The Borough of Rockaway Historic Society
2020 Meeting & Museum Open Dates (below)
NEWS and ACTIVITIES
The Rockaway Borough Historical Committee Dedication Cemerony for the historic bell from Washington School took place on Sunday, June 3rd 2018. Approximately 50 community members were in attendance for the event. This unique historic piece of Rockaway Borough history dates back to 1883 and will be on permanent display outside our museum located at 199 West Main Street. Our sincere thanks and recognition go out to the many community members who contributed their time, talent, and materials to make this project so successful.
ROCKAWAY HISTORICAL COMMITTEE 2019 TOWN-WIDE YARD SALE
OCTOBER 5th, (Rain date October 12) 8:00 am-3:00pm. Registration/Application forms available at the Rockaway Borough Municipal Building-1 E. Main St. Application donation fee for the Yard Sale is $10.00. Application/Registration Deadline: September 25th
New Members Always Welcome! Consider joining the Rockaway Borough Historical Committee.
The Borough of Rockaway Historical Committee is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization. Your donations support our ongoing projects and initiatives to preserve and honor the rich history of our comunity. Donations are are tax-deductible. Please make your check or money order payable to: Rockaway Borough Historical Committee (note on check RBHC502c3)and send it to: Rockaway Borough Historical Committee 1 East Main Street Rockaway, NJ 07866
All residents and non-residents of Rockaway Borough are welcome to join our Historical Committee. We do not collect Membership Fees! Thank you!
Meeting Place: The Rockaway Borough Community Center
Meeting Address: 21-25 Union Street, Rockaway Borough, NJ 07866
For more information, please click on the Contact Tab on the left.
Museum: 199 West Main Street, Rockaway, NJ 07866
Meeting Dates & Times
Saturday, Jan 25, 2020 10:00 am Meeting.
Sunday, Jan 26, 2020 (Museum is open 1pm to 3pm)
Saturday, Feb 22, 2020: (meeting time 1:30-3:30pm)
Sunday, Feb 23, 2020 (Museum is open 1pm to 3pm)
Saturday, Mar 28, 2020: 10:00 am Meeting.-CANCELLED
Sunday, Mar 29, 2020 (Museum is open 1pm to 3pm)- CANCELLED
Saturday, Apr 25, 2020: 10:00 am Meeting.-CANCELLED
Sunday, Apr 26, 2020 (Museum is open 1pm to 3pm)-CANCELLED
Saturday, May 23, 2020: 10:00 am Meeting (3rd Saturday of the month).
Sunday, May 24, 2020 (Museum is open 1pm to 3pm)
Saturday, Jun 27, 2020: 10:00 am Meeting.
Sunday, Jun 28, 2020 (Museum is open 1pm to 3pm)
Saturday, Jul 25, 2020: 10:00 am Meeting.
July: Museum open by appointment only
Schedule using the "CONTACT US" link
Saturday, Aug 22, 2020: 10:00 am Meeting.
August: Museum open by appointment only
Schedule using the "CONTACT US" link
Saturday, Sep 26, 2020: 10:00 am Meeting.
Sunday, Sep 27, 2020 (Museum is open 1pm to 3pm)
Saturday, Oct 24, 2020: 10:00 am Meeting.
Sunday, Oct 25, 2020 (Museum is open 1pm to 3pm)
Saturday, Nov 21, 2020: 10:00 am Meeting. (3rd. Saturday in Nov.)
Sunday, Nov 29 2020 (Museum is open 1pm to 3pm)
Saturday, Dec 19, 2020: 10:00 am Meeting (3rd Saturday in December).
Sunday, Dec 20, 2020 (Museum is open 1pm to 3pm)
Latest News
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- Museum Information
- Museum visits.
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- Memorial Park Information