The Borough of Rockaway Historic Society
2021 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.
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 RBHC501c3)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 Unless otherwise noted below
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 23, 2021 10:00 am Meeting-Cancelled.
Sunday, Jan 24, 2021 (Museum is open 1pm to 3pm)
Saturday, Feb 27, 2021: (meeting time 1:30-3:30pm) Location St Peter and Paul Church, Beach St
Sunday, Feb 28, 2021 (Museum is open 1pm to 3pm)
Saturday, Mar 20, 2021: 10:00 am Meeting.-3rd Saturday Location St. Peter and Paul Church-Beach St.
Sunday, Mar 28, 2021 (Museum is open 1pm to 3pm)
Saturday April 24, 2021: 10:00 am Meeting Location- Fireman's Field -Beach St.
Sunday, Apr 25, 2021 (Museum is open 1pm to 3pm)
Saturday, May 22, 2021: 10:00 am Meeting Location - Fireman'sField-Beach St.
Sunday, May 23, 2021 (Museum is open 1pm to 3pm)
Saturday, Jun 26, 2021: 10:00 am Meeting Location- Fireman's Field-Beach St.
Sunday, Jun 27, 2021 (Museum is open 1pm to 3pm)
Saturday, Jul 24, 2021: 10:00 am Meeting Location - FIreman's Field-Beach St.
July: Museum open by appointment only
Schedule using the "CONTACT US" link
Saturday, Aug 28, 2021: 10:00 am Meeting Location -Fireman's Field-Beach St.
August: Museum open by appointment only
Schedule using the "CONTACT US" link
Sunday September 25, 2021: 10:00 am Meeting Location-Fireman's Field- Beach St
Sunday, Sep 6, 2021 (Museum is open 1pm to 3pm)
Saturday, Oct 23, 2021: 10:00 am Meeting Location -Fireman's Field- Beach St.
Sunday, Oct 24, 2021 (Museum is open 1pm to 3pm)
Saturday, Nov 27, 2021: 10:00 am Meeting Location TBA.
Sunday, Nov 28 2021 (Museum is open 1pm to 3pm)
Saturday, Dec 18, 2021: 10:00 am Meeting Location TBA
Saturday, Sunday, Dec 19, 20 2021 (Museum is open 1pm to 3pm)
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