“A view of Reuben Mosier of Hardyston in Red Cedar Hollow. Sussex County History Today: Ruben Mosier We have been examining the local contributors to the Patriot cause during the Revolutionary War. Today we look at one of... Columns 27 Feb 2026 | 01:15
Some of our old newspapers that are searchable Sussex County History Today: Looking up old newspapers In speaking with a fellow historian from the Kittatinny Lake area, I found out that the Sussex County Library system now... Columns 13 Feb 2026 | 03:01
Sussex County History Today: Morris: The Least Signer of the Declaration of Independence Now Bill, are you saying that you have come out with yet another book? Yes. I have come out with 5 books over, basically,... Columns 30 Jan 2026 | 12:52
An illustration of Sussex County’s Benjamin Chamberlain, local farmer and supplier to the Continental troops; shown with his pitchfork and shoe for the soldiers. A view of the Sparta Presbyterian Church, of which he was a key member, is behind him. Sussex County History Today: Benjamin Chamberlain During this prelude to the actual 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence we are looking at some... Columns 16 Jan 2026 | 12:28
An illustration of Major Meeker as he rides on horseback and hails men to follow him. Militiamen note his enthusiasm and gather to respond to his call. Sussex County History Today: Major Samuel Meeker During this prelude to the actual 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence we are looking at some... Columns 09 Jan 2026 | 11:57
An illustration of the captured Patriot Stephen Haines taken, as a prisoner, to the Rhinelander Sugar House which the British are said to have used as a prison. Sussex County History Today: Stephen Haines II During this prelude to the actual 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence we are looking at some... Columns 05 Jan 2026 | 10:58
An illustration of Pastor Constant Hart with the Baptists of Wantage and Hardyston coming to a log meeting house. He is shown with a horse, as clergy in the wilderness were often itinerant—traveling from village to village to deliver their sermons. Sussex County History Today: Pastor Constant Hart During this prelude to the actual 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence we are looking at some... Columns 26 Dec 2025 | 02:12
Sussex County History Today: Van Campen Inn During this prelude to the actual 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence we are looking at some... Columns 19 Dec 2025 | 12:38
Sussex County History Today: Christmas during the war Warmth, family, and comfort. This is what we look forward to during this time of the year. This has not always been the case,... Columns 15 Dec 2025 | 03:38
“An illustration of Major Thomas Armstrong distributing provisions to the Continental Army.” Sussex County History Today: Thomas Armstrong During this prelude to the actual 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence we are looking at some... Columns 05 Dec 2025 | 12:38
