Denville Historical Society
Museum and Research Center
SPRING 2024 HOURS
EVERY SATURDAY
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.
What's Happening
ARTIFACTS NEEDED
We are always in need of more local artifacts (pictures, letters, old school books, etc.)
VOLUNTEERS WELCOME
Are you a student who 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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
TBD
SEMI-ANNUAL YARD SALE
ONE SUNDAY EVERY MAY AND OCTOBER: CHECK THE WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA FOR SPECIFIC DATES.
DOWNLOAD AND PRINT THE ATTACHED FORM AND USE THE CONTACT PROVIDED TO RESERVE A SPACE
*Checks payable to Denville Historical Society; P.O. Box 446, Denville, New Jersey 07834
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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