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HISTORY OF THE SOCIETY The
Tewksbury Historical Society was established on February 19, 1989. The Society is organized exclusively to further research
into and the preservation and dissemination of the history of the Township of Tewksbury, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.
The Tewksbury Historical Society is a not-for-profit organization under the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Code 501
(c) (3). The Society was incorporated as a New Jersey not-for-profit corporation on January 9, 1992 and is a NJ registered
charity.
An 11 member Executive Board governs the Society. This Board is made up of four officers who are elected
by the membership for two-year terms and the appointed chairs of standing committees. This Executive Board conducts all
of the Society’s affairs as per the Society’s bylaws.
2023-2024 OFFICERS
Shaun C. Van Doren-- President
Joan Umholtz -- Vice President
Alice F. Walters -- Secretary
Pete Peterson -- Treasurer STANDING COMMITTEES/CHAIRS Archivist - George Cassa Art Show - Andy Calamaras Garden Tour - Ellen Dunnder Hospitality - Martha Wrede Membership
- Barbara Cipolla Oral History - Stephanie Koven Property - Harold Wrede PROGRAMS
& EVENTS The Society holds a number of meetings, events and programs throughout the year for you to attend and enjoy.
General membership meetings are held on the 3rd Sunday in the months of January, March, and May, with a
covered dish supper held in November. An informative program is given on the history of Tewksbury or the surrounding
area.
Tag Sales - Last Saturday of April and 1st Saturday of May - Sat. April 29 and Sat. May 6
& Saturday of Labor Day weekend - Sat. September 2 -- 8 am to 4 pm Oldwick Carriage House
The Tewksbury Garden Tour is held in June of every odd numbered year and consists of tours of the exterior
gardens of Tewksbury properties and landscapes. The Tour was held on June 10, 2023.
In July
of every even numbered year, the Society, along with the Tewksbury Trail Association, sponsors a Tewksbury Barn Tour. Barns
include new and old, working and dormant, and those still maintaining livestock. The next Barn Tour will be in July 2024. The
Tewksbury Art Show & Sale is the Society's largest fundraiser. It brings many members and volunteers together to
register over 100 artists from New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Connecticut who enter over 300 pieces of art, all of
which is for sale. The next Art Show will be October 6 thru 14 2023. Holiday Tag Sale - a weekend
in December to coincide with the Oldwick Tree & Menorah Lighting. Sat. Dec. 9 10 am to 4 pm & Sun. Dec. 10 12 pm to
4 pm. HEADQUARTERS Society Headquarters is located at 60 Water Street in Mountainville.
We're in a portion of the old Municipal Building/Mountainville Meeting Hall, which we lease from the Township of Tewksbury.
Currently our museum is open by appointment. The current displays are on the Rockaway Valley Railroad,
the restored Stryker Dollhouse,and original vintage wines from the former Tewksbury Winery. Call us at 908-832-6734
to schedule an appointment. The Society acquired the former Township Garage at 5 James Street in Oldwick
having restored the exterior to its former carriage house design and renamed it the Oldwick Carriage House. Currently
the Society uses it for its furniture and large item archives and a storage facility for all of its fundaising supplies and
signage as well as events processing and Tag Sale location. In 2019 the Society acquired 49 Old Turnpike
Road with future plans to have as its headquarters, offices and display space. Check back for future updates.
