/05 :  World War I and World War II in Poetry

   The Historical Society of Stillwater Township is pleased to announce the President of The Six Centuries Club of America and Publisher of Sensations Magazine, David Messineo presentation of 'World War I and World War II in Poetry' on Thursday, May 13, 7:30pm at the Stillwater Museum. The event will blend Mr. Messineo's original poems on the two topics, along with additional poems from the time period. Mr. Messineo is one of 26 individuals statewide to receive a 2009 New Jersey State Jefferson Award for Public Service for his services with The Six Centuries Club and Sensations Magazine. His publication is a three-time winner in the national American Literary Magazine Awards. The goal of The Six Centuries Club is to generate a greater appreciation and awareness of American history.

A brief business meeting of the Historical Society and refreshments will follow. The program is free for Historical Society of Stillwater Township members, and is open to the public for a suggested donation of $10.
[Submitted by admin]

27/04 :  Sussex County History Day

   Sussex County History Day will be held at Sussex County Community College on Saturday, May 1, 2010 from 9 to 3. The event features authors and representatives from numerous historical, genealogical and similar societies from Sussex and the surrounding counties. Co-sponsored by the Sussex County Historical Society and the college, the event is free and open to the general public. For more information on the day's presentations and exhibits, please see this New Jersey Herald article