Washington Township Historical Society

NEWS and Upcoming EVENTS

• Monthly - Members Meeting  7:30pm  in the Museum on third Tuesday of every month, except July, August & December: Feb 19, Mar 18, Apr 15, May 20, Jun 17, Sep 16, Oct 21, and Nov 18.

• May 6 - Board of Trustees meeting at 7:30pm in the Museum.

• May 17 - 9am - 3pm: Flea Market & Rummage Sale at the Museum.  Donated items and vendors needed; table space $15.  Call 908-852-4514 for further information.

• June 12 - 7pm to 9pm: Join Linda Barth for a leisurely armchair journey down the byways of New Jersey - The Garden State, Land of Inventions, and Crossroads of the Revolution.  Experience the famous and not-so-famous people, places and events of our great state and explore our diverse geography: mountains, highlands, rivers, lakes, and seashore.  Visit the South, the North, the Central, and little-known places in between.  This program will be held at the Washington Township Public Library, 37 East Springtown Road in Long Valley and is sponsored by the Washington Township Historical Society.  Linda Barth is an author, historian, and life-long resident of the Garden State.  She has recently joined the board of "Celebrate NJ" - a grassroots movement that builds pride in and fosters a brighter future about New Jersey through educational programs and promotional initiatives.  Ms. Barth has written two books on the D&R Canal for Arcadia Publishing and her children's picture book, "Bridgetender's Boy" was published by the National Canal Museum in 2005.  Her latest book, "Hidden New Jersey" is due to be out in 2008.  There is no admission charge for this program and all are welcome.  For more information, send email to info@wthsnj.org or call (908) 876-9696.

• September 9 - Board of Trustees meeting at 7:30pm in the Museum.

• October 28 - Board of Trustees meeting at 7:30pm in the Museum.