Bill Truran, left, and Bob Nicholson at the picnic table. (Photo courtesy of Bill Truran) Sussex County History Today: A picnic with Bob Nicholson During late summer, on a pleasantly warm and sunny day, I had a friendly hike and talk with one of our county’s great movers... Columns 03 Dec 2024 | 12:30
The holiday tree at the Van Kirk Museum (Photo provided) Last call for ‘Homespun Arts’ at Van Kirk Museum The community is invited to stop by the Van Kirk Homestead Museum from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 12, to see the Sparta... Local News 29 Nov 2021 | 03:26
The Van Kirk Homestead Museum (Photo by Vera Olinski) NYU student to talk about her summer internship at the Van Kirk Homestead Museum The Sparta Historical Society’s guest speaker on Nov. 12 is a graduate student who will talk about her summer internship... Local News 01 Nov 2021 | 05:55
Historical society to host beauty of butterflies Sparta Historical Society will host the “The Beauty of Butterflies” program on Saturday, Sept. 11, at 10:30-11:30 a.m. at... Local News 27 Aug 2021 | 01:46
The Flexible Flyers (Photo provided) Orchids and oldies at the Van Kirk Homestead Museum The Sparta Historical Society presents “Rita Joyce: Evolution of an Artist” at the Van Kirk Homestead Museum from 1 to 4... Entertainment 02 Aug 2021 | 06:16
Artist Rita Joyce at her one-woman show (Photo by Nancy Madacsi of the Sparta Historical Society) A passion for art outweighed her father’s advice As a schoolgirl, Rita Joyce of Sparta is quick to admit that her grades for art class were much better than for her other... Local News 08 Jul 2021 | 12:54
Florian-Schantz Jazz Combo (Photo provided) Sparta Historical Society presents a full summer season this year The Van Kirk Homestead Museum is offering a complete summer arts season this year. Rita Joyce is the exhibit guest artist,... Entertainment 08 Jul 2021 | 12:53
(Photo provided) At summer soirée, take a stroll with a Master Gardener, learn the art of flower arranging The Sparta Historical Society welcomes everyone to enjoy the first day of summer with a soirée at the Van Kirk Homestead... Entertainment 07 Jun 2021 | 02:53
Rita Joyce is guest artist for Summer Arts Exhibit at Van Kirk Museum Sparta Historical Society presents “Rita Joyce: Evolution of an Artist” opening Sunday, June 13th. Rita Joyce, a well known... Entertainment 28 May 2021 | 12:01
Thomas Alva Edison (nps.gov) ( nps.gov) Last chance to see Edison exhibit The last day to see “Thomas Alva Edison: The Person, The Vision, His Genius” at the Sparta Historical Society’s Van Kirk... Entertainment 10 May 2021 | 05:21
Proceeds from the market will advance restoration work at the Van Kirk Homestead Museum, pictured (Photo by Vera Olinski) Spring Antique and Vintage Market to benefit Van Kirk Homestead Museum The Sparta Historical Society will hold its Spring Antique and Vintage Market, featuring seasonal items, collectibles, and... Entertainment 27 Apr 2021 | 03:32
A Thomas Alva Edison phonograph horn at the Van Kirk Homestead Museum (Photo provided) Van Kirk Homestead Museum to reopen by appointment Museums in New Jersey recently received the governor’s green light to open at 35 percent capacity. Beginning April 11, the... Entertainment 05 Apr 2021 | 04:18
Take a personal tour with Thomas Edison The Sparta Historical Society’s special exhibit at the Van Kirk Homestead Museum, “Thomas A. Edison: The Person, The Vision,... Local News 18 Jan 2021 | 01:44
An invention by Thomas Alva Edison Van Kirk Homestead Museum open for tours on Nov. 22 Sparta. The Van Kirk Homestead Museum in Sparta will be open Sunday, Nov. 22. Only the gallery that currently exhibits “Thomas... Entertainment 16 Nov 2020 | 05:51
The Van Kirk Homestead Museum (File photo by Vera Olinski) Vintage Market to benefit Van Kirk Homestead Museum Sparta. The Sparta Historical Society will hold its fall Antique and Vintage Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov.... Entertainment 09 Nov 2020 | 05:37
