Sussex County History Today: 14th annual Heritage Weekend
It is always a pleasure to announce that this weekend, Oct. 12 and 13, is Sussex Countyâ€TMs 14th annual Heritage Weekend.
On those days, historical museums and heritage organizations will join with the Sussex County Arts & Heritage Council (SCAHC) and open their doors.
Take this opportunity to discover the many varied facets of history and culture in Sussex County.
Many of Sussex Countyâ€TMs volunteer-run historical sites will welcome residents and visitors alike.
This yearâ€TMs participating historic sites are: Branchville Boroughâ€TMs Historical Museum, Byramâ€TMs Roseville Schoolhouse Museum, Franklinâ€TMs Heritage Museum, Hardystonâ€TMs Old Monroe School House, Lafayetteâ€TMs Ludlum-Mabee House, Montagueâ€TMs Foster-Armstrong House, Newtonâ€TMs Hill Memorial Museum, Ogdensburgâ€TMs Old Schoolhouse and Firehouse Museum, Peters Valley School of Craft Gallery, Spartaâ€TMs Van Kirk Homestead Museum and the Sparta Train Station, Stillwaterâ€TMs Historical Museum, Sussex Boroughâ€TMs Sussex-Wantage Historical Museum, Walpackâ€TMs Van Campen Inn and the Walpack Center Village, and Wantageâ€TMs Lusscroft Farm, Old Clove Church and the DARâ€TMs Elias Van Bunschooten Museum.
One can also visit the Waterloo Village Historic Site in Stanhope, drive over the Western Highlands Scenic Byway, stroll the White Deer Plaza and Boardwalk Historic District in Sparta, or tour these historic districts: Newton Town Plot, Lafayette Village, Peters Valley, Walpack Center and Old Mine Road.
Hike the trails and visit our local state parks, including High Point State Park and the New Jersey Veteransâ€TM Memorial.
A few of the organizations may offer a special presentation or exhibit. Lusscroft is offering limited tours of the Manor House for fee - enabling its preservation. Days and hours vary based on available docent coverage.
Local farms and farm markets that reflect our agricultural heritage are noted.
There will be one-day festivals on Spring Street in Newton and in Stillwater.
A detailed map is online at bit.ly/scahctour .
Many of the Sussex County Historic Marker locations also are shown there.
Go to scahc.org/events to access a printable brochure page and see a presentation of the historical sites opening this weekend. Please check the SCAHC Facebook page and map in case of any changes.
A most wonderful weekend. Hope to see you out there!