| Stryker Dollhouse |
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| An exact replica of the former Stryker Home in Oldwick. Part of the Society's permanent collection. |
| Stryker Dollhouse |
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| An exact replica of the former Stryker Home in Oldwick. Part of the Society's permanent collection. |
| Tewksbury Throw |
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| Tewksbury Throws Available for Purchase - $ 45 each |
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2023 Tewksbury Art Show Artist Prospectus
PLEASE NOTE WE HAVE A NEW EMAIL ADDRESS: tewksburynjhistory@gmail.com
TAG SALE Sat. Sept. 2 8 am to 4 pm, rain or shine Oldwick
Carriage House 5 James Street Oldwick Lots of great, quality items incl. Sets of dishes, china, glassware, Xmas items, artwork, & furniture 31st Tewksbury Art Show & Sale October
7 - 14 Zion Lutheran Christian Education
Building 18 Miller Ave., Oldwick, NJ SHOW DATES for 2023: Saturday,
Oct. 7 10 am - 6 pm Sunday, Oct. 8 1 pm - 5 pm Monday, Oct. 9 - Friday, Oct. 13 12 pm - 5 pm Saturday, Oct. 14
10 am - 3 pm CALLING
ALL ARTISTS - WANT TO ENTER THE SHOW? CLICK ON THE ARTIST REGISTRATION PAGE ON THE LEFT YOU CAN ALSO CLICK ON THE ARTIST PROSPECTUS AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE The Show and Sale features many of the best Regional artists. Hundreds of Juried, Small Works and Portfolio pieces will be for sale. The Opening Preview Reception will be held on Friday, October 6th @ 6 pm. For information and ticketing visit the Art Show Reception page on the left. Want to advertise in the Art Show Ad Journal? Click on the Ad Journal page on the left - complete the form and mail with your
payment. Ads due by September 1st. TEWKSBURY ITEMS FOR SALE
The Society has the following items for sale:
Art Show Note Cards 12 cards & envelopes
- $ 20/pk Churches
Notecards 10 cards & envelopes - $ 15/pk Afghans - Navy Blue,Cranberry & Hunter Green $ 45 each Tewksbury
Auto Tour Booklet - $ 10 each Historic
Notes on Fairmount, NJ by Freeman Leigh
Softcover - $ 25
Hardcover - $ 40 Oldtime Days in Mountainville Softcover - $ 30 Tewksbury post cards (re-prints) - $ 2/pk (8) A River Runs Through Tewksbury color pen & ink print of Tewksbury's roadway
system by artist Lib
Ryman. Limited edition of 500 Artist signed - $ 35 Unsigned
- $ 25 Matted - $ 95
PRINTS OF HISTORIC VILLAGES AVAILABLE
Prints
of Califon, Pottersville and Mountainville by Linda Jean - $ 75 each.
Matted prints of Califon, Mountainville & Pottersville - $ 140 each Artist
Proof Prints of Mountainville, signed by lifelong Mountainville resident Charles Burrell $ 85 each. Print of New Germantown from Beer's Atlas, unframed - $ 15 Print of Tewksbury from Beer's Atlas, unframed - $ 15 Pair of Prints (New Germantown
& Tewksbury) from Beer's Atlas, unframed - $ 25 Pair of Prints (New Germantown & Tewksbury), framed - $ 50 We can ship most of the above items for a fee. Go to the Forms page and download an order form.
The Tewksbury Historical Society
P.O.
Box 457
Oldwick, NJ 08858
Phone: 908-832-6734
tewksburynjhistory@gmail.com
Oldwick Carriage
House (GPS): 5 James Street Oldwick, NJ 08858 Society Headquarters (GPS): 60 Water Street, Lebanon, NJ 08833 2023 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Fall
Tag Sale Sat. Sept. 2 8 am to 4 pm, rain or shine Oldwick Carriage House 5 James Street Oldwick 31st Tewksbury Art Show & Sale Zion
Lutheran Christian Education Building 18 Miller Avenue Oldwick,
NJ 08858 Preview & Reception -
Fri. Oct. 6 6-8 pm Exhibit Open - Sat. Oct. 7 thru Sat. Oct. 14 Covered Dish Supper & Lecture November 12th @ 5 pm Zion Lutheran
Christian Education Building 18 Miller Avenue Oldwick Holiday Gift Sales Sat. Dec. 9 10 am to 4 pm Sun. Dec. 10
12 pm to 4 pm Oldwick Carriage House 5 James Street Oldwick All general membership meetings are free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather check back to this website
or call 908-832-6734 for further details. *Note: Some events have a ticket
cost or admission fee* Membership Join or Renew Today
Individual $
25 Family $ 40 Sustainer $ 100 Life Membership $ 500
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