The Sussex County Sequicentennial Address given by Benjamin Edsall in 1903. (Photo provided) Sussex County History Today: History and the passage of time Recently, I sadly attended the funeral honoring the passing of a lifelong classmate and friend Elodie Edsall. My years with... Columns 01 Apr 2023 | 06:24
Students depict the Revolutionary War. (Photos provided) Sussex County History Today: Education As a nation, we have growing concern about what we hear with respect to changes in how young people are taught. I’d like to... Columns 25 Mar 2023 | 03:57
Branchville from the east toward the town around 1910. Branchville historical marker awarded in 2022 One of the most pleasing parts of being the Sussex County Historian is to be involved in awarding historical markers to significant... Columns 31 Oct 2022 | 02:34
The oak tree in front of Franklin school. Sussex County History Today: The Old Oak Tree As years come and go, the lifetimes of humans may bloom and then fade away. Nature has other life surrounding us, many of... Columns 20 Sep 2022 | 02:30
A young family surrounded by some of the animals from the petting zoo at the 2021 Annual History Day program. ( Photo provided by Nancy Madacsi) Local historians to host Sussex County History Day In its long and storied past, Sussex County has grown from a quiet, agricultural community to a thriving destination rife... Local News 06 Sep 2022 | 12:25
Parker Mine mineshaft, Franklin. Sussex County History Today: Our Unique Mineral Makeup One of the three historical markers awarded last year (2021) was for the Parker Shaft, representing the mine and plant by... Columns 05 Sep 2022 | 12:05
A photo of the Confederate flag flying over Fort Sumter, a detail from a stereoscopic photograph taken by Alma A. Pelot on the morning of April 15, 1861. History talk planned for SCCC The Center for Lifelong Learning at Sussex County Community College (SCCC), a collaboration between the Sussex County Department... Local News 01 Sep 2022 | 01:24
The Battle of Trenton, by Charles McBarron. Daughters of the American Revolution announce September programming The Daughters of the American Revolution: Chinkchwewunska Chapter invites the public to its September program meeting at... Local News 30 Aug 2022 | 12:27
Wawayanda State Park ( Photo courtesy Bill Truran) Sussex County History Today: Wawayanda State Park Summer is a wonderful time of year in Sussex County. It is a time to leave the house and enjoy the outdoors. With the warm... Columns 30 Aug 2022 | 10:43
Debbie Anderson, of Branchville, shows a PowerPoint presentation of the highlights of the Branchville Cemetery. ( Photo courtesy Bill Truran) Sussex County History Today: State Fair roundup and other news One of the highlights of the year for me, and many others, is the Sussex County Fair, now also known as the New Jersey State... Columns 16 Aug 2022 | 10:58
The historic Van Campen house during a past event. A look at Sussex County history today Every year, the Sussex County Commissioners provide funding for historical markers. Currently there are over 40 such markers... Columns 02 Aug 2022 | 11:21
Historian Fred Eckert demonstrates a musket, the preferred distance weapon of New Jersey pirates. ( Janet Redyke) The history of pirates in New Jersey The golden age of piracy thrived from 1690 to 1730. Yet yesterday’s pirates have a place in the history of the state of New... Local News 15 Jul 2022 | 11:04
Washington Crossing the Delaware by Emanuel Leutze. Local historian’s website provides regional Revolutionary War resources you’re looking to gain a local perspective on New Jersey’ role in the Revolutionary War ahead of the July 4 holiday, check... Local News 27 Jun 2022 | 02:17
Historical Society Day set for Sept. 21 The Sussex County Historical Society will hold the 2019 Sussex County History Day and Old Newton Burial Ground Tour on Saturday,... Local News 12 Sep 2019 | 03:25
