About

Mission:
The mission of the Pohatcong History & Heritage Society is to preserve and interpret the social, cultural, natural, and architectural history of Pohatcong Township in order to foster, among all Pohatcong residents and visitors, a deeper appreciation of the township's historical significance and to ensure a successful balance between future growth and the preservation of the township's historic integrity.

Goals:

To provide a comprehensive resource for researching properties, people, and events.

To promote learning and dissemination of information through programs, internet, events, etc.
To affect growth and development so that it minimizes impact on the historical resources of the township and, if possible, contributes to the township's historical integrity.
To foster the preservation of historically significant properties throughout the township and region.
To learn from and build upon the efforts of other historically-minded groups.
To foster an all inclusive membership and to promote a sense of community and fellowship.
To facilitate the process of placing township properties on various Registers of Historic Places.

Projects and Events:

Historic House Tour - an annual anticipated tradition for over 25 years with a self-guided tour starting at Alba Vineyard and an exclusive Winery Train in partnership with the Bel-Del RR excursions and Villa Milagro Vineyards
Night Before the Tour Patron Party and Silent Auction - a fantastic evening of wine, food and music at Alba Vineyard
Garden Tour - an annual tour of select gardens in partnership with the Bel-Del RR excursions and Villa Milagro Vineyards
Finesville and Seigletown - 19th century villages listed on the National Register of Historic Places 2010
Finesville Union Cemetery ca. 1837 - steward from 2005 to present
Shimer Mansion ca. 1850 - acquired in 2015 as a community center and gallery for local artists
Fine Farmstead ca. 1820- one of the original farmsteads of Fine family and the settlement of Finesville

Annual Membership is $5 per Household
Join Today!
Your membership builds the support base for the efforts to save and showcase our history & heritage!

And consider donating to the Society for specific projects, end-of-year contributions, etc.

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The $10,000 Campanelli painting was raffled off to support restoration projects.
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