History is who we are and
why we are the way that we are.”
Welcome to
the Historical Society of Stillwater Township
Since its organization in 1977, the mission of the Historical Society of Stillwater Township (HSST) has been to foster and promote an interest in the Stillwater area history though education and preservation of family information, cemetery records, artifacts, sites and structures and maintain a historical and genealogical library and museum.
The Historical Society of Stillwater Township respectfully acknowledges that it is situated on Lenapehoking, the ancestral and spiritual homeland of the Munsee Lenape people.
Latest News
2024 HSST Scholarship Winner Announced
Barbara Burton, 2024 HSST Scholarship recipient Amanda Lo and Shelly Vosper pose in front of the Academy Museum.
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Back in Time…A Yuletide Stroll on Main
Join us for the 2024 Yuletide Stroll!
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The Bicentennial Series Part One: The History of Stillwater’s Roads
Hosted by Andy Martin, Historian, at the Stillwater Community Center, 931 Swartswood Road on April 26, 2025 1:00 PM
Read MoreHSST Receives Three-Year Grant from Kenneth Woodcock
Always More to Learn
Trace your Roots!
HSST’s genealogist has digitized a massive collection of articles documenting 2,000 families in Sussex County, including church records, obituaries, newspaper articles and a variety of published documents. The materials are organized by family surnames and are easy to search.
Voices of Stillwater
HSST has interviewed dozens of legendary individuals who have made an important mark on Stillwater history.
Visit Us
900 Main Street
PO Box 238
Stillwater, NJ 07875
Parking available at the Presbyterian Church across the street.
Visiting Hours:
June-October, the first Sunday of the month from 2pm–4pm OR by appointment.
Visiting the area?
Donations
The Historical Society of Stillwater Township is an IRS recognized 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Donations to HSST are tax deductible, ask your accountant or tax preparer for details