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Located on Park Place across the street from Military Park, the New Jersey Historical Society is a museum that is housed in the former home of the Essex Club, a 1926 Georgian style building that is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. The Historical Society space is made up of two floors of exhibits, a hall for lectures, a gift shop, and a library reading room.
Founded in 1845, the Society offers Newark walking tours and publishes the New Jersey History, a renowned academic journal. Interactive tutorials are available for students who want to learn how to use the Society’s collections.
52 Park Place, Newark, New Jersey, Phone: 973-596-8500
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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