LAKE
HOPATCONG HISTORICAL MUSEUM
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Located in a rustic 19th century
building which served as a lock tender's house on the Morris Canal, the
Lake Hopatcong Historical Museum offers an entertaining and enlightening
look at the history of New Jersey's largest lake. Step back to a time
when the lake was actually two bodies of water and the Lenape lived
along its shores. Learn of the building of the famous Morris Canal and
the forming of modern day Lake Hopatcong, its main source of water.
Travel back to the era when the Lake was a tourist mecca and some 40
hotels and rooming houses graced its shores. |
| Relive the days when thousands flocked
to Bertrand Island Amusement Park for dancing and "nickel
nights." In an age before jets, air conditioning and super
highways, Lake Hopatcong was a major northeast resort. Trains from urban
centers would drop off vacationers at the Landing Railroad Station,
where they would board steamboats for the trip to Bertrand Island and
other points around the Lake. Within easy reach of large cities to
the east, the Lake's size and setting at over 900 feet above sea level
made it a perfect resort. From the 1880's through the 1930's the Lake
welcomed thousands each year, including leaders in government, industry
and entertainment. Lower daytime temperatures and cool evenings made
Lake Hopatcong a welcome respite from the urban centers to the east. |
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The Lake Hopatcong Historical Museum
displays an extensive collection of memorabilia, photographs, historical
artifacts, and exhibits about the Lake and on the history and working of
the Morris Canal. The Museum is located on the grounds of Lake Hopatcong
State Park in Landing, just 2 miles off Route I-80 at exit 28.
Admission is free.
Call (973) 398-2616 for further information |
Permanent Exhibits
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Membership
Application
Want to be a Member of the "Lake Hopatcong Historical
Museum"?
Click here
for a printable copy of the application form. Remember, this Museum
receives no state funds. Your Membership fee helps support the Museum.
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Summer 2008 Museum Hours
Monday evening ~ July 14th and August 11th
6 PM to 9 PM
Regular hours resume on
the Fall
Upcoming 2008 Programs & Events:
SATURDAY, JUNE 21ST - Lake Hopatcong Antique Boat Show,
Lake Hopatcong Yacht Club, 10:00AM-3:00PM, All Welcome.
THURSDAY, JUNE 26TH - Lake Hopatcong in the 1970's,
The Arlington, 6:00PM.
THURSDAY, JULY 3RD - Annual Lake Hopatcong Fireworks, 9:15PM.
THURSDAY, JULY 31ST - The Boat Houses of Lake Hopatcong,
Jefferson House Restaurant, 6:00PM.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST - The Morris Canal at Lake Hopatcong,
The Arlington, 6:00PM.
The programs at the Jefferson House and Arlington Banquet
Halls are
Dinner Programs where you're sure to meet new friends and enjoy
a pleasant evening out.
Call 973-398-2616 or e-mail to lhhistory@worldnet.att.net for
ticket info.
For Museum information,
please call 973-398-2616 or e-mail to lhhistory@worldnet.att.net
Lake Hopatcong Historical
Museum
PO Box 668 - Landing, NJ 07850
Martin Kane, President
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