Tag: South River Historical & Preservation Society
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South River Museum officially reopens
SOUTH RIVER – After more than a year closed, The South River Museum officially reopened on Sept. 5, allowing visitors to finally explore new exhibits and programs. This year, as communities slowly recover from the compromising effects of COVID-19, millions of people are re-emerging from nationwide shutdowns that closed the doors of countless businesses, schools…
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South River unveils 300th anniversary banner kicking off year-long celebration
SOUTH RIVER–Setting off its year-long celebration to commemorate three centuries of existence, the South River Historical and Preservation Society unveiled the borough’s 300th anniversary banner. Members of the Borough Council, the South River Historical and Preservation Society and Mayor John Krenzel were present for the unveiling ceremony on June 26 in front of the South…
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South River Historical Society launches eighth annual scholarship essay contest
SOUTH RIVER–More than seven years ago, the South River Historical & Preservation Society created a writing contest for students to document their experiences as residents. Today, the society has launched its eighth annual Richard Meyers Memorial South River History High School Essay Contest for high school seniors. Honorary Trustee Stephanie Bartz said the contest is open…
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Learn about Raritan Arsenal, Camp Kilmer during next meeting of South River Historical & Preservation Society
The South River Historical & Preservation Society will hold its next meeting at 7 p.m. on Sept. 25 at the South River Museum, Old School Baptist Church, 64-66 Main St., South River. The topic will be the history of the Raritan Arsenal and Camp Kilmer, led by Walter R. Stochel of the Metuchen-Edison Historical Society.…
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Learn about South River photographers from the 1800s
The South River Historical & Preservation Society will hold its next meeting on Wednesday at 7 p.m. on April 24 at the South River Museum (Old School Baptist Church), 64-66 Main St., South River. “How New Jersey Photographers Captured Life Through Portraiture” tells the stories of men and women in the 1800s. This program, sponsored by…
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Historian to discuss Johnson Park horse track
The South River Historical & Preservation Society will hold its annual meeting at 7 p.m. on Nov. 28 at the South River Museum (Old School Baptist Church), 64-66 Main St., South River. Local historian and research consultant Anthony Timek will present the history of Piscataway’s Johnson Park and its horse track. The presentation will include early pictures and…
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South River Historical Society to present meeting on D&R Canal
The South River Historical & Preservation Society will hold its next meeting on at 7 p.m. on Sept. 26 at the South River Museum (Old School Baptist Church), 64-66 Main St., South River. Linda Barth, author of two books on the subject, will present the history of the Delaware & Raritan Canal. The program is free…
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Ghost hunter to share stories in South River on June 27
The South River Historical & Preservation Society will meet at 7 p.m. on June 27 at the South River Museum (Old School Baptist Church), 64-66 Main St., South River. The program is free to the public and light refreshments will be served. Ghost hunter L’Aura Hladik Hoffman will provide a multimedia presentation detailing the history and haunts of…
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South River Historical Society to meet April 25
The South River Historical & Preservation Society will hold its next meeting on at 7 p.m. on April 25 at the South River Museum (Old School Baptist Church), 64-66 Main St., South River. The 1980 “Olympic Torch Relay,” and the annual “Frost on the Pumpkin” race that started that same year, will be the topic of the…
