Author Archives: newprovidencehistorical

On Saturday, April 18th, New Providence will host a range of educational and charitable activities throughout the town, including a special graveyard tour at the Presbyterian Church by John Sponauer. The tours will run at 12 noon and 1pm. John … Continue reading →

The New Providence Historical Society will hold its Annual Meeting on Thursday, April 9th at 6 PM at Vintage Tavern, 342 Valley Road, Gillette, NJ. Our speaker, historian Rick Geffkin, will talk about the Lenape/Munsee people during the 17th century … Continue reading →

2026 is America’s 250th Birthday, the anniversary of our revolution. What better way to get into the Colonial 𝔰𝔭𝔦𝔯𝔦𝔱 than a libations tasting in the Salt Box Museum! Join us on Friday, January 30th, 7 to( PM, as the Liberty … Continue reading →

2026 will be a year of celebration for America’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the 60th anniversary of the New Providence Historical Society. To honor both celebrations, the society has created its own replica … Continue reading →

On Saturday, September 20, 2025, the Society will host the New Providence Book Festival. New Jersey authors will sign books and talk to visitors. Located on the grounds of the historic Salt Box Museum, the festival will include a series of presentations by … Continue reading →

The New Providence Historical Society is postponing its annual flea market to June 21, 2025, 9AM to 3 PM on the grounds of the Salt Box Museum at 1350 Springfield Avenue, New Providence, NJ 07974. If you wish to be … Continue reading →

On Saturday, September 21, 2024, over 17 New Jersey authors will be signing books and talking with visitors at the New Providence Book Festival. Located on the grounds of the historic Salt Box Museum, the festival will include a series … Continue reading →

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 →