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May 11th – Salt Box Craft Fair Returns
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
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Annual Dinner Topic: History of the White House
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
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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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Open House at Salt Box Museum
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
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Four Centuries in a Weekend – October 21-22, 2023
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
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10/12/2023 – Fall Talk on Container Shipping
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
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September 30, 2023 – New Providence Book Festival
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
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New Providence Flea Market
We just wanted to remind everyone of the New Providence Flea Market on Saturday, June 10, from 9 am to 3 pm. on the grounds of the Salt Box Museum, 1350 Springfield Avenue, New Providence, NJ. Society members can participate … Continue reading
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Salt Box Craft Fair – May 6, 2023
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
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Historical Society Annual Dinner on April 20, 2023
Founded in 1792 by Alexander Hamilton and the Society for Useful Manufactures, Paterson, New Jersey became the first planned industrial city in the United States. But it didn’t happen overnight. Paterson’s history goes much further back before the establishment of … Continue reading