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1 E. Main St.
Rockaway, NJ 07866
973-627-2000
boroughclerk@rockawayborough.org


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Rockaway Borough Historical Committee

The Rockaway Historical Committee is a community organization that provides a means for contributing and preserving historical, cultural, and educational heritage of the Borough of Rockaway.

Contact Us

The Committee can be contacted by email: rockborohistorical@gmail.com


Meetings

The Historical Committee normally meets at the Rockaway Borough Community Center at 10 AM on the fourth Saturday of the month. Any changes of the meeting schedule will be noted on the meetings page. Click here for meeting schedule, minutes, agendas, and virtual meeting information.


Events

SAVE THE DATES! EVENT DETAILS TO COME...

Memorial Day Parade

May 27, 2024

Car Show

July 21, 2024

National Night Out

August, 2024, date TBD

Town-Wide Fall Cleanup

September 28, 2024

Dark Lake Spooktacular

October, 2024, date TBD

Historic Cemetery Walk

TBD


News

Historical Society of Rockaway Township

HSRT issues February 2023 Bulletin. See bulletin.(1.5 MB PDF. Opens in a new window.)


Museum

museum entrance door with wheelchair ramp

The Borough of Rockaway Historical Committee Museum is open to the public the 4thSunday of the month from 1 to 3 PM. Visits are by appointment only during the months of July and August. Contact Us to schedule a summer appointment. The museum is located at 199 West Main Street, next to Donatoni Park. We encourage you to stop by to explore and experience the rich history of Rockaway Borough.

Museum 2024 Open House Dates

Sundays:

Feb 25
Mar 24
Apr 28
May 26
June 23
Sept 29
Oct 27
Nov 24
Dec 22

Commemorative Items

The Rockaway Borough Historical Committe has a wide selection of Rockaway Borough Historical Commemorative items available. These include beautifly crafted holiday ornaments, historical maps and books that capture the rich history of Rockaway, coffee mugs, and much more! Many are limited editions. These items make a wonderful compliment to your home, office, or book collection—and they make great gifts. All items are available for sale at our Museum. Here's a sample of what you can find on our shelves:


fire truck ornament white with red firetruck

Re-release!
Commemorative ornament celebrating the Borough’s Fire department’s 125th anniversary. $10.

ornaments

Ornaments

sample of three books

Books


coffee mugs

Coffee Mugs

grey tshirt with historical committee logo of old car

T-shirts

key chains and a mantel-type do-dad of the municipal firehouse

More stuff!



Veterans Memorial

Memorial Park, pathway and towers, american flag

The Veterans Memorial is dedicatd to those who lived in Rockaway Borough and served in the armed forces. It is located at 82 East Main Street, next to the library.


Veterans Memorial Tower

The Tower contains the known names of those who left for the Military from Rockaway Borough and served during a time of war, starting with the Spanish American War of 1898 & 1899 through Iraq and Afganistan. If you know of a Rockaway Borough veteran who served during war time and is not named on the Tower, please Contact the Rockaway Borough Historical Committee with the Veteran's name and Branch of Service.


Membership and Volunteer Opportunities

Become a Member or Volunteer

The Rockaway Borough Historical Committee is looking for extra hands to help with various projects, events, and activities. If you are interested in helping your community, please Email the Rockaway Borough Historical Committee. A small time commitment makes a large impact!



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