Museum

Address: 6 Fairview Avenue
Long Valley, NJ 07853

Hours: Sundays 1-4 pm and by appointment
There is no admission fee, but donations are appreciated.

Phone: 1.908.798.2228

Email: info@wthsnj.org

Built in 1830, the stone structure at 6 Fairview Avenue is Washington Township’s oldest extant schoolhouse. Since then, it has served as a private residence (beginning 1886), then, as a public library (1965), and, since 1981, as the Historical Society headquarters and museum. The newly-restored building is maintained by the Historical Society, a member organization, and is open to the public.

Once atop the building, the original school bell is now mounted on the platform on the front lawn of the museum. Inside, the museum holds a genealogy library, maps, historical records, scrapbooks, photos, books, local artifacts and farm tools, all dating from the earliest beginnings of our town. Come view our collections and our changing museum exhibits!

Current Museum Display

We Work with the Community to Protect our Unique Heritage.

Do you have family history, photos, postcards, diaries, vintage clothing, business ledgers, historical records, maps, artifacts or other memorabilia that you would like to contribute to our collection? The museum actively collects items that address our local history and we will accept your contribution as a short-term loan or as part of our permanent collection. We will gladly scan your historic photographs. Contributions are tax deductible under section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue code.

Collection Listings

Working with materials from the past makes the past seem more concrete. Come explore the past with us through our artifacts, photos, books, maps and documents. Click on images to enlarge

Maps

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Support us as we preserve and promote our heritage.