November Excursions
November is always a short month, but it was busy for members of HSST who focused on long-range plans and long-term partnerships. Historic preservation patron Ken Woodcock visited Stillwater for the first time in decades and enjoyed a whirlwind tour packed into twelve hours.
A Hands-On Donor
Master carpenter Mike Chaves has contributed his talent, expertise and hard work in creating a three-piece bookshelf and cabinet set for HSST. We are thrilled and very grateful!
Veterans Day in Stillwater
The Stillwater Historical Society expresses its respect and gratitude to all veterans who have served our country since its creation and to those in the military who continue to serve today. The yellow ribbon tied around the enormous Sycamore tree in front of the Academy is an expression of steadfast allegiance and signifies the motto “Support our Troops.”
HSST Hosts 2nd Grade Tour
On Tuesday, November 2nd HSST was visited by the second graders of Stillwater Township School! The mini-field trip to the museum coincided with the children learning about how technology and our community have changed over the years.
Landing Page Slideshows
Landing Page Slideshows About HSST Photo of Millstone Casper and Abraham Shafer Grist Mill Complex Public School Stillwater The Stillwater Library HSST Academy Previous Next Genealogy Genealogy Slideshow Photo 1 […]
HSST’s 15th Annual Fall Festival a success!
Fall Festival. After having to cancel the annual event in 2020 due to Covid concerns, the Fall Festival returned bigger and better than ever!
Madame Mayor Honored
Mayor Lisa Chammings, beloved in Stillwater for her extraordinary sense of compassion and service to the community, was honored on October 2nd at an HSST event held at Bonnie Brook Farm, the historical landmark and residence on Route 521.
HSST Coordinates Mill Clean Up Ahead of Rare Access
September 25th 2021 marked the fall Stillwater Clean-up Day, what a perfect opportunity to also spiff up our beloved Grist Mill! Andy Martin led the effort, with help from NJ State Parks officials, to organize volunteers to clean up the mill ahead of HSST’s 15th Annual Fall Festival.
Stillwater Grist Mill by Frank Dale
excerpts from:County ChroniclesGRIST MILLSby Frank DaleJuly, 2001 Book #14 The beautiful stone grist mill now nearly in the center of Stillwater Village on the Paulinskill River has ancient beginnings in the […]
Stillwater Schools
Stillwater Township Schools from:THEN and NOWForty Years in TheSchools Of Sussex CountyRALPH DECKERCounty Superintendentpublication date unknown. Stillwater Township in 1902 had eight schools, two of these, Fredon and Fairview, were […]