Washington Township Historical Society
&
Membership
In 1960, several area residents decided to form a historical society for Washington Township. Washington Township Historical Society (WTHS) was registered in New Jersey the following year. Christian Lanner, former mayor of the township, was elected the first president. In 1981, we opened our museum in the old stone schoolhouse that dates back to 1830.
The original bell of the school (once atop the building) is mounted on a stone platform in the front lawn of the museum. Our collection of local artifacts, farm tools, genealogy library, maps, photographs and books helps preserve the history of Washington Township. Admission to the museum is free.
The foremost objective of the historical society is to bring together people interested in the history of our community. It gives us a better appreciation of our state and nation, and helps us realize true value of our heritage.
Membership in WTHS is open to general public; new members are always welcome. General meetings are held at the Museum at 7:30pm on third Tuesday of each month, except July and August.
Join us - Interested individuals and/or families are welcome to join any time. Please fill out our simple membership form and follow directions to mail it or bring it to the museum. The requested information may also be sent via email and a payment check mailed separately. Please note, we are a nonprofit organization that is federally recognized as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Your membership dues are fully tax deductible. We do not accept credit/debit cards.
Honorary Members - Honorary membership is conferred upon persons who make exceptional contributions to the objectives of the society. Honorary members: Virginia & Wilbur Allen (1995), Keith Cronshey (1999), Stan Andrews (2002), Gertrude Taylor (2003), Mary Darter (2006), Martha & Dominic Puleo (2008), and Dorothy Brahney (2010).
Officers are nominated/appointed at the beginning of each year. Current officers are:
| Betsy Guzenski | - President |
| Mary Ann Kordys | - Vice President |
| Denise Niessing | - Treasurer |
| Holly Zimmerman | - Recording Secretary |
| Barbara Rossi | - Corresponding Secretary |
| Dorothy Brahney | - Trustee |
| John Hemmings | - Trustee |
| Karen Muscat | - Trustee |
| Robert Pennisi | - Trustee |
| Dominic Puleo | - Trustee |
| Martha Puleo | - Trustee |
Meeting Minutes of various WTHS meetings may be viewed below: