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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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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