Denville Historical Society

 Museum and Research Center 

53rd SEASON- HOURS

Saturdays, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Latest Eagle Scout Project

Our newest sponsored Eagle Scout Project involved making a more permanent exhibit for a pice of steel from the twin towers. The Denville 9-11 exhibit if free for everyone to enjoy outside of the  Museum, by the garden.

NEW EXHIBIT

DENVILLE IN WORLD WAR II: For the first time in a while, the Denville Museum has a new permanent exhibit showcasing the town's story during the greatest conflict of the 20th Century. Historical artifacts, pictures, and first hand accounts from Denville Veterans of WWII are on display.

Welcome

The grandeur of the historic Wayside Inn exemplifies Denville's glorious past. Denville, the "Hub of Morris County," has retained its small-town atmosphere from its early days as a stop along the stage routes. Iron and good soil attracted the first settlers.

Today, its scenic lakes, vibrant downtown, and many festivals attract tens of thousands each year. In Denville, the superb image collection of the Denville Historical Society & Museum provides spectacular views of this charming community. 

More than two hundred images and informative text about the town and its people fill the pages of this history. Along with the photographs of buildings, landscapes, and locals are images of historical figures, such as George Washington, who passed through on his way to winter quarters at Jockey Hollow, and William Penn, who first surveyed the area in the early 1700s, as well as local legends "Uncle" Jeddy Cooper and Rock Etam. 



ARTIFACTS NEEDED

We are always in need of more local artifacts (pictures, letters, old school books, etc.)

We are currently in the process of renovating the 1908 Denville School House building on Openaki/Franklin Ave, Denville and are looking for local artifacts related to education in Denville or that of its residents.


VOLUNTEERS WELCOME

Are you a student that needs to fulfill required volunteer hours? Do you want to get involved in helping your community but are not sure how? The Denville Historical Society is always looking for volunteers. Please contact us or stop by any Saturday during our open hours for more information. 

What's Happening


UPCOMING EVENTS

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ONE-TIME DONATION OR BECOME A MEMBER! 

Family Membership $50 a year                                                         

Individual Membership $25 a year                                                          

Life- One Payment of $250

*Check payable to Denville Historical Society; P.O. Box 446, Denville, New Jersey 07834

Thank you for your tax-deductible contribution. 

Membership- Donation Form DHS.pdf

For your convenience a printable Donation Form is located above.  

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HOURS OF OPERATION

Open every Saturday from March through December  10:00am- 2:00pm 

*unless otherwise noted (please check the site for updated information and closings)

Admission is Free!

 *click on the map above for directions                                                                                                                113 Diamond Spring Road, Denville, NJ