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.
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
- Autumn 2011 (38 KB)
- Winter 2011 (87 KB)
- Autumn 2010 (29 KB)
- Summer 2010 (49 KB)
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.
| 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.