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Once again the New Providence Historical Society will host the Salt Box Craft Fair. The fair will take place on Saturday, May 11, from 9AM to 3PM on the grounds of the Salt Box Museum at 1350 Springfield Avenue in … Continue reading →

The White House is the official residence and workplace of the President of the United States. Designed by Irish-born architect James Hoban, it has served as the residence for every U.S. president since John Adams in 1800. This building and … Continue reading →

We’re kicking off 2024 with an open house. The Salt Box Museum will be open on Sunday, January 7th, 1-3 PM. Stop by and get a taste of history! The museum is an authentic 18th century farmhouse with an extensive … Continue reading →

The Salt Box Museum will participate in Union County’s “Four Centuries in a Weekend” event along with other county historic museums. The Salt Box Museum will be open for tours on both Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday at 1PM and … Continue reading →

On Thursday, October 12th, at 7 PM, our guest speaker, Angus Gillespie will share his knowledge of this vital and vibrant topic. This talk is open to all at the DeCorso Center at 15 E 4th Street in New Providence, … Continue reading →

The Salt Box Museum will host the New Providence Book Festival on Saturday, September 30, 2023, 9 AM – 3 PM Salt Box Museum1350 Springfield AvenueNew Providence, NJ 07974 Visiting Authors include  J.R. Bale, Linda Barth, Mally Becker, Michelle Cameron, … Continue reading →

Please join us on grounds of the Salt Box Museum for our annual Salt Box Craft Fair. A wide range of craft vendors will be there, displaying their arts and crafts. The fair will take place on Saturday, May 6, from … Continue reading →

On October 15 & 16th, the New Providence Historical Society will participate is Union County’s “Four Centuries in a Weekend,” celebrating the rich history of area in three ways: Salt Box Museum at 1350 Springfield Avenue will be open Saturday … Continue reading →

John Elliott of CBS News-New York came for a tour of the Salt Box Museum. To watch John’s interview with Rick Anderson, Elizabeth Ryan, Maria DeLuca and Sara Jane Vignali, click here.