Glen Ridge Historical Society

Welcome

Welcome to the website of the Glen Ridge Historical Society!

Learn about the history of our town, browse our newsletter archives, enjoy our slide shows, and mark your calendar for upcoming events. Visit us on the second Saturday of the month from 10-12:00 noon at the Terry S. Webster Archives located at 195 Ridgewood Avenue, on the third floor of the Glen Ridge Congregational Church. And…join us as a member!

News & Events

GRHS Annual Meeting and Spring Social

Please join us on Thursday, April 25, at 7:30 p.m. at the Women’s Club of Glen Ridge, 219 Ridgewood Ave.

Our guests of honor will be Professor Christopher Matthews and Professor Maisa Taha from Montclair State University. Their lecture is entitled “Re-Indigenizing New Jersey”. Professor Matthews is a historical archaeologist working on the anthropology of race, Native North Americans as well as historical and public archaeology. Professor Maisa Taha is a linguistic anthropologist.

Prior to their lectures, members will vote for new officers and trustees. The nominees are Christine Brennan for President, Susan Link for Secretary, and Tiffany Ludwig, Nicholas Colello, Kathryn O’Connor and James O’Grady for Trustees. Officer appointments would be for 2024-2026.

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March 30, 2024
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Mission

Mission

The purposes of the Glen Ridge Historical Society shall be to bring together people interested in the history of Glen Ridge, New Jersey and its environs; to provide facilities, materials, information, education, and activities to promote the advancement of local history; and to foster the preservation and restoration of local historical sites, documents, and artifacts.

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Membership Levels

$20 Senior

Basic membership benefits extended to two seniors

$50 Household

Basic membership benefits extended to 2 adults and family
Advanced notice of all children’s programs

$100 Patron

Basic membership benefits extended to 2 adults and family
Advanced notice of all children’s programs
Recognition in the September issue of The Gaslamp

$150 Sponsor

Basic membership benefits extended to 2 adults and family
2 additional invitations to the annual Members Holiday Party
Advanced notice of all children’s programs
Recognition in the September issue of The Gaslamp
Recognition during Spring Annual Meeting