Support our local
Montague Grange, No. 140, P.O.H.
The organization incorporated
in 1905 on March 24th.
It will mark being a part
of our township's heritage
for 114 years!
LAFAYETTE - The National Society of the
Daughters of the American Revolution’s Chinkchewunska Chapter presented a half-dozen awards, including one historic honor, to those committed to the history and conservation of Sussex County at its 24th annual awards luncheon Saturday at the Lafayette House.
Here is the link to the story:
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| Courtesy: www.facebook.com/walpackhistory/ |
History Award recipient, Alicia Batko,
expressing "...her deep gratitude towards all those,
without whose encouragement over the years,
would not have brought me to this day".
{ Mrs. Batko currently assists at the Minisink Valley Historical Society and serves on their Board. She is a member of MARCH, of the Sussex County Historical Society, and is with
the Walpack Historical Society - which also received an award, as well participates in the National Park Service Volunteers in Parks (VIP) program. }
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Sat., March 02, 2019 will mark the 24th Annual
Chinkchewunska Community Service Awards luncheon.
The Daughters of the American Revolution
Chinkchewunska Chapter presents many prestigious awards
to local individuals and/or groups.
Show your support of the award winners by purchasing a ticket to the event!
Public is Invited to attend the DAR 24th Annual Awards Luncheon at Noon at the Lafayette House.
Click here to see their Facebook post and a related article
with information on how to reserve / obtain tickets,
which are available in advance only and by Feb. 23rd.
Click here to see their Facebook post and a related article
with information on how to reserve / obtain tickets,
which are available in advance only and by Feb. 23rd.
February =
last full month of the Winter season!
Let's hope that Punxsutawney Phil, who did not see his shadow and is thus "predicting" an early spring for us all, is right this time!
Did You Know?
On February 4 1789, the Electoral College unanimously elected George Washington as the first U.S. president.
Montague's historic Foster-Armstrong House is dated as being built circa 1790. It's witnessed a lot of history & the evolution of the township!
"The Old Farmer's Almanac" was started in 1792.
Click on this link to find out more about February,some fun facts and info.
Since 1976, as designated by President Gerald Ford, the United States has celebrated the achievements of African-Americans during February as Black History Month.
Little is known of our state's earlier black residents or of their Black history overall.
10 LITTLE KNOWN BLACK HISTORY FACTS
Often such info is stumbled upon while researching.
One man, Jacob Scott, is noted as having been born here. He served as a Private in the 8th Regiment Colored Infantry during the Civil War.
last full month of the Winter season!
Check out this countdown to Spring!!!
Let's hope that Punxsutawney Phil, who did not see his shadow and is thus "predicting" an early spring for us all, is right this time!
Did You Know?
On February 4 1789, the Electoral College unanimously elected George Washington as the first U.S. president.
Montague's historic Foster-Armstrong House is dated as being built circa 1790. It's witnessed a lot of history & the evolution of the township!
"The Old Farmer's Almanac" was started in 1792.
Click on this link to find out more about February,some fun facts and info.
Since 1976, as designated by President Gerald Ford, the United States has celebrated the achievements of African-Americans during February as Black History Month.
Little is known of our state's earlier black residents or of their Black history overall.
10 LITTLE KNOWN BLACK HISTORY FACTS
Often such info is stumbled upon while researching.
One man, Jacob Scott, is noted as having been born here. He served as a Private in the 8th Regiment Colored Infantry during the Civil War.
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| National Archives and Records Administration image |
- as compiled by JC Rights for the Sons of Sussex.
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