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Add as a preferred sourceThe Rockaway Borough Historical Committee will open its museum to the public on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, from 1 to 3 p.m.
The museum is at 199 West Main Street in Rockaway Borough, next to Donatoni Park. The open house follows the committee’s regular fourth-Sunday schedule for 2026.
Visitors can explore exhibits on the history of Rockaway Borough in Morris County, including local industry and community life. The museum also sells commemorative items such as holiday ornaments, historical maps, books, and coffee mugs.
The committee welcomes volunteers and new members. There is no membership fee or annual dues. Active members are asked to attend at least six monthly meetings and take part in at least two events each year. For details, email rockborohistorical@gmail.com.
The Historical Committee normally meets at 10 a.m. on the fourth Saturday of the month at the Rockaway Borough Community Center. Schedule changes are posted on the committee meetings page.
Rockaway residents looking for a free local outing can stop by the Oct. 25 open house and learn more about the borough’s past.
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