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Township of Randolph
502 Millbrook Ave.
Randolph, NJ 07869-3799
Tel: 973.989.7100
Fax: 973.989.7076

Get to Know Us: History

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.

old Randolph

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.

the Randolph Museum

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.

The Randolph Museum is open Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., April through November (except Mother’s Day). If you would like further information, e-mail or call 973.895.6239 and leave your name and phone number.

Take a video tour through the Randolph Museum
courtesy of the Randolph Reporter.

HSOR Newsletters

Historical Society of Old Randolph 2013 Calendar

  • Saturday, March 9
    Annual Yard Sale Setup and Donations Accepted
    8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
    Randolph Museum
  • Saturday, March 16
    Annual Yard Sale
    9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
    Freedom Park Pavilion, Millbrook Avenue
  • Sunday, April 21
    Randolph Museum opens for the season
    1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Monday, April 22
    Randolph Reminisces
    7:00 p.m. at the Randolph Museum
  • Saturday, May 18
    Bus Tour of Historic Randolph
    Departs from the Randolph Museum at 2:00 p.m.
  • Monday, June 17
    Randolph Reminisces
    7:00 p.m. at the Randolph Museum
  • Saturday, August 17
    Peaches and Gizmos Program
    Randolph Museum
  • Monday, August 19
    Randolph Reminisces
    7:00 p.m. at the Randolph Museum
  • Saturday, October 19
    Bus Tour of Historic Randolph
    Departs from the Randolph Museum at 2:00 p.m.
  • Monday, October 21
    Randolph Reminisces
    7:00 p.m. at the Randolph Museum
  • Sunday, November 3
    Randolph Museum closes for the season
  • Saturday, December 7
    4th Annual Holiday Open House
    From noon to 4:00 p.m. at the Randolph Museum

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.

Meeting Schedule

  • Meeting Time
    7:00 p.m.
  • Meeting Dates
    January 21, 2013
    February 11, 2013
    March 18, 2013
    May 20, 2013
    July 15, 2013
    September 16, 2013
    November 18, 2013

The public is invited to attend HSOR meetings. Contact for more info and location details.

2013 Board Members
Board Member  
Gail M. Hari President
Celeste Stracco Vice President
Anne Fiechter Treasurer
Janet Lorey Recording Secretary
Marcia Rumsey Corresponding Secretary
Joan Brembs Trustee
Carol Ferrari Trustee
Thelma Sellmann Trustee
Evelyn Hammaren Trustee

If you are interested in volunteering or would like more information, please contact us at 973.989.7095 or via e-mail.