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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.
Glen Ridge Library Event
Hidden History: World War I & II Propaganda Posters
Virtual Event
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
7:00pm - 8:00pm
This is an online event.
Presented by the Glen Ridge Free Public Library
The iconic Uncle Sam “I Want You” poster is widely recognized, yet few understand its true wartime significance or that it was part of a broader array of propaganda used during World Wars I and II to influence public sentiment. Zoom in with historian, Kassidy Cobb, as she explores various World War I and II propaganda posters and discuss just why these all-too-often ignored pieces of history are vital to our understanding of the past.
Virtual Program | Registration Required
Open to all | REGISTER HERE
Can't make it in person? Register to access the event recording for 7 days!
A Bit of Glen Ridge History
Before crossing gates were installed at the Chestnut Hill/Benson Street Station, an attendant stepped from his hexagonal shelter and swung a lantern to warn passersby of a train’s arrival.
Between trains, the unnamed fellow prettified the perimeter of his little place with flowering plants. The photo looks north towards Clinton Road. The train station is just beyond the shelter.
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!
