The main floor of the Sparta Historical Society’s Van Kirk Homestead Museum will be decorated in a vintage holiday style Sunday, Dec. 8. (Photo provided) Holiday party today at Sparta museum The main floor of the Sparta Historical Society’s Van Kirk Homestead Museum will be decorated in a vintage holiday style... Entertainment 08 Dec 2024 | 09:34
Bill Truran, left, and Bob Nicholson at the picnic table. (Photo courtesy of Bill Truran) Sussex County History Today: A picnic with Bob Nicholson During late summer, on a pleasantly warm and sunny day, I had a friendly hike and talk with one of our county’s great movers... Columns 03 Dec 2024 | 12:30
The Brass Quintet & String Quartet of the New Sussex Symphony will perform Sunday, Sept. 15 at the Van Kirk Homestead Museum in Sparta. (Photo provided) Outdoor concert today at museum The Brass Quintet & String Quartet of the New Sussex Symphony will perform at 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15 at the Van Kirk Homestead... Entertainment 15 Sep 2024 | 08:45
The Sparta Historical Society’s fall exhibit is called ‘America Art Pottery: From New Jersey & Beyond.’ (Photos provided) Exhibit of art pottery opens today The Sparta Historical Society’s fall exhibit “America Art Pottery: From New Jersey & Beyond” will open from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday,... Entertainment 08 Sep 2024 | 09:49
The Long Hill String Band will perform Sunday, Aug. 25 at the Van Kirk Homestead Museum in Sparta. (Photo provided) Concert Sunday at museum The Sparta Historical Society will present the Long Hill String Band in an outdoor concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25 at at... Entertainment 19 Aug 2024 | 01:48
Michael Dettra Steel drum concert today at museum Michael Dettra, a pannist, will perform Sunday, July 21 in the Van Kirk Homestead Museum’s first summer concert to coincide... Local News 21 Jul 2024 | 07:45
Vietnam War era veterans attend the Sparta Historical Society’s Military History and Appreciation Day on June 15 at the Van Kirk Homestead Museum. (Photos by Mary Fettes) Photos: Military History and Appreciation Day Local News 02 Jul 2024 | 04:32
Objects displayed in the spring exhibit at the Van Kirk Homestead Museum in Sparta. (Photo provided) New exhibit highlights metals The Sparta Historical Society will present its spring exhibit, “Metal: From Earth to Form and Fashion,” from 1 to 4 p.m.... Local News 14 Apr 2024 | 09:02
MJExpressions, a Michael Jackson tribute company, will perform Wednesday at Sparta Presbyterian Church Hall. (Photo provided) Jackson tribute show tonight The Sparta Historical Society will present “Michael Jackson’s Tribute Holiday Extravaganza” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13... Local News 13 Dec 2023 | 03:47
The Sparta Historical Society will hold its eighth car show Sunday, Oct. 8. Car show planned today The Sparta Historical Society will hold its eighth car show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8 in the parking lot of Sparta... Local News 08 Oct 2023 | 12:52
Autumn Equinox program for children is Saturday The Sparta Historical Society welcomes students, ages 7-11, to celebrate the 2023 Autumn Equinox from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday,... Local News 17 Sep 2023 | 05:25
New museum exhibit opens today The Sparta Historical Society’s fall exhibit “New Jersey’s First Peoples: Lenni-Lenape Life 1600-1780AD” will open Sunday,... Local News 10 Sep 2023 | 08:00
The Long Hill String Band will perform Saturday, Aug. 26 outside the Van Kirk Homestead Museum in Sparta. (Photo courtesy of Nancy Madacsi and Long Hill String Band) Concert planned today at museum The Sparta Historical Society presents an outdoor concert at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26 by the Long Hill String Band. The rain... Entertainment 26 Aug 2023 | 09:43
Guest artists submitted a wide range of works, using a variety of techniques, materials and dimensions. (Photo provided) Today is last day of art exhibit The Sparta Historical Society’s spring exhibit, “Discover the ART in SpARTa,” will be open for its final day from 1 to 4... Local News 22 Jul 2023 | 11:52
The six-member combo is led by Florian Schantz, a 21-year-old professional trumpet player. (Photo provided) Jazz combo to perform today The Florian Schantz Jazz Combo, specializes in thematic historical music programs with informative narratives, will perform... Local News 09 Jul 2023 | 06:45
