Past Events

Friday April 27 — 9am to 4pm Saturday April 28 — 9am to 4pm Sunday April 29 — Noon to 4pm Members and Friends of the Mount Tabor Historical Society have scoured their attics and closets to donate to the sale! You will find unusual and interesting items, something for everyone including those helpful, handy and that treasure you can't live without! Hidden treasures abound.                 Located at the Bethel in Mount Tabor. Turn off Route 53…

New Jersey’s wide variety of 17th and 18th century extant architecture is the focus of an illustrated talk by David Veasey on May 10th at 7:30 pm at the Bethel in Mount Tabor, NJ. The talk is based on Veasey’s book, New Jersey’s Colonial Architectural Told in 100 Buildings. In this the most crowded and developed state in the union, a substantial number of buildings remain from our colonial past, including the Royal Governor’s Mansion in Perth Amboy, the still functioning Black Horse Inn in Mendham, the meetinghouse style Fairfield Presbyterian Church in…

The Mount Tabor Historical Society presents Make & Take: Decorate a Paper Chinese Lantern Thursday, July 12, 2018 at 7:00pm in the Bethel For adults and children! Come join the fun and decorate a traditional paper lantern, reflecting the heritage of illumination events in Mount Tabor with a modern day twist – decorate your lantern in any creative style you wish. We encourage participants to display their lanterns proudly on Children’s Day! One lantern per person, please. Quantities are limited,…

Vintage collectibles, hand-made crafts with a Victorian flair, and a cookie walk! Friday, Nov. 9, 2018 5-8pm  *Members Only Preview Sale* Join or renew your membership to shop early! Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018 9am-4pm Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 12-3pm Located in the Bethel Pavilion.

This fun event, for both kids and adults, is an opportunity to gather with your friends and neighbors to make some creative Valentine cards and crafts for the special people in your life! All supplies are provided, no experience necessary.  RSVP is required, limited to 30 participants. Please call Beth Shaw at home: 973-586-1564 or cell: 973-714-7344 to reserve your space. Fee is only $1 to cover supplies.  

Linda Barth presents her new book “New Jersey Originals: Technological Marvels, Odd Inventions, Trailblazing Characters, and More” What makes New Jersey so special? In addition to culture, wonderful suburban towns, a high standard of living, strong public schools, a mild climate, mountains and beaches, we must add one more: innovation. In addition to the creations of Bell Labs and Thomas Edison, New Jersey has innovators and inventors galore. In the first volume, A History of Inventing in New Jersey: From…