The Borough of Rockaway Historic Society
2023 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.
Town Wide Yard Sale: September 30, 2023; Rain Date: October 7
ADDRESS (please print): ___________________________________
Three type of items you wish to sell:
1)_________________ 2)_________________ 3)_________________
All participants should be equipped to sell at 8:00am. (You may continue past the 3:00pm ending mark of the event, if you wish.)
All participants will be given a sign that you are part of this event, and will be required to place in a given spot on your property.
NOTE: The Rockaway Historical Committee is not responsible for any damage and/or injury on private property.
Our advertisements will be located on social media and on the electronic sign in front of Borough’s fire house on E. Main St.
If you live in a condo unit or an apartment complex it is your responsibility to obtain permission from the superintendent.
Payments for these applications will be taken as a donation of $10.00, Cash _____ or Check _____.
Please make check out to: Rockaway Borough Historical Committee
Name (please print): _____________________Phone: ___________
Cutoff Date for Applications (RECEIVED by date): September 22, 2023
Mailing address: 1 East Main Street, Rockaway, NJ 07866
Email address: rockawayhistoricalcommittee.org
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
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
2023 Meeting dates and Museum Open House schedule
Jan: Meeting Saturday 28 Museum Open: Sunday Jan 29
Feb: Meeting: Saturday Feb 25 Museum Open: Sunday Feb 26
Mar: Meeting: Saturday Mar 25 Museum Open: Sunday Mar 26
Apr: Meeting: Saturday Apr 22 Museum Open: Sunday Apr 23
May: Meeting: Saturday May 27 Museum Open: Sunday May 28
June: Meeting: Saturday Jun 24 Museum Open: Sunday June 25
July: Meeting: Saturday July 22 Museum Closed
Aug: Meeting: Saturday Aug 26 Museum Closed
Sept: Meeting: September 23 Museum Open: Sunday Sept 24
Oct: Meeting: Saturday Oct 28 Museum Open: Sunday Oct 29
Nov: Meeting: Saturday Nov 25 Museum Open: Sunday Nov 26
Dec: Meeting: Saturday Dec 16 Museum Open: Sunday Dec 17
** Meeting held 3rd Saturday of the month
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