Tag: South River Museum
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South River opens time capsule from 1970 to celebrate the borough’s 300th anniversary
SOUTH RIVER – In 1970, South River celebrated its 250th anniversary. To commemorate that milestone, a time capsule was filled and buried with more than 50 items that represented the people of South River. The goal was that in 50 years, the capsule would be reopened in April of 2020 for the 300th anniversary of…
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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 resident creates documentary uncovering HMT Rohna attack
SOUTH RIVER–Over 75 years ago, a German radio-guided missile hit the HMT Rohna transport ship, killing 1,015 United States Army soldiers, including South River resident Sgt. Joseph Pisinski. Today, resident and filmmaker Jack Ballo is co-producing “Rohna: Classified,” a documentary that will tell the story of the nation’s largest loss of troops at sea by…
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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 discusses haunted spots in New Jersey, New York
SOUTH RIVER–Equipped with photos, audio recordings and PowerPoint slides, ghost hunter L’Aura Hladik Hoffman spoke about haunted places in New Jersey and New York. Hoffman is the founder and director of the New Jersey Ghost Hunters Society, which is the largest paranormal investigation organization in the state, Hoffman said. More than 35 residents attend her…
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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 meeting to focus on World War I
The South River Historical & Preservation Society will hold its next meeting at 7 p.m. on Feb. 21 at the South River Museum (Old School Baptist Church), 64-66 Main St., South River. Society President Brian Armstrong will discuss “The Great War” and recognize the role of local servicemen and women in World War I. Photos, letters, newspaper…