The Pathways of History: Boonton Historical Society
The Boonton Historical Society, a founding member of the Pathways of History tour, joins this multi-day tour on both May 3rd and 4th.
Visit the Pathways website for complete details of the 30 historic sites at https://pathwaysofhistorynj.net
Site 30: The Boonton Historical Society and Museum at 210 Main Street is an ideal place to start the tour. Built in 1898 by local Doctor John Taylor, the building previously served as the doctor’s home and offices and Boonton Town Hall, and is American Legion Post 124. With three exhibit rooms and two well-stocked gift shops, the Museum welcomes you to our new exhibit “Boontonware.”
Learn More About Site 30: The Boonton Historical Society and Museum
Site 29: The 1740 Miller-Kingsland House at 445 Vreeland Avenue is Boonton’s oldest recorded home, built by Johannes Miller around 1740. View tablescapes of Armetale pewter and Limoges federal coral pink china dinnerware. Demonstrations of hand spinning with a spindle – Saturday only. Local quilter Martha Hall will display and discuss antique and contemporary quilts – Sunday only. Costumed docents will discuss the Kingsland family and the history of the home.
Learn More About Site 29: The 1740 Miller-Kingsland House
Free and open to the public.