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

SOLD OUT: Gingerbread House Decorating

Join us for our annual children’s Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop!

Date: December 2, 2023, 1:00-3:00 (staggered entry)

Address: Central School, 180 Hillside Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028

Entry Fee: Please note registration is full.

for (1) gingerbread house kit is $30 (+$1.50 PayPal fee) for members and $40 (+$1.50 PayPal fee) for non-members. Complete the google form, link below, to register. Space is limited, so don’t delay.

How To Register:

Please pay in advance using Glen Ridge Historical Society’s PayPal (payments are per kit, include the event title in the PayPal payment note)

Houses and decorating kits will be provided, however feel free to bring your own (nut-free) items as well. Gingerbread houses are nut free but do contain wheat and eggs. Ingredient food labels will be available to view at the event.

If you have any questions please contact Megan Connolly at mconnolly@glenridge.org

Read More

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.

Read More

Join

Join

Membership Levels

$10 Senior

  • Basic membership benefits extended to two seniors

$30 Household

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

$75 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

$125 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

Read More