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:
Projects and Events:
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.
- 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:
- Listing of Finesville and Seigletown on the National Register of Historic Places - listed 2010
- Steward of the Finesville Union Cemetery ca. 1837 - 2005 to present
- Shimer Mansion - built ca. 1850 and acquired in 2015, this is the PHHS primary project
- Historic House Tour - an annual anticipated tradition for over two decades
- Night Before the Tour Patron Party and Silent Auction - a fantastic evening of food and wine
- Garden Tour - an annual tour of select gardens in partnership with the Bel-Del RR excursions
