Millburn - Short Hills Historical Society:

The society was founded in 1975 to research and preserve the history of Millburn and Short Hills and to educate residents and scholars about that history. The society's archives are housed in a museum which is the westbound train station building at the Short Hills railroad station (Racquets Club side).

The museum houses files on Millburn and Short Hills homes, early families and genealogy, newspapers and maps, books, artifacts, videotapes, slide shows, early photographs, postcards, and more.

Walking tours of Millburn - Short Hills

If you are interested in getting to know the history of Millburn and Short Hills, and getting some exercise, you might be interested in taking one of the many amazing walking tours offered by the Millburn-Short Hills Historical Society.

Some Attractions:

•In the Millburn Center Walking Tour, one of the sites to visit is the "Neighborhood House", a pre-civil war house designed with an eclectic blend of Gothic Revival and Italianate designs.

• In the Short Hills Park Walking Tour #1, you will visit "The Anchorage", built c. 1880, Queen Anne style (Shaw).

You can purchase the brochures at the museum at the Short Hills train station and at the Millburn Public Library -- for $5 for the set of five at the library and museum.

Hours of operation:

The museum is open, for visitors and browsing, on Tuesdays from 5:30-7:30, Wednesdays from 3:30-5:35 and the first Sunday of the month, 2:00-4:00. It is suggested that you call first to confirm that the museum is open, as there may be delays. Groups of no more than 50 are welcome for visits and the museum is available to local non-profit groups at select times.

For more information:

Millburn-Short Hills Historical Society
P.O. Box 243
Short Hills, NJ 07078
Phone: 973-564-9519
Fax: 973-564-9519
MSHHS2002@cs.com