Historical Society
Formed in 1979, the Historical Society of Old Randolph (HSOR) is a non-profit organization created to promote and preserve the unique heritage of Randolph Township. It meets each month to plan activities, discuss projects, and share stories about Randolph’s past.
Along with the township’s Landmarks Committee, the HSOR oversees the Randolph Museum, formerly known as the Museum of Old Randolph. Artifacts from life in and around Randolph are exhibited in displays that include an old-fashioned schoolroom, home life, local industry, farming, and the Mt. Freedom resort industry. Visitors can gain insight into the industries that brought the area from colonial times to the present.
Opened in 1988, the museum had been housed in a two-family summer cottage that was one of Randolph’s forty-five bungalow colonies. These colonies were popular summer vacation destinations during the township’s resort era that began as early as 1905 and lasted through the 1960s.
In late summer of 2005, the museum completed its move to the Brundage House, a circa 1867 building at the gateway to Freedom Park. The museum’s new location was made possible when the 2004 Town Council granted permission for the Randolph Museum to occupy the entire ground floor. View a 1-page history in PDF format about the house and the families who lived there.
In the fall of 2006, Randolph Kiwanis club members Ellen Tyrolier and Dee Rincon presented the HSOR with the second part of a $10,000 grant. The grant was bestowed during the township’s bicentennial celebration in 2005. The third part of the grant was given in 2007.
The Randolph Museum is open Sundays, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., April through November. There is a $1.00 entrance fee. If you would like further information, e-mail or call 973.989.7095 and leave your name and phone number.
Historical Society of Old Randolph 2008 Program Schedule
- Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Colonial Cooking
7:30 p.m. at the Randolph Museum
Refreshments will be served
$3 admission/HSOR members receive a discount - Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Lake Hopatcong/Jewel of the Mountains
7:30 p.m. at the Randolph Museum
Refreshments will be served
$3 admission/HSOR members receive a discount - Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Celebrate New Jersey
7:30 p.m. at the Randolph Museum
Refreshments will be served
$3 admission/HSOR members receive a discount - Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Morris Canal
7:00 p.m. at the Randolph Library - Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Gunther Knitting Mills, Dover
7:30 p.m. at the Randolph Museum
Refreshments will be served
$3 admission/HSOR members receive a discount
Meeting Schedule
- Meeting Place
Brundage House
- Meeting Time
7:30 p.m.
- Meeting Dates
January 16, 2008
March 19, 2008
April 16, 2008
May 21, 2008
June 18, 2008
September 17, 2008
October 15, 2008
November 19, 2008 December 7, 2008
The public is invited to attend HSOR meetings.
Join the Historical Society
Your membership assists the HSOR in providing programs and services for the community. You will receive invitations and updates for guest speaker presentations, workshops, seminars, and the annual Township Tour.
Annual dues are as follows:
- $15 for an Individual membership
- $25 for a Family membership
- $10 for Seniors (age 65+)
- $100 for a Sustaining membership
- $500 for a Lifetime membership
For your convenience, we have made the membership application available online. In order to view it, you will need Adobe Reader software installed on your computer.
This is a “fillable form” and may be filled out on your computer. Please note that a fillable form isn’t the same as electronic filing and it is not possible to electronically submit a form—you must print it out after completing it.
If you are interested in volunteering or would like more information, please contact us at 973.989.7095 or via e-mail.