Local History

A look at the history of the Metuchen Forum Theatre

History in the Borough of Metuchen runs deep. I mean it was incorporated as a borough on March 20, 1900 after all. If you...

Preserving historic Fetter’s Mill

Nestled on a quiet corner along the Pennypack Creek, near the center of the Fetter’s Mill Village Historic District, sits the original Fetter’s Mill,...

The Old Franklin Schoolhouse remains a vibrant presence in the community

METUCHEN – School days and lessons may be part of the distant past inside the borough's Old Franklin Schoolhouse, but in essence it remains...

Postcards of the past

Postcards usually portray a memory - a still photograph or illustration - of a time that once was. That is for sure when you peruse...

School’s Out For Summer

When you walk into any of the one-room schoolhouses in Western Monmouth County, you are instantly transported to a different time. You smell the...

A hidden historic gem

The site attracts thousands of visitors each year One of the hidden historic gems in New Jersey is the Batsto Village. Its rich history and...