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Four Centuries in a Weekend – October 18-19, 2025

The New Providence Historical Society will again take part in the 2025 Union County Four Centuries in a Weekend event. Our society has taken part each year, since the beginning of this county-sponsored event in 1995. Visitors will have an … Continue reading

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The Gilded Age of Carl H. Schultz, October 9

Join the New Providence Historical Society for their FREE annual Fall Talk presentation. This year, Society Vice President Maria DeLuca will speak about Mineral Water King Carl H. Schultz, the Schultz family and the creation of their homes in what … Continue reading

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May 10 – Salt Box Craft Fair

Once again the New Providence Historical Society will host the Salt Box Craft Fair. The fair will take place on Saturday, May 10, from 9AM to 3PM on the grounds of the Salt Box Museum at 1350 Springfield Avenue in New … Continue reading

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Annual Dinner – April 10, 2025

Despite producing the US Constitution, the period between the end of the American Revolution to the War of 1812 is mostly ignored. Yet, it was one of the most formative periods of our democracy. Historian Joel Farkas will share the … Continue reading

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Open House at the Salt Box Museum

We’re kicking off 2025 with an open house. The Salt Box Museum will be open on Sunday, January 5th, 1-3 PM. Stop by and get a taste of history! The museum is an authentic 18th-century farmhouse with an extensive collection of … Continue reading

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Four Centuries in a Weekend

The New Providence Historical Society is participating in Union County’s “Four Centuries in a Weekend.” The Salt Box Museum at 1350 Springfield Avenue will be open Saturday and Sunday. The final Cemetery Tours of the season are upon us,  just … Continue reading

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October 10th Fall Talk: Emily Warren Roebling

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Join the Historical Society or Pay Dues Online

UPDATE: Members may now sign up to be a member or pay their annual dues online through GiveButter.com.  

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6/8/2024 – New Providence Flea Market

The New Providence Flea Market will be held on the grounds of the Salt Box Museum grounds, 1350 Springfield Avenue, New Providence, NJ 07974, from 9 am to 3 pm. There will also be a bake sale and some vendors. Volunteers … Continue reading

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February Open House at the Salt Box Museum

The Salt Box Museum will be open on Sunday, February 4th, 1-3 PM. Stop by and get a taste of history! The museum is an authentic 18th-century farmhouse with an extensive collection of historic artifacts. The museum is located at 1350 … Continue reading

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