New Providence Historical Society

At 10:00 AM, during the Children’s Storytime, Sue Steinhardt will read from her children’s series, ImperfectPhil is a Friend. Jean Taylor will read A Wish That Will Last. Danielle Willmott will read Sampson the Square.

At 11:00 AM, Susen Edwards will talk about “Turning Your Memoir into Fiction.”

At 12:00 Noon, D.M. Barr, Ted DelGrosso and Michael Penncavige will conduct an “Ask the Author” panel discussion.

At 1:00 PM, the festival will host a “Spoken Word Open Mic” event. Any attendee may read their written work, including fiction, poetry, or essays. All readings must be “family friendly,” with a time limit of six minutes. Interested “readers” may sign up on the day of the event on a first-come, first-served basis.

A range of New Jersey authors will be available to sign their books, including J.R. Bale, D.M. Barr, Michelle Cameron, Michael Stephen Daigle, Ted Delgrosso, Susen Edwards, Sarajane Giere, Tom Kranz, Elissa Matthews, Michael Penncavage, Sue Steinhardt, Danielle Willmott and others.

“New Jersey is filled with amazing authors,” explains J.R. Bale, author and one of the organizers of the event. “This event allows readers to connect with local authors in a very personal way. With over a dozen authors, writing in various genres, it will be a stimulating event for even the most casual book lover.”

Anyone purchasing a book at the festival will be entitled to receive a free raffle ticket for drawings for a prize, which will include a Barnes & Noble gift card.

The festival will be held on the grounds of the Salt Box Museum at 1350 Springfield Avenue from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The rain date is September 27, 2025. The Salt Box Museum, the site of the festival, is operated by the New Providence Historical Society and will be open for tours, free of charge. Refreshments will be available on the grounds.

More information is available at www.newprovidencebookfestival.com

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 a vendor, you can download an application by clicking here. We’re also having a bake sale.

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 Providence, NJ 07974. (Our raindate is May 17th.)

Free tours of the historic Salt Box Museum will also be available, as well as delicious goodies at our bake sale.

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 events of this critical period in American history at the historical society’s Annual Dinner on Thursday, April 10, 2025. The Annual Dinner begins at 6 PM at Vintage Tavern, 342 Valley Road, Gillette, NJ 07933. Reservations are $49 per person.

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 in time for Halloween. John Sponauer, our tricorn wearing tour guide, will host two tours on Sunday at 1:30 & 2:30pm. Registration required by emailing NPcemeterytours@gmail.com. Include your name and party size.

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

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 of presentations by authors.

The festival will be held on the grounds of the Salt Box Museum at 1350 Springfield Avenue in New Providence, NJ 07974 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The rain date is September 28, 2024.

The Salt Box Museum will be open for tours, free of charge. Refreshments will be available. Learn more at http://www.NewProvidenceBookFestival.com

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 are needed to help sell our “treasures.” Also, donations of gently used items would be greatly appreciated for this fundraiser. If interested, please call 1-908-665-1034 or send us a message through our contact form.