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Glen Ridge Historical Society

"The Old Mill in the Glen" was painted for the Glen Ridge post office in 1938 by the artist and former Glen Ridge resident, James Chapin. It shows the water wheel from the former Moffett's brass rolling mill.

Gingerbread Decorating Event

Saturday, December 6, 2025
1:00 - 3:00 PM

Order your tickets today & join us for our annual children’s Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop at Central School.

Entry Fee for one gingerbread house kit is $35 for members and $45 for non-members. Space is limited, sign up today!

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Join us at
our Annual Holiday Party

Thursday, December 11, 2025
7 PM

Please save the date for our ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY! Our largest annual event will be held at the lovely home of a Glen Ridge resident on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM.

An invitation with more details will be sent to current members of the Glen Ridge Historical Society.

There’s still time to get your invitation! Make sure your membership status and dues are current for 2025, which will be necessary in order to attend the party. See you there!

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Visit Us

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 9 AM-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!

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